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Classic boy names with sweet nicknames?

107 replies

Nellynoo182 · 04/08/2023 07:47

Looking for a boy name for baby no2 to go with my DS1 Harry! We like classic and timeless names but I would really like something we can shorten/ derive an affectionate nickname from.

I need to go armed as my DH is a teacher and is a nightmare choosing names with as he associates them with every naughty child he’s ever met! 🤣

So far I’ve got:

James - Jimmy/ JJ (he likes this one but I’m not so keen)
Frederick - Freddie (I like Freddie but not Frederick)
Edward or Theo - Ted/ Teddy

Any suggestions? Thank you!

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Libmama · 05/08/2023 20:47

I have an Isaac who we call Ikey. Now he’s getting a bit older he tends to be Ike more

fizzandchips · 05/08/2023 20:47

To me Kit has always been the best shortened version of a serious proper name. With Jonty and Monty close seconds.

FoodFann · 05/08/2023 20:44

How about Wilfred or Alfred for Freddie

Confusion101 · 05/08/2023 20:42

Frederick - Freddie (I like Freddie but not Frederick)

Why would you give your child a name you don't like? If you like Freddie, why not use Freddie. I understand your point as you have a nickname that you like, but if you want an affectionate nickname I think those have to come when the baby is born, rather than be forced.

I'm a teacher so understand the absolute struggle of trying to find a name, but funnily enough, it is as a result of teaching that I was firm the child would be given the name that we wanted to call her (e.g. If we wanted her to be called Lisa all the time, we would call her Lisa, not Elizabeth). I have taught children who absolutely cringe and shudder when their full name is called out on the roll and they have to sheepishly say "actually, I go by Katie not Katherine".

Love the name Freddie, and love the name Harry!

SunsetOverEasterIsland · 05/08/2023 20:39

I know an Edward known as Bear. Could also shorten to Ed or Eddie. (Bear Grylls is an Edward)
Sebastian - Seb
Joseph - Joe
Arnold - Arnie

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 05/08/2023 20:36

DS is Max (which you really cannot shorten) goes by "M" like a James Bomd villan. Grin

Hooper56 · 05/08/2023 20:32

I have Oscar who we call Osci which I think is sweet , older brother is Henry

Moonshine5 · 05/08/2023 20:30

Carson - Sunny
Emerson - Sunny

Lindamummyof3 · 05/08/2023 20:26

Albert/Albie
Alexander/Xander/Alex**

RamblingRosina · 05/08/2023 19:52

Rudy-Roo
Jamie-Jay
Nathan-Nate
Oliver-Olly
Bradleigh-Brad

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 05/08/2023 19:52

Isaac - Ike

My sister went to school with a Peregrine. I went to school with a Merlin. They weren't related. Different schools.

Holly1239 · 05/08/2023 19:40

Rafferty- raff
Randall - Randy
James - Jamie/Jim/Jimmy

Holly1239 · 05/08/2023 19:38

Hugo - huggy for a nick name

Outnumberedbywillies · 05/08/2023 16:16

Angus- Gus
Isaac or zachary- Zac
Wilfred- Wilf
Cameron- Cam/ Cammy
Oliver- Olly
Sebastian- Seb

Luhou · 05/08/2023 16:07

Wilfred - wilf/freddie/will
Theodore - theo
Alfred - alf, al, freddie, fred
Alexander - alex, al, xan, xander
William - will, billy, liam

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NooNaNa · 05/08/2023 15:30

Wilfred - Fred or wolf

RobertWithRickets · 05/08/2023 15:27

Theodore - Ted, Teddy. Bit too Bundy/twee?
Raymond - Ray
Robert - Robbie, Bob, Rob.

Finding it hard to think of any that are nice but not cutesy or little boyish. Got to remember he'll be a 40yo man one day.

MindfulBear · 05/08/2023 15:21

EveryChildIsCalledFlorence · 04/08/2023 15:14

Wait...people actually name their children Peregrine?!

I know. Isn't it awesome? So unusual!!!

ItsCalledAConversation · 04/08/2023 21:28

Matthew nn Matty
Edward nn Eddie would be rare these days
Robert nn Bobby ditto
Christopher nn Kit - love that one

CurlewKate · 04/08/2023 21:17

Patrick fits all your criteria!

TheBirdintheCave · 04/08/2023 21:15

My son is a Gilbert nicknamed Gilly or Gilby 😊

Amniceandgenuine · 04/08/2023 20:29

Laurence. A really solid and not too common name .
Laurie is a great name for a baby/ toddler and an adult

Freshpanic · 04/08/2023 20:24

I know an Isaac that goes by Iggy

Goldencup · 04/08/2023 20:21

Gerald - Gerry
Thomas- Tommy
Jonathon- Jonty
Terrence- Terry

I have a Theodore (born 2004) he was Teddy as a little one.

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