Need Some Help With Victorian Names.*UPDATED WITH PICS*

[Snowy-girls]

Hi All,
Dd7 is off to the 'Ragged School Museum' next week and she has to have a Victorian name for the day.I would appreciate some suggestions+dd7 will pick one.I will let you all know what one she chose+will post a picture of her in her outfit.Thanks everyone.x.

 

[jjk]

Heres a few Josephine, Clara, Isabelle, Constance,
Check out http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~poindexterfamily/OldNames.html

for tons of ideas

 

[Chilly]

What about the most Victorian name there is - Victoria!

 

[snookhams]

Have a look at this website there are lists of name and maybe she can choose one

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~poindexterfamily/OldNames.html

 

[Snowy-girls]

Thanks for the link guys .x.

You know what i thought of Victoria straight away+dd said 'mum that is so obvious+everyone will pick that' . That told me .x.


Also what would you recommend to put on her face,arms,legs to blacken them.I have tried to get the childs face paints but had no luck,and i am pretty sure i do not want to put boot polish on her like someone recommended to me .x.

 

[pixiepower04]

Thanks for the link guys .x.

You know what i thought of Victoria straight away+dd said 'mum that is so obvious+everyone will pick that' . That told me .x.


Also what would you recommend to put on her face,arms,legs to blacken them.I have tried to get the childs face paints but had no luck,and i am pretty sure i do not want to put boot polish on her like someone recommended to me .x.

If you have a local sugarcraft shop go and buy some black food dust, it's edible and can be used straight out the pot and dusted on or mixed with water to make a paint.

 

[Booknut]

One of the most interesting Victorian names I came across doing my husband's family tree was Seabright, I just loved it

It's unique and just seems like a happy name! She married my husband's great great great uncle Albert and they both ran/owned a sweets shop in Liverpool.

 

[The Fetherstons]

Hi Michelle, I thought of Victoria straight away too, some great suggestions though cant wait to find out what she chooses
Pm you later

 

[carolfoy]

mildred, eliza/elizabeth, Hope, Charity, Louisa, sarah, or even a derivative from yours and your husbands names

 

[Snowy-girls]

Thanks you guys for all your suggestions,i have'nt been able to show dd your replies as we have had no internet connection for the last 4hrs.

Carol-i like Louisa+Eliza .x.

Eloise-Seabright,that is a lovely name.x.

Paula-Jane-no we don't have anything like that nearby,i would'nt even know where to look for a shop like that here-but thank you.x.

Kerry-yes Victoria sprung to mind-but as you have probably read my choice was'nt great for dd's liking .x.
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Keep the ideas coming folks for what to use for 'blackening' her up,i am really stumped with that.I suppose if all else fails i could get her to roll around in the mud .x.

 

[jjk]

Keep the ideas coming folks for what to use for 'blackening' her up,i am really stumped with that.I suppose if all else fails i could get her to roll around in the mud .x.

what about a charcoal eyeshadow ?

 

[pixiepower04]

Thanks you guys for all your suggestions,i have'nt been able to show dd your replies as we have had no internet connection for the last 4hrs.

Carol-i like Louisa+Eliza .x.

Eloise-Seabright,that is a lovely name.x.

Paula-Jane-no we don't have anything like that nearby,i would'nt even know where to look for a shop like that here-but thank you.x.

Kerry-yes Victoria sprung to mind-but as you have probably read my choice was'nt great for dd's liking .x.
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Keep the ideas coming folks for what to use for 'blackening' her up,i am really stumped with that.I suppose if all else fails i could get her to roll around in the mud .x.

Where in London are you as there are tons of sugarcraft shops and cake designers in London.

Also, fancy dress shops should have halloween/horror make-up to go with the costumes and failing that if there is a theatrical costume place they should have some too.

Good luck

 

[Snowy-girls]

what about a charcoal eyeshadow ?

That could be the answer Rachel.x.

 

[Ware Bears]

What about newspaper print? If she handles the paper then wipes her face with her hands it should leave black smudges. You could also do this for her arms/legs.

 

[Snowy-girls]

Where in London are you as there are tons of sugarcraft shops and cake designers in London.

Also, fancy dress shops should have halloween/horror make-up to go with the costumes and failing that if there is a theatrical costume place they should have some too.

Good luck

Although i have put London,this is near to where i live as i did'nt want to put my exact place.Believe me there's nothing like that here,although there is a cake shop so i might give that a go.If that fails at least i will come away with a yummy cream cake .x.

 

[Snowy-girls]

What about newspaper print? If she handles the paper then wipes her face with her hands it should leave black smudges. You could also do this for her arms/legs.

Oh what a great idea-free as well.Ok you're going to probably think this sounds silly but would this be safe for her to have 'ink' over her for like 8 hours?.x.

 

[Ware Bears]

What gave me the idea was when I was a kid I used to do a paper round before school and by the time I got home I always had black hands from handling the papers and very often a black face from where I'd touched it with my hands!

It washes away quite easily and I wouldn't think it would cause any harm. I'm still here 30+ years later!!

 

[Snowy-girls]

Thanks Elaine,i am also sure it will be alright it's only for the one day.You know i always wanted to be a paper girl but my Nan+Grandad would'nt let me.x.

 

[wifey]

Ragged schools were set up to educate feed and clothe destitute children and to provide them with a roof over their heads. No welfare state back then charity was limited. The children would have been scruffy but not always filthy. The system was to learn by repetition from older children or the staff. Of all the schools founded in the 1840s only three provided trade skills but they all hoped to teach the kids better habits as well as provide a basic education.
You can find out more by "Googling" Ragged Schools and see some photos too. Common girls Victorian names were Martha, Mary Ann, Hannah, Jane, Sophia, Sally, Maria, Ethel, Dora, Rebecca, Ruth , Flora, Pansy, Lily Rose, Daisy, Rosamond and Rachel if it helps.

 

[Snowy-girls]

Thanks again guys-i showed dd today and she likes Louisa,Daisy+also chose Emily(dd3's name).So i will let you all know next week+post some pics of her.x.
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I did have a look on some webites and got some ideas on what to dress her in etc...I beleive the Ragged School that was set up in London which my dd is visiting was run by Barnado's.
The school made a point of asking for the face,legs+arms to be blackened+to have a victorian name.x.