{"id":2655,"date":"2026-05-27T08:01:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T08:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/?p=2655"},"modified":"2026-05-29T14:46:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T14:46:37","slug":"dad-names-give-us-all-the-nostalgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/dad-names-give-us-all-the-nostalgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Dad Names That Give Us All the Nostalgia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dad Names are boy names that feel strongly tied to the men currently raising kids, coaching little league, assembling cribs, loading dishwashers incorrectly, and saying things like &#8220;we have snacks at home.&#8221; Most of them peaked somewhere from the 1980s through the early 2000s, which means they are especially common among men in their twenties, thirties, and early forties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, the edges are fuzzy. Some new dads are named Robert, Richard, Mason, or Theodore, but those names belong more strongly to other generations. And then there are the truly timeless classics, like James, William, Michael, and John, which somehow belong to babies, dads, and grandpas all at once. Dad Names sit in that middle zone: familiar, friendly, slightly grown-up, and just old enough to make you realize that yesterday\u2019s cool boy names are now pushing a stroller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Classic Dad Names That Still Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dad-names-that-give-us-all-the-nostalgia1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dad-names-that-give-us-all-the-nostalgia1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dad-names-that-give-us-all-the-nostalgia1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dad-names-that-give-us-all-the-nostalgia1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dad-names-that-give-us-all-the-nostalgia1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dad-names-that-give-us-all-the-nostalgia1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Michael<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> MY-kul<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Who is like God?<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Hebrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michael is the ultimate dad name, but it is also a true classic. Mike feels like someone who knows how to fix a leaky sink. Michael in full feels more polished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I would still use Michael today, especially as a middle. It has warmth without trying to be interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Michael James, Michael Reid, Michael Thomas<br><strong>Modern alternatives:<\/strong> Micah, Miles, Milo, Malachi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">David<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> DAY-vid<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Beloved<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Hebrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">David is simple, biblical, and quietly handsome. Dave is pure dad energy, but David feels timeless enough to avoid sounding dated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This one deserves more love. It is gentle, familiar, and has a meaning that actually feels sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> David Elias, David Brooks, David Henry<br><strong>Sibling ideas:<\/strong> Anna, Joseph, Clara, Samuel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">James<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> JAYMZ<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Supplanter<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Hebrew and English usage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">James is less \u201cdad\u201d than many names here because it never really left. Still, plenty of dads are named James, Jim, Jimmy, or Jamie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">James works beautifully because it can be formal, friendly, literary, or rugged depending on the pairing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> James Everett, James Michael, James Sullivan<br><strong>Nickname options:<\/strong> Jim, Jimmy, Jamie, Jem<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">John<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> JAHN<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> God is gracious<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Hebrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">John is so plain that it almost feels bold now. There is no decoration, no trendy ending, no nickname required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jack is the stylish branch, but John itself has a clean strength I appreciate more every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> John Theodore, John Ellis, John Patrick<br><strong>Modern alternatives:<\/strong> Jack, Jude, Jonah, Ian<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Matthew<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> MATH-yoo<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Gift of God<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Hebrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matthew has soft edges and a sturdy center. Matt feels very 1990s dad, but Matthew in full is still handsome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want something related but fresher, Mateo, Matthias, and Matteo all work beautifully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Matthew James, Matthew Cole, Matthew Elias<br><strong>Sounds like:<\/strong> Mateo, Matthias, Matteo, Nathaniel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daniel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> DAN-yul<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> God is my judge<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Hebrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daniel has never stopped being wearable. Dan feels dad-like, Danny feels boyish, and Daniel in full has a calm, intelligent feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I like Daniel because it does not need a comeback. It has simply been sitting there, reliable as ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Daniel Brooks, Daniel James, Daniel Reid<br><strong>Sibling ideas:<\/strong> Sarah, Benjamin, Rachel, Thomas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Joseph<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> JOH-sef<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> God will add<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Hebrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joseph is warm and traditional. Joe is dad. Joey is sweet. Joseph is the formal version that still feels strong on a birth certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also works across Catholic, Jewish, Christian, and family-honor naming traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Joseph Henry, Joseph Anthony, Joseph Miles<br><strong>Nickname options:<\/strong> Joe, Joey, Joss<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thomas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> TOM-us<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Twin<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Aramaic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thomas is one of those names that sounds sensible in the best way. Tom is a dad. Tommy is a kid. Thomas is a grown-up with good manners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not flashy, but it ages beautifully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Thomas Julian, Thomas Reid, Thomas Patrick<br><strong>Modern alternatives:<\/strong> Tobias, Tomas, Thompson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Christopher<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> KRIS-tuh-fer<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Bearer of Christ<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Greek<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Christopher is a long, familiar dad name with excellent nickname options. Chris is pure 1980s and 1990s. Kit suddenly makes the whole name feel fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is the secret here: Christopher is still usable if you do not default to Chris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Christopher Jude, Christopher Miles, Christopher James<br><strong>Nickname options:<\/strong> Chris, Kit, Topher<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Andrew<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> AN-droo<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Manly, strong<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Greek<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Andrew is classic, friendly, and easy. Andy feels warm and retro. Drew feels cooler and more modern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I would use Andrew for parents who like traditional names but want a relaxed nickname built in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Andrew James, Andrew Leo, Andrew Bennett<br><strong>Nickname options:<\/strong> Andy, Drew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1980s and 1990s Dad Names<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jason<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> JAY-sun<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Healer<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Greek<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jason was once everywhere, which is why it feels so dad-like now. But listen to it apart from the trend cycle: Jason is smooth, mythological, and easy to wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am not saying Jason is fully back. I am saying it may deserve a second look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Jason Everett, Jason Reid, Jason Alexander<br><strong>Sounds like:<\/strong> Mason, Jace, Jackson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brian<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> BRY-un<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> High, noble<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Irish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brian is friendly, solid, and very dad-in-a-baseball-cap. It still feels a bit too familiar for some parents, but the sound is good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bryan with a Y has a slightly different 1980s feel. Brian looks cleaner to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Brian Patrick, Brian Thomas, Brian Ellis<br><strong>Modern alternatives:<\/strong> Bryson, Brennan, Briar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kevin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> KEV-in<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Handsome birth<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Irish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kevin is one of the most nostalgic dad names on the list. It has Irish roots, sitcom energy, and a kind of soft friendliness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fair warning: Kevin is still in that awkward \u201cdad, not vintage\u201d phase. I would use it as an honor middle before I used it as a first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Leo Kevin, Samuel Kevin, Arthur Kevin<br><strong>Sounds like:<\/strong> Kelvin, Devin, Evan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eric<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> AIR-ik<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Eternal ruler<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Norse<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eric is short, clean, and stronger than people remember. It feels less dated than some other dad names because the sound is so simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Erik gives it a more Scandinavian look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Eric James, Eric Nathaniel, Eric Cole<br><strong>Spelling note:<\/strong> Eric is more common in English; Erik feels Nordic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ryan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> RYE-un<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Little king<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Irish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ryan still feels usable. It has the same easy energy as Owen or Dylan, but with more 1990s nostalgia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is familiar, yes, but not tired in the way some dad names are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Ryan Alexander, Ryan Thomas, Ryan Brooks<br><strong>Sibling ideas:<\/strong> Claire, Dylan, Emma, Jack<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Justin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> JUS-tin<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Just, fair<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Latin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Justin feels very 1990s, but the meaning is strong and the sound is clean. It may need a little more time before it feels fresh again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you love it, use it. It is straightforward and friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Justin Reid, Justin Matthew, Justin Cole<br><strong>Sounds like:<\/strong> Justice, Dustin, Julian<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brandon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> BRAN-dun<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Broom-covered hill<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> English<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brandon is pure 1980s and 1990s dad. It still has a warm, athletic sound, but it may not feel ready for revival yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bran, Brandt, or Brennan can modernize the feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Brandon James, Brandon Scott, Brandon Hayes<br><strong>Modern alternatives:<\/strong> Brandt, Brennan, Brooks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kyle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> KYLE<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Narrow channel<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Scottish Gaelic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kyle is short, crisp, and very nostalgic. It once felt sporty and cool; now it feels like someone who knows where the extension cords are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honestly, I think Kyle could come back sooner than Kevin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Kyle Alexander, Kyle Patrick, Kyle James<br><strong>Sounds like:<\/strong> Kai, Kellan, Cole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tyler<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> TYE-ler<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Tile maker<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> English occupational surname<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tyler was a peak cool-kid name for a while, which is why it now feels dad-adjacent. It still has a breezy sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Tyler feels too 1990s, try Tye, Tate, or Wilder for a similar casual feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Tyler James, Tyler Reed, Tyler Bennett<br><strong>Modern alternatives:<\/strong> Tate, Tye, Tanner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zachary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> ZAK-uh-ree<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> The Lord has remembered<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Hebrew<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zachary is more handsome than its trend cycle suggests. Zach is friendly, casual, and still very usable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I would not be surprised if Zachary ages into a classic sooner than people expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Zachary James, Zachary Dean, Zachary Miles<br><strong>Nickname options:<\/strong> Zach, Zack, Zed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suburban Dad Names With Serious Nostalgia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scott<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> SKAHT<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> From Scotland<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> English surname<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scott is short, no-nonsense, and very suburban dad. It feels like a name written on a garage workbench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a first name, Scott still feels dated. As a middle, it can be excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Henry Scott, Leo Scott, James Scott<br><strong>Style note:<\/strong> Stronger in the middle spot right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jeff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> JEF<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Peaceful pledge, through Jeffrey<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Germanic and English<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jeff is hard to separate from dad energy. Jeffrey has more softness, but both still feel firmly adult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a modern twist, consider Jefferson, Jory, or Geoffrey if you like the old spelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Thomas Jeffrey, Leo Jeffers, Henry Jefferson<br><strong>Modern alternatives:<\/strong> Jefferson, Jett, Jude<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Greg<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> GREG<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Watchful<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Greek<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greg is one of the dad-iest dad names. Gregory, though, has more elegance than people remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a perfect example of a name where the full form may come back before the nickname.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Gregory James, Gregory Miles, Leo Gregory<br><strong>Nickname options:<\/strong> Greg, Rory, Grey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Todd<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> TOD<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Fox<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> English and Scottish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Todd is blunt, short, and deeply nostalgic. It has a cool meaning, but the sound still feels very dad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Would I use Todd today? Maybe as a middle. But I do think it has future comeback potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> August Todd, Henry Todd, James Todd<br><strong>Sounds like:<\/strong> Tate, Ford, Reid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Craig<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> KRAYG or KREG<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Rock, crag<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Scottish Gaelic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Craig has a rugged meaning, but the name itself still feels stuck in a previous generation. The pronunciation also varies by region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may work best as a family middle name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Oliver Craig, Thomas Craig, Bennett Craig<br><strong>Modern alternatives:<\/strong> Crag, Graham, Grant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> GAIR-ee<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Spear<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Germanic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gary is not ready for every baby, but it is fascinating. It has a soft sound and a sharp meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right now, I would honor a Gary through Garrett, Gareth, Gray, or Garrison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Samuel Gary, Leo Garrett, Bennett Gray<br><strong>Modern alternatives:<\/strong> Garrett, Gray, Gareth, Garrison<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Larry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> LAIR-ee<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> From Laurence, linked to laurel<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Latin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Larry still feels very dad-next-door. Laurence, though, has polish. Lars has bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Grandpa or Dad is Larry, I would probably use Laurence in full or Lars as the fresh route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Henry Laurence, Miles Larry, Leo Lars<br><strong>Modern alternatives:<\/strong> Laurence, Lars, Lawrence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Randy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> RAN-dee<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Shield wolf, through Randolph or Randall<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Germanic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Randy is friendly but very time-stamped. Randall feels more surname-like, while Randolph is grand and clunky in a charming way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This one works best as an honor middle for now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Thomas Randall, August Randy, Leo Randolph<br><strong>Nickname alternatives:<\/strong> Rand, Ransom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keith<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> KEETH<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Wood, forest<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Scottish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keith is stronger than its reputation. It has a quiet, masculine sound and a great nature-related meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It still feels dad-like, but I would not be shocked to see Keith return before Gary or Larry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Keith Alexander, Henry Keith, Oliver Keith<br><strong>Sounds like:<\/strong> Heath, Reid, Seth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> STEEV<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Crown, through Stephen<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Greek<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Steve is very dad. Stephen is more timeless. Steven feels more 1970s and 1980s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want the name to feel fresh, Stephen with the full spelling has the best chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Stephen James, Thomas Stephen, Leo Steven<br><strong>Nickname options:<\/strong> Steve, Stevie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cool Dad Names That Still Have Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> MARK<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Warlike, dedicated to Mars<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Latin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mark is crisp, strong, and underrated. It has dad energy, yes, but it is also clean enough to feel almost modern again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I think Mark could work today, especially with a longer middle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Mark Alexander, Mark Theodore, Mark Elliott<br><strong>Sibling ideas:<\/strong> Rose, James, Claire, Thomas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dean<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> DEEN<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Valley or church official<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> English<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dean is probably the coolest dad name here. It has midcentury charm, Hollywood energy, and a clean one-syllable sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It already feels usable again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Dean Alexander, Dean Patrick, Dean Thomas<br><strong>Sounds like:<\/strong> Dane, Reid, Jude<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> GRANT<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Great, large<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Scottish and English<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grant feels less like a dad name and more like a crisp classic. It is strong, surname-like, and easy to pair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This one is ready now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Grant Michael, Grant Everett, Grant Thomas<br><strong>Sibling ideas:<\/strong> Claire, Audrey, Henry, Reid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Neil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> NEEL<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Champion or cloud, depending on origin<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Irish and Gaelic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neil is quiet, smart, and space-age because of Neil Armstrong. It feels underused in the best way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neal is another spelling, but Neil looks cleaner to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Neil Alexander, Neil Thomas, Henry Neil<br><strong>Sounds like:<\/strong> Niall, Nile, Noel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> KLARK<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Clerk, scholar<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> English surname<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clark has dad energy and superhero energy at the same time. It is neat, handsome, and easy to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I would absolutely put Clark on a modern shortlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Clark Benjamin, Clark Everett, Clark James<br><strong>Sibling ideas:<\/strong> Alice, Grant, Rose, Dean<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> REED<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Red-haired<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Scottish and English<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reid is sleek and surname-like. It feels like the modern version of a dad name: simple, masculine, and not fussy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Reid Alexander, Reid Thomas, Oliver Reid<br><strong>Spelling note:<\/strong> Reed feels more nature-name; Reid feels more surname-name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brett<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> BRET<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Breton, from Brittany<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> English<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brett is very 1980s, but the sound is still good. Short, clean, slightly preppy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may need a few more years, but I can see it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Brett Alexander, Brett Thomas, Leo Brett<br><strong>Sounds like:<\/strong> Beckett, Bennett, Brent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shane<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> SHAYN<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> God is gracious<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Irish form of John<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shane has Western energy, Irish roots, and a casual sound. It feels less dated than many names in this category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Shane Patrick, Shane Michael, Shane Everett<br><strong>Sibling ideas:<\/strong> Maeve, Connor, Claire, Owen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Troy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> TROY<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> From Troy<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Place name<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Troy is compact, athletic, and mythic. It carries ancient-city energy and 1980s dad energy at once, which is oddly fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Troy Alexander, Troy James, Troy Everett<br><strong>Style note:<\/strong> Short enough to feel fresh again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ross<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> RAHS<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Headland, promontory<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Scottish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ross is steady, Scottish, and simple. It may still remind some people of \u201cFriends,\u201d but that reference is softening with time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Ross Alexander, Ross Bennett, Henry Ross<br><strong>Sounds like:<\/strong> Rhodes, Russell, Reid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old-School Dad Names Ready for a Comeback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dad-names-that-give-us-all-the-nostalgia2-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dad-names-that-give-us-all-the-nostalgia2-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dad-names-that-give-us-all-the-nostalgia2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dad-names-that-give-us-all-the-nostalgia2-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dad-names-that-give-us-all-the-nostalgia2-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dad-names-that-give-us-all-the-nostalgia2-2048x1463.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> WALL-ter<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Ruler of the army<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Germanic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walter has moved from \u201cold man\u201d to \u201cmaybe actually cool.\u201d Walt helps. So does the warm, bookish sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I like Walter for parents who love Arthur, Henry, and Theodore but want something less common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Walter James, Walter Finn, Walter Elias<br><strong>Nickname option:<\/strong> Walt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arthur<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> AR-thur<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Often linked to bear, though debated<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Celtic and English tradition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arthur is no longer just grandpa. It is gentle, noble, and quietly magical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Art feels crisp. Artie feels vintage and sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Arthur James, Arthur Miles, Arthur Benjamin<br><strong>Sibling ideas:<\/strong> Alice, Henry, Clara, Theodore<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stanley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> STAN-lee<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Stony clearing<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> English<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stanley is friendly, slightly nerdy, and full of charm. Stan still feels dad-like, but Stanley in full has more sweetness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Stanley Brooks, Stanley Jude, Stanley Arthur<br><strong>Nickname option:<\/strong> Stan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harold<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> HAIR-uld<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Army ruler<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Old English and Scandinavian<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Harold is still heavy, but Hal is wonderful. Harry also works, depending on family preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to honor a Harold, I would strongly consider Hal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Harold James, Hal Theodore, Henry Harold<br><strong>Nickname options:<\/strong> Hal, Harry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ernest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> ER-nist<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Serious, determined<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Germanic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ernest is earnest, which is both the joke and the charm. It feels literary and upright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ernie softens it, but Ernest in full is the more interesting choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Ernest Leo, Ernest William, Ernest Brooks<br><strong>Sibling ideas:<\/strong> Beatrice, Walter, Arthur, Frances<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alfred<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> AL-fred<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Elf counsel<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Old English<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alfred has more style than people remember because Alfie is so lovable. Fred feels dad-ish, but Alfred and Alfie feel ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Alfred James, Alfie Theodore, Alfred Miles<br><strong>Nickname options:<\/strong> Alfie, Al, Fred<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bernard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> ber-NARD or BER-nurd<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Brave as a bear<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Germanic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bernard is serious and old-European. Bear is the modern secret inside it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not a name for everyone, but it has real character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Bernard Leo, Arthur Bernard, Bear James<br><strong>Nickname options:<\/strong> Bernie, Bear<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eugene<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> yoo-JEEN<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Well-born, noble<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Greek<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eugene is still not fully back, but Gene is surprisingly sleek. It also has a midcentury charm that may age well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Eugene feels too much, Owen, Ewan, or Hugo can honor the sound loosely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Henry Eugene, August Gene, Leo Eugene<br><strong>Modern alternatives:<\/strong> Gene, Ewan, Owen, Hugo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leonard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> LEN-erd<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Brave lion<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Germanic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leonard gives you Leo, Lenny, and Leon. That makes it more flexible than it first appears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I prefer Leon or Leo for daily use, but Leonard as a full name has a warm vintage feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Leonard James, Leo Leonard, Leonard Arthur<br><strong>Nickname options:<\/strong> Leo, Leon, Lenny<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ralph<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pronunciation:<\/strong> RALF or RAYF<br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Wolf counsel<br><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Old Norse and Old English<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ralph is tricky. In the U.S., RALF is common. In some British contexts, RAYF appears. That pronunciation split can be charming or annoying, depending on your tolerance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Middle name ideas:<\/strong> Ralph Theodore, Henry Ralph, Ralph Bennett<br><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Expect pronunciation assumptions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dad Names are boy names that feel strongly tied to the men currently raising kids, coaching little league, assembling cribs, loading dishwashers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2704,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"lfe_reviewer":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2655","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-names"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2655","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2655"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2655\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2720,"href":"https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2655\/revisions\/2720"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2704"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2655"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2655"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ponly.com\/name\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2655"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}