Old fashioned baby names are making a comeback. The Social Security Administration reports show that a lot of the names being used today are actually the names used back in the late 1800’s to the mid1900’s. In the late 1900’s, these vintage names were not stylish, but are quickly becoming “cool” again.

Vintage baby names are very classic and we get to know them from our grandparent’s names. They are now taking on a fresh new sound when you say them. Plus, an added bonus is these names pair up very well and have a charming sound together. If you are expecting a baby, here is a list of old fashioned baby names for you to choose from.

Top Old Fashioned Baby Names

Good old fashioned names are as good as old fashioned things. They bring back memories of the time when life was simple. Look back into history to find a perfect name that has an appeal to last a lifetime.

1. 20 Old-Fashioned Baby Names

Names	Meaning	Origin
Clara	Bright and clear	Back in the day, Clara was a very proper name. In recent years, Clara is actually a soft and flowing name. This name is often associated with Clara in the Nutcracker.
Eli	Uplifted	This name stems from the biblical name, Elijah. People often choose this name to carry on traditions of using names from the Bible.
Naomi	Pleasant	Naomi was once a very sophisticated and classy name. It is making a new emergence because of its portrayal of strength and beauty.
Charlie	Strong	This is one of the more conservative and proper boy’s names modified to be a cute nickname. Parents prefer to go with this less formal version of Charles.
Alice	Noble	Not only is Alice one of the oldest old-fashioned names, it is also very feminine. It reminds us of the cutie Alice in wonderland. The name Alice was actually out of style, but now it’s making a comeback.
Henry	Ruler of the household	In old times, Henry was one of the most popular and very proper names for boys. This sweet sounding name lost popularity, but is making a return to the boy’s name list.
Olive	Olive tree	Olive is making a strong comeback along with other tree and flower names. Some people also choose the name Olivia which is more modern.
Leo	Lion	This name speaks of strength and is a shortened version of Leonardo or Leon. The name Leo is gaining popularity over the names Luke and Jack.
Lillian	Lilly flower	Lillian is a very vintage name that has always denoted being matronly. It is being shortened to the popular girls name Lilly and even spelled Lilli to modernize it and make it sound more playful.
Jasper	Precious stone	This name is very Southern and a popular name even over the names; Jayden or Joshua. It is inspired by the artist, Jasper Johns and sometimes also spelled, Jaspar.
Amelia	Variation of “Emily”	Amelia Earhart was a very popular female pilot long ago and the name denotes sophistication and style. It is a very old-fashioned version of the name Emily and is a good choice for a little girl to have a lasting proper name.
Everett	Wild boar	This is a very contemporary old-fashioned name that is classy. It is very upbeat and associated with British actor Rupert Everett.
Nora	Light	Nora, also spelled Norah, is regaining popularity because it is another name with an “a” on the end. This name was used in famous plays, including “A Doll’s House”.
Silas	From the forest	This choice is topping the names Samuel and Sidney. Silas denotes sophistication and serious. It also depicts the character from George Eliot’s novel “Silas Marner”.
Adeline	Adelaide	This is a shortened version ofMadeline. Madeline tends to sound too matronly. Parents are choosing this sweet name and even using the shorter version “Addy”.
Max	Maxwell/ Maximillian	The longer versions are less popular and Max is a very common one-syllable name that is easy to say and use. Once used as a nickname, like Sam and Mack, it is now a popular first name.
Hazel	Hazel nut tree	Once was a very traditional choice for a name, it has become popular among the other color names used today. It is chosen alongside Violet, Sienna and Indigo.
Owen	Young warrior	This name is quickly moving to the top with new parents. It is a very sweet sounding name and popular because of actor, Owen Wilson. This name is even more popular than the old-fashioned name, Oscar.
Stella	Star	Stella speaks of refinement and stands alongside the other popular form “Ella”. Now turned very contemporary, it reminds us of Stella from A streetcar named “Desire”.
Oliver	Olive tree	This name or its nickname Ollie may remind us of an old grandfather. However,parents are choosing it for its charm and it reminds us of “Oliver Twist” by Dickens.

2. Top 20 Old Fashioned Baby Names for Girls

Name	Meaning
Adele	Old German name for “Noble”
Anne	Hebrew for “favored grace”
Belle	French for “beautiful”
Birdie	Classic for “little bird”
Caroline	King George’s Queen from the 1700’s
Catherine	Greek for “pure”
Clarissa	Found in medieval papers. Latin for Clarice
Cora	Most likely from 1826 and means “goddess of the underworld”
Della	German for “noble”
Eleanor	Greek for “shining light”
Elena	Greek for “sun ray”
Ella	Old German for “foreign”
Emma	From the 1880’s, “universal”
Evelyn	Norman in origin and actually a last name
Faye	Stands for “loyalty”
Geneva	Old French for “juniper tree”
Grace	Latin for “with favor”
Hannah	Hebrew for “favored grace”
Hattie	Variation of Harriet, stands for “home ruler”
Jane	Female for John, “the Lord is gracious”

3. Top 20 Old Fashioned Baby Names for Boys

Name	Meaning
Albert	Germanic for “noble” and “bright”
Arthur	Celtic from the “Arthurian” tales
Bernard	Germanic for “Brave”
Bert	Germanic for “Bright”, short for “Albert”
Carl	German for “Charles”
Cecil	Roman name popular in the 16^th Century
Clement	Latin for “merciful” or “gentle”
Clyde	From a river named “Clyde” in Scotland
Domingo	Spanish for “Dominic”
Donald	Gaelic for “ruler of the world”
Earl	Old English for “nobleman” or “warrior”
Frederick	Germanic for “peaceful ruler”
George	Greek for “farmer”
Harry	Medieval for “Henry”
Ike	Short for “Isaac”, nickname of U.S. President Eisenhower
Otis	Medieval English surname, form of “Otto”
Percy	English surname, short for “Percival”
Randall	English for “Randel”
Vincent	Latin for “to conquer”
Weldon	Old English for “hill near a spring”

Why Do Old Fashioned Baby Names Become Popular Again?

Picking a baby name can be tough. Old fashioned baby names give parents more options for naming their little one. The names are simplistic and can honor ancestors from long ago. Giving your baby avintage name can be far more interesting than picking an invented name.

1. The 100-Year Rule

It seems that any names used around 100 years ago are the names that people are choosing from today. Namessuch as Alfred and Rose that come from our grandparents and great-grandparents era tend to be popular again.

2. Make Your Baby Stand Out

Most parents are still naming their kids trendy names such asRiley, Summer, Jade, Aaliyah, and Taylor. But you may find that many kids have the same names in your child’s class. Therefore, giving your baby an old fashioned name will give him a unique individuality and will surely make your child stand out.

3. To Honor Family Tradition

Bringing back a family name from years past can help carry family tradition into the future generations. Many families have names like Theodore, Henry, Abigail and Martha that can all be very nice for children born today just like they were years ago.

Top 20 Old Fashioned Baby Names with Meanings