A List of Old Fashioned Boy Names to Choose From

Looking for classic, traditional baby names? Check out this list of old fashioned boy names that are ready for a comeback!

Choosing a name for the baby starts off fun. You sort through name origins and try different first and middle name combinations. But after a while, you find yourself overthinking the entire thing.

“We still haven’t chosen a name!” you vent to your spouse.

After all, it doesn’t help when a name you love brings up unpleasant memories for your partner. Or when the first, middle, and last names end up spelling the worst initials. You might even love a name but hate the nickname.

And sometimes, you avoid names because your relatives might botch it up or say a completely different version of it.

That’s when having a list of old fashioned boy names comes in handy. Vintage names are timeless, not trending. In fact, a good way to tell if a name stands the test of time is to see if it’s been around for over 100 years.

So, what’s your criteria? Perhaps you’re looking for an obviously “boy” name that are easy to spell as well as pronounce. Maybe those with a cute nickname and aren’t too common.

I’ve gathered several favorites into this list of old fashioned boy names, perfect for you to choose from. Hopefully, you can find one that fits you and your little one:

A list of old fashioned boy names

NAME	ORIGIN	MEANING	NICKNAME
Adam	Hebrew	“red earth”
Albert	Anglo-Saxon	“noble, bright”	Al
Alfred	Anglo-Saxon	“counselor”	Freddie
Allan	Scottish	“rock, handsome”
Amos	Hebrew	“to be troubled”
Andrew	Greek	“strong, manly, courageous”	Andy
Archibald	Anglo-Saxon	“very bold”	Archie
Atticus	Greek	“from Attica”
Barnaby	English	“son of consolation”	Barnie
Basil	Greek	“royal”
Bartholomew	Hebrew	“hill, furrow”	Bart
Benedict	Latin	“blessed”	Benny
Cecil	Latin	“blind”
Charles	German	“man, strong”	Charlie, Chuck
Clark	French	“scholar, scribe”
Clement	French	“merciful”
Clifford	English	“from a steep cliff or ford”	Cliff
Conrad	German	“bold, wise counsel”
Daniel	Hebrew	“God is my judge”	Dan, Danny
Edgar	English	“great spear man”	Ed, Eddie
Elijah	Hebrew	“Yahweh is my God”	Eli
Ernest	Teutonic	“earnest”	Ernie
Ethan	Hebrew	“strong, safe, firm”
Felix	Hebrew	“happy”
Francis	Latin	“Frenchman”	Frank, Frankie
Frederick	Teutonic	“peace, peaceful ruler”	Freddie
Garrett	Anglo-Saxon	“powerful with the spear”
George	Greek	“tiller of the soil, farmer”	Georgie
Gilbert	Teutonic	“trusted”
Harry	Teutonic	“army power”
Heath	Anglo-Saxon	“wasteland”
Henry	German	“ruler of the household”
Herman	German	“man of the army”
Isaac	Hebrew	“he will laugh”
James	Hebrew	“supplanter, one who follows”	Jim
Jonah	Hebrew	“dove”
Joseph	Hebrew	“God shall add another son”	Joe
Kenneth	Gaelic	“handsome”	Ken
Lawrence	Latin	“laurel-crowned”
Leonard	Teutonic	“like a lion”	Leo
Louis	German	“famous in battle”	Louie
Lucas	Latin	“bringer of light”	Luke
Marcus	Latin	“warlike”	Mark
Mark	Latin	“warlike”
Marshall	French	“keeper of the horses”
Matthew	Hebrew	“gift from God”	Matt
Michael	Hebrew	“who is like God”	Mike
Miles	Latin	“soldier”	Milo
Mitchell	Hebrew	“who is like God”	Mitch
Morgan	Welsh	“sea-born”
Nelson	English	“son of Neil”
Nicholas	Greek	“victory of the people”	Nick
Noah	Hebrew	“rest, comfort”
Oliver	Latin	“olive tree”	Ollie
Oscar	Scandinavian	“divine strength”
Otis	Greek	“one who hears well”
Otto	Teutonic	“prosperous”
Patrick	Latin	“nobleman”	Pat
Philip	Greek	“loving”	Phil
Ralph	Teutonic	“wolf counselor”
Robert	English	“bright flame”	Rob
Roman	Latin	“Roman citizen”
Russell	French	“red-haired”
Samuel	Hebrew	“name of God”	Sam, Sammy
Sebastian	Latin	“venerable”	Ian
Sherman	Anglo-Saxon	“sheerer, servant”
Spencer	English	“dispenser, keeper”
Terrence	Latin	“tender, gracious, good”
Theodore	Greek	“divine gift”	Theo, Teddy
Thomas	Hebrew	“a twin”	Tom
Timothy	Greek	“honoring God”	Tim
Tristan	Welsh	“the loud one”
Victor	Latin	“conqueror, champion”
Vincent	Latin	“conqueror, victor”	Vince, Vinnie
Walter	German	“powerful warrior”	Walt
Wilbur	German	“trusted”
William	German	“strong-willed warrior”	Will
Wyatt	Old English	“strong in war”

Source of meanings: Baby Center

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