Abigail The origin of this name is from the Hebrew meaning father be delighted.

One of king Davids wives bore this name. Abbie is a shortened form of Abigail. Adelaide-From the German meaning kind. There was a number of saints with this name, the most significant of which, was the widow of the Roman Emperor, Otto. Adeline-This name means noble and originates from German. Agatha-The origin of this word is Greek Agathe meaning good. This was the name of a famous third century saintly woman who was highly regarded in the Eastern as well as the Western Church. Agnes The name of a popular fourth century saint, St Agnes. It comes from the Greek name Hagne meaning pure. This name is very widespread throughout Christian Europe. Aimee Stems from the French aimer which means to love. The name Aimee is an altered form which means beloved. Alberta The female form of Albert. Albina-The name originates from Latin and it means White. Alex (Alexa) / Alexandra (Alexandria)-The female form of Alexander. Alexia-The female form of Alexis. Alice-An alternate form of Adelaide. Other forms of this name that were used in the twelfth century England and France were Alicia and Alesia. Alison-Another form of Alice. Anastasia-This word originates from the Greek word Anastasios meaning resurrection. Two popes and more than twenty saints bore this name. Andrea-The female form of Andrew. Angel-From the Greek word Angelos meaning messenger of God. Angela-Derived from the name Angel. Angelina-A form of Angela. A shortened form of Angela. Ann (Anna, Anne)-Originally comes from the Hebrew Hanna. Other forms of Ann include Annie and Anita which is from the Spanish form Ana of Ann. Annette is also a familiar form of Ann in France. Antoinette-The feminine form of Antoine which is the French for Anthony. Antonia-The Italian feminine form of Anthony. A few Italian saintly women bore this name in the fifteenth century. Barbara This names origin is from a Greek word which means unique. This name is associated with several saintly women and is very popular in Christian Europe. Beatrice A very popular name in the middle ages. In Latin, this name means a person who brings happiness. The Italian and Spanish forms of this name are Beatrix and Beatriz receptively. Benedicta This name means blessed in Latin and is popular in Christian Europe. Bernadette This is the female form of Bernard. Bernice The origin of this name is a Greek word that means victorious. The sister of king Agrripa bore this name (Acts 25:13). Bertha A popular name in the middle ages. It means clear and originates from Latin. Bethany The origin of this name is a village which was mentioned in the New Testament (John 11:1, 12:1). Bethany is the village where Lazarus, Mary and her sister Martha lived. Bianca-The Italian form of the French name Blanche which means white. There were many saints of this name.

Candace The names origin is Latin and it means Purity. This name was mentioned in the bible referring to an Ethiopian queen (Acts 8:27). Candice is an alternative form of Candace. Carla-The female form of Carl which is a variation of Charles. Carmel-This name means garden in Hebrew. It is the name of a mountain in the city of Haifa in the Holy Land.. Carmela-A variation of Carmel. Carmen-The Spanish version of Carmel. Carol-The short form of Caroline. Carole-The French form of Carol. Caroline-The Italian feminine form of Charles. Carolyn-An alternative spelling of Caroline. Catherine-Also spelled Catharine and originally as Katherine. It originates from a Greek word meaning Pure. There are several saints of this name. A commonly used short form is Cathy. Cathleen- It originates from Caitlin which is the Irish version of Catherine. An alternative spelling is Kathleen. Cecilia- This name is derived from Latin, however, the meaning is not certain. It is a very popular name in Europe. Cecile- The French form of Cecilia. Celeste-Derived from Latin and means heavenly. A popular name in France and elsewhere in Europe. Chantal- A popular French name. A woman who had a great religious significance in France bore this name. Alternative spellings include Chantel and Chantelle. Charis- Comes from a Greek word meaning grace. A popular form of Charis is Charissa. Charity- Derived from Latin and means charity. A common form of this name is Cherry. Charlene- Also spelled Charline is derived from the male form Charles. Charlotte A name which became popular in Europe after the sixteenth century. It comes from the Italian Charlotta which is the feminine form of Carlo, the Italian for Charles. Chloe The origin of this name is from a Greek word which means fresh flower. This name is mentioned in the Bible in Corinthians 1:11. Christianna-Also spelled Christiana. The female form of Christian. Christina Derived from Christianus which is the Latin for Christian. There were a few saints of this name.The Spanish form of this name is Cristina. Christine- A variant form of Christina. Claire- The French version of Clare. Clara-The origin of this name is a Latin word which means shiny. There were a few saints of this name. Clare- The English version of Clara. This name became popular in later Christian periods. Claudia- The female version of the English name Claude. The origin of this name is from the Latin name Claudius which means lame. Colette Derived from the French name Nicolette which is the diminutive of Nicole, the feminine version of Nicolas. Columbine- Originates from an Italian word meaning dove. It is also a name of a flower. Constance The female version of Constantine and it originates from a Latin word which means constancy.Connie is a commonly used form of Constance. Cornelia- The female version of Cornelius. There were a few saintly women of this name. Daniela- The Latin female form of Daniel. Danielle- The French female form of Daniel. Davina- The Female form of David. An alternative spelling for the name is Davinia. Deborah- A popular Jewish name. It comes from the Hebrew meaning bee. Common short forms for this name include Debbie and Debra. Denise- The French female for of Dennis.

Desiree - Comes from a Latin word which means desired. This name was usually given to a child who had been wished for. Diana The origin of this name comes from Latin and it means Goddess of the moon. There were a few saintly women of this name in the middle ages. Diane- The French form of Diana. Dina- This name originates from a Hebrew word which means judgement. An alternative spelling is Dinah. Dolores- Comes from a Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Maria de los dolores which means Mary of the sufferings. Dominica- The Latin female form of Dominic. Dominique- The French female form of Dominic. Donna- A modern American name. It originates from Madonna which is derived from an Italian title of the Virgin Mary meaning my lady. Doris Comes from a Greek word meaning of the sea. There were several saints of this name, but it only became popular after the seventeenth century. Dorothy The English form of Dorothea which is the female Latin name of Dorotheus meaning Gods gift. Edwina The female form of Edwin. Eileen This name is believed to have evolved from Helen. Its use was not common before the twentieth century. An alternative spelling is Aileen. Elaine- The French form of Helen. This name became popular after the nineteenth century. Eleanor A popular Jewish name. It is derived from the Alienor which is a French form of Helen. Alternative spellings include Elinor and Elianor. Elena- The Italian as well as the Spanish form of Helen. Eleanora- The Italian form of Eleanor. Elizabeth Comes from the Hebrew word Elisheba which means devoted to God. Aarons wife as well as the mother of John the Baptist bore this name. It can also be spelled with an (s) as Elisabeth. Short forms include Elise (French), Elisa and Elsa (English). Ellen- A alternate form of Helen. Emily- This name originated from the Latin name Aemilius meaning diligent. There were a few French saints of this name. Emma A popular name in the middle ages. Its origin goes to a German word which means healer. There were several saints of this name Erica- The female form of Eric. Esther A very popular Jewish name. A woman of great significance in the Jewish history bore this name. The name became so popular that its use has spread among many people outside the Jewish community. Eva- The Latin form of Eve. Evangeline- The origin of this name goes to the Latin word evangelium which means good tidings. Eve- This name comes from the Hebrew Havva who was the first woman created by God. Faith- A name which refers to the trust and belief in God. Felicia- The Latin female form of Felix. Felicity- This name originates from the Latin word felicitas which means happiness. This name was popular in early Christian times.

Faith- A name which refers to the trust and belief in God.

Felicia- The Latin female form of Felix. Felicity- This name originates from the Latin word felicitas which means happiness. This name was popular in early Christian times. Flora- This name is derived from a Latin word and means flower. Florence- The origin of this name is Latin and it means flourishing. There were a few saints of this name. Frances- The female form of Francis. Francesca- The Italian form of Frances. Francine- A French form of Frances. Fredrica- The Latin female form of Frederick. Gabriela- The Latin female from of Gabriel. Gabrielle- The French female form of Gabriel. Georgette- The French female form of George. Georgia- The Latin female form of George. There was a French saint of this name. Georgiana- A Latin female form of George. Georgina- The female form of George. This name became widely used after the seventeenth century. Geraldine- The female form of Gerald. Germaine- The female form of Germain. This is a French name derived from a Latin word which means brother. Gina- The short form of Georgina. Grace- This name originates from the Latin word gracia meaning grace. There are a few but unknown saints of this name. Hannah It originates from Hebrew and means graceful. The mother of the prophet Samuel bore this name. Hanna is the name from which Anna was derived. The latter became very popular throughout Christian Europe. Harriet This is the English for the French name Henriette which is the female form of Henry. Helen Originates from the Greek name Helene which means light. The mother of the Emperor Constantine bore this name. She is known for building many churches in the Holy Land. The English version of the this name, Ellen, became very popular. Helena- The Latin form of Helen. Henrietta- The Latin version of Henrietta which is the French female form of Henry. Hilary Originates from Latin and means Joyful. There were several saints including a pope of this name. It can be also spelled Hillary. Hilda- Comes from an old German meaning battle. Hope- One of the fundamental virtues of Christianity. Ida- Originates from German and means deed. There were several saints of this name, however, not well-known. Imelda- The origin of this name is Greek and means wished for. Irene Comes from Greek and means harmony. It was widespread during the Byzantine period and continues to be popular in the twentieth century. Isabel The Spanish form of Elizabeth. Became a very popular French name. Jacqueline The female form of the name Jacques which is the French for James. An alternate spelling is Jacquelyn. Jane The English female form of John. Janelle, Janette and janice are modern forms of Jane. Jayne is an alternative spelling and Janet is a diminutive form of Jane. Jemima- Originates from the Hebrew meaning dove. In the Bible, it was the name of Jobs daughter. Joan- A feminine form of John. Joanna- From the Hebrew name Johanna. Josephine- The French female form of Joseph. Joy- Originates from Latin and means pleasure. Joyce- This name, used to be used for boys and girls, was popular in medieval times and means lord.

Judith- Pertaining to Judea. It was the name of a Heroine of the Jewish people. Julia- The female form of Julius. Juliana The female form of Juianus. It was widespread in earlier Christian periods. There were a few saintly women of this name between the thirteenth and the sixteenth centuries. Julie- The French equivalent of Julia. Juliet- A diminutive of Julia. The French equivalent is Juliette. Justina- The female form of Justin. An alternative spelling is Justine. Karen- The Scandinavian form of Katherine. An alternative spelling is Karin. Katherine- The origin of this name is from a Greek meaning pure. Kathleen- A form of Caitlin which is the Irish for Catherine. Keren- An old Hebrew name. One of Jobs daughters bore this name. Kristen- The Scandinavian form of Christine. Another common form is Kristina. Laura- A female form of Laurence. Lauren- A new female form of Laurence. An alternative spelling is Loren. Leah- An old Hebrew name which means tiresome. Lena- A short form of Helena. Leonora- A short form for Eleonora. Lilian- This name is thought to have evolved from Elizabeth. An alternative spelling is Lillian. Lois- The origin of this name is Greek, but the meaning is uncertain. Lola- The Spanish shortened form of Dolores. Lora- The German version of Laura. Loretta- The origin of this name is Italian. It is believed to be associated with a title of the Virgin Mary. Louisa- The Latin female form of Louis. Louise- The French female form of Louis. There were a few known saints of this name. Lucia- The origin of this name is Latin and means light. There was a number of saints of this name in early Christian times. Lucilla- A form of Lucia. Lucy- A contemporary form of Lucia. Lydia- Originates from the Greek meaning refined one Madelaine Originates from the old name Magdalen which pertains to the village of Magdala near the Sea of Galilee. The most known person of this name is Mary Magdalen who was one of the most devout followers of Christ. The French form of the name is Madeleine. Alternative spellings include Madeline and Madelyn. Madonna The origin of this modern name is an old Italian title of the Virgin Mary meaning our lady. Manuela- The Spanish female form of "Emanuel. Marcella Originates from Latin. The meaning is uncertain. There were a few saints of this name including a pope. Marcia- The female form of Marcus which is the Latin for Mark. Margaret Originates from Latin and means jewel. This name was one of the most popular names throughout Christian Europe. Common short forms include Meg and Megan. Maria- The Spanish form of Mary. Marian- An alternative spelling of Marion. Marianne Is not a combination of Mary and Anne contrary to common belief, but a lengthened spelling of Marian. Marie- The French form of Mary. Mariella/Marietta- Italian forms of Maria. Marilyn- A modern form of Mary. Marina The female form of the Latin male name Marinus which pertains the sea. There were several saints of this name. Marion- A diminutive of Mary. Marisa- A variant of Maria. An alternative spelling is Marissa. Marlene- Derived from the name Mary Magdelen by combining a part of Mary with a part of Magdalen. Martha- The name of the sister of Lazarus and Mary.

Mary From the Hebrew name Miriam whish means wished for. One of the most popular Christian names because it is the name of the mother of Jesus Christ. Maureen Derived from Maire which is the Irish form of Mary. Melanie The origin of this name is from a Greek word which means darkness. Mercedes A Spanish name originating from The title of the Virgin Mary, Maria de las Mercedes which means Mary of the favors. Mercia The Latin form of Mercy. Mercy Originated form a Latin word meaning merit. Michelle The French female form of Michael. Miriam The Hebrew name for Mary. It means wished for. Naomi A Hebrew name which means merry person. Natalie Originated from a Latin word which means birthday. An alternative spelling is Nathalie. Nell A shortened form of Eleanor. Nicola The Italian female version of Nicolas. Nicole The French female version of Nicolas. Nina An Eastern European short form of Anne. Ninette A French diminutive form of Nina. Odette The French diminutive of Odelle which means Successful. Olga This name comes from a Scandinavian origin and means sacred. Patience Originated from a Latin word meaning stamina. Patricia The Latin female form of Patrick. Paula The Latin female form of Paul. There were several saints with this name in early Christian times. Paulette A French form of Paula. Pauline The French form of Paulina which is a Latin female form of Paul. Petra A female form of Peter. Comes from a Greek word meaning rock. Petrina A female form of Peter. Phillipa The Latin female form of Phillip. There were a few saintly women of this name in early Christian Philomena From the Greek meaning beloved. Phoebe The origin of this name is Greek and means clever.

Priscilla- The origin of this name is Latin and means old ancestry. Rachel- A popular Jewish name that means sheep. The wife of Jacob bore this name. Raquel- The Spanish form of Rachel. Ramona- The female form of Raymond. Rebecca- Originates from the Hebrew name Rebekah. The wife of Isaac bore this name. Its meaning is uncertain. Regina- This name originates from a Latin word which means queen. It is derived from a title of the Virgin Mary. Renee- A French name derived from the Latin meaning born again. Rhoda- Originates from a Greek word which means rose. It was the name of minor biblical character (Acts 12:13) Richelle- The female form of Richard. Rita- Originally, a short form of Margarita which is the Spanish form of Margaret. Now it is an independent name of its own. Roberta- The female form of Roberto which is the Latin for Robert. Rose- Originates from the Latin word rosa which means rose. There was a couple of saints of this name a few centuries ago. Rosemary- A name which came about a couple of centuries ago. It is a compound name combining the names Rose and Mary. Rosie- A variant of Rose. Ruth- A name of a biblical character, however, its meaning is not known. Sabina- This name pertains to an old tribe that existed in early Christian times. There was a number of saints of this name. Sally- Originated as a form of Sarah. Serena- The origin of this name is Latin and means tranquil. Sharon - The origin of this name is Hebrew. Its meaning is not known. Sharona- A form of Sharon. Sophia- From the Greek meaning knowledge. There were a few but unknown saints of this name. Sophie- A form of Sophia. Stella- Originates from Latin and means Star. Stephanie- The English of the Latin name Stephania which is the female form of Stephen. Susanna- Originates from a Hebrew. There was a small number of little known saints of this name. An alternative spelling is Susannah. A common short form is Sue. Sylvia- Comes from Latin and means lumber. An alternative spelling is Silvia. Tamara- Originates from Hebrew. There are a few biblical characters with this name. Teresa A popular name throughout Christian Europe. Its origin is not certain. An alternative spelling is Theresa. Terri is a common short form. Valerie- Originates from the Latin meaning powerful. This name originally emerged as a French name. Vera- This name has Latin origin and it means truth. This name was not very common until after the nineteenth century. Veronica- Originates from Latin and means genuine image. It is believed to be the name of a woman who wiped the face of Jesus Christ as He carried His cross through the Via Dolorosa. Victoria-The female form of Victor. Vivian- Originates from the Latin meaning Spirited.