GUS  

Gender: M
Origin: Diminutive of AUGUSTUS, ANGUS, GUSTAVE, AUGUSTIN, AUGUSTEN, AUGUSTINE, AUGUST

Homey grandpa nickname name -- which can work as a short form for any of the above or stand on its own -- is a cutting-edge replacement for Max and Jake, chosen for her son by one of the Dixie Chicks.

Variations:
Gussie, Gus, Gussy

Gus is being discussed in our message boards:

• Good ones are hard to find.
• what if you had 20 kids?
• Names I think are great but can't bring myself to use...
• The ABC's of Names I Love
• Suggestions for a Boys Name

Read Nameberry blog posts about Gus:

• NAMEBERRY HERESIES: Those nameberry faves are not loved by all
• SUMMER BABY NAMES
• JUST JOSIES: Nickname names--are they enough?
• BRITISH BABY NAMES: Quirky & Charming
• POPULAR NAMES: Hidden Gems on the List