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100 old money baby names for boys and girls

Looking for a baby name with timeless elegance? Discover 100 old money baby names for boys and girls, including classic, British, American and rare choices.

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• Ruairidh Pritchard

Published: August 18, 2026 at 1:43 PM

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Old money baby names have a timeless, elegant quality, bringing to mind grand family homes, generations of tradition and a quietly sophisticated style. While the old money aesthetic may be having a moment, many of the names associated with it have been loved for centuries.

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Our list of the best old money baby names brings together classic choices for boys and girls, from traditional favourites such as Arthur, Elizabeth and Henry to distinctive names including Peregrine, Honoria and Fitzwilliam. We've also included British and American old money names, as well as some rarer choices if you're searching for something a little less expected.

Whether you're drawn to regal names, vintage names or surname-style choices with a preppy feel, these old money baby names offer plenty of inspiration.

Here's our pick of the best old money baby names for boys and girls...

Old money boy names | Old money girl names | British old money names | American old money names | Rare old money names

Old money boy names

Traditional boys' names are a natural fit for the old money aesthetic, particularly choices that have been passed down through generations or have strong royal, literary and historical associations. From Arthur and Charles to Sebastian and Benedict, these classic names have a polished and enduring feel.

1. Arthur

• Origin: Celtic; meaning is debated
• Meaning: often associated with bear; also linked to the legendary King Arthur

2. Charles

• Origin: Germanic; from Karl
• Meaning: free man

3. Edward

• Origin: Old English
• Meaning: wealthy guardian

4. Henry

• Origin: Germanic
• Meaning: home ruler

5. George

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: farmer; earth-worker

6. Frederick

• Origin: Germanic
• Meaning: peaceful ruler
• Also: Frederic

7. William

• Origin: Germanic
• Meaning: resolute protector

8. Theodore

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: gift of God

9. Alexander

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: defender of men

10. James

• Origin: Hebrew; through Latin and English
• Meaning: supplanter

11. Philip

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: lover of horses
• Also: Phillip

12. Edmund

• Origin: Old English
• Meaning: prosperous protector

13. Hugh

• Origin: Germanic
• Meaning: mind; spirit; intellect

14. Sebastian

• Origin: Greek/Latin
• Meaning: from Sebastia; venerable

15. Benedict

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: blessed

16. Julian

• Origin: Latin; from the Roman name Julianus
• Meaning: youthful

17. Nicholas

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: victory of the people

18. Thomas

• Origin: Aramaic
• Meaning: twin

19. Louis

• Origin: French/Germanic
• Meaning: famous warrior
• Also: Lewis

20. Francis

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: Frenchman; free man

Old money girl names

Old money girl names tend to balance elegance with tradition, with many having royal, historical or literary connections. Names such as Eleanor, Beatrice and Victoria have been used for generations, while Daphne and Josephine bring a slightly more romantic vintage feel.

21. Alice

• Origin: Germanic
• Meaning: noble; of noble kind

22. Beatrice

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: she who brings happiness; blessed
• Also: Beatrix

23. Cecilia

• Origin: Latin; from the Roman family name Caecilius
• Meaning: blind
• Also: Cecelia

24. Clara

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: clear; bright; famous

25. Eleanor

• Origin: Old French; exact derivation is uncertain
• Meaning: commonly associated with light or brightness
• Also: Elinor

26. Elizabeth

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: God is my oath

27. Florence

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: flourishing; prosperous

28. Georgiana

• Origin: Greek; feminine form of George
• Meaning: farmer; earth-worker

29. Helena

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: commonly associated with shining light
• Also: Helen

30. Henrietta

• Origin: French/Germanic; feminine form of Henry
• Meaning: home ruler

31. Louisa

• Origin: French/Germanic; feminine form of Louis
• Meaning: famous warrior
• Also: Louise

32. Margaret

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: pearl

33. Matilda

• Origin: Germanic
• Meaning: strength in battle

34. Victoria

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: victory

35. Caroline

• Origin: French/Germanic; feminine form of Charles
• Meaning: free person

36. Charlotte

• Origin: French; feminine diminutive of Charles
• Meaning: free person

37. Daphne

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: laurel tree

38. Diana

• Origin: Latin; name of the Roman goddess of the hunt
• Meaning: divine; heavenly

39. Edith

• Origin: Old English
• Meaning: prosperous in war

40. Josephine

• Origin: French/Hebrew; feminine form of Joseph
• Meaning: God will increase
• Also: Joséphine

British old money names

Certain names have a particularly traditional British feel, thanks to their links with aristocratic families, historic figures, literature and long-standing naming traditions. These British old money names range from familiar choices such as Hugo and Poppy to more distinctive picks including Digby and Peregrine.

41. Alastair

• Origin: Scottish Gaelic; form of Alexander
• Meaning: defender of men
• Also: Alasdair

42. Arabella

• Origin: Latin/medieval Scottish; exact origin is debated
• Meaning: commonly associated with yielding to prayer

43. Archibald

• Origin: Germanic
• Meaning: genuine; bold; brave

44. Beatrix

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: traveller; voyager; later associated with blessed or happy

45. Camilla

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: young ceremonial attendant

46. Cecil

• Origin: Latin; from the Roman family name Caecilius
• Meaning: blind

47. Cressida

• Origin: Greek; used in medieval and Shakespearean literature
• Meaning: gold

48. Digby

• Origin: Old Norse/English surname and place-name
• Meaning: settlement by a ditch

49. Felicity

• Origin: Latin/English; from felicitas
• Meaning: happiness; good fortune

50. Giles

• Origin: Greek/French
• Meaning: commonly associated with young goat

51. Hugo

• Origin: Germanic/Latinised European form of Hugh
• Meaning: mind; intellect

52. India

• Origin: English place-name
• Meaning: from India; the name ultimately derives from the River Indus

53. Jemima

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: dove

54. Ottilie

• Origin: Germanic/French
• Meaning: prosperous in battle; wealth

55. Peregrine

• Origin: Latin; from peregrinus
• Meaning: traveller; pilgrim

56. Pippa

• Origin: English; diminutive of Philippa
• Meaning: lover of horses

57. Poppy

• Origin: English; flower name
• Meaning: poppy flower

58. Rupert

• Origin: Germanic
• Meaning: bright fame

59. Tabitha

• Origin: Aramaic
• Meaning: gazelle

60. Wilfred

• Origin: Old English
• Meaning: desiring peace
• Also: Wilfrid

American old money names

American old money names often have a preppy, surname-inspired style associated with historic East Coast families, Ivy League tradition and names passed down through generations. Many of these choices began as surnames or place-names before becoming distinctive first names in their own right.

61. Anderson

• Origin: English/Scottish surname
• Meaning: son of Andrew

62. Astor

• Origin: European surname
• Meaning: surname meaning is uncertain; strongly associated with the prominent Astor family

63. Blair

• Origin: Scottish Gaelic surname and place-name
• Meaning: plain; field
• Unisex

64. Brooks

• Origin: English surname
• Meaning: of the brook; stream

65. Cabot

• Origin: French/English surname
• Meaning: surname with an uncertain original meaning

66. Carter

• Origin: English occupational surname
• Meaning: one who transports goods by cart

67. Chauncey

• Origin: French/English surname
• Meaning: derived from a French place-name; exact meaning is uncertain

68. Davis

• Origin: Welsh/English surname
• Meaning: son of David

69. Ellis

• Origin: Welsh/English surname; also linked with Elias
• Meaning: commonly associated with the Lord is my God
• Unisex

70. Forbes

• Origin: Scottish surname and place-name
• Meaning: exact meaning is uncertain

71. Harrison

• Origin: English surname
• Meaning: son of Harry

72. Kennedy

• Origin: Irish Gaelic surname
• Meaning: traditionally interpreted as helmeted chief
• Unisex

73. Palmer

• Origin: English occupational surname
• Meaning: pilgrim; traditionally someone who returned from pilgrimage with a palm branch
• Unisex

74. Prescott

• Origin: English surname and place-name
• Meaning: priest's cottage

75. Randolph

• Origin: Germanic/English
• Meaning: shield wolf

76. Rockwell

• Origin: English surname
• Meaning: rocky spring or stream

77. Sinclair

• Origin: Norman French/Scottish surname
• Meaning: from Saint-Clair
• Unisex

78. Spencer

• Origin: English occupational surname
• Meaning: steward; dispenser of provisions
• Unisex

79. Sterling

• Origin: English/Scottish surname
• Meaning: commonly associated with genuine; of high quality

80. Whitney

• Origin: English surname and place-name
• Meaning: white island
• Unisex

Rare old money names

If you love the sophisticated feel of an old money name but want something less commonly heard, there are plenty of unusual vintage choices to consider. From elaborate classics such as Algernon and Theodora to romantic names including Aurelia and Rosalind, these rare old money names have plenty of character.

81. Algernon

• Origin: Norman French
• Meaning: moustached

82. Ambrose

• Origin: Greek/Latin
• Meaning: immortal

83. Aurelia

• Origin: Latin; feminine form of the Roman family name Aurelius
• Meaning: golden

84. Clementine

• Origin: French/Latin; feminine form of Clement
• Meaning: merciful; gentle

85. Constance

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: steadfast; constant

86. Cosmo

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: order; beauty
• Also: Cosimo

87. Dorothea

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: gift of God
• Also: Dorothy

88. Elspeth

• Origin: Scottish; form of Elizabeth
• Meaning: God is my oath

89. Evangeline

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: bearer of good news

90. Fitzwilliam

• Origin: Norman French/English surname
• Meaning: son of William

91. Honoria

• Origin: Latin; feminine form of Honorius
• Meaning: honour; woman of honour

92. Isadora

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: gift of Isis

93. Leopold

• Origin: Germanic
• Meaning: bold people

94. Lysander

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: liberator

95. Octavia

• Origin: Latin; feminine form of Octavius
• Meaning: eighth

96. Olympia

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: from Mount Olympus

97. Rosalind

• Origin: Germanic; later influenced by Latin associations with roses
• Meaning: traditionally interpreted as gentle horse; also strongly associated with the rose

98. Theodora

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: gift of God

99. Valentine

• Origin: Latin; from Valentinus
• Meaning: strong; healthy
• Unisex

100. Verity

• Origin: Latin/English; from veritas
• Meaning: truth

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