50 Unusual Old Fashioned Names That Won’t Go Out of Style
Want unusual old fashioned names for your baby? Take a look at this list of beautiful yet uncommon vintage names you don’t hear anymore.
If you’re like me, you’re not a fan of the new, trendy names that make their rounds. Every generation has them, and after a few years, they seem to go out of style as quickly as they came.
Instead, I’m a fan of old fashioned names that stand the test of time. The names that grace classic literature or have been passed down through family lines.
But one of the benefits of newer or trendier names is that they’re pretty uncommon. Most vintage baby names you’ve seen so far—while timeless—are still pretty popular, even today. Instead, you’re looking for classic names that are no longer common.
The solution? Look for unusual old fashioned names, the ones that are still classic and are making a comeback, but aren’t so common. You get the best of both worlds: timeless, yet unique.
Sometimes the best way to feel unstuck with choosing old fashioned baby names is to look at several suggestions and see which one is a good fit. After all, you want one that both you and your partner can agree on. One that suits not just your last name, but that goes well with your other children’s names as well.
Rest assured, if you’re trying to find the perfect baby name, you’re in luck. I’ve listed 50 names, along with their origins and meanings. Take a look at these unusual old fashioned names for inspiration:
Unusual old fashioned names for boys
NAME | ORIGIN | MEANING | NICKNAME |
Abraham | Hebrew | “father of a multitude” | Abe |
Albert | Anglo-Saxon | “noble, bright” | |
Ambrose | Latin | “immortal” | |
Bertram | German | “bright, wise” | Bert |
Declan | Irish | “man of prayer, full of goodness” | |
Dimitri | Greek | “from the earth” | Dima |
Edmund | English | “protector of wealth” | |
Ellery | German | “one who lives near the elder tree” | Ell |
Everett | Anglo-Saxon | “wild boar, strong” | Ev |
Ezra | Hebrew | “helper” | |
Felix | Hebrew | “happy” | |
Francis | Latin | “French” | |
Jasper | Persian | “treasurer” | |
Lincoln | Latin | “lithe” | |
Marshall | French | “keeper of the horses” | |
Milton | Anglo-Saxon | “from the Mill Town” | |
Morgan | Welsh | “sea-born” | |
Owen | Welsh | “noble” | |
Ralph | Teutonic | “wolf counselor” | |
Robert | English | “bright fame” | |
Stanley | English | “rocky meadow” | Stan |
Theodore | Greek | “divine gift” | Theo, Teddy |
Waylon | English | “wayside land” | |
Wesley | English | “west meadow” | Wes |
Wyatt | Old English | “wood, wide” |
Take a look at more old fashioned boy names here.
Unusual old fashioned names for girls
NAME | ORIGIN | MEANING | NICKNAME |
Adelaide | German | “noble and kind” | Addie |
Adeline | French | “noble” | Addie |
Beatrice | Latin | “bringer of joy” | Bea, Beatrix |
Clara | Greek | “bright, clear” | Claire |
Cora | Greek | “filled heart” | |
Dorothy | Greek | “a gift from God” | Dora |
Esther | Persian | “star” | |
Ethel | Teutonic | “noble” | |
Evelyn | Hebrew | “alive” | Evie |
Florence | Latin | “blooming” | Flora |
Fleur | French | “blooming” | |
Harriet | Teutonic | “home ruler” | Hattie |
Hazel | English | “hazel tree” | |
Henrietta | German | “ruler of the home” | Etta |
Imogene | Latin | “image” | |
Ingrid | Teutonic | “hero’s daughter” | |
Mabel | Latin | “lovable” | |
Margaret | Persian | “child of light” | Margie, Margot |
Olive | Latin |  “olive” | Liv |
Pearl | Latin | “gem of the sea” | |
Penelope | Greek | “weaver” | Penny |
Ruby | Latin | “ruby jewel, red” | |
Ruth | Hebrew | “companion, friend” | |
Sadie | English | “princess” | |
Vera | Latin | “true” |
Check out more adorable classic girl names.
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