Theres a good reason so many people name their children after a favorite grandparent or great aunt.

Old boy names that start with o. Bold ruler Old Engl. Adalberto Aristocratic and bright. Besides the sentimental factor old-fashioned baby names for both girls and boys have stood the ultimate test of time appealing to parents across generationsForegoing trends old-fashioned baby names never go out of style instead giving the first impression of someone wiser than their years.

Royal meadow Old Engl. Aleric This Germanic unique baby boy name means noble ruler. Classic old-fashioned names like Rudy Walt Felix and Silas are more popular than ever.

Along with Adeline and Clara other old lady names in the US Top 500 include Cora Elsie Evelyn Iris Mabel Miriam Ruth and Vera. Add to my list Related names. Aleron A Latin baby boy name with the meaning eagle.

Hugo the Latin form of Hugh has more heft and energy than the original -- and of course we love names that end or begin for that matter with an o. Apollo This Greek baby boy name has the meaning manly beauty. Royal manor or estate Old Engl.

Add to my list Related names. This one is especially appealing because its backed up by lots of solid history and European style. Flynn was the choice of Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr for their baby boy and is also the middle name -- used as his first -- of a son of Mirandas fellow supermodel Elle Macpherson of Gary Oldmans son Gulliver and Marley Sheltons daughter West.

Royal meadow Old Engl. Many old fashioned baby boy names are rising in the shadows as well like the modern-sounding Harley Waylon and Quentin. Like our the most modern monikers old fashioned boy names dont all fit in the same styles.