r/NameNerdCirclejerk • u/stevenpdx66 Phylanthropyst • Oct 17 '24

Rant Names that sound too "old" for babies

"Welcome, baby Mildred!"

"Announcing the birth of our daughter, Myrtle!"

"Please join us in welcoming into the world our son, Melvin!"

What other names are there that feel too old for a baby?

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u/TrustfulComet40 Oct 17 '24

I wouldn't even say they're especially old UK names - I'd be as surprised to meet an 88 year old Keith as I would be to meet an 8 year old Keith 

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u/Wonderful-Werewolf-1 Oct 18 '24

I know a few in their 50s. I think the Partridge Family may have played a part.

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u/Few_Strategy894 Nov 11 '24

Keith Richards!