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English male names old. But modern parents often prefer and insist upon the name being used. Anglicized form of Gaelic Áedán meaning fire. As a Scandinavian name it is derived from Alfvin an Old Norse cognate of Ælfwine.

We shorten some of them. The name comes from the word cwyld which refers to a pleague that strikes domestic animals. Old man names more common in the UK than in the US include Albert Ralph Stanley and Wilfred.

Braden Brad Brady Braid Bradney Braeden Braedon Bradly. It was revived in the 19th century in part from a surname that was derived from the Old English names. Along with August and Theodore other vintage names for boys in the US Top 200 include Abel Asher Bennett Elias Finn Henry Jasper and Xavier.

Possibly from Old English Cocca. American footballer Melvin Gordon scientist Melvin Calvin US director Melvin Van Peebles. Add to my list Related names.

Add to my list Related names. From a medieval form of any of the Old English names Ælfwine Æðelwine or Ealdwine. Giedda is a male name of British origin.

Branden Brand Bran Brenden Brendan Brant Brent Brennen Brennan Branford. Brief complete names have their fans. From the Old Town.