What are some female names that were popular in the 18th century?

Question

I'm writing another novella/narrative and it takes place in the 18th century. I need a name for my main female character. I really like the name Violet, but I don't think it's period-correct.

Answer 1

Try this site.  The names obviously ring true!  

http://www.issendai.com/rpgs/names.htm

Try this also, but beware as some names will shout "American" and will not be widely used in England.  Depends where your story is set! -

http://www.thinkbabynames.com/search/0/1...

Answer 2

Think of some of the Female names in the Bible.  

Answer 3

Elizabeth

Barbara

Rebecca

Answer 4

Elizabeth - sometimes nicked as "Lizzy"

Anna

Emily

Mary

Answer 5

Mary has always been used to name female children.

Answer 6

The girl's name Violet.

It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "purple".

One of the earliest flower names, first used in the 1830s. Shakespeare used the Latin form Viola for the enterprising heroine in "Twelfth Night".

http://www.thinkbabynames.com/search.php...

A Listing Of Some 18th and 19th Century, Male and Female American Names and Nicknames.

http://www.cslib.org/nickname.htm