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Names That Mean Old

Updated October 2026

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Ozmar
Brazilian compound name or Old English
Ozmar is likely a spin on Osmar, a name with two quite different origins. As a Brazilian choice, it's likely a compound name, blending together Oscar ("deer friend; God's spear"), Osvaldo ("divine…
Egor
Variation of Igor, Old Norse via Russian
"warrior"
Egor is a Slavic masculine name, primarily used in Russia and Eastern Europe. It is a variant of the name Igor, which derives from the Old Norse name Ingvarr, composed of 'Ing' (a Germanic god) and…
Oddny
Norwegian, from Old Norse
"new point of a sword"
A Norwegian name that was most common in the '40s and '50s, Oddny is pretty in its native language but may seem odd to those who aren't familiar with it. The sound is sweet, but if your first…
Ronaldino
Diminutive form of Ronaldo, Portuguese, Old Norse
"ruler's counselor"
An elaborate diminutive of Ronaldo, with the potential for nickname Dino, Ronnie, and Rio.
Gleb
Russian, from Old Norse
"God + inheritance, legacy"
A Saint's name almost unheard of outside of Russia and Moldova, Gleb comes from the Old Norse Guðleifr. Boris and Gleb were the first two saints to be canonised in Christian Kyivan Rus'. Recent years…
Itziar
Basque, Spanish
"old stone"
Itziar is the name of a Basque village, notable for its shrine to the Virgin Mary, inside its 8th century temple, The sanctuary of Santa María de Itziar. The name possibly translates to "ancient…
Bay
English word, Old English
"an inlet of the sea where the land curves inward; berry"
Like River and Lake, a cool, refreshing modern water-related choice. This name is also associated with bay leaves, the bay laurel, the contemporary term of endearment, "bae", and the Old English word…
Terah
Variation of Terach, Hebrew
"wild goat, silly old fool"
Terah goes some distance to making this forgotten Biblical name more friendly. The Old Testament Terach was the father of Abraham.
Seanán
Modern form of Senán or elaboration of Sean, Irish
"little old one; God is gracious"
Seanán is modern though less popular variation of Senán, an Irish name, notably borne by a 6th century monk and saint. Meaning "little old one", it has an air of wisdom and ruggedness about it.…
Elvinea
Variation of Elvin or Elvina, Swedish, Norwegian, Old English
"elf friend"
Elvinea is a magical feeling choice, part Elva, part Linnea, and part Elvin, with a meaning that links it to the mystical.
Valfreya
War name of goddess Freyja, Old Norse
"Freya of the slain"
Valfreya might sound a bit like a blend of Valerie with rising star Freya, however, it actually appears in Norse mythology. An alternative name given to the goddess of love, beauty, war, and death,…
Brage
Norwegian from Old Norse
"poetry"
Brage is the modern form of Bragi, the Old Norse god of poetry. It derives from bragr , meaning "poetry" or possibly "first, foremost". Like his fellow god Odin, Brage appeared in Norway's Top 50…
Aladár
Hungarian
"old wise ruler or old and famous"
Aladár is believed to be of Germanic origin, as a Hungarian form of Aldric, meaning old, wise ruler, or Aldemar, meaning old and famous. This Hungarian variant comes from medieval Hungarian legend,…
Sorley
Irish from Old Norse
"a summer sailor"
Sorley is an anglicization of the Irish name Somhairle, itself derived from the Old Norse Sumarliði , a nickname for a summer traveler (perhaps meaning a viking raider!). It is sometimes used as a…
Mjöll
Icelandic form of Mjǫll, Old Norse
"fresh, powdery snow"
With ties to Norse mythology and an evocative, wintery meaning, Mjöll is the Icelandic form of one of legendary children of King Snær, and is sometimes considered a snow goddess, owing to the meaning…
Everil
Variation of Everild, Old English
"boar battle"
A variation of the Anglo-Saxon name Eoforhild, via the Latinized form Everild, this Old English name feels reminiscent or Avril, Ariel, and Everly, but wouldn't feel out of place in a chivalrous tale…
Elbridge
English
"old bridge"
Elbridge is an uncommon last name used as first. It sounds rather forbidding, but Bridge would be a cute, modern nickname.
Tallis
English, Old French
"clearing of woodland"
An English surname derived from the Old French taillis , this nature inspired choice could be an alternative to Wallis or Travis. Tallis appears as the surname of the central characters in Ian…
Terah
Hebrew
"wild goat, silly old fool"
The Biblical Terah was male, but the name feels like it could work for either gender. In the Bible, Terah was the father of Abram, later Abraham. Terah is also a Biblical place name, and the name's…
Tygo
Dutch form of Tycho, Greek, Dutch, Old Norse
"hitting the mark; thunder"
This Dutch form of the ancient Greek saints' name Tycho is in the Top 100 in The Netherlands. While largely unknown in the English-speaking world, it's got a cool sound and ancient roots, which…

Names That Mean Old

Ozmar

Egor

Oddny

Ronaldino

Gleb

Itziar

Bay

Terah

Seanán

Elvinea

Valfreya

Brage

Aladár

Sorley

Mjöll

Everil

Elbridge

Tallis

Terah

Tygo