11 “old man” names that are actually really adorable for your baby boy

Vintage and wonderful!

There is a lot to be said for picking a baby name that has an old-world swung to it, guys – as in classics are classic for a reason, you know. And just because you don't have a granddad with a great vintage moniker doesn't mean you can't throw back to one of these classics when it comes to naming your newborn little man. Are you ready? Here are 11 old-man names that would also be totally fabulous on your modern-day dude: 1. Leonard 2. Linus Meaning: Flaxen-haired. Linus is a popular boy name is Sweden, and we can totally see why. 3. Arthur Meaning: Strong as a bear. The name Arthur is a Celtic baby name, and we think Artie is one helluva cute nickname. 4. Desmond Meaning: Gracious defender. (Need something a little shorter? How does Des sound?) 5. Alfred Meaning: Sage and wise. Alfie makes a pretty cute nickname, too. Just sayin’. 6. Martin Meaning: War-like. (Goes by Marty for short – obvs) 7. Harry 8. Theodore Meaning: God’s gift. And Theo is only the cutest goddamn nickname on this planet. 9. Samuel Meaning: Biblical name meaning 'Heard of God; asked of God.' Sammy is adorbs for a little dude, we think. 10. Clarence Meaning: From the surname and place name Clare. Clarence is an old classic English baby name, and we are open for suggestions when it comes to how you would shorten it! 11. Stanley Meaning: Lives by the stony grove. Shorter version? Stan, of course. For more brilliant baby name inspiration, make sure you hop on over to Pinterest and follow us there too. (Feature image via Zara.com)