Fashionable Old Fashioned Names for Boys!

Do you want a classic name for your little boy bundle of joy that is old yet still fashionable. The following list consists of some vintage suggestions that are still in style today.

Aiden – This very popular name is Irish and means 'fiery.' Although it is ancient, the name Aiden also has a very upright contemporary flair.

Avery – This name, which means 'counselor of the elves', is English in origin. It has been on the top ten lists of popular English names for the last two years.

Charlie – Charlie is one of those old English and German names that tend to never go out of style. This perennial favorite name means 'strong.” The real name of Tiger Woods is Charlie.

Everett – This traditional English name means 'Wild Boar.' It is a rarer name that has a great deal of dignity.

Henry – This is a name reminiscent of many English Kings even though its origin is German. The name means Ruler of the Household.

Jasper – This name means 'Precious Stone' and is a stylish form of Jacob or Josh. It is good for a kid that you are hoping might become artistic.

Leo – This striking yet short name exudes strength. The long form is Leonardo. The name is Latin for 'The Lion.' It's a good name for a son that you hope will be very ambitious.

Liam – This name, thanks to actor Liam Niilson, has been popular for some time. It is Irish and short for William.

Max – This is a dapper Latin name that is short for Maximillian or Maxwell. It was very popular in the 1920s.

Oliver – Oliver means Olive Tree in Latin. It also has its connotations to Oliver Twist. It is a gentle sophisticated name with a very old vibe.

Owen – This name is Irish for 'young warrior' and it used to describe nerds like the character that Danny Devi to play in 'Throw Momma From the Train. Nowadays it is seen as a more sophisticated and manly name.

Rory – This is also a very popular name this year. This Irish moniker means 'brilliance.'

Silas – This sleek and sophisticated name is an alternative to names Like Samuel and Sidney. It used to mean an old fuddy-duddy but it has fresher connotations in this century.
Wmffre – This unique name that is German in origin and pronounces oom-fre was among the top 100 names for boys in 2011. It means peaceful and is the German version of the name Humphrey.

Old Fashioned Baby Girl Names That Are Back in Style!

Still trying to figure out a name for that baby girl that is classic, soft yet also traditional.There are some very old names that fit our contemporary times and have very nice meanings as well. Here are some examples of lovely 'vintage' names for girl.

Adeline – This is an archaic English form of the name Adelaide that has the sweet nick name of Addy or Addie.

Alice – This is an old German name that means noble and it reminds us of Alice in Wonderland.

Amelia – This lovely old name is actually a variation of the name Emily but it is a bit cuter because it ends in that lilting a sound. Amelia Eerhart, the woman pilot, is a good role model for this moniker.

Clara – This old fashioned name lilts off the tongue because it ends in an A. It is soft and sweet and uncommon as well. The more serious form of the name is Claire. Clara is also the name of the little girl in the Nutcracker who helps battle the Mouse King.

Ella – This beautiful vintage name means 'fairy' and is Irish in origin. The name has a timeless elegant flair that kept on the top baby name lists all of 2011.

Hazel – This cute name is classic and means hazel nut tree. Julia Roberts named her daughter Hazel.

Genevieve – This very old fashioned German and French name which means 'white wave' was on the top 100 list of names for girls in 2011 and it is probably going to stay in the top 100 for 2012.

Naomi – This is a very ancient Hebrew name that means 'pleasant.' It is a strong sophisticated choice that has a modern feel and that is associated with talented and beautiful people of the twentieth century like Naomi Watts and Naomi Campbell.

Lillian – This name used to sound matronly and now it is becoming hipper. It means Lily flower.

Nora – This too is a name that used to be for old maids but in this century it is becoming more popular. It is the name of the main character in Dashiel Hammett's novel The Thin Man.

Olive – This Latin name means Olive tree and is a very classy name that has just landed in the 2011 Top 100 names for girls. It is the name of Isla Fisher's daughter.

Stella – This name has risen in popularity ever since it Paul McCartney named his daughter Stella. The name means 'Star in Latin. It is also the name of a character in Tennesee Williams 'Streetcar Named Desire.'