This article was co-authored by Lacey Coffey and by wikiHow staff writer, Raven Minyard, BA. Lacey Coffey is a baby name consultant based in Illinois. With a lifelong interest in names, Lacey is influenced by her background in religious studies and linguistics. She started her social media account @softbabynames in 2023 as an outlet to share all of the name ideas, meaning, and combinations. She has since grown her following across Instagram and TikTok to nearly 100,000 followers, inspiring them and sharing her personal style of names which tend to be more classic names with a rich history and meaning and names that evoke that feeling of an old soul. Lacey has a bachelor’s degree in Religion and Intercultural Studies and a bachelor’s degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).
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Vintage boy names may have a bad rap for being boring and snooty, but that’s not the case at all! Many classic names are timeless and more popular than ever. If you’re looking for a boy’s name that won’t go out of style, we’ve got you covered. We’ve compiled 280 of the best vintage boy names, including popular, cute, and strong options. Plus, learn how to select the perfect name for your child (or yourself).
Best Old-Fashioned Boy Name Ideas
- Popular: Elliot, Henry, Miles, Noah, Oliver
- Cute: Casper, Cullen, Ellis, Luke, Shiloh
- Strong: Leonard, Peter, Randall, Vincent, Walter
- Elegant: Benedict, Casimir, Humphrey, Lawrence, Victor
- Uncommon: Amias, Ephraim, Forsyth, Henrik, Lysander
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Not sure if you’re having a boy or a girl? Remember to check out some vintage girl names, too!Thanks
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