Names That Mean Old
- Røskva
Origin:
Variation of Rǫskva, Old NorseMeaning:
"vigorous, brave"Description:
A more modern variation of Rǫskva, a Norse mythological name derived from rǫskr, "brave".
- Alter
Origin:
YiddishMeaning:
"old"Description:
Alter was originally used as an epithet for the eldest when in the company of one with the same name. Jewish parents also used it for their sons who were born sickly or after the death of an older sibling in an effort to ward off death.
- Tulsa
Origin:
CreekMeaning:
"old town"Description:
Unlike many other western city names, Tulsa has not proved attractive to parents. The name derives from Tallasi, meaning "old town" in the Creek language. Elvis Presley played a character named Tulsa in the 1960 musical comedy G. I. Blues.
- Asgot
Origin:
Old Swedish and Old DanishMeaning:
"god of the Goths"
- Terach
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"wild goat, silly old fool"Description:
A biblical name -- he was the father of Abraham -- but the father's name is much less appealing than the son's, in both sound and meaning.
- Aidric
Origin:
GermanicMeaning:
"old ruler"Description:
Historically, this name derives from Aldric, the name of an early medieval saint. Today, parents are more likely to see it as a blend of elements from Aidan and Patrick, Frederick, etc.
- Sheenan
Origin:
Irish surname, variation of ShannonMeaning:
"old and wise"Description:
Sheenan updates the longtime Irish favorite Shannon, which ranked in the US Top 100 through much of the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. Shanon fell off the Top 1000 about ten years ago, but Sheenan is a worthy substitute. You might also consider it a form of Sheena, itself a form of Jane or John, with the meaning "God is gracious".
- Brosi
Origin:
Faroese, Old NorseMeaning:
"smile"Description:
Used on the Faroe Islands, Brosi is derived from the Old Norse word brosa, meaning "to smile". Brosi could also work as a nickname for Ambrose.
- Vandilo
Origin:
Romani from Old NorseMeaning:
"sword"Description:
Romani form of the Scandinavian name Vandill.
- Thorun
Origin:
Old Danish and Old SwedishMeaning:
"Thor's love"
- Alcott
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"dweller at the old cottage"Description:
Intriguing alternative that goes beyond Louisa and May, for Little Women fans.
- Oldie
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"one that is old"Description:
Nope, not Goldie. Oldie, as in, "an oldie but a goody" or "oldies music". Despite these neutral-to-positive associations, Oldie still has a musty, fusty quality.
- Senator
Origin:
English from LatinMeaning:
"member of the senate, old man"Description:
Senator is a unique occupational name that appeared on the charts in 1989, 2006, and 2009. It was ultimately derived from the Latin word senex, meaning "old man."
- Thorgun
Origin:
Old Danish and Old SwedishMeaning:
"Thor's battle"
- Alston
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"dweller at the old town"Description:
Dropping the H off hot surnames gets you a whole new name. The trend is multiplying: Hadley becomes Adley, Harley become Arley, Harlow becomes Arlowe, and now Halston becomes Alston.
- Aldyth
Origin:
Old EnglishMeaning:
"war"Description:
Like Edith and Audrey, this is an Anglo-Saxon name (Ealdgyth) that has been smoothed at the edges over the centuries.
- Drós
Origin:
Faroese, Old NorseMeaning:
"woman"Description:
Still heard today on the Faroe Islands, Drós comes from the Old Norse word for woman.
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