Very old, classic, underused boys names

[stiletto_mom]

I know I try to avoid the top names but I really do love classic, strong, boy names. Nymbler suggested a few (that I kept) but here are others that I stumbled upon. I felt that they were beautiful and timeless. Thought I'd share them and hopefully someone may like something. =D Most of these are English or Scottish.

Sinclair
Guildford
Calder
Grantham
Caelan
Rockwell
Alric
Percival
Adler
Alcott

 

[JJKCB]

I like Rockwell but cant imagine it as a name

I like Adler very modern sounding and cool but its actually German (means eagle)

could maybe just get away with Caelan, Alric and Alcott but they're not my taste

the other are really not my taste, very southern middle class trying to hard style names, maybe its because im from the pit villages but its very safe to say you wouldn't fit in at all (and would probably be bullied horrifically) with a name like Sinclair or Percival

Just as a side not virtually all of these originated as surnames

 

[the why bird]

Considering they are classic English names, most of them feel very American and trendy to me. They are mostly surnames and place names which tends to be an American trend.

And I agree that Percival might be fodder for teasing. I've often heard 'Percy' used as a joking name for a boy who was seen as weak/soft/effeminate. Not that there's anything wrong with a sensitive boy but I wouldn't want to tempt the bullies.

 

[Kitters]

I like them Particularly Percival, my dad always called me that when I was growing up. Only one I wouldn't be so keen on is Caelan as to me it sounds a little American.

 

[Button#]

I agree with a pp to me they are more surnames/ place names, I find it difficult to imagine them as first names.

 

[Eleanor ace]

First thing I thought when I read the list was how American they sounded too! Funny. I really like Alric and Grantham is pretty cool too

 

[CloverMouse]

I am American and I don't know anyone with any of those names (except as a last name)

Of course my ds has a name that was originally a surname but it had been used for do many years I didn't think of that until after was born

 

[Mrs Cupcake]

i agree, i also thought they sounded american but i think that is because they are old surnames which is more popular in usa. i wouldnt say any of those are classical english names really except possibly percival.

 

[cookette]

<-- Also American, and they all sound like last names and/or something very odd I've never heard before.

I like Calder, but for my taste I'd have to spell it Caulder.

 

[stiletto_mom]

Thought I'd bump for anyone who might find this useful.

 

[ellahopesky]

Ezra is another one. Also Rupert and Jethro

 

[EllaC]

I like Caelan, Calder & Adler. Especially Caelan!

 

[pippi_89]

I like Sinclair and Alder! I always think Emlyn is a lovely underused name too!