With the hectic pace of modern living, it is so easy to get sentimental about the past. There are lessons to be learned from it, which is why we study history in the first place. The past also has some pretty cool baby boy names if you are looking for inspiration.
The seven names on this list will take you back to the days of yore. Giving a baby an old-fashioned name gives them gravitas and presence. These names are strong and demand respect. For even more inspiration, check out these resources.
Asher
Asher is a gender neutral name that is Hebrew in origin. It literally means "fortunate, blessed, happy one.” Baby boys with this name are sure to grow into men who are successful and content. In the Hebrew Bible, Asher was the name of one of the 12 sons of Jacob who went on to lead a tribe of Israel, the Asherites. It was more recently seen on the television series Gossip Girl and How to Get Away with Murder. Baby boys with this name could use the nickname Ash.
Brooks
Brooks is another gender neutral name that leans toward the masculine side. It is English is origin and means "of the brook." Baseball fans will remember third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, Brooks Robinson. Perhaps a baby boy named Brooks could follow in his footsteps. There is also famous director Mel Brooks, although it was his surname. Last names as first names are all the rage.
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Demetrius
If you are a fan of literature, consider the name Demetrius. The name is found in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In ancient Greek mythology, the name was used by a demigod whose father was Zeus. The name literally means "follower of Demeter.”
Theodore
Another Greek name is Theodore and it comes with about a million nicknames such as Theo and Teddy. It means gift of God. Many powerful men share the name from former President Theodore Roosevelt to Czar Feodor III of Russia. It is also found in the classic novel Little Women as Laurie’s full name is Theodore Laurence.
Leopold
This moniker is German in origin and means “brave people.” Leopolds almost certainly would be sorted into Gryffindor House at Hogwarts. Famous Leopolds include King Leopold of Belgium, conductor Leopold Stokowski, and even a saint. Leopold Bloom, the protagonist of James Joyce's Ulysses gives the name literary credence.
Quincy
Quincy is a gender neutral name that has presidential clout. It was the middle name of John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States. Ironically, the name is French in origin and means "estate of the fifth son.” It has also served Quincy Jones, the famous music producer, well so perhaps boys with this name will be leaders or even musicians.
Otto
This German name is making a comeback. It lost some popularity during the two world wars. It means wealthy, so riches might be in the cards for baby boys with this name. Famous figures, such as Anne Frank’s father Otto Frank, used the moniker. More recently, the name was used on the HBO series House of the Dragon and the Tom Hanks film A Man Called Otto.
