Looking for a sweet nickname for a boy?
We’ve got a list of over 340 boy nicknames that are just right for the little man in your life, and even for the bigger ones too!
These are funny, cute and sweet boy nicknames that work for babies, toddlers and beyond!
The beauty of a nickname for your little one is they become a term of affection and an in joke. They’re a way of expressing your love for your little one and become part of your family history!
Coming up with the perfect nickname for a boy that fits can be tricky, and it’s sometimes a case of trying on a few choices before finding the right one!
These 300+ ideas for boy nicknames will help you pick!
What is the best nickname for a boy?
Choosing a nickname for the little dude in your life can come easily. It may be connected to something to do with their personality or their favourite things. For example if they’re a cuddly little man then the nickname Bear or Teddy may suit them really well!
A nickname may also be a shortened version of your boy’s name. There’s a whole host of boy names with cute nicknames in this article if you want inspiration.
The best nickname for a boy is something that sums up a part of or all of their personality or is connected to something that reminds you of them. This may be a specific memory of that they remind you of a person or character, for example one of the superheroes in the Marvel universe!
However you end up choosing your nickname for a boy, as long as it comes from a place of affection and feels like a good fit then it will be perfect!
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Best nicknames for boys
These are some examples of popular nicknames for boys that you’ll instantly recognise. You may have already been using some of these!
Some of these nicknames can be shortened versions of your boy’s name, for example Teddy is a nickname for Edward.
Abe
Ace
Amor
Ash
Baby Bear
Beau
Bean
Bear
Benny
Bub
Bubba
Bud
Buddy
Champ
Chief
Cutie
Dear
Dearie
Honey
Honey Bunch
Junior
Kid
Kiddo
Little Guy
Shortie
Sonny
Snuggles
Sugar
Sunny
Sunshine
Sweetie
Sweetie Pie
Sweets
Teddy
Turbo
Twinkle
Cute nicknames for boys
These are the cutest nicknames for boys including fun and affectionate monikers that are full of personality!
Adonis
Angel
Ankle Biter
Babe
Babushka
Baby
Babycakes
Babykins
Baby Face
Bae
Bam Bam
Bambino
Bax
Bertie
Blueberry
Blue Eyes
Boo
Boo Boo
Brown Eyes
Bubbles
Bug
Bugsy
Buster
Buttercup
Buzz
Charming
Cheeks
Cheeky
Chico
Cupcake
Cutes
Crew
Crux
Cruz
Danny
Dimples
Duck
Duke
Earl
Firefly
Freddie
Giggles
Green Eyes
Gum Drop
Jaguar
Kiddlewink
Killer
King
Knockout
Laddie
Lamby
Little Bug
Little Dude
Little Man
Lovey
Haribo
Matey
Mini Me
Muffin
Peaches
Pup
Prince Charming
Robin
Rocket
Rocky
Romeo
Simba
Slugger
Smiler
Smiles
Smiley
Spiderman
Sunflower
Sweet Boy
Sweetheart
Sweet One
Sweet Pea
Sweetums
Tater Tot
Teddy Bear
Tiger
Wise Guy
Modern and cool nicknames for boys
Looking for a more modern nickname for a boy?
These trendy boy nicknames are perfect for people with a little trendsetter or a kid with attitude!
Ajax
Aldo
Alex
Alix
Alpha
Axel
Baller
Bambino
Batman
Blake
Blane
Bodhi
Bolt
Boyo
Brick
Bud
Buzz
Cadillac
Cap or Captain
Cowboy
Cuddy
Cy
Dash
Doodle
Dude
Flash
Handsome
Hawkeye
Heartbreaker
Hero
Hot Shot
Hunter
Obi Wan
Onyx
Oz
Ozzy
Prince
Rocket
Soldier
Sonic
Taffy
Tank
Tigger
Titan
Wolfie
Zeus
Unusual nicknames for boys
These unusual boy nicknames are inspired by popular culture and nature to give you some quirky choices!
Beanstalk
Beethoven
BFG
Brains
Drogo
Dynamo
Echo
Eeyore
Falcon
Fox
Gandalf
Hammer
Herc (short for Hercules)
Hobbit
Homer
Homie
Hulk
Iron Man
Jedi
Joey
Kermit
Killer
Levi
Maverick
Mouse
Mowgli
Ninja
Owlet
Piglet
Pinky
Pooh Bear
Punk
Rabbit
Rainbow
Roadrunner
Rookie
Scoobie
Scrappy
Shadow
Sir
Smoochie
Snookums
Spike
Spud
Star Lord
Tadpole
Tater Tot
Thor
Vegas
Wise Guy
Funny nicknames for boys
A funny nickname is the perfect way to show your love to the special little dude in your life!
Bunny
Cheesecake
Chip
Chipmunk
Chuck
Chunky Monkey
Cookie
Cuddle Bug
Cuddle Bunny
Cupcake
Cutie Patootie
Doc
Doodle
Dreamboat
Duckling
Ducky
Energizer Bunny
Fruitloop
Fun-Sized
Fuzzy Wuzzy
Godzilla
Goofy
Goose
Grumpy
Half Pint
Itty Bitty
Jellybean
Joker
Little Lamb
Macho Man
Meatball
Monkey
Munchkin
Mister
Noob
Nugget
Pickle
Piglet
Pineapple
Popcorn
Poptart
Pork Chop
Pudding
Pudding Pop
Pumpkin
Pup
Q-Tip
Ripper
Scrappy Doo
Short Stuff
Smalls
Sparky
Sprinkles
Squirt
Squitch
Sidekick
Stinker
Sleep Stealer
Snug-a-bug
Tadpole
Tarzan
Tike
Tinker
Tuna
Turbo
Tough Guy
Trouble
Twinkie
Wiggle Bum
Ziggy
Zippy
Zod
Zorro
