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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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Mummy08m · 04/08/2023 09:10

I like Robert - Bobby

Philip- Pip
Benjamin- Benji

kcieciara · 04/08/2023 09:08
  • Nathaniel - Nate / Nathan
  • Harrison - Harry / Sonny
  • Alexander - Alex / Xander
  • Benjamin - Ben / Benji
OopsieeDaisy · 04/08/2023 09:07

Jacob - Jake
Thomas - Tom / Tommy
Joshua - Josh
Samuel - Sam
Oliver - Ollie

ConvallariaMuguet · 04/08/2023 08:48

William - Billy
Robert - Robin, Bobby
Nicholas - Nicky
Daniel - Danny
David - Davie
Patrick - Paddy
Charles - Charlie

Justaponder · 04/08/2023 08:40

Christopher - Kit
Philip / Phillip - Pip
Benjamin - Benji

Nellynoo182 · 04/08/2023 08:30

Ooo love Christopher / Kit hadn’t thought of that shortening! Thank you!

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pintery · 04/08/2023 08:24

Christopher / Kit, Topher

Jonathan / Jonty, Jonnie

Alexander / Xander, Sasha, Sandy

Nathaniel / Nat, Nate