Old World baby names

Names tagged with “Old World” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.

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5 names

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Schneider
Germanic
84
Occupational surname meaning 'tailor' or 'cutter', from the German word 'schneiden' meaning to cut. Originally denoted someone who cut cloth or leather for a living.
Taisiya
Slavic
62
From Greek 'Taisios,' derived from the Taisia Byzantine saint tradition. Associated with 'tais' meaning 'to arrange' or 'to order,' carrying connotations of peace and harmony.
Archivaldo
Germanic
40
From Germanic 'Archwald' meaning 'genuine ruler' or 'noble archer', merged with Italian diminutive suffix -aldo denoting strength and authority.
Adelya
English
20
From Germanic 'adal' (noble) and 'wig' (battle), meaning 'noble battle' or 'noble warrior'
Aleric
Germanic
10
From Old Germanic elements 'al' (all) and 'ric' (ruler), meaning 'all-ruler' or 'universal ruler'.

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024