Vintage Nicknames for Boys

Augie

Short form of August and variations

Augie is an adorable and, at this point, fresher sounding short form than Gus of the rising August and all its variations, from Augustine to Augustus. The Adventures of Augie March is a 1953 novel by…

Bat

Short form of Bartholomew

Bartholomew is one vintage name with Biblical antecedents that hasn't risen again in the modern world, perhaps because short form Bart, as in Simpson, would be too difficult for a contemporary boy to…

Baz

Diminutive of Sebastian or Basil; Kurdish

"regal; falcon"

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 neither…

Benjie

Benjie is a masculine name functioning as an affectionate diminutive of Benjamin, which comes from Hebrew origin meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south.' This friendly, approachable…

Bennie

Diminutive of Benjamin, Benedict, Bennett, or similar

"son of the right hand; blessed"

A friendly nickname for several classic choices, Bennie has the charm of Ronnie, Reggie, Archie, and Alfie. Familiar in the US in the 20s, 30s, and 40s, some may be reminded of the Elton John song,…

Bernie

Diminutive of Bernard, English

"strong; brave as a bear"

It's been shown that notable political figures often impact the use of their names, and the same can — sort of — be said about Bernie Sanders. His name increased in use by 47% between 2015 and 2016…

Bert

English, diminutive of Albert and Bertram

A once-popular nickname for Albert and Bertram now being polished up by hip Brits, but still hibernating in the Land of Nerd over here.

Bertie

Diminutive of Albert, Bertram etc

Long a royal nickname in England, it's coming back there along with Archie and Alfie. British singer Kate Bush calls her little boy Bertie.