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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.

Tad

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Diminutive of Thaddeus, Aramaic
1919
Sandy

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Scottish and English diminutive of Alexander
1959
Chan

Meaning: sweet smelling tree

Origin:Cambodian
6497
Lige

Meaning: Yahweh is God

Origin:Diminutive of Elijah, Hebrew
6753
Con

Meaning: horn; brave counsel

Origin:Diminutive of Cornelius, Conrad, Latin, German
6882
Dob

Meaning: bright fame

Origin:Diminutive of Robert, English
8465
Hiley

Meaning: brother of the exalted one

Origin:Diminutive of Hiram, Hebrew
8514
Tiah

Meaning: helped by God

Origin:Diminutive of Azariah, Hebrew
9451
Origin:Diminutive of Robert
10031
Cuddy

Meaning: famous, brilliant

Origin:Diminutive of Cuthbert
11674
Dirch

Meaning: the people's ruler

Origin:Diminutive of Derrick, English
15700
Quince

Meaning: applelike fruit

Origin:Latin
3599
Eben

Meaning: stone of help

Origin:Hebrew, diminutive of Ebenezer
1101
Cas

Meaning: Imperial

Origin:Short form of Casper, Persian
1350
Buck

Meaning: male deer or rabbit

Origin:English
1615
Brose

Meaning: immortal

Origin:Diminutive of Ambrose, Latin
11640
Richie A name of English origins, the meaning of Ri...
Origin:Short form of Richard
2902
Alvie

Meaning: noble friend; friend of the elves

Origin:English
3718
Pete

Meaning: rock

Origin:Diminutive of Peter
3966
Paddy The name Paddy is of Irish origin. The meani...
Origin:Irish, diminutive of Patrick
4042