When it comes to choosing a baby name, there are so many options to help narrow down the thousands of options. And there really isn’t a wrong way to go about that. If names that hold some history with them is important to a new parent to be, there are some absolutely strong and enduring baby names to choose from — even from the medieval period!
The medieval time period represents the middle point between the fall of the Roman empire until the Renaissance — and there was a whole lot happening during that period. Tradition was often very important, and there's a rich history behind many of the popular names of the time.
If you love names that are really strong but don’t get a whole lot of attention, this list is for you. These names strike that perfect balance of unique, memorable, and rooted in history.
Sigrid
Armine
The name Armine — which means "woman in war" — is typically for girls, but we can’t see why it’s not perfect for any babe. It’s an Armenian name that was common in the medieval time period, but also has some roots in German and it has everything that makes a typically loved baby girl name – lots of vowels.
Godric
Godric can be spelled with a "k" or "c" at the end and it’s a really Old English name that means "power of god" or "God-ruler." The name is really old and it’s not one we come across too often these days. The popularity of Godric died out a few centuries after the Norman conquest.
Petra
In medieval times, baby names were often inspired by their parents or the job their parents had and Petra, which refers to a rock or a stone, is no different. The name is a derivative of the much more common name Peter, and Petra can be used for any gender, too, and a beautiful yet strong name.
Florian
Florian is an older Roman name, inspired by the more formal name Florianus. The translation of the name means “flower” and while it’s not one we hear too much here, it was — and still is — a pretty common name in Austria and Switzerland.
Mirabel
Mirabel is probably on its way to becoming more popular than it has been since the medieval times thanks to a super popular character in a Disney movie (shout out to Encanto!). The name is a stunning choice for a little girl and its simple meaning (“wonderful”) is a fit for every personality.
Bawden
For parents who are looking for a really strong baby name for their boy but also want them to stand out, Bawden fits the bill for all those wants. It wouldn’t be unusual for people living in the US to never hear the name before, but there’s a lot of history behind it. It started out as a Cornish surname whose name bearers fought in — and won — many battles.
