Are you looking for old-fashioned boy names or classic boy names? If you are, you have come to the right place. I am going to be giving a list of old-fashioned boy names and vintage boy names you don’t hear anymore.
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What are vintage boy names?
Some define old-fashioned boy names as names that were popular in the 1800s. Others refer to the names mentioned in the bible or ones that were popular 100 years ago. My list will include all of these and those that are still considered cool.
Why should I pick an old-fashioned boy names or a vintage boy name?
Some might think these names are old man names, but you should realize they are unique and have valuable meaning. History repeats itself, and many find these old man names cool and unique again. These names usually have a story behind them. One day your child can learn about the history of his name and how unique and valuable his name is.
Here is the list. Enjoy!
Classic Boy Names
Letter A
- Abraham
Meaning: Father of Many
- Adrian
Meaning: Man of Adria
- Albert
Meaning: Noble or Bright
- Ambrose
Meaning: Immortal
- Amos
Meaning: Borne by God
- Angelo
Meaning: Messenger of God
- Archer
Meaning: Bowman
- Archie
Meaning: Truly Brave
- Alexander
Meaning: Defending Men
- Arthur
Meaning: Courageous
- Asher
Meaning: Happy
- Atlas
Meaning: To Carry
- Atticus
Meaning: From Attica
- August
Meaning: To increase
- Augustus
Meaning: Esteemed and Venerable
Letter B
- Beau
Meaning: Handsome
- Benedict
Meaning: Blessed
- Benjamin
Meaning: Favorite Son
Meaning: Strong, Brave as a Bear
- Bradley
Meaning: Broad Mellow
Meaning: Ancient
- Bruno
Meaning: Brown
Letter C
- Caleb
Meaning; Devotion to God
Meaning: Bald
- Caspian
Meaning: Place Name
- Cassius
Meaning: Hollow
- Cecil
Meaning: Blind
Meaning: Free Man
Meaning: Fortress
- Clarence
Meaning: One Who Lives Near Clare River
Meaning: Secretary, Scholar
- Clyde
Meaning: The Keeper of the Keys
- Colin
Meaning: Cub
Meaning: Bold ruler; Brave
- Cyrus
Meaning: Sun
Letter D
- Dennis
Meaning: Followers of Dionysius
- Desmond
Meaning: From South Monster
- Dewitt
Meaning: Blond
- Donovan
Meaning: Darkened
- Duane
Meaning: Dark
- Dudley
Meaning: People’s Field
Letter E
Meaning: Wealthy Spearman
Meaning: Son of Edward
- Edward
Meaning: wealthy Guard
- Edwin
Meaning: Wealthy Friend
- Elias
Meaning; The Lord is God
Meaning: Yahweh is God
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- Eli
Meaning: Uplifted
Meaning: Bravely
Meaning: All-Wise
Meaning: Universal
- Ernest
Meaning: Battle to Death
- Esteban
Meaning: Spanish Form of Stephan
- Ethan
Meaning: Strong
Meaning: Brave as a Wild Boar
- Ezekiel
Meaning: God Strengthens
Meaning: Help
Letter F
Meaning: Happy
- Fergus
Meaning: Supreme Man
- Finn
Meaning: Fair
- Floyd
Meaning: Gray-Haired
- Forrest
Meaning: Woods
Meaning: Frenchman or Free Man
- Franklin
Meaning: Free Landholder
Meaning: Peaceful Ruler
Letter G
Meaning: Triangular Field
Meaning: Spear Rule
Meaning: Farmer
Meaning: Ruler with the Spear
- Gideon
Meaning: Hewer
- Gilbert
Meaning: Bright Promise
- Grady
Meaning; Descendant of Nobility
Meaning: Watchful
Letter H
- Hamilton
Meaning: Treeless Hill
- Hank
Meaning: Home Ruler
- Harley
Meaning: Long Field
Meaning: Army Ruler
- Harry
Meaning: Home Ruler
Meaning: Battle Worthy
Meaning: Estate Ruler
- Hudson
Meaning: Son of Hudd
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Humphrey
Meaning: Peaceful Warrior
- Hugo
Meaning: Intellect
Letter I
Meaning: Watchful
Meaning: Laughter
Letter J
Meaning: God is Gracious
- Jacob
Meaning: Supplanter
Meaning: Supplanter
Meaning: Bringer of Treasure
Meaning: Pledge of Peace
Meaning: God Will Uplift
Meaning: God is Gracious
Meaning: Dove
Meaning: God Supports
- Jude
Meaning; Praised
Letter K
Meaning: Friend of Ships
- Keith
Meaning: Forrest
Meaning: Handsome
Meaning: Church
Letter L
Meaning: Dweller by a Pool
Meaning: from the ancient Roman town of Laurentum
Meaning: Brave Lion
- Lorenzo
Meaning: Laurel
Meaning: Famous Warrior
- Lucas
Meaning: Man From Lucania
- Luther
Meaning: Army People
- Lyle
Meaning: The Island
Letter M
Meaning: A Disciple of Columba
- Marco
Meaning: Warlike
Meaning: One Who Looks After Horses
- Martin
Meaning: Of Mars
Meaning: Greatest
- Melvin
Meaning: Council Friend
Meaning: One who is like God
Meaning: Who is like God
Meaning: Who is like God
Meaning: Soldier
Meaning: Who is like God
Meaning: Dark-skinned
- Mortimer
Meaning: Lives Near the Sea
Meaning: Town Near the Moor
Meaning: Delivered from the Water
Meaning: Seafarer
Letter N
Meaning: New Town
Meaning: Rest, Wandering
- Norman/Norris
Meaning: Northerner
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Letter O
- Odell
Meaning: Woad Hill
Meaning: Olive Tree
Meaning: Friend of Deer
Meaning: Gold Town
Meaning: He Has the Sound of God
Meaning: Wealth
Meaning: Young Warrior, Well-Born
Letter P
Meaning: Stone
Meaning: Horse Lover
Meaning: Priest’s Meadow
- Preston
Meaning: Priest’s Town
Letter Q
- Quentin
Meaning: Fifth
Letter R
Meaning: Wise Army
Meaning: Wolf Counsel
Meaning: Shield
Meaning: Trusted Advisor
- Reginald
Meaning: Ruler’s Advisor
Meaning: Behold, a son
- Rex
Meaning; King
Meaning: Advice
- Ricardo
Meaning: Brave Ruler
Meaning: Bright Fame
Meaning: Island Near the Clearing
Meaning: Renowned Land
Meaning: Son
Meaning: Little Red
Letter S
Meaning: Sun
Meaning: Name of God
Meaning: Prayed For
- Sheldon
Meaning: Steep Valley
Meaning: Shearer of Woolen Cloth
Meaning: Victorious Protection
Meaning: Man of the Forest
Meaning: He Has Heard
- Soloman
Meaning: Peace
- Sonny
Meaning: Son
Meaning: Dispenser of Provisions
Meaning: Stoney Meadow
Meaning: Dark Eyed
Letter T
Meaning: Clan Chieftain
Meaning: Gift of God
- Theron
Meaning: Hunter
Meaning: Twin
Meaning: Honoring God
- Tobias
Meaning: God Is Good
Meaning: Priceless One
- Trenton
Meaning: Trent’s Town
- Trevor
Meaning; Large Settlement
Meaning: Descendant of Foot Soldier
Letter V
Meaning: Little
- Vernon
Meaning: Alder Grover
Meaning: Champion
Meaning: Conquer
Letter W
Meaning: To Rule
- Wallace
Meaning: Welshman
- Walter
Meaning: Commander of the Army
Meaning: Game Preserve
- Watson
Meaning: Son of Walter
Meaning: Worthy Warrior
Meaning: White Man
- Wilbur
Meaning: Trusted
Meaning: From Wylye
Meaning: A Contraction of Wilkins
Meaning: A Willing Protector
Meaning: Son of Will
Meaning: Place by a Stream
Meaning: Riverbank With a Winch
Meaning: Friend’s Hill or Burial Mound
- Winston
Meaning: Joyful Stone
Meaning: Brave in Battle
Letter Z
Meaning: The Lord Recalled
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