Vintage Nicknames for Boys
There's a group of nicknames that were used in distant past and are all but forgotten now. The following might be worth a fresh look. You may also want to consult the larger list of Nicknames for Boys.
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Baz
As Bas, it's a popular name in The Netherlands, but Baz -- as in director Luhrmann -- has potential for independent life too. Curiously, Australian-born "Moulin Rouge" director Luhrmann was born n... Read More
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Bram
Bram has an unusual measure of character and charm for a one-syllable name; it started as a hipper-than-Abe diminutive of the biblical Abraham, but is also an independent Irish and Dutch name, made... Read More
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Chan
Whether it's an Asian surname-name or short for Channing, has a sound and feel that's both simple and stand-out. Read More
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Coz
A cool sounding nickname with associations to Bill Cosby. Read More
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Dash
Dash is a nickname that can stand on its own and sounds, well, dashing. Connected these days with Kardashian enterprises. Read More
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Dez
More of an abbreviation than a short form that can stand on its own. Read More
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Dix
Once a birth order name, now might work as a cool x-ending nickname. Read More
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Dunn
Efficient feel. Read More
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Gore
Surname associated with a recent vice president and author Vidal, but beware of the gory connections. Read More
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Gram
Streamlined form eases pronunciation and spelling, but somehow adds a weighty element to this British favorite. It became familiar in the US via musician Gram Parsons. Read More
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- Halloween Baby Names Includes: Bram
- Italian Word Names Includes: Lauro, Mano
- Vintage Nicknames for Boys Includes: Chan, Sim, Tad
- If You Like Max, You'll Love..... Includes: Dash
- Sci-Fi Baby Names Includes: Dash
- Cool Middle Names Includes: Chan
- Short Baby Names Includes: Seb, Sim
- Cool Guy Names Includes: Dash
- Artist Baby Names Includes: Dix
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