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Unusual Antique Baby Names

If you're looking for truly unusual vintage baby names, super rare names with a solid history and vintage charm, these cute and classic baby names fit the bill. Dating back to Great-Grandma (or Grandpa)'s day, these historic names been retired long enough to feel young and fresh again.

None of these unique antique baby names currently rank within the US Top 1000. Popular international picks include Boaz in the Netherlands and Chester in England.

In addition to with fashionable vintage names like Alva and Amias, Phineas and Philomena, there are some truly unique old-fashioned baby names on this list, like Barnabas, Hester, Jethro and Pandora, which adventurous parents might want to consider reviving.

Discover more quirky and unique old-school baby names in the list below.

Aloysius

Meaning: famous warrior

Origin:Latin
165
Rufus

Meaning: red-head

Origin:Latin
174
Lazarus

Meaning: God is my helper

Origin:Latinized Greek variation of Hebrew Eleazar
183
Bramwell

Meaning: well where the gorse grows

Origin:English
1816
Isidore

Meaning: gift of Isis

Origin:Greek
422
Llewellyn

Meaning: leader's image

Origin:Welsh, variation of Llywelyn
383
Buster The meaning of Buster is 'an individual who ...
Origin:Modern nickname
1272
Boaz

Meaning: swiftness

Origin:Hebrew
334
Clement

Meaning: mild, merciful

Origin:Latin
397
Percival

Meaning: one who pierces the valley

Origin:French
222
Phineas

Meaning: the Nubian

Origin:English, Egyptian
196
Edmund

Meaning: fortunate protector

Origin:English
280
Zebedee

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:English variation of Hebrew Zebediah
310
Ned

Meaning: wealthy guardian

Origin:English, diminutive of Edward
585
Origin:Diminutive of Harold and Henry
603
Beulah

Meaning: married

Origin:Hebrew
1325
Foster

Meaning: forester

Origin:English occupational name
277
Euphemia

Meaning: fair speech

Origin:Greek
559
Dinah

Meaning: God will judge

Origin:Hebrew
861
Zelma

Meaning: God helmet

Origin:German, diminutive of Anselma
2949