Old Money Baby Names

Old money, otherwise known as “quiet luxury,” is the newest aesthetic trending aesthetic on TikTok, but the old money aesthetic has been around for a long time. Old money means “wealth that has been inherited rather than earned.” It brings to mind aristocracy, blueblood, family names, heritage, ornate wallpaper, and unwavering respect for values and tradition. Old money is an essence of nobility and sophistication that is subtle but decadent. We envision Blair Waldorf, polo matches, and sipping champagne on sailboats. Choosing an old money name for your child is a sensible move that may help set them up for success later in life. These baby names are typically those that have been passed down for generations and often are considered classic, elegant, and timeless. So read on for our list of old money baby girl names, baby boy names, and gender-neutral baby names to give your little one a head start.
Alden
An old English name, meaning: Wise friend
Alistair
A Greek name, meaning: Man’s defender
Allegra
Italian origin, meaning: Happy
Alva
English, Swedish Scandinavian origin, meaning: White elf
Ambrose
English origin, meaning: Immortal
Araminta
English name, meaning: Unknown
Archibald
German origin, meaning: Truly brave
Ashton
English origin, meaning: Ash tree settlement
Astor
English and German origin, meaning: Hawk, thunder god
Augusta
Greek origin, meaning: Majestic
Augustus
Greek origin, meaning: Majestic
Aurelia
Latin origin, meaning: Golden
Beatrice
Latin origin, meaning: Bringer of happiness
Beaumont
French origin, meaning: Beautiful mountain
Blair
Scottish origin, meaning: Plain or field
Blythe
English origin, meaning: Cheerful, joyous
Bradford
English origin, meaning: Wide river crossing
Briar
English origin, meaning: Thorn
Caldwell
English origin, meaning: Cold stream
Callahan
Irish origin, meaning: Bright-headed
Calloway
English origin, meaning: Pebbly place
Carlisle
English origin, meaning: Fort of Lugus
Celia
Latin origin, meaning: Heavenly
Chandler
French origin, meaning: Candlemaker
Claire
French origin, meaning: Clear, bright
Clifford
English origin, meaning: Cliff side ford
Collins
English origin, meaning: Son of Colin
Cordelia
Latin and Celtic origin, meaning: Heart, the jewel of the sea
Cressida
Greek origin, meaning: Gold
Darby
Irish and Norse origin, meaning: Without envy or deer settlement
Delancey
French origin, meaning: Of the fortress or from the stronghold
Elizabeth
A Hebrew name, meaning: God is my oath
Ellison
English origin, meaning: Son of Ellis
Eloise
French origin, meaning: Healthy, wide, famous warrior
Esme
French and Persian origin, meaning: Esteemed, beloved; emerald
Fitzgerald
Irish origin, meaning: Son of Gerald
Florence
Latin origin, meaning: Blossom
Francis
Latin origin, meaning: Freeman
Frederick
German origin, meaning: Peaceful ruler
Grant
English origin, meaning: Large
Gretchen
German origin, meaning: Pearl
Halston
English origin, meaning: Happy
Harrison
English origin, meaning: Son of Harry
Hartford
English origin, meaning: The place where deer cross
Hastings
English origin, meaning: The people of Hæsta
Heathcliff
English origin, meaning: Cliff near a heath
Helene
French origin, meaning: Bright shining one
Huxley
Scottish origin, meaning: Hucc clearing
Jasper
English origin, meaning: Treasure
Julia
Latin origin, meaning: Youthful or sky father
Laszlo
Hungarian origin, meaning: Glorious ruler
Leonor
French origin, meaning: Light
Liza
Hebrew origin, meaning: God is my oath
Lorelei
German origin, meaning: Alluring, temptress
Margot
French origin, meaning: Pearl
Maximillian
Latin name, meaning: Greatest
Maxwell
Scottish origin, meaning: Mack’s stream
Merritt
English origin, meaning: Boundary gate
Montgomery
Norman origin, meaning: Manpower
Nigel
Irish origin, meaning: Dark, black-haired
Octavia
Latin origin, meaning: Eighth
Ophelia
Greek origin, meaning: Help
Phillipa
Greek origin, meaning: Lover of horses
Portia
French, Latin origin, meaning: Pig, gate; door
Preston
English origin, meaning: Priest’s town
Primrose
English origin, meaning: First rose
Quinn
Irish origin, meaning: Wisdom or chief
Reginald
English origin, meaning: Counsel power
Remington
English origin, meaning: Raven’s settlement
Schuyler
Dutch origin, meaning: Scholar
Sinclair
Scottish origin, meaning: From the town of St. Clair
Sloane
Irish origin, meaning: Raider
Sterling
English origin, meaning: Starling
Sumner
English occupational name, meaning: Summoner
Sutton
English origin, meaning: Southern settlement
Sybil
Greek origin, meaning: Prophetesses
Tennyson
English origin, meaning: Son of Dennis
Thatcher
English origin, meaning: Roof thatcher
Theodora
Greek origin, meaning: God’s gift
Theodore
Greek origin, meaning: God’s gift
Thomasina
Aramaic origin, meaning: Twin
Thurston
English origin, meaning: Thor’s stone
Tobias
Greek from Hebrew origin, meaning: God is good
Veronica
Latin origin, meaning: True image
Vincent
Latin origin, meaning: Conquering
Vivian
Latin origin, meaning: Life
Wells
English origin, meaning: From the well
Windsor
English origin, meaning: Landing place with a windlass
Winthrop
English origin, meaning: Friend’s village