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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.

Origin:Pet form of Oswald, Osborn and Osmond.
1186
Obie Obie is a masculine name with several meanin...
Origin:African
2716
Bernie

Meaning: strong; brave as a bear

Origin:Diminutive of Bernard, English
3167
Ernie

Meaning: serious, resolute

Origin:Variation of Ernest, English from German
1464
Sly The name Sly is interesting and notable. Sly...
Origin:English word name, diminutive of Sylvester
2824
Billy

Meaning: resolute protection

Origin:English, diminutive of William
843
Larry

Meaning: from Laurentium or bay laurel

Origin:Diminutive of Lawrence, English from Latin
1986
Clem The meaning of Clem is 'gentle' and the name...
Origin:, English, diminutive of Clement
7609
Cal The English origin name Cal is a nickname fo...
Origin:Diminutive of Calvin
743
Seb

Meaning: God of the earth

Origin:Egyptian
1469
Nate The name Nate finds its origins in the Engli...
Origin:English, diminutive of Nathan or Nathaniel
1003
Maso

Meaning: twin

Origin:Italian, diminutive of Tomasso
6206
Bobby

Meaning: bright fame

Origin:Diminutive of Robert
737
Rye

Meaning: cavalryman, messenger

Origin:English, diminutive of Ryder,; word name; British surname
1063
Laurie

Meaning: from Laurentum or bay laurel

Origin:English diminutive of Laurence
1075
Artie

Meaning: bear

Origin:Diminutive of Arthur, Celtic
1226
Gram

Meaning: gravelly homestead

Origin:Variation of Graham
3947
Tolly Tolly is an exciting and very meaningful nam...
Origin:Diminutive of Tolliver or Bartholomew
4057
Alvy

Meaning: noble friend; friend of the elves

Origin:Diminutive of Alvin, English
4297
Cager

Meaning: Who is like God?

Origin:Short form of Micajah, Hebrew
4481