Todays newest old-fashioned boy names include such relics as Herbert Harold and Clyde.

Old male names. Here are 50 of our favourite common old man names. To help inspire you below is a list of the best historic old fashioned names. Of German origin meaning noble bright Famous namesakes.

The great thing about Old English baby names is that they are familiar and easy to pronounce yet their age makes them uniqueOld English names also have a variety of meanings so you are sure to find one that expresses your hopes for your child. Some consider old-fashion at least one century prior such as Cecil or Sherman. The name Stanley certainly sounds old fashioned and its no wonder as its meaning is a combination of the old english words meaning stone and meadow or clearing.

After 1250 names shifted almost completely to Norman names like Robert and William. Fred or Freddie are obvious nicknames for this classic and stately boy name. In fact if the word uncle seems a natural fit before your choice thats a fair test that it should be on a list of old boy names.

It is an adorable name meaning tender 63. We look at 64 choices of old boy names from ones that are now popular - but not as stereotypical as the most popular Australian names like Jack and Oliver - to ones that are less boring but might be better names for your dogs or cats. Ned is such a cute name in an old-fashioned way.

Old man names more common in the UK than in the US include Albert Ralph Stanley and Wilfred. 2 AMOS Origin and meaning. Jasper is also a better alternative to Joshua Jacob and Jayden.

Rarer retro names for baby boys on the rise include Linus Cassian Ned and Aurelius. A name of English and Latin origin Silas refers to someone who belongs to the forest. Newer isnt always better.