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Boy Names With Cute Nicknames


Looking for the best boy names with cutest nicknames?

I was in the same boat when I found out I was expecting a boy so I hopped on google and starting looking for strong boy names with cute nicknames.

The nickname is often just as important as the given name because more often than not, we end up being called by our nicknames all our life.

I was thinking I wanted a sophisticated boy name with a cute nickname so he could use something more formal for when he needs to start adulting one day- but still have a cute name that we call him.

I wasn’t happy with many of the lists we found- boy names are hard!

So I figured you could benefit from my list of unique boy names with adorable nicknames, in case you want something that’s not super common.


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Boy Baby Names With The Cutest Nicknames

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A


Abrahym

this Hebrew baby name can mean ‘father of many’ or ‘ multitude’

Nicknames:

Abe
Abram
Abie
Bram

Achilles

this Greek boy name means ‘thin-lipped’ or ‘pain’

Nicknames:

Akil
Killies
Arch
Archie

Addison

this English baby name means ‘son of Adam’

Nicknames:

Ade
Addy
Adam
Dison

Adonis

this is another Greek boy name and this one means ‘very good looking or handsome’

Nicknames:

Adon
Aden
Donny
Don
Donis

Alberto

this Spanish boy name means ‘noble, bright’

Nicknames:

Al
Albie
Albert
Bert
Berto
Bertie

Aldridge

this Old English place name means ‘dwelling or farm among alders ‘

Nicknames:

Al 
Ald
Aldie
Reg
Reggie

Alfred

this English baby name means ‘wise counselor’ or ‘elf’ and ‘magical’

Nicknames:

Al
Alf
Alfie
Fred
Freddy

Alexander

this Classic Greek baby name means ‘defender of men’

Nicknames:

Al
Alec
Alex
Arlo
Axel
Lex
Xander

Antonio

this one has varying meanings depending on origin but the most common are ‘highly praiseworthy’ ‘priceless one’ or ‘flower’ (Greek)

Nicknames:

Ant
Anton
Nino
Tony
Tonio

Archer

this English baby name means ‘bowman’

Nicknames:

Arch
Archie

Arthur

this English baby name means ‘noble and courageous’ – like King Arthur

Nicknames:

Art
Artie
Arto
Archie

Artemis

this Greek baby name can mean ‘safe’ or ‘butcher’

Nicknames:

♡ Art
♡ Artie
♡ Tem
♡ Temis
♡ Temmie

Ashton

this place name means ‘ash tree town’

Nicknames:

Ash
Asher
Ashie
Asht
Tony

Atticus

this Greek name means ‘man of Attica’

Nicknames:

Adder
Attie
Ticus
Gus

Augustus

this name has Latin origins that meaning ‘majestic’ or ‘venerable’

Nicknames:

Aug
Augie
August
Augusto
Angus
Gus
Gussie

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B


Bailey

this old English name means ‘berry clearing’ ‘bailiff’ or ‘city fortification’

Nicknames:

Bails
Bai
Lee

Bartholomew

this name has both English and Jewish origins and means ‘son of Talmai’

Nicknames:

Barley
Bart
Bartie
Barry
Bartley
Barney
Tolly

Baxter

this is an occupational name meaning ‘baker’ from Old English

Nicknames:

♡ Becks
♡ Bax
♡ Ax

Beckett

this old English name means ‘beehive’

Nicknames:

Bee
Beck(s)
Becker
Bex
Kitt

Beckham

this English boy name means ‘homestead by the stream’

Nicknames:

Bee
Beck
Becker
Bex
Cam

Beauden

this French baby name means ‘beautiful’-one of my favs!

Nicknames:

Beau
Bodi
Auden

Benjamin

this Hebrew baby name means ‘son of the south or right hand’

Nicknames:

Ben
Benny
Benji
Benson

Bennett

this cute Latin baby name means ‘blessed’- love that!

Nicknames:

Ben
Benny
Nate

Bentley

this old English name means ‘a clearing covered with bent grass’

Nicknames:

Ben
Benny
Bentz
Benty
Lee

Blaine

there are a few different meanings but the common ones seem to be ‘yellow’ ‘fair haired’ or ‘slender’

Nicknames:

Bee
Blay
Laine

Brandon

this English place name means ‘hill covered with broom’

Nicknames:

Bran
Brand
Brando
Brant
Randy
Don
Donnie

Brayden

this English place name means ‘ broad valley’

Nicknames:

Bray
Brayd
Brady
Ray
Ayden

Brenton

this Old English name which come from the word ‘burn’ ‘fire’ or ‘flame’

Nicknames:

Bren
Brennan
Brent
Ben
Ren

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C


Callahan

this Irish baby names ‘bright headed’

Nicknames:

Cal
Calvin
Callum
Callan
Allan

Callister

this name has different meanings depending on origin but the most common are ‘son of Alister’ or ‘defending men’

Nicknames:

Cal
Callis
Calster
Alister
Al

Cameron

this Scottish baby name means ‘bent or crooked nose’

Nicknames:

Cam
Cami
Meron
Ron
Ronny

Carlisle

this is an English baby name meaning ‘from the protected tower’ or ‘from the walled city’

Nicknames:

Carl
Carlos
Carlo
Car
Lyle

Carmelo

this name has different meanings depending on origin but the common ones are ‘cultivated terrine’ ‘fruitful orchard’ or ‘our lady of Carmel’

Nicknames:

Car
Carm
Carmen
Carmo
Cam
Melo
Mel

Channing

Nicknames:

Chan
Channer
Cana
Chana

Charles

this name has German origins meaning ‘free man’

Nicknames

Charlie
Chas
Chaz
Char
Carl

Christopher

this Greek boy name means ‘bearer of Christ’

Nicknames:

Chris
Christo
Christian
Chrissy
Topher
Kit

Clayton

this English baby name is a place name meaning ‘clay settlement’

Nicknames:

Clay
Clait
Leighton

Clifford

this English baby name means ‘Ford near a slope’

Nicknames:

Cliff
Cliffy
Ford

Clinton

this English boy name means ‘settlement on a hill’

Nicknames:

Clin
Clint
Lint
Linton

Coleson

this name means ‘son of Nicolas’

Nicknames

Cole
Colt
Colby
Colo

Creighton

this Irish boy name means ‘hilltop town’ or ‘rocky place’

Nicknames:

Craig
Cray
Reign
Crate

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D

Daniel

this Hebrew boy name means ‘God is my judge’

Nicknames:

Dan
Danny
Neil

Damien

this Greek boy name means ‘to tame’

Nicknames:

Dames
Demi
Ian

Darius

this Persian boy name means ‘he possesses’, ‘rich and kingly’ or ‘he who holds firm to good’- I absolutely adore this one!

Nicknames:

Dare
Darren
Dai
Dari
Darian

Dashiell

this French boy name means ‘Page boy’

Nicknames:

Dash
Dasher
Dashi

Declan

this adorable Irish boy name means ‘man of prayer’ or ‘full of goodness’- how sweet is that?!

Nicknames:

Deck
Decker
Dex

Dexter

this cute boy name has Latin origins and means ‘dyer’ or ‘right handed’

Nicknames:

Deck
Dex

Dimitri

this Greek boy name means ‘Earth lover’

Nicknames:

Dimi
Dima
Dimz
Mitri

Dominic

this boy name has Latin and Roman roots and means ‘belonging to God’

Nicknames:

Dom
Domy
Nick
Nicky
Nico

Donatello

this beautiful Italian boy name means ‘gift’ or ‘given by God’- all the feels!

Nicknames

Don
Donny
Dontae
Dontel
Tello
Nate

Donovan

this Irish boy name means ‘dark princeling’ or ‘dark haired’

Nicknames:

Don
Donny
Dono
Nevin

Dustin

depending on origin it can have a few different meanings but the most common are ‘brave warrior’ or ‘ Thor stone’

Nicknames:

Dus
Dusty

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E

Eddison

this English baby name means ‘Edie’s son’

Nicknames:

Ed
Eddie
Edward
Eason
Ned

Edward

this classic English boy names ‘wealthy guardian or protector’

Nicknames:

Ed
Eddie
Edwin
Ned
Ted
Teddy

Eldrige

this uncommon English boy name means ‘old wise leader’

Nicknames:

El
Eldra
Eldric
Reg
Reggie

Elliott

this Hebrew baby boy name means ‘one with God’

Nicknames:

Eli
Ellie
Ellis
Lee
Liott
Leo

Emerson

this name can mean ‘Emery’s son’ or ‘brave, powerful

Nicknames:

Em
Emory
Emery
Emmers
Sonny

Emmanuel

this Hebrew baby name means ‘God is with us’

Nicknames:

Eman
Em
Manuel
Manny
Mano

Emmett

this cute baby name has different meanings depending on origin but the most common are ‘entire’ ‘truth’ or ‘universal’

Nicknames:

Em
Emie
Emmer
Mett
Metty
Matty

Ephraim

this cute Hebrew baby name means ‘fruitful’

Nicknames:

Ephee
Eph
Efra
Fry
Ram
Rami

Ericson

this Nordic baby name means ‘son of the eternal ruler’

Nicknames:

Eric
Er
Ric
Ricky
Rickson

F

Fernando

this Spanish baby name means ‘bold voyager’

Nicknames:

Ferg
Fergie
Fernan
Andy
Randy
Nando

Finnley

this super cute Gaelic baby name means ‘fair haired warrior’

Nicknames:

Finn
Finny
Finnick
Finster
Flyn
Lee

Fitzgerald

this name means ‘son of Gerald’

Nicknames:

Fitz
Gerald
Jerry
Gere
Gary

Francis

this name has Latin origins meaning ‘Frenchman’ or ‘free man’

Nicknames:

Fran
Frank
Frankie
Franco

Franklin

this English baby name means ‘free landowner’

Nicknames:

Frank
Frankie
Foggy
Franko

Frederick

this cute German baby name means ‘peaceful ruler’

Nicknames:

Fred
Freddie
Rick
Ricky
Derick

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G

Garrett

this English boy name means ‘brave with a spear’

Nicknames

Gar
Garth
Gary
Rett

Geoffrey

this English boy name means ‘peaceful’

Nicknames:

Geo
Geoff
Jo
Jeff
Jeffery

Gideon

this cute Hebrew boy name means ‘destroyer’ or ‘hewer’

Nicknames:

Gee
Gid
Gids
Giddie
Gio
Eon
Deon

Giovanni

Nicknames:

Gio
Gino
Gianni
Giannis
Johnny
John
Vanni

Grayson

this cute English baby name means ‘son of the gray haired one’

Nicknames:

Gray
Grace
Ray
Sonny

Gibson

this English baby name means Gilbert’s son

Nicknames:

Gibbs
Gibby
Gizzy
Gil

Gregory

this Latin boy name means ‘watchful, alert’

Nicknames:

Greg
Gee
Gregor
Rory

Gunnerson

this Scandinavian boy name means ‘bold warrior’

Nicknames:

Gunnz
Gunner
Gunnie
Gunter
Gunther
Gee

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H

Haper

Nicknames:

Harp
Harps
Hari

Harrington

this English boy name means ‘family farm’ or the Irish meaning is ‘strong and powerful’

Nicknames:

Hare
Harry
Harris
Harold

Harrison

this English baby name means ‘son of Harry’

Nicknames:

Hare
Harry
Harris

Harvey

this English baby boy name means ‘blazing iron’ or French for ‘battle worthy’

Nicknames:

Har
Harv
Vee

Henderson

this English boy name means ‘son of Henry’

Nicknames:

Henry
Henner
Henley
Henson
Hendry
Anderson

Huxley

this English boy name means ‘Hugh’s meadow’

Nicknames:

Huck
Hux
Hugh
Lee

I

Isaiah

this Hebrew baby name means God is salvation

Nicknames:

♡ Isaac
Isa
Ike
Zay
Zac

Irving

this cute Irish boy name means ‘green river’ or ‘sea friend’

Nicknames:

Irv
Irvie
Irvin
Vin
Ving

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J

Jaden

this Hebrew baby name means ‘God has heard’

Nicknames:

Jay
Jade
Jay Jay
Aden

Jamieson

this Scottish boy name means ‘supplanter

Nicknames:

Jay
James
Jamie
Jimmie

Jaylen

this baby name means ‘calm’ or ‘thankful’ depending on origin

Nicknames:

Jay
Jay Jay
Jayl
Len

Jayson

this Greek boy name means ‘healer’ or ‘to heal’

Nicknames:

Jay
Jayce
JayCee

Jaxson

this is an alternative spelling for Jackson which is a Scottish baby name meaning God is gracious

Nicknames:

Jay
Jack
Jax
Jace
Ax

Jefferson

this name means ‘son of Jeffery’

Nicknames:

Jeff
Jeffery
Jeffer
Jey

Jetson

this unisex baby name means ‘son of Jet’

Nicknames:

Jet
Jetter
Jey

Jeremiah

this Hebrew baby name means ‘God will rise’

Nicknames:

Jere
Jeremy
Jerry
Jem
Remi

Johnathan

this Hebrew boy name means ‘Gift of God’ or ‘ God has given’

Nicknames:

John
Johnny
Nathan
Johna

Joseph

this Hebrew boy name means ‘God will add’

Nicknames:

Joe
Joey
Jose
Josh

Joshua

this Hebrew baby name means ‘God is salvation’ or ‘God is generous’

Nicknames:

Joe
Josh
Joshy

Jullian

this boy name has Latin roots meaning ‘youthful’

Nicknames

Jules
Julio
Jude
Lee
Ian

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K

Kayden

depending on origin this name can mean ‘son of Caden’ ‘loyal’ ‘resilience’ or ‘spirit of battle’

Nicknames:

Cay
Kade
Kadie
Kai
Aiden

Kamden

this Scottish baby name means ‘winding valley’

Nicknames:

Cay
Kam
Kamie
Kamo
Amden

Karter

this English baby name means ‘someone who transports goods by cart’

Nicknames:

Karr
Kart
Art
Artie
Kartie

Kavanaugh

this super cute Irish boy name means ‘born handsome or son of Caomhan’

Nicknames:

Kav
Kavan
Vaughn
Vin
Vinny

Kendry

this cute Scottish boy name means ‘wise man’

Nicknames:

Ken
Kenny
Kenna
Kenzie
Endry

Kendrick

the meaning of this name can vary depending on origin but the common ones seem to be ‘greatest champion’ or ‘family ruler’

Nicknames:

Ken
Kenny
Kendo
Kenna
Kenner
Kendry
Rick
Ricky

Kenndy

this Irish baby name means ‘helmeted head’ and is often a popular choice for parents looking for unisex names

Nicknames:

Ken
Kenny
Kenner
Kenna
Kenzo
Ned
Nedy

Kerrik

this English boy name means ‘king’s rule’

Nicknames:

Kerr
Keri
Rick
Ricky

Kianni

this adorable Irish baby name means ‘ancient’

Nicknames:

Ki
Kia
Kian
Kiano
Ahni

Korbin

this French baby name means ‘raven’ or ‘little crow’

Nicknames:

Kor
Korb
Korbie
Kobe

Kristian

this is the Scandinavian spelling for Christian and means ‘to follow Christ’

Nicknames:

Kris
Kitt
Xian
Ian

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L

Landon

this English place name means ‘long hill’ or ‘ridge’

Land
Lan
Lando
Andon
Andy
Don

Laurence

this name means ‘man from Laurentum ‘ or ‘bright one’

Nicknames:

Larry
Laurent
Laurie
Ren
Rory

Lennox

this Scottish baby name means ‘elm grove’

Nicknames:

Len
Lenny
Nox
Lex

Leonardo

this Italian boy name means ‘brave lion’

Nicknames:

Lee
Leo
Leonard
Len
Lenny

Lincoln

this English baby name means a ‘lakeside colony’

Nicknames:

Lee
Lin
Link
Linx
Cole

Lorenzo

this is the Spanish and Italian version of Laurence meaning ‘man from Laurentum’

Nicnames:

Lor
Loren
Enzo
Ren
Renzo

Lucas

this name has Greek and Latin roots meaning ‘man from Lucania’ or ‘bright’ and ‘shining’

Nicknames:

Lou
Louie
Luca
Luke

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M

Mackinley

this Gaelic boy name means ‘son of the white warrior’ or ‘learned ruler’

Nicknames:

Mac
Mic
Kinley
Ken

Malakai

this Hebrew baby name means ‘messenger’

Nicknames:

Mal
Malik
Malie
Kai

Marlon

this cute French boy name means ‘little hawk’

Nicknames:

Marl
Mar
Marlo
Marely
Lonnie

Mateo

this is the Spanish version of Matthew meaning ‘God’s gift’

Niknames:

Matt
Mattie
Teo

Matthew

this Hebrew baby name means ‘God’s gift’

Nicknames:

Matt
Mattie
Mateo
Hugh

Matthias

this Greek boy name means ‘gift of god’

Nicknames:

Matt
Mattie
Tias

Maverick

this American baby name means ‘independent’ or ‘nonconformist’

Nicknames:

Mac
Mav
Maver
Mavery
Rick
Ricky

Maximilian

this name has Latin origins meaning ‘greatest’

Nicknames:

Max
Maxi
Mac
Maximus
Mil
Milian

Michael

this Hebrew boy name means ‘Who is like God?

Nicknames:

♡ Mic
Mac
Mike
Mikey
Mickey
Mica

Miguel

this is the Spanish version of Michael meaning ‘who is like God?’

Nicknames:

Mige
Mick
Mickey
Miggy
Mike

Mitchell

Nicknames:

Mitch
Mitchie
Mica
Mic

this is another variation of Micheal meaning ‘who is like God?”

Montgomery

this name meaning varies depending on origin but most commonly it means ‘man power’ or possibly a place name referring to a ‘hill’

Nicknames:

Moe
Mack
Monty
Gomer
Gomry
Emory

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N

Nathaniel

this name has Greek and Hebrew origins meaning ‘gift of God’

Nicknames:

Nate
Nathan
Nat
Neil

Nicholas

this name has Greek origins meaning ‘victory of people’

Nicknames:

Nick
Nikkie
Nico
Cole

Niklaus

this German baby name means ‘victorious’ or ‘conqueror of people’

Nicknames:

Nick
Nikkie
Nico
Klaus

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O

Oliver

this French baby name means ‘olive tree’

Nicknames:

Ol
Ollie
Levi

Orlando

this Italian boy name means ‘famous land’ or ‘heroic’

nicknames:

Land
Lando
Lanny
Orly

Oscar

this English baby name means ‘divine spear’ or ‘ God’s spear’

Nicnames:

O
Oz
Ozzie
Ossie
Kar

P

Patrick

this English baby name means ‘patrician’ or ‘noble’

Nicknames:

Pat
Paddy
Patsy
Rick
Ricky
Pete

Parker

this Old English name means ‘park keeper’

Nicknames:

Park
Parks

Paxton

this old English name means ‘Poecc’s settlement’

Nicknames:

Pac
Pax
Paxie

Pennley

this English baby name means ‘from the enclosed pasture meadow’

Nicknames:

Penn
Penner
Lee

Peyton

this name means ‘fighting man’s estate’

Nicknames:

Pey
Pate
Pete

Prescott

this English baby name means ‘priest’s cottage’

Nicknames

Pres
Prez
Scott
Scottie

Preston

this English baby name is a place name meaning ‘from the priest’s village’

Pres
Prez
Ron

Pierson

this Greek boy name means ‘rock’

Nicknames:

Pierre
Pierce
Erson

Q

Quentin

this French baby name means ‘fifth’

Nicknames:

Quinn
Quincy
Quint

Quillan

this Irish baby name means ‘cub’

Nicknames:

Quill
Quillie
Willie

Quincy

this French baby name means ‘estate of the fifth son’

Nicknames:

Quinn
Quince

R

Rafael

this Spanish boy name means “God has healed’ and comes from the Hebrew version Raphael

Nicknames:

Raf
Raffie
Ralph
Ralphie
Rafa
Phael

Ramiro

this Portuguese boy name means ‘great judge’

Nicknames:

Ram
Rami
Ramo
Ramos
Miro

Raymond

this baby name means ‘wise protector’ or ‘counsel’ ‘judgement’

Nicknames:

Ray
Ramo
Ramon
Mondo
Aymon

Remington

this English baby name can mean ‘settlement on a riverbank’ or ‘raven’

Nicknames:

Rem
Remy
Reming

Richard

this baby name has German roots meaning ‘strong in rule’ or ‘strong, brave leader’

Nicknames:

Rich
Richie
Dick
Dickie
Rico
Ricky

Robert

this German baby name means ‘bright fame’

Nicknames:

Rob
Robbie
Bert
Bertie
Berto
Bob
Bobby

Ronaldo

this is the Spanish version of Ronald meaning ‘advice’ ‘ruler’

Nicknames:

Ron
Ronnie
Ronald
Naldo
Ronal

Rowan

this adorable Scottish boy name means ‘little redhead’

Nicknames:

Row
Row Row
Rowie
Ren

Russell

this French name means ‘red haired’ or ‘red skinned’

Nicknames:

Russ
Russie
Rusty

S

Samson

this Hebrew baby name means ‘son’

Nicknames:


Sam
Sammy
Sonny

Sanderson

this name means ‘son of Alexander’

Nicknames:

Sandy
Sanders
Sander
Anders
Andrew

Sawyer

this English occupational name means ‘woodcutter’

Nicknames:

Say
Sawy
Sully
Saul

Sebastian

this Greek boy name means ‘man from Sebastia’

Nicknames:

Seb
Bass
Sebbie
Bash
Bastian

Spencer

this name means ‘steward’ or ‘administrator’-‘one who dispenses provisions’

Nicknames:

Spen
Spence
Penn

Steven

this Greek name means ‘wreath or ‘crown’ or ‘honor’

Nicknames:

Steve
Stevie
Sven

Sullivan

this Irish boy name means ‘black eyed one’

Nicknames:

Saul
Sully
Levi
Van

Sylvester

this name has Latin origins meaning ‘wooded’ or ‘wild’

Nicknames:

Sil
Sly
Sy
Vester
Vessie
Silver

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T

Terrance

is believed to come from Latin roots meaning ‘soft’, ‘smooth’ or ‘heart’

Nicknames:

Tez
Ter
Terry
Ren

Thatcher

this is an English occupational name meaning some who’ covers the roof with straw’

Nicknames:

Thatch
Thad
Ted

Thomas

this name has Aramaic roots meaning ‘twin’

Nicknames:

Tom
Tommy
Tam
Tomo

Theodore

this Greek baby name means ‘gift of God’

Nickames:

Theo
Teo
Teddy
Ted

Timothy

this Greek boy name means ‘to honor God’

Nicknames:

Tim
Timmy
Timo

Truman

this English boy name means ‘loyal one’

Nicknames

True
Trum
Trumie
Ruman

Tucker

this English occupational name means ‘fabric pleater’

Nicknames:

Tuck
Tuck Tuck
Tucko
Tuckie

Tyler

this occupational name means tile or brick maker

Nicknames:

Tee
Tai
Ty

U

Ureil

this Hebrew boy name means ‘God is my light’

Nicknames:

Urie

V

Valentino

this Italian boy name means ‘healthy and strong’

Nicknames:

Val
Vale
Valen
Tino
Nino

Vallen

this English boy name means ‘strong’

Nicknames:

Val
Len

Vincent

this name comes from the Latin ‘to conquer’

Nicknames:

Vin
Vinney
Vince
Vino

Vincenzo

the Italian version of Vincent meaning ‘to conquer or win’

Nicknames:

Vin
Vinney
Vince
Vincent
Chenzo
Cenzo
Enzo

Vernon

this place name means ‘the place of the alder trees’ or ‘alder tree grove’

Nicknames:

Vern
Vernie
Vee
Venny

W

Walter

this German baby name means ‘ruler of the army’

Nicknames:

Wally
Walt
Terry

Warren

this baby name has French origins meaning ‘gamekeeper’ or ‘defender’

Nicknames:

War
Wren
Renny
Aron

Wesley

this English place name means ‘the western woods or clearing’

Nicknames:

Wes
Wessie
Lee
Les

Weston

this baby name is a place name meaning ‘town in the west’

Nicknames:

Wes
West
Eston

William

this English baby name means ‘resolute protecto’

Nicknames:

Will
Willie
Wilhelm
Willem
Bill
Billy
Liam

X

Xander

this name comes from Alexander meaning ‘to defend’ or ‘warrior’

Nicknames:

Xan
Xandy
Zee

Xavier

this baby name has Spanish, Arabic and Basque origins and means ‘bright, splendid; new house’

Nicknames:

Xay
X
Xavi
Xav

Z

Zachary

this Hebrew baby name means ‘the Lord has remembered’

Nicknames:

Zac
Zacky
Zeke
Zee

Zacarias

this Spanish baby name means ‘remembered by God’

Nicknames:

Zac
Zackie
Zacar
Zacari
Carias

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Tips For Choosing The Perfect Boy Name With Nicknames


Picking a baby name can be one of the most memorable parts about your pregnancy but sometimes it can also be kinda stressful because- As Peter Parker’s uncle would say- with great power comes great responsibility!

Here are some tips to help you make the right decision for your little one!

Don’t Be A Slave To Trends– just ask yourself if this is a name you’re going to love in 5, 10 or even 20 years. Is it a name that’s going to stand the test of time?

Or did you pick something that’s trendy right now but may seem kind of strange in a few years- like when you’re baby grows up and then starts asking why you named her after a common fruit?

Name Meanings Can Be Helpful– if you’re stuck between a few names that you love, then I suggest checking the meaning of the names. Sometimes, the right meaning is all you need to choose that clear winner.

Keep in mind, meanings vary by origin and region so if you love a name but not the meaning, you can probably find an alternative.

Consider Alternate Spellings– common baby names can take on a more unique spin (and often some unique nicknames too) by creating some alternate versions of the classic spelling you’re used to. You’ll notice I used several names with alternate spellings for a little newness

Nicknames Are Important– this whole post is dedicated to nicknames because more often than not, we end up being called by our nicknames rather than our formal names. I rarely ever go by my full name unless its because I’m filling out a form.

Consider all possible nicknames and make a list of the ones you love!!

cute baby boy with cute nickname


Finding A Sophisticated Name With Cute Nicknames

I hope this boy name list gave you some great options for adorable boy names with equally cute nicknames. Finding a sophisticated or long boy name with cute nicknames will give our little one plenty of options as they go through life and find whatever they love best.

It’s always great to keep their options open.

What was your favorite boy name or nickname?

Have one that isn’t on the list? I’d love to know!

Leave a comment!!

Happy name hunting!

SHARING IS CARING!

Minnie

Sunday 25th of July 2021

Hi, Can you please suggest me Nickname for my son Viraaj?

Cendu Param

Thursday 29th of July 2021

such a handsome name! I love it on its own! You could go with: Vee, Raaj/ raaja/raaji, Vira, veer

Flossie McCowald

Friday 3rd of April 2020

Another great list. I don't know which I like best, but then again, I'm a #girlmama :)

Warrior Mama Life

Wednesday 1st of April 2020

Amazing list to choose from. I have my favorites written down!

Kimberlie

Wednesday 1st of April 2020

I am really hopeful that we'll expand out family. I would love a daughter, but also need to be prepared in case we have another boy. I'm obsessed with K names and like Karter and Kristian. Thank you.

Rochelle

Wednesday 1st of April 2020

A fantastic list of names. I have a girl and I am hoping for a boy in the near future :) Going to check this list out for sure!