Many old fashioned baby boy names are rising in the shadows as well like the modern-sounding Harley Waylon and Quentin.
Old boy names english. Adoption of these boy names reached its peak a century ago ADOPTION OF 5451 and is somewhat less today ADOPTION 2642 515 with names such as Darnell becoming less fashionable. Add to my list Related names. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z.
Summary Index of names and variants for Old English names for boys. Abbott - Algernon Abbott Ackerley Acton Adamson Addison Adney Afton Aiken Ainsley Ansley Ainsworth Albert Elbert Alcott Alden Elden Aldred Eldred Aldrich Eldridge Aldwin Elden Alford Alfred Avery Alger Elger Algernon Alger. M Aldwyn an old wise friend Old Engl.
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. Possibly developed from the Old English for council friend. Much more acceptable as Mel as in Blazing Saddles genius Mel Brooks.
Classic old-fashioned names like Rudy Walt Felix and Silas are more popular than ever. American footballer Melvin Gordon scientist Melvin Calvin US director Melvin Van Peebles. Of Arabic origin meaning night.
Old English Boy Names Meaning of Name Origin M Ainsley meadow or clearing Old Engl. Names like William Lucas and Elijah were all once viewed as old fashioned yet are some of the top names today. By using Belly Ballot you accept our use of cookies.
M Aldridge alder tree ridge Old Engl. It is a very old English name which means home strength. This is a wonderful name for parents seeking an uncommon romantic name that defines power.