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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.

Anson

Meaning: son of Anne

Origin:English
1290
Amir

Meaning: prince, ruler; treetop

Origin:Arabic or Hebrew
2429
Aziz

Meaning: powerful and beloved

Origin:Arabic
2922
Artie

Meaning: bear

Origin:Diminutive of Arthur, Celtic
1226
Alvy

Meaning: noble friend; friend of the elves

Origin:Diminutive of Alvin, English
4297
Arbor

Meaning: tree

Origin:Latin
2088
Anchor Anchor is a very popular name usually used f...
Origin:Word name
2561
Ayomide

Meaning: my joy has arrived

Origin:Yoruba
15428
Author Author is a Christian name of English origin...
Origin:Word and occupational name
5492
Augie Latin is the origin of the baby name Augie. ...
Origin:Short form of August and variations
1474
Akira

Meaning: bright, intelligent

Origin:Japanese
1451
Amani

Meaning: faith

Origin:Variation of Imani, Arabic
7093
Almond

Meaning: almond; noble strength; German

Origin:English word name or variation of Almund or Aleman, German
4140
Alpha Originating from Greece, the meaning of Alph...
Origin:Greek
8767
Alder

Meaning: old

Origin:English tree name or surname
1225
Andy The name Andy is of English origin. The mean...
Origin:Diminutive of Andrew
2326
Angeles

Meaning: angels

Origin:Spanish
17086
Avi

Meaning: father

Origin:Hebrew
744
Amado

Meaning: loved

Origin:Spanish
2830
Akio

Meaning: bright man

Origin:Japanese
3002