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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.

Alexis

Meaning: defender

Origin:Greek
2230
Ames

Meaning: friend

Origin:Latin
683
Angel

Meaning: angel

Origin:Spanish and English
1703
Armani

Meaning: soldier or wish,hope

Origin:Italian surname derived from Herman or Arman, German or Persian
2689
Ax The name Ax originated in Scandinavia. It is...
Origin:Word name or short form of Axel
1996
Amos

Meaning: carried by God

Origin:Hebrew
304
Archibald

Meaning: truly brave

Origin:Scottish from German
317
Aiden

Meaning: little and fiery

Origin:Irish
381
Alexei

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Russian, Greek
803
Artemas

Meaning: gift of Artemis, goddess of the hunt

Origin:Greek
1673
Aston

Meaning: eastern settlement

Origin:English
1504
Anthony

Meaning: from Antium

Origin:Latin
186
Abe Abe is a name of English origin and the mean...
Origin:Diminutive of Abraham
1556
Absalom

Meaning: father of peace

Origin:Hebrew
1746
Augustine

Meaning: great, magnificent

Origin:English variation of Augustus
565
Anselm

Meaning: with divine protection

Origin:German
925
Akiva

Meaning: to protect, shelter

Origin:Hebrew
2963
Axton

Meaning: sword stone

Origin:English
1246
Alvie

Meaning: noble friend; friend of the elves

Origin:English
3718
Alden

Meaning: old, wise friend

Origin:English
412