Sylvester is a nice name for baby boys that has been forgotten for some time now despite it having been around for centuries.

Forgotten baby boy names. Rarer retro names for baby boys on the rise include Linus Cassian Ned and Aurelius. The name Keene is a variant of the name Keen which has an Old English meaning of brave bold. I have a thing for nicknames.

And while the most common names at the time were John Mary James Dorothy Robert and Margaret the Nameberry list shines a light on some of the lesser-known names we have forgotten. In all likelihood at least some of the time your little boy will certainly be a wild one. Many of our favorite unusual boy names arent that different from those youd find in the Top 10.

One s-ending boy name that hasnt yet been revived boasts two major painter namesakes. The name saw a steady decline in the 1960s and now seeing a increasing trend. Were big fans of reviving forgotten classics with names like Cecil and Clive ready to rock the.

The name Leon was one of the most popular baby names a hundred years ago. Some of the coolest names are waiting to be discovered and youd be surprised what awesome names exist outside the top of the charts. A vintage name can give your son a good measure of history and heft to rely on.

These sophisticated boy names with cute nicknames are perfect for your baby boy. This name is Scottish and means chalk ridge spur. Antique names tend to come connected to many worthy namesakes along with heroes of literature and myth.

It was also made famous by the French biologist Louis Pasteur. Kelso the name of a very well-known character on That 70s Show really gives off that oldie but goodie vibe. Morris Graves and Morris Louis and two cool nicknames Moe and Moss.