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Vintage Ancient Names

peacock14
By peacock14
Updated Mon May 08 2023
Names that are comfortable in an ivy league or mansion.
  1. Arlo

    • Origin:

      Irish or English

    • Meaning:

      "between two hills"

    • Description:

      Quirky cool Arlo is now well and truly back. Last year it broke into the US Top 200 boy names and consistently ranks among the most popular boy names on Nameberry.
  2. Baron

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "a lord of the realm"

    • Description:

      If you're going to choose a noble word name, why not aim higher and pick Duke, Prince...or King. The Donald Trumps picked the Barron spelling for their little princeling.
  3. Britton

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "from Britain"

    • Description:

      One case where a spelling variation improves the name, Britton is used about four times as often as Britain for both genders. Currently, the count of baby Brittons is running at about 4 to 3 in favor of the boys.
  4. Callum

    • Origin:

      Scottish form of Columba, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "dove"

    • Description:

      Callum is a gentle, charming name of Scottish origin, that is a popular choice across the UK. In the US, it was a rare option until the late 2000s, however, since 2017 it's been rising up the ranks. Complete with easy, breezy and cool nickname Cal, it climbed more than 60 places in the US in 2024, placing it just outside the Top 150.
  5. Canaan

    • Origin:

      Biblical place name, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "The Promised Land; humble, low"

    • Description:

      Pronounced KAY-nan, this Old Testament place name has a strong modern feel that blends in with on-trend choices like Carter, Colton, and Kayson, but also with Ezekiel, Jeremiah, and Tobias. Associated in the Bible with "The Promised Land", it is also the name of one of Noah's grandsons.
  6. Castor

    • Origin:

      Greek; Latin

    • Meaning:

      "beaver; pious one"

    • Description:

      Forget the oil. It's one of the twins that make up the constellation Gemini, and a mythological name on the cutting-edge of fashion; used by Metallica's James Hetfield.
  7. Cato

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "all-knowing"

    • Description:

      Cato conjures up images of ancient Roman statesmen and southern antebellum retainers; it could have revival potential, with its 'O' ending and the current interest in the names of Greek and Roman antiquity.
  8. Declan

    • Origin:

      Irish, meaning unknown, possible "man of prayer"

    • Meaning:

      "man of prayer"

    • Description:

      Declan is the Anglicized form of the Irish name Deaglán. St. Declan was one of the first missionaries to bring Christianity to Ireland, preceding St. Patrick. Originally from Wales, he founded the monastery of Ardmore in Ireland.
  9. Finnick
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        • Kellan

          • Origin:

            Spelling variation of Kellen

          • Meaning:

            "swamp; slender"

          • Description:

            Kellan Lutz is the attractive young actor who plays Emmett Cullen in the Twilight series.
        • Lachlan

          • Origin:

            Scottish

          • Meaning:

            "from the fjord-land"

          • Description:

            Lachlan is as Scottish as haggis and tartan plaid kilts—a favorite used throughout England, Scotland, Australia, and New Zealand—and just beginning to be noticed in the US: it reached the Top 1000 for the first time in 2013. An ancient name, Lachlan was originally used to describe the Viking invaders of Scotland, those from the land of the lochs.
        • Mozart

          • Origin:

            German musical name

          • Description:

            A daring middle name possibility for classical concertgoers. Alternatives are Wolfgang and Amadeus.
        • Munroe

          • Description:

            Munroe is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Rothach Mòr' meaning 'from the mouth of the Roe River' or simply 'from the red bog.' Originally a clan surname from the Scottish Highlands, it transitioned to a given name following the tradition of using family names as first names. Munroe projects strength, reliability, and a certain rugged elegance. While the spelling 'Monroe' is more common (famously associated with actress Marilyn Monroe), the 'Munroe' variation maintains a more traditional Scottish character. The name gained some popularity as a boys' name in the early 20th century but remains relatively uncommon, appealing to parents seeking a name with Celtic heritage and a distinguished sound.

        • Percy

          • Origin:

            French surname from place name Perci-en-Auge

          • Description:

            Percy is an adorable old name that is finally shedding its pampered Little Lord Fauntleroy image in this new era of boys with soft yet traditionally male names like Jasper and Elijah. Originating as an aristocratic Norman name, Percy became fairly widespread in England--and to some extent in the US--as an offshoot of the fame of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.
        • Pollux

          • Origin:

            Greek

          • Meaning:

            "crown"

          • Description:

            Castor's twin in the constellation Gemini. That final x makes this name modern and cool.
        • Remmick