Old Baby Names

What’s in a name?  There are hundreds of old baby names that have been around for centuries and, though unusual, have their own special meaning.  Most of these names originate from Old English, Old French, and Old German.  Let’s review a sample of the girl’s and boy’s names from the thousands that are currently listed.

Old English Girls Names: Audrey, Blythe, Chelsea, Deanna, Haley. 

Old French Girls Names: Destiny, Flower, Giselle, Jasmine, Lacey. 

Old German Girls Names: Adeline, Belinda, Giselle, Hilda, Lana.

Old English Boys Names: Alden, Barnum, Gerard, Everett, Oscar. 

Old French Boys Names: Beaufort, Cole, Dexter, Gilbert, Marshall. 

Old German Boys Names: Adler, Bing, Cramer, Dirk, Geoffrey, Herbert.

As you can see old baby names may be old, but have withstood the test of time and, in some cases, have been revived. Many parents have chosen these names based upon their favorite actor, actress or singer.  To answer the question: “What’s in a name?” Everything.