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Teddy

Diminutive of Theodore or Edward

"gift of God or wealthy guardian"

Teddy is in some ways one of those midcentury boys' nicknames -- like Jimmy or Bobby or Billy -- yet because it was never that popular, it feels timeless too. The preferred short form of Theodore…

Augustin

Greek variation of August

This form and its German variant Augusten are moving up fast as the preferred long forms of the trendy Gus.

Lenny

Diminutive of Leonard, German

"brave lion"

A nickname of yesteryear that like alongside Reggie, Alby, Archie, and Bertie, is back in consideration. Already in the UK Top 200, a high-ranking choice in Switzerland and a familiar option in The…

Sheppard

Sheppard is a masculine name derived from an English occupational surname referring to a shepherd, someone who tends and guards sheep. The name carries pastoral imagery and has biblical associations…