Boy Names with Nicknames
When it comes to picking a name for your child, the options can seem endless. From classic names to more modern options, there is a lot to consider. Some parents may be looking for something that stands out, but also has a nickname option for when the child is older.
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We have compiled a list of 90+ names that can be shortened to a nickname, but won’t look overly cutesy. From classic names to unique options, we have something for everyone.

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Here is the List of Baby Boy Names that you can Shorten to Nicknames:

Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with A
- Abraham (Abe) – of Hebrew origin, meaning – father of multitudes
- Alexander (Alex) – of Greek origin, meaning – defending man
- Alfred (Alfie) – of English origin, meaning – wise counselor, elf counsel
- Archibald (Archie) – of Scottish from German origin, meaning – truly brave
- Arthur (Art) – of Celtic origin, meaning – bear
- Augustus (Gus) – of Latin origin, meaning – great magnificent
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Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with B
- Barnaby (Barney) – of Aramaic origin, meaning – son of consolation
- Beauregard (Beau) – of French origin, meaning – beautiful gaze
- Beckett (Beck) – of English and Irish origin, meaning – bee hive, little brook, bee cottage
- Benjamin (Ben) – of Hebrew origin, meaning – son of the right hand
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Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with C
- Callahan (Cal) – of Irish origin, meaning – bright headed
- Cameron (Cam) – of Scottish origin, meaning – crooked nose
- Channing (Chan) – of English or Irish origin, meaning – people of Cana, would cub
- Christopher (Chris) – of Greek and Latin origin, meaning – bearer of Christ
- Clayton (Clay) – of English origin, meaning – place of good clay
- Cooper (Coop) – of English origin, meaning – barrel maker
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Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with D
- Daniel (Danny) – of Hebrew origin, meaning – God is my judge
- Declan (Dec) – of Irish origin, meaning – unknown, possible ¨man of prayer¨
- Dexter (Dex) – of Latin origin, meaning – dryer, right-handed
- Dominic (Dom) – of Latin origin, meaning – belonging to the lord
- Dustin (Dusty) – of Norse origin, meaning – brave warrior, Thor’s stone
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Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with E
- Edison (Ed) – of English origin, meaning – son of Edith or Adam
- Edward (Teddy)- of English origin, meaning – wealthy guardian
- Elijah (Eli) – of Hebrew origin, meaning – Yahweh is God
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Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with F
- Finley (Finn) – of Irish or Scottish origin, meaning – fair – haired hero
- Franklyn (Frankie) – of British origin, meaning – free landholder
- Frederick (Freddie) – of English origin, meaning – peaceful ruler
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Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with G
- Gabriel (Gabe) – of Hebrew origin, meaning – God is my strength
- Gregory (Greg) – of Greek origin, meaning – vigilant, a watchman
- Grayson (Gray) – of English origin, meaning – the son of the bailiff
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Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with H
- Harrison (Harry) – of English origin, meaning – son of Harry
- Henderson (Henry) – of English origin, meaning – son of Henry
- Hubert (Hugh) – of German origin, meaning – bright, shining intellect
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Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with J
- Jackson (Jack) – of English origin, meaning – son of Jack
- Jamieson (Jamie) – of Scottish origin, meaning – son of Jamie
- Jared (Jed) – of Hebrew origin, meaning – he descends
- Jayden (Jay) – of Hebrew origin, meaning – thankful
- Jefferson (Jeff) – of English origin, meaning – son of Jeffrey
- Jonathan (Jon) – of Hebrew origin, meaning – gift of Jehovah
- Joseph (Joe) – of Hebrew origin, meaning – Jehovah increases
- Joshua (Josh) – of Hebrew origin, meaning – the Lord is my salvation
- Julian (Jules) – of English origin, meaning – youthful, downy-bearded, sky father
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Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with K
- Kendrick (Kenny) – of English and Scottish origin, meaning – royal ruler, champion
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Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with L
- Leonard (Lenny) – of German origin, meaning – brave lion
- Leopold (Leo) – of German origin, meaning – brave people
- Louis (Lou) – of German and French origin, meaning – renowned warrior
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Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with M
- Malakai (Kai) – of Hebrew origin, meaning – my angel
- Matthew (Matt) – of Hebrew origin, meaning – gift of God
- Maximilian (Max) – of Latin origin, meaning – greatest
- Melvin (Mel) – of English and Scottish origin, meaning – council protector
- Mitchell (Mitch) – of English origin, meaning – who is like God
- Montgomery (Monty) – of Norman origin, meaning – man power
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Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with N
- Nathaniel (Nate) – of Hebrew origin, meaning – gift of God
- Nicholas (Nick) – of Greek origin, meaning – people of victory
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Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with O
- Oliver (Ollie) – of Germanic origin, meaning – olive tree
- Oswald (Ozzy) – of English origin, meaning – divine power
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Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with P
- Patrick (Paddy) – of Latin origin, meaning – noble, patrician
- Paxton (Pax) – of Latin and English origin, meaning – peace town
- Philip (Philip) – of Greek origin, meaning – lover of horses
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Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with Q
- Quentin (Quinn) – of Latin origin, meaning – fifth
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Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with R
- Rafferty (Rafe) – of Irish origin, meaning – floodtide, abundance, prosperity
- Randolph (Randy) – of English origin, meaning – shield – wolf
- Raphael (Raph) – of Hebrew origin, meaning – God has healed
- Remington (Remi) – of English origin, meaning – place on a riverbank
- Russell (Rusty) – of French origin, meaning – red-headed, fox colored
- Robert (Bobby) – of English from German origin, meaning – bright fame
- Rowan (Ro) – of Scottish and Irish origin, meaning – rowan tree, little redhead

Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with S
- Samuel (Sam) – of Hebrew origin, meaning – told by God
- Spencer (Spence) – of English origin, meaning – house steward, dispenser of provisions
- Stanley (Stan) – of English origin, meaning – near the stony clearing
- Sullivan (Sully) – of Irish origin, meaning – black-eyed one
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Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with T
- Theodore (Theo) – of Greek origin, meaning – gift of God
- Thomas (Tom)- of Aramaic origin, meaning – twin
- Tobias (Toby) – of Greek from Hebrew origin, meaning – God is good
- Trenton (Trent) – of English origin, meaning – Trent´s town
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Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with V
- Vincent (Vinnie) – of Latin origin, meaning – conquering
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Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with W
- Walter (Walt) – of German origin, meaning – army ruler
- Warren (Ren) – of English from French origin, meaning – park-keeper
- Weston (West) – of English origin, meaning – from the western town
- William (Will, Bill) – of German origin, meaning – resolute protection
- Winston (Win) – of English origin, meaning – wine´s town

Abbreviated Boy Names that Start with Z
- Zachary (Zac) – of Hebrew origin, meaning – the Lord has remembered
We hope that our list of 80+ boy names that you can shorten to nicknames has helped you make your very important decision of choosing a name for your baby a little easier.

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