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Vintage Nicknames for Boys

Vintage nicknames that were once widely used for boys and might be revived by modern parents include those on the following list. Some of these vintage nicknames for boys are still heard today: Theo or Archie, for instance. Other vintage nicknames are so antiquated they are not heard at all, such as Con and Fate. And then there are those nicknames you might not want to use for a modern boy: We can't see Ham going over so well on the playground.

Along with Archie and Theo, other vintage nicknames for boys in the US Top 1000 include Hank, Sonny, and Gus. Old-fashioned nicknames lost to the time capsule — but potentially worth reviving! — include Brose, Cleve, Lige, and Odie.

If you're tired of the same old Jacks and Sams, you might want to consider these vintage boy nicknames. View our full list, below. And for even more inspiration, read our Ultimate Guide to Nicknames.

Frankie Frankie is often used as a nickname for Fran...
Origin:Diminutive of Frank, Francis, or Franklin
1380
Ollie

Meaning: olive tree

Origin:Diminutive of Oliver, Latin
1346
Kit

Meaning: bearer of Christ

Origin:English, diminutive of Christopher
92
Zeke

Meaning: God strengthens

Origin:Diminutive of Ezekiel
623
Mac

Meaning: son of

Origin:Scottish or Irish
212
Huck Huck is of American origin. It is traditiona...
Origin:Diminutive of Huckleberry, word name
552
Cy

Meaning: sun

Origin:Diminutive of Cyrus, Persian
663
Fitz

Meaning: son of

Origin:Scottish
671
Theo

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Diminutive of Theodore
36
Archie

Meaning: truly brave

Origin:Diminutive of Archibald, Teutonic
54
Origin:Diminutive of James or Jeremiah
1688
Bram

Meaning: father of multitudes

Origin:Dutch variation of Abraham
482
Art

Meaning: noble one; bear man

Origin:Diminutive of Arthur
538
Sonny

Meaning: son

Origin:English
134
Albie Albie is a unique name suitable for both a b...
Origin:Diminutive of Albert, Alban or Albus
416
Dick

Meaning: dominant ruler

Origin:Diminutive of Richard
463
Fritz

Meaning: peaceful ruler

Origin:German, diminutive of Friedrich or Frederick
668
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
Jonty

Meaning: gift of Jehovah

Origin:Diminutive of Jonathan
1080