Crazy Nicknames for Boys

This is a name you get stuck with, not (we hope) one your parents choose for you.

The Biblical Abijah might be temporarily lost to time, but this antiquated short form could move with it into the modern era.

The lead character of the Captain America movies, played by Chris Evans, is occasionally called Cap, short for "captain," but even he has a real name. (Steve Rogers, ICYC)

As its parent name Roland comes back into style (yep, it’s happening), could there be an uptick in baby Rollies? Certainly as a pet form.

Japhy Ryder was a hero of Jack Kerouac's Dharma Bums. Compared with Moses and Noah, Japhy sounds downright adorable and eminently baby-worthy.

Kinetic nickname name, might just be more suited to a Chihuahua.

NBA player Damian "Dame" Lillard is the influencer behind this unusual nickname. Dame made the charts for the first time in 2021, following Lillard's gold medal in the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Has too many slangy connotations to be considered.

If you like the idea of King and Prince but find them too sophisticated, this might be the name for you.

Many emotional, virtuous word names are coming back into style, but Happy is one that is unlikely to be revived.

Mingo is a cute nickname of the Spanish version of Dominic. It's not to be confused with Mungo, the name of the patron saint of Glasgow.

What child wouldn't like a name that was a synonym for cool?

Topper is seen as both a surname — referring to one who either takes the top off or puts it on, like a barber or a roofer — and a nickname. Famous contemporary bearers include Nicholas Bowen "Topper" Headon, drummer of The Clash, and Robert Livingston "Topper" Mortimer, great-nephew of Babe Paley and ex-husband of socialite Tinsley Mortimer.

Cuthbert is unlikely to make a comeback anytime soon, so Cuddy too may be lost to history.

Upper crust pet form still used in some old money families.

Actor Rhames's imaginative shortening of the prosaic Irving, giving it new life and energy.

A casual take on Corbin.