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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.

Harv

Meaning: battle worthy

Origin:Diminutive of Harvey; French
8507
Irv The meaning of Irv is 'green' and 'fresh wat...
Origin:English
9279
Lye

Meaning: Yahweh is God

Origin:Diminutive of Elijah, Hebrew
10698
Benjie The meaning of Benjie is 'son of the right h...
Origin:French
10995
Si

Meaning: the listener

Origin:Diminutive of Simon, Hebrew
3908
Jody

Meaning: Jehovah increases

Origin:Variation or diminutive of Joseph
1941
Del

Meaning: small valley

Origin:English, diminutive
2265
Si

Meaning: the listener

Origin:Diminutive of Simon, Hebrew
3908
Si

Meaning: the listener

Origin:Diminutive of Simon, Hebrew
3908
Si

Meaning: the listener

Origin:Diminutive of Simon, Hebrew
3908
Si

Meaning: the listener

Origin:Diminutive of Simon, Hebrew
3908
Si

Meaning: the listener

Origin:Diminutive of Simon, Hebrew
3908