Sugary Sweet Names for Boys
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Matty
Matty functions as both a standalone masculine name and a familiar diminutive of Matthew, which derives from the Hebrew name Mattathia meaning 'gift of God.' While traditionally used as a nickname,…
Maxy
Maxy is a masculine name that can function as a diminutive of Maxwell or Maximilian, both strong traditional names with rich histories. Maxwell has Scottish origins meaning 'Mack's stream' or 'Mack's…
Mazni
Malay, Arabic
"rain, rain clouds"
Predominantly used for girls, but also given to a small number of boys in its native Malaysia, Mazni is a weather-related name, derived from the Arabic mazin meaning "rain".
Miro
Slavic
"peace, world"
Miro comes from the Slavic root word mir meaning "peace, world". Sometimes Miro is used as a diminutive of longer names like Miroslav or Vladimir, but it can also be given as a name in its own right.…
Misha
Russian, diminutive of Mikhail
Brought into the American consciousness as the nickname of ballet great Mikhail Baryshnikov, it more recently took on a unisex air via TV and screen actress Mischa Barton. Could become the next Sasha.
Miska
Finnish diminutive of Mikael
"who is like God?"
Along with Mika, a nickname for Mikael.
Monty
Diminutive of Montague or Montgomery, variation of Monte, English, Spanish
"mountain"
Monty, a name with a World War II feel, is rarely used on its own in the US. But we're hearing rumblings of a comeback and think that Monty, whatever it's short for, is an adorable vintage nickname…
Morrie
Latin, diminutive of Maurice
Soft and sensitive and elderly, associated with mega-best-seller Tuesdays with Morrie .
Nemo
Greek
"nobody"
One of the best known early Nemos was the captain in Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea , while the more familiar modern one is the animated little orange fish in the Disney movie. Unusual name…
Newt
English
"a small salamander"
Rarely used on its own and irrevocably tied to former House Speaker Gingrich -- who was christened Newton.
Nino
Italian, diminutive of Giannino and of Antonino
Old-school Italian names that shortens a wide range of longer names, making it feel much more popular than it is on its own.
Nolly
Nolly is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It can be a diminutive of names like Nolan (meaning 'champion' from Irish roots) or Oliver. In some contexts, it emerged as a nickname…
Ozzie
Diminutive of Osmond, Oswald, or Oscar
"divine; deer"
Ozzy has been on the rise in recent years and currently sits in the Top 1000 in the UK and the US. The Ozzie spelling has yet to catch up, but has nevertheless gained more attention thanks to its…
Pasha
Russian, diminutive of Pavel
"small, humble"
Similar in sound to Sasha, Pasha is a Russian diminutive of the name Pavel, itself a form of Paul. Also used as a title for a high ranking officer in the (now historical) Ottoman military, and as the…
Pearley
Pearley is a masculine name with English origins, likely derived from the word 'pearl,' the precious gem formed within oysters. It functions as a diminutive or variation of the surname Pearle or…
Percy
French surname from place name Perci-en-Auge
Percy is an adorable old name that is finally shedding its pampered Little Lord Fauntleroy image in this new era of boys with soft yet traditionally male names like Jasper and Elijah. Originating as…
Pip
English, diminutive of Philip
"lover of horses"
The original Pip was the main character in Great Expectations (full name Philip Pirrip). Cute for a tike, maybe too cute for an adult.
Pom
French diminutive
"apple"
Pom is a shortened word name that's not much used in France, but cute and familiar here as one of Babar (the Elephant's) triplets. Pom, pommy and pommie are (non-derogatory) terms sometimes used by…
Ralphie
Diminutive of Ralph
"wolf-counsel"
Ralphie is one of those short forms that have been out of style for so long it just might have a chance of coming back in, if you can get past seeing it as a desperate attempt to cute-ify a stodgy…
Reggie
Diminutive of Reginald
"counsel power"
Old time nickname that's starting to sound fresh again, à la Alfie and Freddie.