r/OldNamesNewAgain

Do you have a first name picked out but can't come up with a middle name? Or do you have a middle name on lock down but need a first name to go with it? I'm here to help!

Put your request in the comments and I will give you personalized options for your chosen name. If your friends and family know your reddit account and/or you don't want to put the name you chose in the comments, you can send me a DM and I will post the name options without including anything about you.

Please include information that would be helpful for me to know. Details help me really nail down what you're looking for. You can DM details instead of posting them too. Whatever you are most comfortable with is fine with me!

Note: If you have a Name of the Day request, please use the "Name of the day requests" post pinned to the top of the sub instead of here. Thank you!

Some names from my family tree:

Adora
Agustina
Albertina
Almond
Alvaretta
Appollonia
Araminta
Blossum
Calphemia
Celina
Cyrilla
Eudosia
Eulalia
Sophronia
Paulette
Normanda
Idella
Walburga
Honora
Wilhelmina
Melchora
Saturnina

Benigno
Boniface
Casimir
Dionysius
Eustacius
Eusebio
Evaristus
Ischyrion
Constantine
Florentino
Theodorick
Liguori
Virgil
Ferdinand
Clement
Aloysius
Fenton
Baltasar
Sylvester
Cosmas
Cirilo
Gines

Linnea is most commonly pronounced lin-AY-uh in the US. However, another widely accepted pronunciation is lin-EE-uh.

Linnea is a feminine given name of Swedish and Scandinavian origin that translates to "linden tree" or "twinflower". It is closely associated with the renowned 18th-century Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus and the Linnaea borealis flower, which became his personal emblem.

The name Linnea is around 200 years old!

Gerald Gordon - M

Gabriel Gilbert - M

Grace Gertrude - F

Gladys Geary - F

Grace Genevieve - F

Guy Grove - M

Geraldine Genevieve - F

Goldie Grace - F

Gerrit George - M

Giobattista Giovanni - M

Gilbert Galiton - M

Gilda Grace - F

Gurney Good - M

Georgeanna Grace - F

Grant Gist - M

Gretta Grace - F

Gibson Garfield - M

George Grave - M

Greta Geneva - F

Griffin Gray - M

Georgia Grace - F

Geoffrey Ginsell - M

Germanus George - M

Gino Giraldo - M

Graham Gloster - M

Gottliebe Georgia - F

Gaetano Graziano - M

Guyon Gregory - M

Garnet Grace - F

Grace Golda - F

Garman George - M

Gloria Gladys - F

Genetta Grace - F

Grant Grove - M

Grace Girtena - F

Gussie Gallagher - F

Georgia Gwendaline - F

Grayce Gayle - F

Garrison Gorden - M

Garth Grayson - M

Garnet Genevieve - F

Genevieve Glydia - F

Giovanni Giuseppie - M

Gibbons Gray - M

Grace Germanium - F

Guy Graham - M

Genedda Genevieve - F

Gwilym George - M

Guildea Gail - F

Gertin Glenn - M

Grace Groover - F

Glenn Garrett - M

Girard Gaston - M

Grayson Gardner - M

Gabriella Grace - F

Grace Georgianna - F

Gleason George - M

Grant Gustin - M

In celebration of America's 250th birthday, I thought a list of 4th of July names would be fun! I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday. May you all have as many fingers at the end of the day that you had when it started!

I'll put a ☆ by the names of people who were born on July 4th.

☆Leora Independence - F (the name that started this entire old name rabbit hole I've fallen down!)

☆Edith Independence - F

☆Rachel Independence - F

☆Edwin Independence - M

Flora Independence - F

☆Lillian Independence - F

☆Caroline Independence - F

☆Thryza Independence - F

☆Vinda Independence - F

☆Verna Independence - F

☆James Independence - M

☆Minerva Independence - F

☆Emma Independence - F

☆America Independence - F

☆Elijah Independence - M

☆Frederick Independence - M

☆Adelia Independence - F

☆Oliver Independence - M

Liberty Independence - M

☆Josephine Independence - F

☆Declaration Independence "D Ind" - M

☆Lenora Independence - F

☆Eva Independence - F

☆Sterling Independence - M

☆Aphia Independence - F

☆Freedom Liberty Independence - M

July Comfort - F

July Antonette - F

☆July Zulema - F

July Adaline - F

July Victor - M

July Ann - F

July Virginia - F

July Texanah - F

July Preston - M

☆July Gypsy - F

July Elizabeth - F

July Jane - F

July Congress - M

☆July Pearl - F

☆Fourtha July - F (there was more than one person with this name!)

Frederick July - M

☆Eula July - F

Clarinda July - F

☆Thomas July - M

Mollie July - F

Everett July - M

Jesse July - M

☆Henry July - M

☆Washington July - M

Rachel July - F

☆Elsie July - F

Josephine July - F

Tennessee July - F

☆Forth July - M

Liberty Hill - M

Liberty Hyde - M

Liberty Tanner - M

Liberty Bell - F

☆Liberty Anna - F

Liberty Lyon - M

Liberty Sutton - M

☆Liberty Day - M

Liberty Caleb - M

☆Liberty Washington - M

Boomer James - M

Boomer Washington - M

Henry Sparks - M

Samuel Sparks - M

Ophelia Sparks - F

America Jane - F

America Missouri - F

America Camila - F

This post is inspired by someone on nameberry who just named their baby Beverly Barbara! I think the idea of a little Bev is so adorable and it reminded me of other old-fashioned names I have a soft spot for.

Lots of names that were popular in the past are already popular again - think Evelyn, Theodore, Clara - but where are the vintage gems that haven’t yet been revived? I’d love to hear your old-fashioned favorites, guilty pleasure names, or cool names of older relatives/people you know :)

I’ll start:
- Bernadette
- Geraldine
- Walter
- Ernest (little Ernie!)
- and of course, Beverly

Your turn!

The masculine name Cassian is most commonly pronounced as KASS-ee-uhn (emphasis on the first syllable). An alternative pronunciation, often heard in American English, is KASH-uhn (like the name Cash).

The name comes from the Latin term cassus (meaning "hollow," "empty," or "vain"). While the literal translation might seem stark, historically it carried prestige among noble Roman families, often reflecting a philosophical humility or a "blank slate" with boundless potential.

Some interpretations tie the name to Irish and Gaelic roots (meaning "cinnamon" or "curly-headed") or from the Latin word cassis (meaning "helmet" or "castle").

The name Cassian is over 1,700 years old!

Vicenta is a name of Spanish origin, derived from the Latin name Vicentius. It is the female equivalent of Vicente, Spanish for Vincent. Vicenta means “conqueror” or “victorious.”

In English it is pronounced vee-SEN-tah
In Spanish (Spain) it is bee-THEN-tah. The “c” makes a sound like the “th” in the word “think.”
In Latin American Spanish it is bee-SEN-tah.

Vicenta is rare in both the US and in Spanish-speaking countries. It peaked in 1907 in the US, ranking #1090. In Spain, the average age of a woman bearing this name is 73.9, and there are 25,401 women with the name in the country.

There is a Spanish saint with the name, Saint Vicenta María López y Vicuña (1847-1890)

Vicen is a common nickname. Variations in other languages are: Vincenza, Vincentia

What are your thoughts on this name? Is it hard to say or write? Is it usable today?

Ellery Channing - M

Elwyn Bailey - M

Emma Kasson - F

Gardner Chace - M

Gilbert Emerson - M

Josephine Olivia - F

Leonora Patience - F

Noel Lawrence - M

Orianna Eldora - F

Rowland Center - M

Addalette - F

Britannia - F

Prezoisa - F

Ryan - F

Colomba - F

Emizette - F

Franklin Gildersleeve - M

Hampick - M

Adelard - U

Stanislas - M

Azarie - U

Delinca - F

Exilda - F

Clarence Afton - M

Giovanna - F

Angelique - F

Amie Thankful - F

Charles Fuller - M

Walker Keith - M

Adella Mercedes - F

Almy Cooper - M

Alvertine Curtis - M

Aramintha - F

Amos Dorsey - M

Benjamin Olney - M

Byron Lincoln - M

Clora - F

Cora Evalina - F

Earl Vinson - M

Edward Pike - M

Elhanan Winchester - M

Ella Luetta - F

Evelyn Spinolla - F

Genevra Augusta - F

Ulric - M

Hermina - F

Isadore Amey - F

Jeannie Oliver - F

Joseph Oren - F

Josephine Deliverance - F

Louise Constance - F

Lucinda Vars - F

Manford Dorrance - M

Marcella Jane - F

Mitty May - F

Mowry Paine - M

Newton Darling - M

Nicholas Sheldon - M

Norrie - F

Oliver Hazard - M

Samuel Aborn - M

Sion Cook - M

Sophie Luella - F

Iradel - F

Wheaton Wilmarth - M

William Harkness - M

Pomela - F

Alexandria Jayne - F

Tendis - U

Caroline Estelle - F

Wendell Phillips - M

Elesha - F

Anna Paulina - F

Benjamin Paine - M

Daniel Thurston - M

Alvaro is a name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the German and Visigothic name Alwar. The name means “all-aware guardian”, “elf warrior” or “noble protector.”

In Spanish it is pronounced “AHL-bah-ro” and the first letter is accented, spelled Álvaro.

In English it is pronounced “AHL-vah-row” or “AL-vuh-row.” The “Al” could be pronounced similarly to the sound in Albert.

It is a very common name in Spain, ranking in the top 20. It is quite rare in the US, ranking outside the top 1,000. In the US it peaked in 1985 when it reached number 456.

What are your thoughts? Does it seem difficult to say or spell? Have you heard it before?

The feminine name Ozara (usually associated with Hebrew or African roots meaning "treasure" or "wealth") is most commonly pronounced as "oh-ZAR-uh" or "oh-ZAH-ruh."

Other interesting roots and interpretations for Ozara include:

Slavic/Polish: Derived from ozar, meaning to "shine" or "glow," giving it a poetic connection to radiance and enlightenment.

African Roots: In some regional contexts, it translates to "to blossom," symbolizing growth and beauty.

As a given name, it has appeared in historical records as far back as the mid-19th century, though it remains highly rare today.

I got a request to do a list of middle name options for the first name Anthea, so here it is. I had to widen my search to cover more years because this wasn't a super common name, but this name is gorgeous and there are some great middle name pairings to go with it. There's only one list for this name, but I hope you enjoy it.

ETA: I realized I had an additional page for this name, so there will be a shorter part 2 tomorrow.

Anthea Emily

Anthea Anna

Anthea Winifred

Anthea Angelica

Anthea Mary

Anthea Elvira

Anthea Muriel

Anthea Louise

Anthea Collette

Anthea Frances

Anthea Lorraine

Anthea Phillippa

Anthea Marie

Anthea Jane

Anthea Margaret

Anthea Victoria

Anthea Phyllis

Anthea Ethel

Anthea Elizabeth

Anthea Lily

Anthea Rebecca

Anthea Dorothy

Anthea Fae

Anthea Mavis

Anthea Christine

Anthea Eileen

Anthea Helen

Anthea Jill

Anthea Viola

Anthea Haane

Anthea Cameron

Anthea Tressie

Anthea Jennifer

Anthea Elaine

Anthea Petrina

Anthea Corinne

Anthea Betty

Anthea Caroline

Anthea Rosemary

Anthea Claire

Anthea Tennille

Anthea May

Anthea June

Anthea Katherine

Anthea Patricia

Anthea Joan

Anthea Enid

Anthea Sadie

Anthea Mercedes

Anthea Myrtle

Anthea Gwen

Anthea Catherine

Anthea Florence

Anthea Ivy

Anthea Wenn

Anthea Bell

Anthea DeLucy

Anthea Pearl

Anthea Alexandra

Anthea Joyce

Anthea Noel

Anthea Josephine

Anthea Jean

Anthea Marilyn

Anthea Amalia

Anthea Renee

Anthea Bronwyn

Anthea Diane

Anthea Naomi

Anthea Michelle

Anthea Avis

Anthea Grace

Anthea Rayl

Anthea Olive

Anthea Lynn

Anthea Theresa

Anthea Simone

Anthea Carla

Anthea Beatrice

Anthea Clare

Anthea Stamentina

Anthea Narelle

Anthea Ruth

Anthea Robin

Anthea Virgo

Anthea Denise

Anthea Faye

Anthea Adeline

Anthea Valerie

Anthea Susannah

Anthea Oala

Anthea Lenora

Anthea Vera

Anthea Lesley

Anthea Susanne

Anthea Edith

Anthea Marion

Anthea Joy

Anthea Cleone

Anthea Esther

Anthea Janine

Anthea Clarke

Anthea Rose

Anthea Audrey

Leland is pronounced as LEE-lənd (phonetic spelling: "LEE-luhnd").

The name Leland is of English origin. It translates literally to "meadow land" or "untilled/fallow land".

The name is derived from the Old English words lea (meaning meadow, clearing, or pasture) and land (meaning a piece of ground). Originally an English surname, it referenced people who lived near open, uncultivated grasslands.

The name Leland is over 800 years old as a surname, originating as a Middle English locational name. It became popular as a first name in the late 19th century due to the Victorian-era trend of using traditional surnames as given names.

Our next state is Rhode Island! There are so many interesting and fancy names for this state. Let's get into it...

Zorty - F

Andrew Dow - M

Simon Joseph - M

Charles Wheaton - M

Gideon Palmer - M

Naomi Olney - F

Amelia Calista - F

Henry Austin - M

John Alden - M

Norris Greenleaf - M

Kazma - F

Kalman - M

Daniel Cone - M

Luttigarda - F

Nicola - F

Colin - M

Jean Baptiste - M

Treffle - M

Eseck - M

Ainsworth - M

Charles Mix - M

Welcome - M

Delphena Mellisa - F

Elizabeth Dewolf - F

Ella Janetta - F

Hayward Mangum - M

Foss - M

Leola - F

Louie - M

Luella Capin - F

Oliver Thomas - M

Robie Hathaway - F

Theodore Warren - M

Thomas Emery - M

Marezanna - F

Pincus - M

Kaleel - M

Civita - F

Hanora - F

Oscar Reins - M

Anders - M

Delphis - M

Carmela - F

Crescenzo - M

Agatha Minturn - F

Almon Curtis - M

Charles Montague - M

Edward Mason - M

Irus - M

Lamira Estelle - F

Nora Jane - F

Seth Macy - M

Silas Ward - M

Wanton Lillibridge - M

Ella Blake - F

Ada Josephine - F

Alwildie Rosalie - F

Amy Rosina - F

Imelda - F

Azarmy - U

Benjamin Dexter - M

David Law - M

Edward Kimball - M

Eldorus - M

Jerilin - F

Eva Jane - F

Franklin Everett - M

Henry Leprelate - M

Isabella Olney - F

Jennie Corey - F

Josephine Chandler - F

Lemira - F

Lunelle Leroy - M

Marcia Angeline - F

Last list for Germany!

Zilli - F

Hubertine - F

Mariella - F

Rely - F

Sybille - F

Paule - F

Apcar - U

Marga - F

Basile - M

Alexandra - F

Cezary - M

Lino - M

Dario - M

Demitrofan - M

Arille - U

Inazas - U

Armgard - F

Milly - F

Egmont - M

Roma - F

Detlef - M

Bahne - U

Esmarch - M

Ingeborg - F

Julietta - F

Karsten - M

Ketel - M

Nis - M

Namine - F

Adelgunde - F

Christa - F

Gollawine - F

Hÿron - U

Kathi - F

Kurd - M

Malwine - F

Anelia - F

Regimus - M

Václav - M

Wanda - F

Balthaser - M

Adelson - M

Riccardo - M

Dimitru - M

Sanza - F

Hilke - F

Siebelt - U

Dawid - M

Janos - M

Sotir - M

Lisa - F

Christoffer - M

Debora - F

Doedine - F

Engeline - F

Esderdine - F

Geeske - F

Gerdina - F

Gerrit - M

Hajo - M

Heye - M

Hillene - F

Jankea - F

Jochum - M

Klasine - F

Lüppo - M

Meemke - F

Rixstiene - F

Taline - F

Emmius - M

Warnder - M

Eleni - F

The name Casilda is pronounced kuh-SEEL-dah.

The breakdown of the sounds is as follows:

kuh (like cuh in "cup")

SEEL (rhymes with "peel")

duh (like duh in "dust")

Casilda is a feminine given name of Spanish and Arabic origin that translates to "poem" (Arabic), and "dwelling place," or "battle" (Spanish). The name carries deep historical and literary roots.

Saint Casilda of Toledo: An 11th-century Moorish princess who converted to Christianity. She is celebrated in Catholic tradition as the patron saint of Toledo, Spain, and is famous for the legend of the "miracle of the roses."

The name was famously used by author Robert W. Chambers in his influential collection of short stories, The King in Yellow (featuring the character Cassilda), and appears in the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta The Gondoliers.

Casilda, Argentina: A city located in the Santa Fe Province of Argentina, known as an important agricultural hub.

The masculine version of this name is Casildo.

The name Casilda is over 1,000 years old!

Eliza Ellis - F

Eva Esther - F

Eva Elise - F

Elvis Eugene - M

Eva Ernestine - F

Elizabeth Elena - F

Emmett Elijah - M

Edith Egypt - F

Even Eldred - M

Ella Endora - F

Elree Evans - M

Emma Eoma - F

Evia Ester - F

Estes Emmett - M

Everett Elias - M

Edyth Emmetta - F

Elijah Emory - M

Elbridge Eastman - M

Edith Elaine - F

Eldridge Ewen - M

Emma Evora - F

Emma Elmetta - F

Edward Emanuel - M

Ettoley Esteley - F

Elzo Ervin - M

Essie Erin - F

Elijah Ellington - M

Eulan Earl - M

Edith Elora - F

Eudocia Emma - F

Enos Elbridge - M

Eulas Escoe - M

Eli Elmore - M

Estol Earl - M

Elias Enoch - M

Edmonia Eloise - F

Effie Evergreen - F

Emblem Elizabeth - M

Elvira Elese - F

Emma Estalee - F

Evaline Euphrasia - F

Esta Emmaline - F

Eicy Elizabeth - F

Ericus Eugene - M

Eston Epps - M

Enos Elijah - M

Ellion Edmond - M

Elah Eudora - F

Emmon Emmerson - M

Esperan Elizabeth - F

Eurby Eugene - M

Emma Evangeline - F

Estella Elliott - F

Eula Earla - F

Ella Esterlee - F

Everann Emily - F

Elijah Ellis - M

Earthie Elizabeth - F

Gesche - F

Freida - F

Joss - M

Konken - M

Gerhardina - F

Kreszenz - F

Judit - U

Camilla - F

Rosi - F

Ahrend - M

Broder - M

Tönis - M

Erich - M

Knudt - M

Riewart - M

Ingeborg - F

Auer - M

Ricke - F

Jetty - F

Momme - M

Stine - F

Tochter - M

Töge - U

Kathinka - F

Raimund - M

Ludmilla - F

Ventura - F

Kreszenzia - F

Adalbert - M

Clothide - F

Ottomar - M

Imkea - F

Ottilie - F

Schaller - M

Apollonia - F

Gretje - F

Aly - M

Erhard - M

Rike - F

Antina - F

Göko - U

Appelhans - M

Rieckchen - F

Ihno - M

Menso - M

Hevkes - M

Omme - F

Dorline - F

Lidwina - F

Lewin - M

Frauken - F

Thirsa - F

Eike - F

Agneta - F

Brodine - F

Engelena - F

Ocke - M

Elke - F

Ingke - F

Andine - F

Ingelina - F

Jürine - F

Käthe - F

Volena - F

Keike - M

Kind - M

Kreske - F

Nickels - M

Sohn - M

Claus - M

Elmert - M

Desiderius - M

Janka - F

Engelbert - M

Gustel - M

Norbert - M

Alma - F

Hirsch - M

Bluemchen - F

Erna - F

Jülchen - F

The name Marcellus is generally pronounced mahr-SEL-əs.

The name Marcellus is of Latin and ancient Roman origin. It primarily means "young warrior," "little warrior," or "dedicated to Mars."

The name acts as a diminutive of Marcus, which is tied to the Roman god of war, Mars. Historically, it carried connotations of bravery, military prowess, and honor.

It was a prominent name and family name in the Roman Empire. One of the most famous historical figures with this name was Marcus Claudius Marcellus, a legendary Roman general during the Second Punic War.

The name appears in classic literature, most notably in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, where Marcellus is a loyal officer.

The primary feminine equivalents of Marcellus are Marcella and Marcelle.

The name Marcellus is over 2,200 years old!

Wella - F

Karolina - F

Wilhelmina - F

Nikolay - M

Bredael - M

Dagmar - F

Sonhoula - U

Schoontje - F

Berthel - U

Grete - F

Gioja - F

Stephanie - F

Bleustein - M

Carla - F

Amelie - F

Werner - M

Nadjezda - F

Magda - F

Treush - M

Michalina - F

Ilse - F

Roman - M

Kuno - M

Rochus - M

Audi - U

Helmuth - M

Adelheid - F

Herma - F

Melanie - F

Trude - F

Sophus - M

Eliese - F

Karla - F

Elsine - F

Ettje - F

Focke - M

Frauwke - F

Klass - M

Stina - F

Berta - F

Dirk - M

Mimi - F

Carmen - F

Irmgard - F

Isa - F

Ewald - M

Antonie - F

Kornelus - M

Lothar - M

Welly - F

Liesbeth - F

Lisetta - F

Koymer - M

Nikita - F

Sroll - U

Elfriede - F

Luitpold - M

Rivka - F

Nicolae - M

János - M

Julisca - F

Sándor - M

Dorothea - F

Lotti - F

Alexandrina - F

Grigore - M

Temistocle - M

Zoe - F

Mihail - M

Pană - U

Ana - F

Staur - M