Traditional old man names that should make a comeback today
If you are a parent and want your son to have a unique name, you may consider choosing one from traditional old man names. These are names that were used mainly by our grandparents and the older people in our community. They may seem old-fashioned but are still cool.
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Traditional old names have evolved over the years. Today, parents are getting creative and seeking meaning to the names they give their sons. If you are searching for a classic name for your baby son, consider choosing old names for boys, which will stand the test of time.
Most of these are English, classic names that age just as well as the people who bear them. Have a look at some of these famous traditional old-fashioned boy names.
Unique old man names
The following are some popular old people names for baby boys.
- Abraham - Father of multitudes
- Albert - Noble or bright
- Alexander - Defending men
- Archie - Truly brave
- Augustus - Magnificent
- Barney - Son of consolation
- Benjamin - Favorite son
- Bernard - Strong or brave as a bear
- Bruce - Ancient
- Calvin - Bald or hairless
- Cecil - Blind
- Charles - Free man
- Chester - Fortress or walled-town
- Clifford - A combo of the words for cliff and ford
- Clark - Scribe, secretary, cleric, scholar, clerk
- Conrad - Bold ruler; brave
- Cyril - Lord or lordly
- Desmond - Someone from the Irish town of Munster
- Douglas - Dark water
- Edgar - Wealthy spearman
- Edison - Son of Edward
- Elijah - My name is Yahweh
- Elliot - Yahweh
- Elvis - All-wise
- Emmett - Truth
- Eugene - Born well
- Everett - Brave as a wild boar
- Ezra - Help
- Frederick - Peaceful ruler
- Howard - High guardian
- Harold - Ruler of the army
- Henry - Estate ruler
- Horace - Means time
- Humphrey - Peaceful warrior
- Ira - Watchful
- Isaac - He will laugh
- Jack - God is gracious
- Jasper - Bringer of treasure
- Jeffrey - Pledge of peace
- Jeremiah - God will exalt
- Jonah - Dove
- Josiah - God supports
- Kelvin - Ship; Friend
- Kenneth - Of Fire; Handsome
- Kirk - Church
- Lamar - Dweller by a pool
- Lawrence - From the ancient Roman town of Laurentum
- Leo - Brave lion
- Leonard - Brave lion
- Louis - Famous warrior
- Luther - Army people
- Lloyd - Grey
- Malcolm - A disciple of Columba
- Marshall - One who looks after horses
- Max - Greatest
- Melvin - Council, friend
- Marvin - Could be a famous friend or sea hill
- Micah - One who is like God
- Mickey - Who is like God
- Miles - Soldier
- Mitchell - Who is like God
- Milton - A combination of the words mill and town
- Morris - Dark-skinned
- Mortimer - Lives near the sea
- Murray - Settlement by the sea
- Ralph - Wolf advisor
- Rudolph - From the words fame and wolf
- Reginald - Ruler's decision
- Raymond - Trusted advisor
- Roland - Famous throughout the land
- Rupert - Means bright fame
- Stanley - Stone clearing
- Sidney - Wide island in a river
- Victor - To conquer
- Vincent - It means to conquer
- Walter - Commander of the army
- Wallace - Foreign
- Wilbur - Trusted
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Traditional old English names
What are some old timey names? There are a variety of English male names that parents-to-be can opt for. The following are old-timey names for baby boys with their meanings.
- Ackerley - Means clearing of oak trees
- Acton - Means a town in the oak trees
- Adney - Means the island of the nobleman
- Alcott - The oak cottage
- Alden - A wise protector
- Alder - The alder tree
- Aldis - The old house
- Aldreda - A wise counsellor
- Aldwin - A wise counsellor
- Alford - The old ford
- Alfred - Wise counsellor
- Alison - The light of the sun
- Almer - Noble
- Alodie - Prosperous
- Alston - The noble's town
- Alton - The old town
- Alvina - Counsellor of the elves
- Athelean - Noble
- Audrey - Noble strength
- Avery - Means a ruler of the elves
- Baldwin - Bold friend
- Barden - Means from the valley of barley
- Bedelia - Strength
- Bentley - The clearing overgrown with bent grass
- Bernia - Maiden of battle
- Berta - A bright or famous pledge
- Bertha - Famous
- Berthilda - Shining warrior maid
- Brandon - Beacon hill
- Bud - Herald
- Byron - Cattle shed
- Carleigh - Freeholder
- Carling - From the hill where old women gather
- Carlotta - A free person
- Chad - Warlike
- Chance - Blessed by fortune
- Charlton - The farm of free peasants
- Farley - The clearing of the bull
- Farren - Traveler
- Flint - Of the stone
- Garrett - Brave spearman
- Garrick - Oaken spear
- Garson - Son of the spear
- Garton - From the town of spears
- Giselle - Shining pledge
- Gladstone - Kite-shaped stone
- Gleda - To make happy
- Godiva - God-given
- Godwin - God's friend
- Golda - Gold
- Hamilton - The flat-topped hill
- Harley - Means clearing of the hares
- Harold - Ruler of an army
- Harper - Harpist or minstrel
- Myla - Gentle
Other English old fashioned names you could consider for your son include:
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- Nelda - Born under the Alder tree
- Newton - The new farm
- Norton - The northern town
- Odilia - One who has a wealth
- Ogden - The valley of the oak trees
- Orton - The town by the sea
- Osbert - Famous to God
- Patton - The town of warriors
- Payton- The warrior's town
- Pelham- Means one from Pelham
- Perry- The pear tree
- Peyton- The town of the warriors
- Presley- Means clearing of the priest
- Radford- The ford covered in reeds
- Radnor- The shore of reeds
- Morton- The town by the moor
- Myla- Gentle
- Nelda- Born under the Alder tree
- Newton- The new farm
- Odilia- One who has a wealth
- Ogden- The valley of the oak trees
- Patton- The town of warriors
- Perry- The pear tree
- Peyton- The town of the warriors
- Presley- The clearing of the priest
- Radford- The ford covered in reeds
- Radnor- The shore of reeds, or from the red shore
- Raleigh- The clearing of the roe deer
- Ramsey- The island of rams
- Ranald- wise and powerful ruler
- Rand- Shield
- Randall- A person from a border area or a village edge
- Ransford- The ford of the raven
- Ransley- The meadow of the raven
- Redman- Protector and adviser
- Remington- The town near the border
- Ripley- The long clearing
- Rockley- The rocky clearing
- Romney- The broad river
- Rudyard- The red enclosure
- Sandon- The sandy hill
- Saxon- The people of the swords
- Seaton- The town by the sea
- Seger- Sea spear
- Wesley- The clearing in the west
- Weston- The town in the west
- Woodrow- A row of cottages in the wood
- Wyman- Soldier
- Wymer- A famous warrior
- Wystan- Battle stone
Cool classic boy names
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You can also decide to pick classic old boy names that accurately describe your innermost feelings and wishes for the kid.
- Akalanka - Flawless
- Akira - Bright
- Akillius- Trojan war hero
- Akilino - Eagle
- Akim - Established by God
- Aadi - Beginning
- Aakav - Silhouette
- Aage - Ancestor
- Adam - Son of the red earth
- Arthur - Bear
- Benjamin - Son of the right hand
- Christopher - Bearer of Christ
- Daniel - God is my judge
- Edward - Wealthy guardian
- Elias - Yahweh is God
- Francis - Frenchman or free man
- Fredrick - Peaceful ruler
- Gabriel - God is my strength
- George - Farmer
- Henry - Estate ruler
- Jasper - Bringer of treasure
- Jack - God is gracious
- Leo - Lion
- Luke - Man from Luciana
- Max - Greatest
- Miles - Soldier
- Nathaniel - Gift of God
- Nicholas - People of victory
- Oscar - God spear or champion warrior
- Peter - Rock
- Theodore - Gift of God
- Thomas - Twin
- Samuel - Told by God
- Vincent - Conquering
- Zachary - The Lord has remembered
Badass old man names
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Here are some badass old fashioned boy names that are perfect for your tough guy.
- Ajani - He who wins the struggle
- Ajax - The bird man
- Alister - Mans defender
- Alonso - Ready for battle
- Bond - Peasant farmer
- Bronco - Rough
- Bronn - Dark skinned
- Cannon - Official of the church
- Clyde - The keeper of the keys
- Denali - The high one
- Djimon - Powerful blood
- Draco - Dragon
- Fender - From the defender
- Gage - Pledge
- Harland - Army land
- Jagger - Carter
- Kamau - Quite warrior
- Kylo - Sky
- Maverick - Independent one
- Ragnar - Judgment warrior
- Ryker - Rich
Most parents today consider giving their sons old man names, for they still stand out among the rest. It is also a tradition of showing respect to our forefathers who were great role models in the community.
READ ALSO: Swedish names and surnames for boys and girls (with meanings)
Legit.ng recently published an article on Swedish names and surnames. Swedish names have made their way across the boundaries of countries. These days, people are keen to bring Scandinavian culture into their lives however they can.
Whether you are a parent looking for the most charismatic, unique, and lovable name for your newborn or someone looking for a last name for yourself, this list of Swedish names would help in selecting the best one out there.
Source: Legit.ng
