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Nicknames for Baby Boys

Nicknames for boys are cool again. Not so much the cutesy Jerrys and Larrys, Randys and Andys of the '60s and '70s, but cooler short forms that might be modern or vintage, such as Dash or Theo. These names needn’t any full forms – sorry, Dashiell and Theodore – but that is up to your discretion.

Along with Dash and Theo, other nicknames for boys in the US Top 1000 include Billy, Charlie, Hank, Harry, Jake, Joe, Louie, and Will. Other baby boy nicknames that can stand alone on the birth certificate include Archie, Beck, Lev, and Wally.

Among the nickname names for boys that you can consider putting directly on the birth certificate include the following. Also check out our list of crazy nicknames for boys and our Ultimate Guide to Nicknames.

Arley

Meaning: from the rabbit meadow

Origin:English
1977
An

Meaning: peace or safe, secure

Origin:Chinese or Vietnamese
13137
Albany The name Albany is of Latin origins and the ...
Origin:Place-name
9118
Origin:Greek
4674
Asani

Meaning: rebellious

Origin:Swahili
2762
Alp

Meaning: hero

Origin:word name; Turkish
4071
Aeron

Meaning: berry

Origin:Welsh
3375
Alfredo

Meaning: wise counsellor; elf counsel

Origin:Spanish variation of Alfred, English
1521
Antoine

Meaning: priceless one

Origin:French variation of Anthony
2165
Alberto

Meaning: noble, bright

Origin:Germanic
2621
Attila

Meaning: little father

Origin:Hungarian
1547
Agustin

Meaning: the exalted one

Origin:Latin
2916
Azael

Meaning: one who decides

Origin:Greek variation of Hazael, Hebrew
2921
Auster

Meaning: oyster

Origin:German surname
4382
Alfonso

Meaning: noble, ready

Origin:Spanish and Italian
2305
Amatus

Meaning: beloved

Origin:Latin
4298
Azad

Meaning: free, noble

Origin:Persian
4301
Andri

Meaning: snowshoe

Origin:Icelandic
4469
Alwyn Alwyn is another name that can be used for b...
Origin:Welsh river name
2506
Akam

Meaning: love

Origin:Tamil
7328