Vintage nicknames that were once widely used for boys and might be revived by modern parents include those on the following list. Some of these vintage nicknames for boys are still heard today: Theo or Archie, for instance. Other vintage nicknames are so antiquated they are not heard at all, such as Con and Fate. And then there are those nicknames you might not want to use for a modern boy: We can't see Ham going over so well on the playground.
 
Along with Archie and Theo, other vintage nicknames for boys in the US Top 1000 include Hank, Sonny, and Gus. Old-fashioned nicknames lost to the time capsule — but potentially worth reviving! — include Brose, Cleve, Lige, and Odie.
 
If you're tired of the same old Jacks and Sams, you might want to consider these vintage boy nicknames. View our full list, below. And for even more inspiration, read our <a href="https://nameberry.com/blog/nicknames-ultimate-guide">Ultimate Guide to Nicknames.</a>

Vintage Nicknames for Boys

A vintage addition to the Riley/Miley/Wiley/Kylie brigade.

Hiley

If default nickname Eli is too common for your tastes, you may consider resuscitating the antique nickname Lige for your little Elijah.
 
Lige Conley, born Elijah Crommie, was an American silent film actor.

Lige

Hy was once a nickname for Hyman, a Jewish Anglicization of Chaim. Today it has gone extinct, for obvious reasons.

Curley

A striking, one-of-a-kind name that mimics Leo's best qualities — including the leonine meaning.

Llelo

Gord

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Vintage Nicknames for Boys, including old-fashioned, retro and history nicknames for baby boys, with meanings, origins, and popularity. (Page 9)

Vintage Nicknames for Boys

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