60+ Ridiculously Handsome Old Fashioned Boys Names For Your Baby

You can never go wrong with one of these old fashioned boys names for your incoming little guy – classic and never out of style!

Picking your little boys name is a huge decision, and while these might be old fashioned boys names, they are still absolutely timeless. They are names that have been around for a while for a reason! Plus, you can always change them up with fun nicknames.

I highly recommend going through this list and seeing which names stand out to you. Consider nicknames, too! Always fun to be able to have that variety, and options for them to choose from as they get older.

These names are all strong and handsome, and you absolutely will find the right fit for your baby boy on the way no matter which you choose.

We’ll be sharing the name, of course, origin, meaning, and nickname options!

This post is all about old fashioned boys names.

First things first: my number one tip when choosing a baby name:

Keep it to yourself!

Of course share it with your partner, but after that, I highly recommend keeping that secret between the two of you.

People feel SO open to sharing their opinions on baby names before baby is born, once baby has arrived and the name is set in stone, they are much more likely to keep negative opinions and stories to themselves.

Don’t let your hard work and hours of decision making finding that perfect baby name go to waste by sharing it early and having negative opinions cast a fear of doubt!

Okay, let’s dive into those handsome and adorable old fashioned boys names:

1. Abram
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Exalted father
Nicknames: Abe, Abey

2. Alexander
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Defender of the people
Nicknames: Alex, Xander, Sandy, Alexi, Lex, Lexi

3. Arthur
Origin: Celtic
Meaning: Noble and courageous
Nicknames: Art, Artie

4. Bartholomew
Origin: Aramaic
Meaning: Son of the furrow
Nicknames: Bart, Bartie

5. Benjamin
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Son of the right hand
Nicknames: Ben, Benny, Benji

6. Barnaby
Origin: Aramaic
Meaning: Son of consolation
Nicknames: Barn, Barney

7. Charles
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Free man
Nicknames: Charlie, Chuck, Chuckie

8. Clement
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Merciful
Nicknames: Clem, Clemmie

9. Crispin
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Curly-haired
Nicknames: Cris

10. Dashiell
Origin: French
Meaning: Page boy, herald
Nicknames: Dash

11. David
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Beloved
Nicknames: Dave, Davey

12. Duncan
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Brown warrior
Nicknames: Dunce, Dunc

13. Edward
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Wealthy guardian
Nicknames: Ed, Eddie, Ted

14. Ephraim
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Fruitful
Nicknames: Eph

15. Felix
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Lucky, successful
Nicknames: Fel

16. Frederick
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Peaceful ruler
Nicknames: Fred, Freddy, Rick

17. Fergus
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Man of force
Nicknames: Fergie

18. George
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Farmer
Nicknames: Geo, Georgie

19. Gerald
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Rule of the spear
Nicknames: Jerry

20. Gideon
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Feller, hewer
Nicknames: Gid

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21. Hector
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Holding fast
Nicknames: Heck

22. Henry
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Ruler of the household
Nicknames: Hank, Harry, Hen

23. Hugo
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Mind, intellect
Nicknames: Hug

24. Irving
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Green water
Nicknames: Irv

25. Isaac
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Laughter
Nicknames: Ike

26. Ignatius
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Fiery one
Nicknames: Iggy

27. James
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter
Nicknames: Jamie, Jim

28. Jasper
Origin: Persian
Meaning: Treasurer
Nicknames: Jas

29. Julian
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Youthful
Nicknames: Jules, Julie

30. Kenneth
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Handsome
Nicknames: Ken, Kenny

31. Kirk
Origin: Old Norse
Meaning: Church
Nicknames: None

32. Kipling
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Cyne’s son
Nicknames: Kip

33. Leonard
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Brave lion
Nicknames: Leo, Lenny

34. Lionel
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Lion-like
Nicknames: Leo

35. Lysander
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Liberator
Nicknames: Lys, Sandy, Sander

36. Malcolm
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Disciple of Saint Columba
Nicknames: Mal

37. Nathaniel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Gift of God
Nicknames: Nate, Nathan, Natey

38. Neville
Origin: Old French
Meaning: New town
Nicknames: Nev

39. Nigel
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Dark or black-haired
Nicknames: Nige

40. Oliver
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Olive tree
Nicknames: Ollie, Ol

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41. Orson
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Bear cub
Nicknames: Ors

42. Oswald
Origin: Old English
Meaning: God’s power
Nicknames: Oz, Walt, Ozzie

43. Patrick
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Noble
Nicknames: Pat, Paddy, Patty, Rick

44. Percy
Origin: Norman French
Meaning: Pierces the valley
Nicknames: Perce

45. Quentin
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Fifth
Nicknames: Quin, Quinnie

46. Quincy
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Estate of the fifth son
Nicknames: Quin, Quinnie, Quince

47. Rupert
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Bright fame
Nicknames: Rupe, Rupey

48. Raymond
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Wise protector
Nicknames: Ray

49. Reginald
Origin: Old German
Meaning: Counsel power
Nicknames: Reggie

50. Samuel
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Heard by God
Nicknames: Sam, Sammy

51. Silas
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Man of the forest
Nicknames: Si

52. Theodore
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Gift of God
Nicknames: Theo, Ted, Teddy

53. Thaddeus
Origin: Aramaic
Meaning: Heart, courageous
Nicknames: Thad

54. Ulysses
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Wrathful
Nicknames: Uly

55. Ulric
Origin: Old German
Meaning: Power of the wolf
Nicknames: Ul, Rick

56. Vincent
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Conquering
Nicknames: Vin, Vince, Vinnie

57. Virgil
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Flourishing
Nicknames: Virg

58. Walter
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Ruler of the army
Nicknames: Walt

59. Winston
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Wine’s town
Nicknames: Win, Winnie

60. Xavier
Origin: Basque
Meaning: New house
Nicknames: Xav

61. Xander
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Defender of the people
Nicknames: Xandy

62. Yale
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Fertile upland
Nicknames: Y

63. Yardley
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Wood clearing
Nicknames: Yard

64. Zachary
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Remembered by God
Nicknames: Zach

65. Zebulon
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Dwelling of honor
Nicknames: Zeb

What a list!! So many classics, so many fun unique ones, so many nickname options. I know if you’re wanting to go with the old fashioned vibe for your baby boy, there is absolutely at least one in this list to put on your own baby name option list! Happy naming! And don’t forget to keep it a secret 🤫

This post was all about old fashioned boy names.