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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.

Atari

Meaning: son of the chemist; I'm about to win

Origin:Israeli surname; Japanese
4379
Aryo

Meaning: aryan

Origin:Persian
4683
Archangel

Meaning: high-ranking angel

Origin:English
5485
Akamu The meaning of Akamu is ‘Adam’ or ‘of the ea...
Origin:Hawaiian variant of Adam
9513
Auguste

Meaning: great, magnificent

Origin:French form of Latin Augustus
2834
Alton

Meaning: dweller at the old town

Origin:English
2407
Andres

Meaning: strong and manly

Origin:Spanish form of Andrew
2409
An

Meaning: peace or safe, secure

Origin:Chinese or Vietnamese
13137
Arnaud

Meaning: ruler, strong as an eagle

Origin:French variation of Arnold
5766
Amadej

Meaning: lover of God

Origin:Slovene variation of Amadeus, Latin
9940
Amour

Meaning: love

Origin:French
14135
Asaki

Meaning: morning moon or morning blossom

Origin:Japanese
14165
Akeno

Meaning: bright

Origin:Japanese
17048
Aritz

Meaning: oak

Origin:Basque
7100
Aubert

Meaning: noble, bright

Origin:French variation of Albert
7106
Aelius

Meaning: sun

Origin:Latin
2528
Amis Amis is an attractive and sweet name that is...
Origin:Literary name
6476
Alejo

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Spanish diminutive of Alejandro
6647
Arnar

Meaning: eagle warrior

Origin:Icelandic from Norse
11580
Arch

Meaning: truly brave

Origin:Diminutive of Archibald, Teutonic
3164