Popular nicknames like Ellie and Jack are often much more common than official name popularity lists indicate since theyre given on their own and also used as short forms for a wide range of proper names that are themselves very popular from Eleanor to Elizabeth to Gabrielle from Jackson to John to Jonathan.

Nicknames for long boy names. Abraham means father of the multitudes. This also happens when names are difficult to pronounce. Include Brose Cleve Lige.

Angelo Angie Angel Origin. This is one of the traditional long boy names you can use for your son. Abraham Abe Abram Brahm Meaning.

THESE ONCE POPULAR SURNAMES ARE RARE TODAY ARE. It means pearl. After being popular in the United States for decades Alessandro has made a place for itself in Italy Belgium and Switzerland as.

Alexander Al Alex Alec Lex Xander Ander Meaning. Cameron Cam Constantine Stan Emmanuel Manny Edison Ed Leopold Leo Macalister Mac Cal Samuel Sam Sullivan Sully. Godfrey French origin this name means Gods peace.

Andrew Andy Drew Andre Origin. For example Sebastian makes for a good first name and its diminutive form Seb is a. Old-fashioned nicknames lost to the time capsule but potentially worth reviving.

It means force of Zeus and is an unusual name to hear. This serves a dual purpose to have a meaningful first name and have a stylish nickname. Ben Benny and Benji.