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Suddenly, nicknames are cool again. Not the cutesy Jerrys and Larrys, Randys and Andys of the '60s and '70s, but rather older, funkier diminutives with a Victorian pedigree. It's a trend that gathered steam in Britain. Some of their favorite nicknames for boys are just beginning to land on our shores, but others have already hit our popularity list. You might also want to consult our Retro Nicknames for Boys list. Among the nickname names that you can consider putting directly on the birth certificate are:
