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
Similar names: Andrew, Anders, Ascott
Alistair
A Greek name, meaning: Man’s defender
Similar names: Alastor, Alexander, Aldrich
Allegra
Italian origin, meaning: Happy
Similar names: Agatha, Alice, Audrey
Alva
English, Swedish Scandinavian origin, meaning: White elf
Similar names: Alexis, Ainsley, Amabel
Ambrose
English origin, meaning: Immortal
Similar names: Arthur, Attwell, Alton
Araminta
Invented name, meaning: Hybrid name from Arabella and Aminta
Similar names: Agnes, Angela, Amaryllis
Archibald
Scottish origin, meaning: Truly brave
Similar names: Atticus, Algren, Aldous
Ashton
English origin, meaning: Ash tree settlement
Similar names: Ackerley, Adwin, Aldrin
Astor
English and Icelandic origin, meaning: Hawk, thunder god
Similar names: Ames, Alec, Alfie
Augusta
Greek origin, meaning: Majestic
Similar names: Anne, Alexandria, Amelia
Augustus
Greek origin, meaning: Majestic
Similar names: Algernon, Archer, Argus
Aurelia
Latin origin, meaning: Golden
Similar names: Anna, Arabella, Astoria
Beatrice
Latin origin, meaning: Bringer of happiness
Similar names: Bronwyn, Brooke, Bailey
Beaumont
French origin, meaning: Beautiful mountain
Similar names: Bates, Brennen, Bastian
Blair
Scottish origin, meaning: Plain or field
Similar names: Blaine, Bellamy, Bristol
Blythe
English origin, meaning: Cheerful, joyous
Similar names: Birdie, Buffy, Bonnie
Bradford
English origin, meaning: Wide river crossing
Similar names: Benjamin, Benedict, Beckett
Briar
English origin, meaning: Thorn
Similar names: Blake, Briesen, Birdie
Caldwell
English origin, meaning: Cold stream
Similar names: Carmichael, Carsten, Cassius
Callahan
Irish origin, meaning: Bright-headed
Similar names: Crispin, Carver, Carrington
Calloway
English origin, meaning: Pebbly place
Similar names: Callum, Connor, Cooper
Carlisle
English origin, meaning: From the walled city
Similar names: Cecil, Crosby, Caspian
Celia
Latin origin, meaning: Heavenly
Similar names: Clarissa, Caroline, Celine
Chandler
French origin, meaning: Candlemaker
Similar names: Channing, Cameron, Carter
Claire
French origin, meaning: Clear, bright
Similar names: Clara, Cleo, Cosima
Clifford
English origin, meaning: Cliff side ford
Similar names: Charles, Carlton, Cedrick
Collins
English origin, meaning: Son of Colin
Similar names: Cadrey, Campbell, Carson
Cordelia
Latin and Celtic origin, meaning: Heart, the jewel of the sea
Similar names: Charlotte, Coco, Calla
Cressida
Greek origin, meaning: Gold
Similar names: Constance, Cricket, Cece
Darby
Irish and Norse origin, meaning: Without envy or deer settlement
Similar names: Digby, Devon, Darcy
Delancey
French origin, meaning: From the alder grove
Similar names: Dorothy, Doris, Delaney
Elizabeth
A Hebrew name, meaning: God is my oath
Similar names: Emma, Elise, Evelyn
Ellison
English origin, meaning: Son of Ellis
Similar names: Edward, Everett, Easton
Eloise
French origin, meaning: Healthy, wide, famous warrior
Similar names: Ellery, Everest, Elaine
Esme
French and Persian origin, meaning: Esteemed, beloved; emerald
Similar names: Etta, Edie, Eden
Fitzgerald
Irish origin, meaning: Son of Gerald
Similar names: Finnick, Ford, Fenway
Florence
Latin origin, meaning: Blossom
Similar names: Frances, Fiona, Fallon
Francis
Latin origin, meaning: Free man
Similar names: Fitzwilliam, Fielding, Fitz
Frederick
German origin, meaning: Peaceful ruler
Similar names: Fergus, Flemming, Finn
Grant
Scottish origin, meaning: Large
Similar names: George, Gideon, Graham
Gretchen
German origin, meaning: Pearl
Similar names: Grace, Gwen, Georgina
Halston
English origin, meaning: Happy
Similar names: Hadley, Harper, Holland
Harrison
English origin, meaning: Son of Harry
Similar names: Henrick, Huntington, Hillard
Hartford
English origin, meaning: The place where deer cross
Similar names: Hartwell, Hayes, Harlow
Hastings
English origin, meaning: Son of the austere man
Similar names: Hilton, Heath, Harris
Heathcliff
English origin, meaning: Cliff near a heath
Similar names: Hugo, Hector, Harold
Helene
French origin, meaning: Bright shining one
Similar names: Henriette, Hermione, Hollis
Huxley
Scottish origin, meaning: Hucc clearing
Similar names: Henry, Humphrey, Hudson
Jasper
English origin, meaning: Treasure
Similar names: John, James, Jacques
Julia
Latin origin, meaning: Youthful or sky father
Similar names: Josephine, Jameson, Jaqueline
Laszlo
Hungarian origin, meaning: Glorious ruler
Similar names: Ledger, Leo, Leonardo
Leonor
Spanish origin, meaning: Light
Similar names: Leighton, Lorne, Libby
Liza
Hebrew origin, meaning: God is my oath
Similar names: Louise, Lily, Lydia
Lorelei
German origin, meaning: Alluring, temptress
Similar names: Lorraine, Lillian, Lavinia
Margot
French origin, meaning: Pearl
Similar names: Margaret, Meredith, Martha
Maximillian
Latin name, meaning: Greatest
Similar names: Magus, Macallister, McClaren
Maxwell
Scottish origin, meaning: Mack’s stream
Similar names: Mitchum, Miller, Murphy
Merritt
English origin, meaning: Boundary gate
Similar names: Mercer, Merrick, Morgan
Montgomery
Norman origin, meaning: Manpower
Similar names: Montague, Marlon, Miles
Nigel
Irish origin, meaning: Dark, black-haired
Similar names: Noel, Nathanial, Niles
Octavia
Latin origin, meaning: Eighth
Similar names: Olive, Olivia, Ottilie
Ophelia
Greek origin, meaning: Help
Similar names: Olympia, Odette, Opal
Phillipa
Greek origin, meaning: Lover of horses
Similar names: Pearl, Phyllis, Persephone
Portia
French, Latin origin, meaning: Pig, gate; door
Similar names: Palmer, Poppy, Paige
Preston
English origin, meaning: Priest’s town
Similar names: Prescott, Parker, Prewitt
Primrose
English origin, meaning: First rose
Similar names: Prudence, Pippa, Phoebe
Quinn
Irish origin, meaning: Wisdom or chief
Similar names: Quincy, Quinton, Quinlan
Reginald
English origin, meaning: Counsel power
Similar names: Royce, Riesling, Radcliff
Remington
English origin, meaning: Place on a riverbank
Similar names: Ramsey, Rupert, Rhodes
Schuyler
Dutch origin, meaning: Scholar
Similar names: Spencer, Sherdian, Seymour
Sinclair
Scottish origin, meaning: From the town of St. Clair
Similar names: Sorell, Sidney, Shelby
Sloane
Irish origin, meaning: Raider
Similar names: Sasha, Scout, Seren
Sterling
English origin, meaning: Starling
Similar names: Shephard, Slate, Sander
Sumner
English occupational name, meaning: Summoner
Similar names: Sullivan, Sommer, Sebastian
Sutton
English origin, meaning: Southern settlement
Similar names: Shiloh, Saxon, Saylor
Sybil
Greek origin, meaning: Prophetesses
Similar names: Sylvia, Samantha, Sable
Tennyson
English origin, meaning: Son of Dennis
Similar names: Topher, Tavish, Tristan
Thatcher
English origin, meaning: Roof thatcher
Similar names: Truett, Tenley, Tristram
Theodora
Greek origin, meaning: God’s gift
Similar names: Thessaly, Tessa, Teddy
Theodore
Greek origin, meaning: God’s gift
Similar names: Tolliver, Theron, Tarquin
Thomasina
Aramaic origin, meaning: Twin
Similar names: Thisbe, Tamsin, Tinsley
Thurston
Scandinavian origin, meaning: Thor’s stone
Similar names: Tanner, Tiberius, Tillman
Tobias
Greek from Hebrew origin, meaning: God is good
Similar names: Truman, Tybalt, Thaddeus
Veronica
Latin origin, meaning: True image
Similar names: Victoria, Venecia, Verity
Vincent
Latin origin, meaning: Conquering
Similar names: Van, Vaughan, Vale
Vivian
Latin origin, meaning: Life
Similar names: Violette, Valentina, Vera
Wells
English origin, meaning: From the well
Similar names: Warren, Winston, Wellington
Windsor
English origin, meaning: Landing place with a windlass
Similar names: Wynn, Wesley, Whitley
Winthrop
English origin, meaning: Friend’s village
Similar names: William, Westley, Ward
