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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.

Alexio

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Greek
4920
Alwin

Meaning: noble friend, friend of the elves

Origin:German
5138
Alf

Meaning: elf counsel

Origin:English
4295
Armando

Meaning: soldier

Origin:Spanish, Italian and Portuguese form of Herman, German
1367
Amit

Meaning: friend; infinite

Origin:Hebrew; Sanskrit
2654
Achille

Meaning: thin-lipped

Origin:French variation of Achilles
2284
Alvin

Meaning: noble friend, friend of the elves

Origin:English
695
Ander The name Andor is of Greek origin. The meani...
Origin:Greek
2408
Akseli

Meaning: father of peace

Origin:Finnish variation of Axel, Scandinavian
4789
Apollon

Meaning: strength or father light

Origin:Greek
11572
Aramis The meaning of Aramis is ‘from Aramits’. It ...
Origin:French literary name
1281
Auric Auric is a unique name for boys. It is a goo...
Origin:Literary name
4932
Adler

Meaning: eagle

Origin:German
977
Alvis The meaning of Alvis is 'all wise' and is of...
Origin:Norse mythology name
8768
Ashur

Meaning: who is happy

Origin:Assyrian
2764
Abir

Meaning: strong, mighty, courageous

Origin:Hebrew
5365
Arnav

Meaning: ocean

Origin:Hindi
1046
Amor

Meaning: love

Origin:Latin
6649
Azul

Meaning: blue

Origin:Spanish
6856
Amen The meaning of Amen is ‘trusted.’ The name d...
Origin:Word name or variation of Amon
7332