Are you looking for a baby name that is similar to Theodore? This list of baby names have the same sweet, old fashioned flair that Theodore does.
Theodore is nearly the perfect baby name. It has a vintage feel, but isn’t over-used like some names for boys.
In fact, Theodore has been racing up the charts for the past ten years. After hovering around the 300th most popular baby name in the US (according to Social Security) for the early 2000’s, Theodore started surging up the charts about ten years ago. It’s risen every year since and is currently resting comfortably at position 44.
But maybe you already have a Theodore in your life, and are looking for something similar. Or maybe you’re looking for something a little less popular, but still want an up and coming name.
I’ve compiled a list of over 50 names that are similar to Theodore: vintage names that are not over-used.
Names Like Theodore
Albert
Meaning ‘noble’ and ‘bright’, Albert is a Germanic name that became especially popular in the Victorian era, as Queen Victoria’s husband was named Albert.
Alonzo
Alonzo is a super unique boy names from the 1800s. It’s an Italian and Spanish variant of the Germanic name, Alfonso. Alfonso means ‘noble’ and ‘ready’.
Alvin
Alvin is an English name meaning ‘wise friend’. Aside from being an underused vintage boy name, it’s also a fellow chipmunk!
Archie
A shortened form of Archibald, meaning ‘genuine’ and ‘bold’. Archie is a super cute Scottish boy name.
August
August comes from the Latin and literally means ‘to increase’. As a name, it mans ‘venerable’ or ‘esteemed’ and was given to emperors.
Benjamin
Benjamin comes from a Hebrew name meaning ‘son of the south’.
Calvin
Calvin comes from the French surname Cauvin.
Chester
Chester originally was a last name which referred to a Roman town in Britain, and means ‘camp, fortress’.
Clayton
Clayton was originally a surname meaning ‘clay settlement’ in Old English.
Clinton
Clinton is a name that originated as an English surname. It means a settlement on a hill.
Edmund
Edmund can be a given name or surname. It comes from Old English and means ‘prosperous’.
Edwin
Edwin means ‘rich friend’ and comes from Old English.
Eli
In Hebrew, Eli means ‘ascension’.
Elijah
Elijah is a Hebrew name (the Latin form is Elias). It means ‘God is my Yahweh’.
Ellis
Ellis is the English version of Elias/Elijah. It means ‘God is my Yahweh’.
Emil
Emil comes from the Latin and means ‘excellent’. It’s a super unique boy name from the 1800s.
Emmett
Emmett was originally an English surname. This is one of my favorite old fashioned boy names!
Everett
Everett was a surname, coming from the given name Everard. If you’re looking for a rugged, yet vintage, boy name, this is it! For more boy names with a rustic feel, click here!
Felix
In Latin, Felix means ‘lucky’ or ‘successful’. Felix is not overused, but has a vintage flair that is very trendy, making it one of the very best alternative names like Theodore.
Frederick
Frederick is the English version of a German name meaning ‘peaceful ruler’.
Gael
Gael is a name referring to the descendants of ancient Celts living in Scotland and Ireland. The name means ‘joyful’. It only appeared on the top 1000 chart in 2002 and has risen sharply ever since, peaking last year at spot 132. Next year it’s sure to rise even farther!
Gilbert
Gilbert comes from the Germanic and means ‘bright pledge’. Like Theodore, Gilbert is such a cute old fashioned name (I instantly think of Anne of Green Gables!)
Glenn
Originally a Scottish surname from the Gaelic word for ‘valley’.
Gus
Shortened form of Angus or Augustus, meaning ‘one choice’. I love this boy name that is similar to Theodore. Gus is such a cute three letter name for boys!
Harrison
Harrison is a surname meaning ‘son of Harry’, meaning ‘home ruler’.
Harvey
Harvey is an English baby name that stems from an old Breton name meaning ‘blazing’.
Henry
A Germanic name meaning ‘home ruler’. Henry was brought to England by the Normans and was the name of many English kings.
Hugh
Originally stemming from the Germanic, Hugh means ‘heart, spirit, mind’.
Irving
Meaning ‘green water’, Irving was originally a surname.
Issac
Issac is a Hebrew name meaning ‘he will laugh, he will rejoice’.
Jameson
Jameson was originally an English surname, literally meaning ‘son of James. As a given name, Jameson has been shooting up the charts and jumped from 100 to 91 last year.
Jasper
From the Hebrew, meaning ‘treasure’. Jasper was one of the three wise men, or magi, who visited baby Jesus in the bible.
Levi
In Hebrew, Levi means ‘joined’ or ‘attached’. It’s one of my favorite boy names with four letters.
Lonnie
Lonnie can be a shortened version of the German name, Alonzo, meaning ‘ready for battle’, or can be a name in its own right. It’s an old fashioned name you don’t hear much anymore, but it’s still recognizable and charming!
Louis/Lewis
Lewis is the English spelling, Louis is the French. Both mean ‘famous warrior’. Both were popular boy names in the 1800’s.
Luther
Luther is most commonly associated with the German surname. It can also be an English surname meaning ‘lute player’.
Marshall
Marshall is an Old French baby name meaning ‘a person who tends to horses’.
Miles
The meaning of the name Miles is unknown, but may refer to the Latin for soldier. Miles may also come from the name, Milo, a German name, meaning ‘gracious’. Miles has been quite popular over the past ten years and is speeding up the baby name charts.
Milo
Milo is one of my favorite trending boy names. It is an Old Germanic name, meaning ‘gracious’. It’s made a great leap in popularity each and every year, reaching its highest position ever last year, jumping nearly 50 spots on the Social Security charts, from 224 to 178.
Morris
Morris is an English version of Maurice, a French name which originally referred to the Moorish people.
Nelson
Nelson is an English name meaning ‘son of Neil.’
Otis
An English name originally stemming from the name, Otto, meaning ‘wealth’.
Paul
Meaning ‘small’ or ‘humble’ in Latin, Paul comes from the Paulus family, an important Roman family. Paul was an important early Christian leader.
Perry
Perry comes from a Welsh or English name that originally refers to a pear tree.
Rhett
Originating from Old Dutch, meaning ‘advice’ or ‘counsel’. Rhett has made major leaps on the charts each year for the past ten years plus. Last year it rose from 180 to 167. It’s the perfect mix of rustic and vintage naming trends!
Roman
Roman has slowly been creeping up the charts. It has only made the top 100 names in the past three years; last year it rose to its highest position at spot 85.
Roscoe
Roscoe is a Norse baby name. It means ‘deer forest.’ Roscoe is a very underused boy names from the 1800s that could be perfect if you’re looking for an uncommon vintage boy name.
Rufus
Rufus is a Latin baby name which means ‘red headed’. Rufus is the perfect quirky boy name from the 1800s that is super cute and different!
Samuel
Samuel is derived from a Hebrew name meaning ‘name of God’ or ‘God has heard’. Samuel was a biblical figure from the Old Testament.
Silas
Silas is either a form of Silvanus, or a Greek version of the name Saul.
Simon
Simon is the Greek form of a Hebrew name meaning ‘he has heard’. As the third Chipmunk, I had to include Simon on my list!
Sylvester
Sylvester is a Latin baby name and means ‘wooded’ or ‘wild’.
Thiago
Thiago is a Portuguese boy name meaning ‘supplanter’. Thiago only entered the Top 1000 chart in 2012. It’s has an meteoric rise ever since, breaking through to the Top 200 last year. This trending boy name is one to watch!
Wallace
A Scottish or English surname, originally meaning ‘Welsh’ or ‘foreigner’. William Wallace was a 13th century Scottish hero who is a symbol of Scottish freedom and whose story was featured in the movie, Braveheart.
Waylon
A variation of Wayland, Waylon was popularized by musician, Waylon Jennings.
Wesley
Wesley originally means ‘west meadow’ and was a surname before gaining popularity as a given name.
Name meanings sourced from Behind the Name
Well, those are my favorite baby names that are similar to Theodore. I hope this helps you find the perfect baby name!
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