By old-timey names, I mean ones that you don’t typically associate with anyone alive or younger than like 70.
Examples being:
- Burl
- Mildred
- Herbert
- Agnes
- Evelyn (not as rare at the others, but getting there)
I’ve always liked the name “Opal” but I’ve only ever known two in my life. I was like 10-12 at the time, and they were both pushing 90.
Bort
Gaylord
Godfried
Thaddeus, Ulysses, etc. I liked that people used to name their kids after figures of the ancient world.
Orpheus, Raphael, Hepaestus, Karlach, Orin, Sylvanus, William, …
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I must be in a weird spot because I know 3 different Evelyns under the age of 8.
Yeah, I noted that one as the oddball. Based on replies here, it’s definitely a regional difference. In my area, it’s all but extinct under the age of 60.
It’s definitely just those kids and super old folks, I don’t really know any in-between
Trollip
I’ve always liked the name Ruben for some reason and only ever known one that I can recall (whose brother was called Robin).
I also am partial to Ezekiel and they can have Zeke as a nickname which I think sounds pretty rad.
Balthazar 🤌
I actually went to school with a Balthazar.
His parents were hippies in the 60s and never stopped being hippies.
It’s one of magi!
On that note, Melchior would make for a metal af middle name.
Agamemnon
Clytemnestra
Doesn’t get more classic than that
Gilgamesh
Hiram.
Named my daughter Evelyn last year. I’m doing my part.
Thurl (as in Ravenscroft.)
Archimedes
The name Ea-nāṣir is about 4000 years overdue for a comeback.
When you have bad copper you deserve to be forgotten!
What about Enkidu?
tfw you have to join culture because the sex is too good
Actually had a friend in highschool with that name
I heard he’s in jail for stealing copper.
Vivien / Vyvien
Modern version would be Vyvyyn.
