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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.

Leo

Meaning: lion

Origin:Latin
48
Archie

Meaning: truly brave

Origin:Diminutive of Archibald, Teutonic
54
Origin:Diminutive of James or Jeremiah
1688
Geordie Geordie is a popular English boy's name. The...
Origin:British English demonym
1776
Bram

Meaning: father of multitudes

Origin:Dutch variation of Abraham
482
Art

Meaning: noble one; bear man

Origin:Diminutive of Arthur
538
Remy

Meaning: oarsman

Origin:French from Latin
50
Jake

Meaning: supplanter

Origin:Hebrew, diminutive of Jacob
151
Alfie

Meaning: wise counselor

Origin:Diminutive of Alfred, English
213
Albie Albie is a unique name suitable for both a b...
Origin:Diminutive of Albert, Alban or Albus
416
Lev

Meaning: heart; lion

Origin:Hebrew, Russian
188
Fritz

Meaning: peaceful ruler

Origin:German, diminutive of Friedrich or Frederick
668
Kip The name Kip is not just short but even styl...
Origin:American diminution of Christopher
719
Buddy The meaning of Buddy is 'friend' or ‘brother...
Origin:English, nickname name
833
Pip

Meaning: lover of horses

Origin:English, diminutive of Philip
931
Jeb

Meaning: beloved friend

Origin:Diminutive of Jebediah, Hebrew
1136
Baz

Meaning: regal; falcon

Origin:Diminutive of Sebastian or Basil; Kurdish
1271
Buster The meaning of Buster is 'an individual who ...
Origin:Modern nickname
1272
Origin:English rank of nobility
1327
Bear

Meaning: bear

Origin:Animal name
1368