76. If you are proud parents of a newborn or have a little one on the way, you could shortlist some of these vintage and meaningful Amish names for boys and girls. As a mother, you understand the significance of giving life to a new human and how precious your daughter is to you. Common Swiss Amish names include: Old Order Mennonites also have specific last names common to them, such as Martin, Nolt, or Zimmerman. While they have the ability to canter, they generally have been trained to trot or pace. The Amish I stay with has a cousin who got married last Summer & her name was Waneta. The female variation of the Latin name Lucius, Lucy is a well known first name across all Amish communities. Abram: This is a biblical name and a contraction of the name of Abraham, who was the father of Isaac. Noah, although quite formal, is becoming popular in todays world. I have a great Grandfather Named George H. Utterhad a son named Blanchard Miller Utter. to keep updated with forthcoming post. We have become familar with these names since they have been here for quite a while now. This can be a great alternative to Jacob. There is a recent book written about this. And some of the most common Amish girl names are Mary, Anna or Annie, Priscilla, Rachel, Sarah, Malinda, Miriam, Martha, Sadie, Ruth, Hannah, Naomi, Lydia, Susie, Lena, Amanda, Barbara, Betty, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Esther, Lavina, Edna, Clara, and Fannie. I find it very interestingr u amish..Just wondering shawn. My roots also go back to Christian Yoder whos family settled in Shanksville PA where I was born. Since the Amish are a small community, some names may be quite common. 72. The Kidadl Team is made up of people from different walks of life, from different families and backgrounds, each with unique experiences and nuggets of wisdom to share with you. There is a huge settlement of Amish communities in the United States and Canada. Funk (Amish and German origin) means "spark". It is a name of Hebrew origin that means rebirth or rejuvenation.. Mercy was a popular name in the 19th and 20th centuries but is considered quite old fashioned now. Betty is a shortened version of Elizabeth. The name Edna is refreshing and stylish. Elmo can be a great first name if you are into modern names. Eiman was a name in my Swiss/Alsasian relatives, the Waglers. Eliza is short for Elizabeth. Byler is a common alternate spelling of Beiler seen frequently in the Midwest. Black. Less common names among Amish include Jones, Girod, Phillips, Kuhns, Barkman, Kurtz, Whetstone, Bowman, and Bawell. It can be shortened to Gertie. Albrecht (Amish and German origin) means "bright or famous". One of his daughters and her husband named their son Zachariah. Collin is derived from the Gaelic word Cailean, which means peoples victory. Fisher, King, Lapp, Miller, Stoltzfus, and Yoder are very common Amish surnames. Timothy originates from Timotheos, which in Greek stands for honoring god. William or Willa essentially stands for valiant protector. 39. Peter may be common, but a short and sweet name for your baby boy. I cant wait to read Amish American every day. Its old, so its a little faded. This name is frequently used for young boys among the Amish. Such Amish family names are common in Germany. 38. A short but cute name for your baby boy according to us. Gerig (German origin) means "ancestor of the bearer". While the Amish don't have any rules regarding the horse they use, most choose a standardbred. Bearing German roots, Anke is the Dutch version of Anne and stands for favor or grace. <a title="300+ Amish . Im wondering if anyone there is familiar with the Biel surname connected to the Amish community? If you can find the name in the Bible, in particular the Old Testament, there's a good chance it will be popular among Amish communities. Gingerich (Amish and German origin) means "powerful man". You can still choose Mildred because of its rarity today. Go to John Mast of North Carolina at Facebook and you can view the church and the home dwelling of uncle Jacob Mast (emigrant of 1737)located near Rschegg, Switzerland. It can be a cool name for your son. 97. 98. I have been doing some genealogy as of late and found that I have a huge number of Amish ancestors among them Isaac Kauffman and his wife Anna Streit from Switzerland,Also Christain Yoder and his wife Barbara Gerber,Andreas Holly/Hooley and wife Ann Troyer..there were also Fishers,Hartzlers,Zugs,Masts, It seems many of them were associated with the Northkill settlement early on.. As a Beiler, Byler, Beyeler, and Beyler researcher let me add a bit about the origin of these names. The horses were grazing happily in a big room pasture, with grass still on the ground. This name falls in the category of occupational names and is entirely in use in the modern world as well. Johnathan (Also Jonathan) Johnathan is perhaps the most common male name in Amish communities. The Latin word Laurentum, meaning man, is the root word for Lawrence. Fine with your permission let me too grab your RSS feed Richard Edward Carlock @ sndpl286@hotmail.com Thank you.. This explains the why the name Anna is popular among Christians in the Amish community and even the rest of the world. Thanks, My grandparents are also Musser but from VA and PA not sure if they were Amish, The SAGA-OMII databases list over 6000 mussers. A persons job may identify him, as in the example of Silo Mervin or Printer Mo. It is such a graceful name for your baby girl, isnt it? These include [], History of Amish names: Hershberger | Amish America Stoltzfus is the most typical Amish name. One of my uncles was going through an old chest after his father died, and he found an old picture. 53. 3. Simply click again to get 10 new random names. I was told thats smack dab in the middle of Amish Country. My long deceased paternal grandfather was named Jacob, and I remember that he was born in the late 1800s, but I do not recall where. Thanks for finding out that information Marcus. Evan could also be the shortened version of the Greek names Evangelos and Evander, which mean good messenger and good man, respectively. He had children with his first wife in Switzerland and his offspring with her used the Beyeler spelling; his second wife also from Switzerland brought their children to PA and soon after arriving his second wife died, and he married the third time. Suzanne. I really enjoy it and learn a great deal about the Amish They are passionate about turning your everyday moments into memories and bringing you inspiring ideas to have fun with your family. Typically, Amish names are names with German or Biblical roots. My grandparents were born and raised in Pennsylvania and were farmers all of their lives. Within these 3 marriages his offspring used the surnames Beyeler in Switzerland and Beiler, Byler, Biler, and Boiler in PA. Other Beyelers were spelled Beieler and Beyler most of whom were not Amish-Mennonite. As in all segments of society there are a few who give the rest a bad name. 39. At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. Meet Maggie 17 years young ready to join your family for a lifetime home. Though often used among the Amish, Collette is not heard of among other communities in the rest of the world. This is because of its heritage with the biblical "John," who was John the Baptist. My brother is a doctor in Cleveland, Ohio and has many Amish patients who say that our last name is Swiss German Amish. Oh, there was on Robert John. Barbara is derived from Greek Barbaros, meaning foreign or strange. I am looking for a possible connection to amish for Although it is also a surname, it is fast becoming a preferred choice for a first name. The directories are also useful resources for genealogical research. Was this information on-line, or do I need to purchase a book? It was fun to read this article and see names from my family history. Augsburger (Amish and German origin) means "Roman emperor Augustus". Raymond Lee- b. Mar. In Hebrew, the meaning of Ruth is a vision of beauty., which makes it a fantastic name for your little girl. It is a beautiful name for your beautiful baby girl. 33. A short and cute name, Elmo has German origins and derives from helm or helmet, meaning protection. Amish and Mennonites in Lancaster County put on a yearly Clinic for Special Children benefit auction in order to raise funds for its operations. One of the most prominent first names in the world, Henry is derived from the German words heim or home and ric or ruler. (September 5th, 2010 at 16:26), [] names: Hershberger Posted on February 26th, 2009 in History Hershberger is an Amish family name particularly common in Midwestern communities. They are useful in keeping track of individuals names, birthdates, and addresses. When i am around them, I am a better person. According to the Bible, Eve was the first woman that God created for Adam and was the progenitor of human life. Remember the story of Noahs Ark? $2,800. I did not notice them in the list, though I saw some in this pages photos. Hes from the Indiana area. Jacques stands for follower or supplanter. It has Hebrew origins and also stands for life. Since many Amish end up with identical first and last names, Amish need ways of telling one another apart. Boys and Beanie are two examples of nicknames for individual men, Bottle and Nip are others denoting family lines. That uncles name was and is Felty, and he lives in Shipshewana, Indiana. Such names are very popular in the Amish community in Westphalia. Bechler (Amish and German origin) means "stream". How do Amish keep track of their grandchildren? Samuel comes from Shem Alohim, which in Hebrew means God has heard. 86. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability. The Amish are our neighbors and we highly value and respect them as members of our community. You might also enjoy this piece, which expands on 10 common Amish last names: https://amishamerica.com/common-amish-surnames/, I am new to this group, so it is entirely possible that I have missed something here: but I have read somewhere in this site that the Amish arrived to the U.S. in the 1800s. Finley - brave and fair warrior. Donegal - Name of Town. This exciting name is Hebrew for Jehovahs gift or gods gift. Scott (German origin) means "person From Scotland". Thanks for sharing once again . Our South White Deer District in North Central PA must be closely tied to Lancaster communities because the surnames are very similar. my maiden name is Kauffman these are my grandparents would like info on grandmothers side, Descendants of: 91. (September 5th, 2010 at 15:23), [] number of Amish names present during the early years in America no longer exist among the Old Order. 18. Was just wondering how common this name is within the Amish community. 66. Name your baby girl Patience, one of the three fundamental virtues of Christianity, and was coined by the 17th century Puritans. Miller is the most common Amish name, seen most prevalently in the Midwest, in communities such as Holmes County, Ohio and northern Indiana. because I read on a website that in February 2010, the Ohio Amish country had a snowfall after not having one in a long time. 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