Vintage Nicknames for Boys
- Tobe
Origin:
Diminutive of Tobias, HebrewMeaning:
"God is good"Description:
Simple short form of Tobias that feels more distinctly masculine than Toby.
- Dob
Origin:
Diminutive of Robert, EnglishMeaning:
"bright fame"Description:
Along with Dobbin, Dob was medieval nickname for Robert.
- Benjie
- Dickie
- Dirch
Origin:
Diminutive of Derrick, EnglishMeaning:
"the people's ruler"Description:
An old-timey nickname for Derrick that has since been forgotten.
- Irv
- Llelo
Origin:
Diminutive of Llewelyn, WelshMeaning:
"lion"Description:
A striking, one-of-a-kind name that mimics Leo's best qualities — including the leonine meaning.
- Gord