Century Names

357 Century names that mean century for girls, listing Century baby names 1-10. Abigail, Ada, Adela, Adeline, Agatha and Agnes are popular names. Abra, Acacia, Afra and Agrippa are uncommon names. View Century baby names for name meanings, search Century names for boys, or search other baby names.

Abigail ... The name first came into use in Britain in the 16th century ... [42]

Abra ... Also the name of a fourth-century French saint. [4]

Acacia ... The plant was named in the 16th century with the Latin form "acacia" of Greek "akakia". Biblical ... [14]

Ada ... The name was borne by a seventh-century abbess of Saint Julien des Prés at Le Mans ... Not in common use before the late 18th century. [14]

Adela ... an ancient name popular in medieval Europe because of the fame of a seventh-century saint ... Also the name of William the Conqueror's youngest daughter (11th century) ... and was revived in the 19th century ... [10]

Adeline ... Used occasionally in England since the early 16th century ... Opera soprano Adelina Patti (late 19th century) and a well-known song called "Sweet Adeline" gave the name exposure ... [25]

Afra ... The first female professional writer in England was named Aphra Behn (late 17th century). [4]

Agatha ... Saint Agatha (third century) was a Christian who refused to marry a Roman consul ... The name was revived in the 19th century ... [25]

Agnes ... The popular Saint Agnes (fourth century) was a young Roman virgin martyred by the Roman Emperor Diocletian ... The name was revived in the 19th century ... [75]

Agrippa ... Name of a first-century Roman emperor ... [3]

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