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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.

Barnabas

Meaning: son of consolation

Origin:Aramaic
827
Jethro

Meaning: excellence

Origin:Hebrew
587
Urban

Meaning: of the city

Origin:Latin
1975
Chester

Meaning: fortress, walled town,

Origin:Latin
198
Wilbur

Meaning: resolute, brilliant

Origin:German
209
Maynard

Meaning: hardy, brave, strong

Origin:German
2175
Hardy

Meaning: bold, brave

Origin:German
2461
Homer

Meaning: security, pledge

Origin:Greek
1479
Lige

Meaning: Yahweh is God

Origin:Diminutive of Elijah, Hebrew
6753
Humphrey

Meaning: peaceful warrior

Origin:German
600
Elwood

Meaning: elder tree forest

Origin:English
1009
Irving

Meaning: green river, sea friend

Origin:Scottish
774
Virgil

Meaning: staff bearer

Origin:Latin
780
Lemuel

Meaning: devoted to God

Origin:Hebrew
829
Hiram

Meaning: brother of the exalted one

Origin:Hebrew
875
Abner

Meaning: father of light.

Origin:Hebrew
615
Orville

Meaning: gold town

Origin:French
2275
Willard

Meaning: resolutely brave

Origin:English from German
4369
Lowell

Meaning: young wolf

Origin:French
1809
Basil

Meaning: royal

Origin:Greek
500