As a Scandinavian name it is derived from Alfvin an Old Norse cognate of Ælfwine.

English male names old. Possibly developed from the Old English for council friend. An old wise friend. The name comes from the word cwyld which refers to a pleague that strikes domestic animals.

Add to my list Related names. After 1250 names shifted almost completely to Norman names like Robert and William. Braden Brad Brady Braid Bradney Braeden Braedon Bradly.

Add to my list Related names. From the Old Manor. A family name of a famous ancient dynasty from Great Britain.

Anglicized form of Gaelic Áedán meaning fire. From the Old House. From the Old Town.

We shorten some of them. 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. Dweller by the ash tree.

Along with Henry and Samuel other Old Man Names in the US Top 500 include Arthur Cyrus Theodore Otto Silas Harvey Victor and Frederick. Fiery hill steep hill. Hare or stag meadow.