Vintage Nicknames for Boys
- Hiley
Origin:
Diminutive of Hiram, HebrewMeaning:
"brother of the exalted one"Description:
A vintage addition to the Riley/Miley/Wiley/Kylie brigade.
- Ving
Origin:
Diminutive of IrvingDescription:
Actor Rhames's imaginative shortening of the prosaic Irving, giving it new life and energy.
- Dobbin
Origin:
Diminutive of RobertDescription:
Ancient nickname that sounds cuter than its modern alternatives -- but be aware that in the days of the horse and buggy, it was most often used for the horse.
- Gord
- Mart
Origin:
Diminutive of Martin, LatinMeaning:
"warlike"Description:
Much more modern than Marty and rhyming with the stylish short name Hart, could Mart show success as an independent baby name? Perhaps that’s too much to ask, but we do like it as a nickname for Martin.
- 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.
- Brose
Origin:
Diminutive of Ambrose, LatinMeaning:
"immortal"Description:
A thoroughly old-school nickname for Ambrose — one that lightens up the serious full form.