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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.

Archie

Meaning: truly brave

Origin:Diminutive of Archibald, Teutonic
54
Aubin

Meaning: white, blond

Origin:French form of Alban
1755
Angus

Meaning: one strength

Origin:Anglicized form of Aonghus, Aonghas, Gaelic
195
Alec

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Diminutive of Alexander, Greek
232
Ajax The meaning of Ajax is ‘eagle’. It is a name...
Origin:Greek mythology name
462
Art

Meaning: noble one; bear man

Origin:Diminutive of Arthur
538
Axel

Meaning: father of peace

Origin:Scandinavian variation of Absalom
391
Aziel

Meaning: God is my strength

Origin:Hebrew
79
Abel

Meaning: breath

Origin:Hebrew
156
Aarav

Meaning: peaceful

Origin:Hindi
116
Alfie

Meaning: wise counselor

Origin:Diminutive of Alfred, English
213
Arjun

Meaning: bright, shining, white

Origin:Hindi
311
Ambrose

Meaning: immortal

Origin:Latin
38
Albie Albie is a unique name suitable for both a b...
Origin:Diminutive of Albert, Alban or Albus
416
Ansel

Meaning: with divine protection

Origin:German
181
Azriel

Meaning: God is my help

Origin:Hebrew
96
Anakin The name Anakin is of American origin and is...
Origin:American invented name
104
Alfred

Meaning: wise counselor; elf counsel

Origin:English
178
Asa

Meaning: healer; born in the morning

Origin:Hebrew; Japanese
204
Anton The name Anton is of Latin origin. Anton com...
Origin:German, Russian, and Scandinavian variation of Anthony
658