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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.

Kiah

Meaning: God gives strength

Origin:Short form of Hezekiah, Hebrew
2056
Ham

Meaning: hot, warm

Origin:Hebrew
2568
Fate

Meaning: faith

Origin:Short form of Lafayette, French
3279
Finney

Meaning: the Nubian

Origin:Diminutive of Phineas, English
3944
Bige

Meaning: God is my father

Origin:Short form of Abijah, Hebrew
5629
Chas

Meaning: free man

Origin:Diminutive of Charles, French from German
8156
Coy

Meaning: shy, taciturn

Origin:English
3445
Les Les is a topographical Polish name, which me...
Origin:English
7459
Coz

Meaning: world

Origin:Diminutive of Cosmo
11053
Luck Number: 5
11074
Huey

Meaning: mind, intellect

Origin:Variation of Hugh, English
2334
Stan

Meaning: near the stony meadow

Origin:Short form of Stanley
2014
Vic

Meaning: conqueror

Origin:Diminutive of Victor, Latin
6086
Cliff The name used to refer to people residing ne...
Origin:Topographical name or short form of Clifford or Clifton
1360
Benny The meaning of Benny is 'son of the south' o...
Origin:Hebrew
1442
Vin

Meaning: conquering

Origin:Diminutive of Vincent, Latin
1511
Gil

Meaning: happiness

Origin:Hebrew
1606
Obed

Meaning: servant of God

Origin:Hebrew
2715
Elzie

Meaning: God helps

Origin:Diminutive of Eliezer, Hebrew
2975
Lafe

Meaning: heir, descendant; faith

Origin:Variation of Leif, Diminutive of Lafayette, Scandinavian, French
3102