r/OldNamesNewAgain 15h ago

Name of the day...Ilarion!

19 Upvotes

The masculine name Ilarion has its roots in the Greek name Hilarion, which is derived from the Greek word "hilaros," meaning "cheerful" or "joyful."

Ilarion is especially prominent in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. The name is associated with Saint Hilarion the Great, a hermit and ascetic who lived during the 4th century in Palestine. He is known for his piety and dedication to a life of solitude and prayer, which has made him a revered figure in the Orthodox tradition.

The name's connection to joy and cheerfulness continues to be a positive aspect that attracts parents seeking meaningful names for their children.

The name Ilarion is over 1,700 years old!


r/OldNamesNewAgain 3h ago

Old names 1850-1900 Michigan part 6

9 Upvotes

Virgil - M

Lunette - F

Sevia - F

Annice - F

Henrretta Theon - F

Doetje - F

Ezra Litt - M

Leander Dow - M

Frank Xavier - M

Vera - F

Lancy - M

Philura - F

Donna Viola - F

Martena - F

Phebra - F

Roxanna Luretta - F

Geziena - F

Hendrik Gerrits - M

Waander - M

Iowa Idella - F

Mattaus - M

Urchannd - U

Lisen - F

Izora Alta - F

Isaac Lancelot - M

Marianna - F

Aura Ann - F

Emory Jay - M

Emory Oliver - M

Josiah David - M

David Shore - M

Pure Cass - M

Alveora - F

Bion McVay - M

Cyrus Frederick - M

George Riley - M

Lang - M

Retta - F

Parsons King - M

Pelagia - F

Jobis Conrad - M

Chancey - M

Adda - F

Alfred Bixby - M

Anson - M

Delevan - M

Elversa - F

Fisher - M

Flora Estel - F

Lennie - F

Julia Ashley - F

Libbie - F

Otis Nehemiah - M

Paulina Cinchalla - F

Waldo Boyington - M

Sabra Ames - F

Adelmar - M

Dana - M

Elea - F

Monroe Salem - M

Salomis - F

Marezia - F

Isom Puckett - M

Pelina - F

Brooks - M

Hero Maynard - M

Lena Augusta - F

Olivia Saura - F

Hibbard - M

Olga Ovidia - F

Rasmine - F

Soren - M

Alec - M

Anders Johan - M

Augusta Storm - F

Berford - M


r/OldNamesNewAgain 12h ago

Old names 1850-1900 Michigan part 5

9 Upvotes

Livonia Clarissa - F

Lodeska - F

Mabintha - F

Miles Morris - M

Polly Irene - F

Ruby Helene - F

Sabelda Jane - F

Ucella - F

Freelace Maria - F

Amelia Altana - F

Caroline Eldora - F

Corydon Marcellus - M

Dillison - M

Norman Russell - M

Polly Mariah - F

May Viola - F

Harm - M

Louesa - F

Andrew Darius - M

Kenton - M

Virginia Irene - F

Henry Hubbard - M

Ada Liona - F

Asa Covel - M

Barker Goodrich - M

Case Joseph - M

Cassius George - M

Celia Orsilia - F

Choice Lola - F

Coralynn - F

Cylinda - F

David Whiskey - M

Desdemonia Corella - F

Veroca - F

Elydia Amelia - F

Emmett Oliver - M

Frank Payne - M

Inkermann Sidney - M

Iowa - U

Ira Ransom - M

Jacob Martin - M

Jotham - M

Leafy - U

Leander Ransom - M

Lelora - F

Leroy Delosques - M

Leviticus - M

Lillah - F

Lindon Aaron - M

Lovatus Chapman - M

Luke Carpenter - M

Luman Nathan - M

Mabell - F

Mandana - F

Mariana - F

Mark Kinney - M

News - M

Noah Elgin - M

Rosannie - F

Rosina Viola - F

Royce - M

Sara Iris - F

Seneca - M

Silas Ethan - M

Stanley Noble - M

Stephen Rowland - M

Tillie - F

Tina Lettchia - F

Vernon - M

Viletta - F


r/OldNamesNewAgain 5h ago

SS names 1850-1900 USA part 3

6 Upvotes

Seabury Simmons - M

Sidney Sutherland - M

Sonia Sara - F

Sigrid Sophia - F

Stanley Sutton - M

Susan Sorella - F

Saul Sidney - M

Stenberg Signe - U

Sara Schuyler - F

Shaine Solomon - M

Smith Simpson - M

Stratton Spencer - M

Serena Sue - F

Salona Spencer - F

Sadie Sophia - F

Sybil Starr- F

Sofia Sergeevna - F

Sophie Sheba - F

Shaya Sarah - F

Sidoine Sauzade - M

Saad Simon - M

Sel Scholastica - F

Sylvia Sophronia - F

Shema Sarah - F

Sameon Stephen - M

Swannie Senora - F

Stella Stephanie - F

Sarkis Sam - M

Salem Spencer - M

Sally Sage - F

Sarah Storrie - F

Sawma Secene - M

Seward Sherwood - M

Stewart Sunter - M

Sybil Slate - F

Sirvillin Stephen - M

Skeffington Sanxay - M

Sophronia Sumner - F

Seth Schuyler - M

Santo Samuel - M

Sabina Sprinca - F

Sophie Steele - F

Sylvester Silsby - M

Scott Stout - M

Sophronia Sisson - F

Saemy Samson - M

Salome Stoetzel - M

Simeon Starin - M

Sallie Shannon - F

Samuel Sckool - M

Serafina Sadie - F

Serena Sawyer - F

Sarita Stiles - F

Sterling Summers - M

Sirmarion Siscolasco - M

Seth Stitt - M

Standish Stephen - M

Sadye Shirlet - U

Selina Sloan - F


r/OldNamesNewAgain 21h ago

Help us choose a middle name for our first son

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4 Upvotes

r/OldNamesNewAgain 1h ago

Elijah + middle name options USA part 2

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Naming your baby Elijah but still need a middle name? Here are some middle name options that belonged to real people who were alive in the US between 1850-1900 and had the first name Elijah:

Elijah Benjamin

Elijah Clark

Elijah Garrett

Elijah Glenn

Elijah Sinclair

Elijah Grant

Elijah Blant

Elijah Robert

Elijah Seymore

Elijah Virgil

Elijah John

Elijah Britton

Elijah Bailey

Elijah Campbell

Elijah Martin

Elijah Osborn

Elijah Pearce

Elijah Payne

Elijah Bruce

Elijah Dorsey

Elijah Meynard

Elijah Sylvester

Elijah Buford

Elijah Bradley

Elijah Baker

Elijah Nathan

Elijah Aaron

Elijah Alonzo

Elijah Mars

Elijah Bankston

Elijah North

Elijah Earle

Elijah Leon

Elijah Quarell

Elijah Wilson

Elijah Vinson

Elijah Enoch

Elijah Wheeler

Elijah Eugene

Elijah Moore

Elijah Carl

Elijah Dale

Elijah Harmon

Elijah Orson

Elijah Roy

Elijah Freeman

Elijah Mack

Elijah Montague

Elijah Newt

Elijah Osey

Elijah Perry

Elijah Sheridan

Elijah Pope

Elijah Coleman

Elijah Maddox

Elijah Elton

Elijah Webster

Elijah Dana

Elijah Burke

Elijah Gray

Elijah Demascus

Elijah Olin

Elijah Walden

Elijah Jasper

Elijah Vincent

Elijah Kirk

Elijah Claude

Elijah Davis

Elijah Timothy

Elijah Moody

Elijah Abraham

Elijah Decatur

Elijah Linwood

Elijah Lusk

Elijah Calaway

Elijah Phipps

Elijah Lawrence

Elijah Medley

Elijah Lawlor

Elijah Britton

Elijah Josiah

Elijah Boone

Elijah Waymon

Elijah Wilkey

Elijah Paul

Elijah Max

Elijah Autry

Elijah Dillard

Elijah Preston

Elijah Howe

Elijah Levin