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17 Historical Boy Names For Your Own Future Leader
These names hold serious significance and set your little guy up to change the world.
by Samantha Darby
Choosing a baby name is a big deal, and it’s a no-brainer that everything from movies to books and your old yearbooks can give you ideas on what to name your little one. But turning to history — whether you like it ancient or prefer modern Hollywood history — is another fun way to find some baby names. Specifically, having a list of historical boy names for your little guy can help you narrow down the many, many monikers available. Whether you want something super unique or just something that holds a lot of significance, there’s a historical boy name on this list for you.
And yes, of course, history isn’t always pretty. There are some names that have such an ick vibe thanks to history that they’ll never gain significance again as a baby name. But there are some that have been remade by newer moments in history and have a fresher feel to them. Like the baby name Thomas feels pretty solid and lovely, despite the horrors of Thomas Jefferson.
History can also be whatever you want it to be. Choose Ben for Ben Affleck, who has made film history several times, or pick Neil for Neil Armstrong. History doesn’t have to mean naming your child after a president, and these historical boy names prove just that.
This list of historical boy names is a great starting point if you aren’t sure what to name your own little guy. Whether you like all of the history connected to these names or not, these are all pretty strong and steady.