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Seb
Egyptian
"God of the earth"
This name, more recognized as a short form of Sebastian, is perfectly usable a cool full name, and, in fact, ranks on the UK popularity list. Seb is getting lot of attention as the nickname name of…
Hap
English diminutive of Henry or Harold
"estate ruler; army ruler"
The old-school cool nickname Hap is a (mostly) bygone short form of classic H names for boys like Henry, Harold, and Harrison. Several notable Haps — including former New Jersey senator Hap Farley —…
Olly
Olly is a cheerful masculine name that originated as a diminutive of Oliver or Olive, names derived from the Latin word for olive tree, symbolizing peace and fruitfulness. This friendly nickname-name…
Dob
Diminutive of Robert, English
"bright fame"
Along with Dobbin, Dob was medieval nickname for Robert.
Tolly
Diminutive of Tolliver or Bartholomew
Tolly is an antique short form that is not only jolly but makes Bartholomew usable in the modern world, when Bart is too Simpsonesque. For the adventurous nicknamer, Tolly might even be a novel short…
Sebbie
Short form of Sebastian, Latin, Greek
"person from Sebastia"
A nickname style choice derived from the popular Sebastian, Sebbie feels like it could fit in with the likes of Teddy, Reggie, Billy, and Toby. Rarely used as a standalone name, it is borne by a…
Mickie
Mickie is a masculine name that functions as a diminutive form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' Though sometimes used for girls (usually spelled Mickey or Micki), this version is traditionally…
Rolly
Rolly is a diminutive form that can serve as a nickname for Roland, Rolland, or Rollo. It has Germanic origins, with the root names generally meaning "famous land" or "renowned in the country." This…
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…
Flip
Nickname for Philip, Phillip, or Felipe
"lover of horses"
Flip is a cute, attitude-filled nickname for the very proper Philip and variations. A perfect choice if you're looking for a buttoned-up proper name with an informal short form.
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Siggy
Short form of Sigmund or Sigfried, German
"victorious protection or victorious peace"
Siggy is the softer side of Ziggy, a more familiar name thanks to Ziggy Marley.
Lawrie
Lawrie is a masculine name with Scottish origins, derived from the name Lawrence, which means 'from Laurentum' (an ancient Roman city). It developed as a diminutive or nickname form of Lawrence in…
Andie
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,…
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…
Mitt
Nickname for Milton
"settlement with a mill"
If you'd like to name your baby after Gov. Romney, Mitt isn't it: his birth name is Willard. Mitt is an inherited nickname from Milton Romney, a favorite cousin of his father's who was a Chicago…
Jonny
Jonny is a masculine name primarily functioning as a diminutive or informal version of Jonathan, which derives from the Hebrew name "Yehonatan" meaning "gift of Jehovah" or "God has given." Jonny…
Nollie
Latin and Scandinavian variation of Oliver
Unconventional nickname option that's best kept as a nickname.
Kick
Dutch form of Christopher or English word name
This Dutch nickname has been in use for hundreds of years in the Netherlands, and is as energetic as they come. Of course, the jokes practically write themselves.