297 Baby Names Meaning 'Old'

Names that mean 'old' signify wisdom that comes with age and experience. They carry a sense of durability and resilience, which symbolizes stability. Many parents seek names that mean or connote 'old,' hoping their children will embody the wisdom, strength, and respect that age earns.

The term old evokes notions of nostalgia. In this context, names meaning 'old' symbolize cherished memories and connection to heritage. Names that mean 'old' exist in different cultures and languages. Mythologies and legends also have several names bearing this meaning.

Elli is a short but charming name from Norse mythology that means 'old age.' Similarly, Arnakuagsak, a unique name from Inuit mythology, translates to 'old woman from the sea.' Some other names with deep roots in mythology include Pangu, Ukko, Senectus, and Beira.

In the Arthurian cycle, the name Pellehan means 'Beli the Old' in Welsh. It was the name of the keeper of the Holy Grail. The Finnish name Ukko is related to the Finnish God of sky and thunder. Ealdhelm and Aldric are more names with old roots. Over time, these names have been modified to use in modern times.

If you like these names, explore the list below to find more choices with similar meanings and connotations. Owing to their roots in different cultures and religions, these names can fit diverse preferences.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Kendra		Girl	Knowing; Handsome; Respect; Old power; Bold power; Chief hero
Alden		Boy	An old friend
Alvin		Boy	Friend of the elves; Noble friend; Old friend
Aldo		Boy	Noble; Old; Wise
Alton		Boy	Old town; From the town at the source of the river
Auden		Boy	Old friend; Prosperous friend
Elli		Girl	Old age; My God is an oath
Elden		Boy	Ella's hill; Sacred hill; Old friend; Light; Ray
Ellington		Boy	Name of places in England; Ellis' town; Elf town; Old settlement
Alston		Boy	Elf stone; One who lives near the old manor or the hillside
Ioane		Boy	Old Georgian form of John; Yahweh is gracious
Keane		Boy	Battle; Very old
Aldin		Boy	Old friend; Excellence of religion
Audric		Boy	Old and powerful ruler
Aldric		Boy	Old and wise ruler
Elwyn		Boy	Friend of the elves; Noble friend; Old friend
Kohan		Unisex	Beloved; Old; Priest
Seneca		Boy	An old man; Place of stones
Arkin		Boy	An old and wise man; Venerated; Brilliant
Sava		Boy	Old man; Granfather; Saint who was a trainer of young monks
Senan		Boy	Little old one
Aldrich		Boy	Old; Ruler; King
Alter		Boy	Old
Yosohn		Unisex	Old; Perfect
Elwin		Boy	Noble; Friend; Elf; King; Old
Aldrin		Boy	Old and wise ruler
Gamal		Boy	Beauty; Old
Kadmiel		Girl	Before God; God of old
Shanan		Girl	Ancient; Wise; Old and wise river
Audley		Boy	The old meadow
Sanayah		Unisex	Old; Ancient; Long-lasting; Linger
Aldrick		Boy	Old or wise ruler
Gerren		Boy	Old man
Javis		Boy	Spear; Servant; Old
Olman		Boy	Old money; Wealth
Savva		Boy	Wise; Old man; Grandfather
Alvina		Girl	Elf friend; Noble friend; Old friend
Aldyn		Boy	Old friend
Ellwood		Boy	One who belongs to the old forest; Ella's woods; Elder tree forest
Shandon		Boy	An old and wise man
Sabas		Unisex	Old man' Grandfather
Aldan		Boy	Interest; Comfort; Old friend; Time
Aldrik		Boy	Old and wise ruler
Aidric		Boy	Old ruler; Old king
Bera		Boy	Bear; Monk; Old man; Faith; True
Gamble		Boy	Old
Ane		Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Grace; Old; Victorious ancestor; Second sound; A girl's big brother
Geron		Boy	Old man; Elder
Eldred		Boy	Old Counsel; Elderly counsel
Eldwin		Boy	Old friend; Wealth-friend
Jervis		Boy	Spear; Servant; Old
Savvas		Boy	Old man; Granfather
Shan		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Pride or prestige; Stony; Old and wise
Purnell		Boy	An old surname; Rock
Sirach		Boy	Name of the Book of the Bible in the Old Testament
Alduin		Boy	Old and wise friend
Aldwin		Boy	Old friend
Aldren		Boy	Old friend
Audel		Boy	Old Friend; Honest; Just; Noble
Baba		Boy	Father; Wise old man
Alvyn		Boy	Elf friend; Noble friend; Old friend
Alvan		Boy	Noble friend; Old friend; Elf friend; Sublime
Audelia		Girl	Old; Noble; Heritage; Fortune; Wealth; I will thank Yahweh
Aulden		Boy	Dweller at the old enclosure; Old friend
Audin		Boy	Prosperous friend; Old friend
Alven		Boy	Noble friend; Old friend; Elf friend
Aldean		Unisex	Old friend
Chan		Boy	Exhibit; Old; Ancient; Display
Elbin		Unisex	Old or Noble friend
Senua		Unisex	Old
Aldina		Girl	Old; Noble; Excellence of religion
Aleda		Girl	Old; Noble; Winged
Avanti		Girl	The old name for Malwa; Modest individuals; Humble
Shanen		Boy	Old; Ancient; Wise; Old river or wise river
Tulsa		Unisex	Old town
Jomana		Girl	Noble; Musical; Decisive; Old fashioned
Shannah		Girl	Old; Ancient; Wise; Lily; Rose
Alvena		Girl	Noble friend; Old friend; Elf friend
Linsi		Girl	A place name; Lincoln's wetland and Old English region
Senara		Girl	Old war
Koley		Unisex	Old
Shanai		Girl	Old; Wise
Purva		Girl	The East; An old breeze from the East
Aethelthryth		Girl	Old English name from 'Aethel' meaning noble and 'thryth' meaning strength
Aldith		Girl	Noble battle; Old war
Aldus		Girl	Old
Aldwyn		Boy	Old friend; Noble friend
Aldys		Girl	Noble; Honorable; Old; A variation of name Aldo; A variant of Aldus
Atiq		Boy	Ancient; Old; Archaic; Independent
Aude		Girl	Old; Elder; Someone who lived by the Aude river; Wolf ruler
Borje		Boy	Old Norse - From the fortified Hill or Castle; A variant of the name Borg
Botilda		Girl	Old Norse - A commanding Heroine; Battle for Help
Helewise		Girl	A variant of the Old German name Helewidis; Hale and wide
Hisa		Girl	Long time; Old story; Congratulations; Longevity; One's natural life
Hollaman		Boy	An old and uncommon name; Variant of Holliman
Prisco		Boy	Old; Aged; Wise
Renowe		Girl	To make famous; A derivative of Renomer and an Old French variant of Renom
Rochester		Boy	Person from Rochester; Red Roman city; Old fortification
Adred		Boy	The old counsel; The aged
Aguisel		Boy	A very old english name with lost meaning