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10 baby boy names forgotten in time – that we feel deserve a second chance

Published 08:00 11 Sept 2022 BST

Updated 16:31 9 Sept 2022 BST

Trine Jensen-Burke
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Love the idea of a name not everyone else has for your baby?

Then you might have to look back in time. Names, like trends in general, have a tendency to come back in fashion again if you leave it long enough, and these baby boy monikers, while not in the most popular lists right now, are bound for a comeback soon, we think. Tell us – would you consider any of the following: 1. Denver Old English name that means 'green valley.' 2. Hardy Ever read the Hardy Boys books back in the day? 3. Orin A variation of the Hebrew name Oren, which means 'pine tree.' 4. Conrad An old German name that has already started climbing slowly in the popular lists again. 5. Edison An Old English title that means "prosperity" and "wealth," 6. Rupert You could call him Ru for short! 7. Alton An old English name that actually means 'old town' – we reckon this one is a cool choice. 8. Wiley This Scottish name is a take on the name William 9. Florian Elegant and unusual, we are obsessed with this name. 10. Alvin Alvin comes from the Old English Ælfwine which means "friend of the elves."