Much more acceptable as Mel as in Blazing Saddles genius Mel Brooks.

English male names old. It was revived in the 19th century in part from a surname that was derived from the Old English names. Anglicized form of Gaelic Áedán meaning fire. While not all antique boy names make the fashion grade sorry Herbert and Melvin new old choices such as August and Theodore are being added to the roster all the time.

From the Old Manor. Add to my list Related names. Old English Boy Names.

From the Old House. Possibly from Old English Cocca. Possibly developed from the Old English for council friend.

Fiery hill steep hill. An old wise friend. Hare or stag meadow.

Brief complete names have their fans. Giedda is a male name of British origin. 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.

Summary Index of names and variants for Old English names for boys. Braden Brad Brady Braid Bradney Braeden Braedon Bradly. Sure were calling our sons Jax and Luke and Kai.