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Nickname-name Baby Names

1049 Nickname-name names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

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Nickname-name Girl Names

Korie#4704 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Cori/Corey — from Greek kore, 'maiden', or an Irish/Old Norse surname ('hollow,▶Trudy#4751 in the U.S.Pet form of Gertrude — from Germanic ger, 'spear', plus thrud, 'strength' — 'spear of strength'▶Kim#4817 in the U.S.Short form of Kimberly — from an English place-name, 'Cyneburg's field/fortress meadow' ('royal▶Kobie#4818 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Koby — a pet form of Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'; here for girls▶Marci#4829 in the U.S.-i spelling of Marcie — a pet form of Marcia, from Latin Marcius, 'dedicated to Mars' (the god ▶Tammy#4862 in the U.S.Pet form of Tamara ('palm tree', Hebrew) or Thomasina ('twin'); routes layered▶Wynnie#4867 in the U.S.Pet form of Wynne/Winifred — Welsh gwyn, 'fair, white, blessed', plus a 'reconciliation/friend'▶Alli#4880 in the U.S.Pet form of Allison/Alice — from Germanic adal, 'noble'▶Bennie#4896 in the U.S.Pet form of Benedicta/Benita — from Latin benedictus, 'blessed'; here for girls▶Calli#4898 in the U.S.Pet form of Calliope/Callista — from Greek kallos, 'beauty' — 'beautiful, most beautiful'▶Randye#4935 in the U.S.Randye is a decorative spelling of Randi, the feminine short form used for names like Miranda a▶Kenzy#4941 in the U.S.Short form of Mackenzie — from Scottish Gaelic MacCoinnich, 'son of Coinneach (the fair/comely ▶Kristy#4946 in the U.S.Pet form of Christine/Kristina — from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'▶Lilibet#4953 in the U.S.Pet form of Elizabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath' — the childhood nickname of Quee▶Ricki#4983 in the U.S.Feminine pet form — from Frederica/Erica/Ricarda, ultimately Germanic ric, 'ruler, power' (peac▶Scotty#4992 in the U.S.Pet form of Scott — from the surname/word, 'a Scotsman, from Scotland'; here for girls▶Alexi#5010 in the U.S.Feminine pet form of Alexis/Alexandra — from Greek alexo, 'to defend, to help' — 'defender, hel▶Cate#5034 in the U.S.C-spelling short form of Kate — from Katherine, linked to Greek katharos, 'pure'▶Cristy#5039 in the U.S.C-/-i spelling of Christy — a pet form of Christine/Christina, from Latin Christiana, 'a Christ▶Nelle#5090 in the U.S.Short form of Eleanor/Helen/Cornelia — variously linked to 'light' (Helen), or 'horn' (Cornelia▶Rossy#5104 in the U.S.Pet form of Rosa/Rosario — from Latin rosa, 'a rose' — 'little rose'▶Maymie#5108 in the U.S.Maymie is a spelling of Mamie, a nineteenth-century pet form of Mary (from Hebrew Miriam) and s▶Terri#5117 in the U.S.-i pet form of Teresa/Theresa — possibly from Greek therizo, 'to harvest', or 'from the island ▶Tilley#5119 in the U.S.-ey spelling of Tilly — a pet form of Matilda, from Germanic maht, 'might', plus hild, 'battle'▶Tommy#5120 in the U.S.Pet form of Thomas/Thomasina — from Aramaic Te'oma, 'a twin'; predominantly a boys' name; here ▶Adel#5134 in the U.S.Short form of Adele/Adela — from Germanic adal, 'noble'; here for girls; (also an Arabic boys' ▶Aleska#5140 in the U.S.Slavic pet form of Aleksandra (Alexandra) — from Greek, 'defender of the people'; also echoes A▶Fanny#5182 in the U.S.Pet form of Frances/Francesca — from Latin Franciscus, 'a Frenchman; free'▶Jordy#5199 in the U.S.Pet form of Jordan/Jordana — from Hebrew Yarden, 'flowing down, descending' (the river Jordan);▶Stassi#5261 in the U.S.Pet form of Anastasia/Stacy — from Greek anastasis, 'resurrection; she who will rise again'▶Peggye#5270 in the U.S.Peggye is a decorative spelling of Peggy, the long-standing pet form of Margaret. Margaret come▶Beadie#5298 in the U.S.Beadie is a rare early-American pet form. Its most likely parent is Beatrice, from the Latin fo▶Dannie#5320 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Danny — a pet form of Danielle/Daniela, from Hebrew, 'God is my judge'; here fo▶Eily#5326 in the U.S.Irish pet form of Eileen/Aileen (Eibhlin) — linked to 'light, sun, shining' (via Helen) or 'des▶Idy#5337 in the U.S.Pet form of Ida/Idony — from Germanic id, 'work, labour; industrious', or Old Norse Idunn, 'eve▶Lonnie#5362 in the U.S.Pet form of Alonza/Alonso ('ready/noble for battle') or Leona ('lioness'); here for girls; rout▶Maysie#5372 in the U.S.-ay- spelling of Maisie — a Scottish pet form of Margaret, from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'▶Mayzee#5373 in the U.S.Mayz-/-ee spelling of Maisie — a Scottish pet form of Margaret, from Greek margarites, 'a pearl▶Millee#5376 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Millie — a pet form of Mildred ('gentle strength') or Amelia/Camilla ('industri▶Milli#5377 in the U.S.-i spelling of Millie — a pet form of Mildred ('gentle strength') or Amelia/Camilla ('industrio▶Mimi#5378 in the U.S.Pet form of Miriam/Maria/Mary — variously 'sea of bitterness', 'beloved', or 'wished-for child'▶Mirel#5379 in the U.S.Yiddish pet form of Miriam — variously 'sea of bitterness', 'beloved', or 'wished-for child'; r▶Necie#5405 in the U.S.Necie is an affectionate pet form drawn from the ends of names like Bernice, Eunice, or Denise,▶Dillie#5446 in the U.S.Dillie is best explained as a diminutive, most plausibly of Dilys (Welsh, 'genuine, steadfast')▶Ersie#5493 in the U.S.Ersie is an affectionate -ie name of uncertain base; it likely shortens a longer name beginning▶Jayme#5495 in the U.S.-ay- spelling of Jamie — a pet form of James/Jacoba, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of▶Nelma#5543 in the U.S.Nelma is an early-twentieth-century coinage that blends Nell — a pet form of Helen, 'light' — w▶Rivi#5559 in the U.S.A pet form of Rivka (Rebecca) — from Hebrew, 'to bind, to join; a snare' (a captivating beauty)▶Ryn#5562 in the U.S.A pet form (of Kathryn, Lauryn, and similar -ryn names) or a Wren-style short name; no single f▶Teddie#5573 in the U.S.Pet form of Theodora ('gift of God', Greek) or Edith ('rich/blessed in war', English); here for▶Vy#5578 in the U.S.A spelling of Vi — a pet form of Violet/Viola, from Latin viola, 'the violet flower' (a symbol ▶Bev#5587 in the U.S.Bev is the everyday short form of Beverly, an English surname and place name from Old English b▶Judye#5589 in the U.S.Judye is a stylized spelling of Judy, the familiar pet form of Judith. Judith comes from the He▶Abbey#5597 in the U.S.Pet form of Abigail — from Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy; the father's joy'; also echoes '▶Dally#5642 in the U.S.A pet form of Dallas ('the meadow dwelling', Scottish) or Dahlia ('the dahlia flower'); also th▶Pegi#5657 in the U.S.Pegi is a streamlined spelling of Peggy, the classic pet form of Margaret. Margaret comes throu▶Jeannie#5677 in the U.S.Pet form of Jean/Jeanne — the French feminine of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'▶Kasia#5687 in the U.S.Polish pet form of Katarzyna (Katherine) — from Greek katharos, 'pure'▶Layni#5697 in the U.S.A spelling of Laney/Lainey — a pet form of Elaine (a form of Helen, 'bright, shining', Greek), ▶Liesel#5700 in the U.S.German pet form of Elisabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; God is abundance'▶Liesl#5701 in the U.S.German pet form of Elisabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; God is abundance'▶Lattie#5713 in the U.S.Lattie is an affectionate -ie pet form, most likely a spin on Lottie, itself short for Charlott▶Norie#5726 in the U.S.A pet form of Nora/Eleanor ('honour; light'); also a Japanese name (nori, 'a law, a principle, ▶Melvie#5740 in the U.S.Melvie is a diminutive of Melva or Melvina, the feminine names formed from Melvin. Melvin itsel▶Madgie#5788 in the U.S.Madgie is an affectionate elaboration of Madge, the old English short form of Margaret. Margare▶Audie#5798 in the U.S.A pet form of Audrey ('noble strength', Old English) or Aude ('old; wealth', Germanic); here fo▶Clotee#5813 in the U.S.Clotee is an affectionate short form of Clotilda (Clothilde), an old Germanic name from hlud, '▶Cari#5815 in the U.S.A pet form of Cara ('beloved', Latin/Italian), Caroline ('free'), or Carys ('beloved', Welsh); ▶Hessie#5822 in the U.S.Hessie is a nineteenth-century pet form of Hester, the older English form of Esther, from Persi▶Eevie#5829 in the U.S.-ee- spelling of Evie — a pet form of Eve/Evelyn, from Hebrew Chavah, 'life; living'▶Evi#5837 in the U.S.A European pet form of Eva/Eve — from Hebrew Chavah, 'life; living'▶Franki#5840 in the U.S.A spelling of Frankie — a pet form of Frances/Francis, from Latin Franciscus, 'a Frenchman; a f▶Iza#5852 in the U.S.A Slavic/Portuguese pet form of Izabela/Isabel — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; devoted▶Lynnie#5878 in the U.S.A pet form of Lynn/Lynne — from Welsh llyn, 'a lake, a pool'; also a pet of Carolyn, Evelyn, an▶Mena#5888 in the U.S.A pet form of Philomena ('a friend of strength', Greek) or Wilhelmina; also a Coptic/Egyptian n▶Romey#5908 in the U.S.A spelling of Romy — a German pet form of Rosemarie ('rose + Mary', or 'dew of the sea'), or Ro▶Sami#5910 in the U.S.A pet form of Samantha or Samuel — from Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard; heard by God'; here for▶Tory#5924 in the U.S.A pet form of Victoria ('victory', Latin) or Tor/Salvatore; also an English surname; here for g▶Addi#5944 in the U.S.A pet form of Addison ('son of Adam') or Adelaide/Adeline ('noble kind', Germanic); routes laye▶Anushka#5954 in the U.S.A Russian pet form of Anna ('grace', Hebrew); also a Sanskrit name (anushka, linked to 'lightni▶Aurie#5956 in the U.S.A pet form of Aurora ('dawn') or Aurelia ('golden') — from Latin aurum, 'gold', and aurora, 'da▶Avy#5958 in the U.S.A pet form of Ava ('life; a bird') or Avery ('ruler of the elves'); routes layered▶Cathy#5968 in the U.S.A pet form of Catherine/Cathleen — from Greek katharos, 'pure, clean'▶Davy#5975 in the U.S.A pet form of David — from Hebrew dawid, 'beloved'; predominantly a boys'/unisex name; here for▶Dodi#6021 in the U.S.Dodi is a pet form of Dorothy, through the diminutive Dodie, and so carries Dorothy's Greek mea▶Fronnie#6026 in the U.S.Fronnie is best understood as a diminutive of Sophronia, from Greek sophron, 'sensible' or 'of ▶Kinzie#6035 in the U.S.A -ie spelling of Kenzie — a short form of Mackenzie, from the Scottish Gaelic, 'son of Coinnea▶Maezie#6058 in the U.S.A -ez- spelling of Maisie — a Scottish pet form of Margaret, from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'▶Masie#6064 in the U.S.A spelling of Maisie — a Scottish pet form of Margaret, from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'▶Maxie#6065 in the U.S.A pet form of Maxine/Maximilian — from Latin maximus, 'the greatest'; used for both sexes; here▶Novie#6078 in the U.S.A pet form of Nova — from Latin novus, 'new'; 'a new star' (a star that suddenly brightens)▶Reba#6091 in the U.S.A short form of Rebecca — from Hebrew Rivqah, 'to bind, to tie'; popularly 'a captivating, ensn▶Sallie#6099 in the U.S.A -ie spelling of Sally — a pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew Sarah, 'a princess, a noblewoman'▶Abi#6145 in the U.S.A short form of Abigail — from Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy; the father's joy'▶Cece#6194 in the U.S.A pet form of Cecilia/Cecelia — from the Roman Caecilius, from Latin caecus, 'blind'▶Elsi#6214 in the U.S.An -i spelling of Elsie — a Scottish pet form of Elizabeth (via Elspeth), from Hebrew Elisheva,▶Estie#6218 in the U.S.A pet form of Esther — from Persian/Hebrew, 'a star' (linked to the Persian setareh and the god▶Jenni#6244 in the U.S.A pet form of Jennifer — from the Cornish/Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'fair, white, smooth; soft, holy' (▶Jill#6246 in the U.S.A pet form of Gillian/Jillian — from the Latin Juliana, 'youthful' (and 'a child of Jove/Jupite▶Josi#6248 in the U.S.A pet form of Josephine — from Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add; God shall increase'▶Kaja#6251 in the U.S.A Scandinavian and Slavic pet form of Katarina (Katherine) — ultimately from Greek, 'pure'; rou▶Lanna#6268 in the U.S.A pet form of Alana/Lana — variously 'a rock' and 'harmony, beauty' (the feminine of Alan), 'br▶Lexa#6273 in the U.S.A pet form of Alexa/Alexandra — from Greek, 'a defender of the people; a defender of mankind' (▶Livvie#6275 in the U.S.A pet form of Olivia — from Latin oliva, 'the olive tree; an olive' (a symbol of peace)▶Lyndee#6278 in the U.S.A pet form of Linda/Lyndsey — variously 'pretty' (Spanish linda) and 'the lime/linden tree' (Ol▶Mili#6298 in the U.S.A pet form, variously of Milagros ('miracles', Spanish) and Mildred ('gentle strength', Old Eng▶Missy#6300 in the U.S.A pet form — variously of Melissa ('a honeybee', Greek) and Millicent ('strong in work', German▶Nelia#6309 in the U.S.A pet form of Cornelia — from Latin cornu, 'a horn' (the Roman family name Cornelius); also lin▶Nelli#6310 in the U.S.A pet form of Helen/Eleanor/Cornelia — Helen variously 'a torch; light; the bright one' (Greek)▶Sammy#6336 in the U.S.A pet form of Samantha/Samuel — from Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard; the name of God' (Samantha▶Mertie#6352 in the U.S.Mertie is a vintage diminutive of Myrtle — from Greek myrtos, the myrtle shrub sacred to Venus ▶Yuli#6360 in the U.S.A pet form of Yuliana/Julia — from the Latin Julia, 'youthful' (and 'a child of Jove')▶Concha#6388 in the U.S.Concha is the traditional Spanish nickname for Concepcion, a devotional name honoring the Immac▶Ludie#6455 in the U.S.Ludie is an old-fashioned diminutive, most commonly a pet form of Louise, Luella, or another Lu▶Shelvie#6457 in the U.S.Shelvie is a rare, short-lived American girls' name of unsettled origin. It reads most naturall▶Hanni#6459 in the U.S.A German pet form of Hannah/Johanna — from Hebrew, 'grace; favor; God is gracious'▶Jody#6476 in the U.S.A pet form, variously of Judith ('praised; a woman of Judea') and Joseph/Joan ('God will add; G▶Jordie#6477 in the U.S.A pet form of Jordan — from Hebrew Yarden, 'to flow down; to descend' (the river Jordan); used ▶Kaija#6484 in the U.S.A Finnish and Scandinavian pet form of Katarina (Katherine) — ultimately from Greek, 'pure'; ro▶Manya#6529 in the U.S.A Russian pet form of Maria — variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter' (Hebrew/Latin); also a Sa▶Margie#6531 in the U.S.A pet form of Margaret/Marjorie — from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'▶Markie#6532 in the U.S.A pet form of Marcus/Marquita — from Latin, 'warlike; of Mars' (the Roman god of war); used for▶Vertie#6543 in the U.S.Vertie is a homey pet form of Verta and Roberta; through Roberta it reaches the Germanic hrod-b▶Sam#6572 in the U.S.A pet form of Samantha/Samuel — from Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard; the name of God' (Samantha▶Sammi#6573 in the U.S.A pet form of Samantha/Samuel — from Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard; the name of God'; used for▶Savi#6575 in the U.S.Variously a pet of the Sanskrit Savitri ('the sun; a solar goddess') and a pet of Savannah ('a ▶Sonnie#6585 in the U.S.A spelling of Sonny — from the English term of endearment 'sonny' ('a young boy; little son'), ▶Tonya#6590 in the U.S.A pet form, variously of Antonia ('priceless; praiseworthy', from the Roman Antonius) and the R▶Radie#6670 in the U.S.Radie is an affectionate -ie name of uncertain base; it may shorten a longer name beginning Rad▶Davey#6674 in the U.S.A pet form of David/Davida — from Hebrew David, 'beloved; dear'; used for both sexes; here for ▶

Nickname-name Boy Names

Sid#4669 in the U.S.Short form of Sidney/Sydney — from Old English, 'wide meadow', or Norman-French 'from St Denis'▶Tommie#4674 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Tommy — a pet form of Thomas, from Aramaic Te'oma, 'twin'▶Edy#4914 in the U.S.Short form of Eduardo/Eddy — from Old English ead, 'wealth', plus weard/mund, 'guardian/protect▶Tollie#4930 in the U.S.Tollie is an affectionate -ie pet form whose base is not always clear; it likely stands for a s▶Jamey#4942 in the U.S.-ey spelling of Jamie — a pet form of James, from Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), 'supplanter, holder of▶Kippy#4963 in the U.S.Kippy is an affectionate -y form of Kip. Kip served as a friendly nickname, sometimes short for▶Kobie#4964 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Koby/Kobe — a pet form of Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of the▶Sammie#5005 in the U.S.Pet form of Samuel/Samson — from Hebrew, 'God has heard' (Samuel) or 'sun/of the sun' (Samson);▶Santy#5007 in the U.S.Short form of Santiago/Santino/Santos — from Latin sanctus, 'a saint; holy, sacred'▶Sonnie#5011 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Sonny — from the affectionate word 'sonny', a fond name for a son or boy; also ▶Tex#5019 in the U.S.From 'Tex' — a nickname for a Texan (from Texas, ultimately Caddo táyshaʼ, 'friends, allies')▶Zak#5042 in the U.S.Short form of Zachary/Zachariah — from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers; the Lord has rememb▶Augie#5065 in the U.S.Pet form of August/Augustus — from Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic, dignified'▶Hobie#5109 in the U.S.Pet form of Hobart/Hobson (from Robert/Hubert) — from Germanic, 'bright fame' or 'bright heart/▶Jayme#5121 in the U.S.-ay- spelling of Jamie — a pet form of James, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter, holder of the he▶Jedd#5123 in the U.S.Double-d spelling of Jed — a short form of Jedidiah, from Hebrew, 'beloved of the Lord; friend ▶Juanito#5127 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive of Juan — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — 'little John'▶Misha#5164 in the U.S.Russian pet form of Mikhail (Michael) — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'; here for boys▶Timmy#5203 in the U.S.Pet form of Timothy — from Greek time, 'honor', plus theos, 'God' — 'honoring God; honored by G▶Zephan#5218 in the U.S.Short form of Zephaniah — from Hebrew Tzefanyah, 'the Lord has hidden/protected; treasured by Y▶Georgie#5284 in the U.S.-ie pet form of George — from Greek georgos, 'a farmer; an earth-worker' (ge, 'earth', plus erg▶Howie#5288 in the U.S.Pet form of Howard — from Germanic, 'high guardian; brave heart' (hu, 'heart/mind', plus ward, ▶Lonzo#5343 in the U.S.Short form of Alonzo/Alfonso — from Germanic adal, 'noble', plus funs, 'ready, eager (for battl▶Nels#5366 in the U.S.Scandinavian short form of Nils (Nicholas) — from Greek, 'victory of the people'; also a short ▶Nicky#5367 in the U.S.-y pet form of Nick/Nicholas — from Greek, 'victory of the people' (nike, 'victory', plus laos,▶Obie#5373 in the U.S.Pet form of Obadiah ('servant of God', Hebrew); also a short form of Oberon ('noble bear'); rou▶Sacha#5389 in the U.S.French spelling of Sasha — a Russian pet form of Alexander/Alexandra, from Greek, 'defender of ▶Trip#5410 in the U.S.From 'triple' — a nickname for a third-generation namesake (a 'III' / 'the third'); also the wo▶Bernie#5453 in the U.S.-ie pet form of Bernard — from Germanic bern, 'bear', plus hard, 'brave, hardy' — 'brave as a b▶Carlito#5461 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive of Carlos — from Germanic karl, 'a free man' — 'little Carlos; little free m▶Chett#5462 in the U.S.Double-t spelling of Chet — a short form of Chester, from Latin castrum, 'a fortress, a camp; a▶Costa#5465 in the U.S.Short form of Costas/Konstantinos (Constantine) — from Latin constans, 'steadfast, constant, fi▶Dannie#5470 in the U.S.Pet form of Daniel — from Hebrew Daniyyel, 'God is my judge'; here for boys; used for both sexe▶Dez#5481 in the U.S.A pet form of Desmond ('from South Munster', Irish) or Desean/Desmond-style names; a bold short▶Dezi#5482 in the U.S.A spelling of Desi — a pet form of Desiderio, from Latin desideratus, 'desired, longed for'▶Mase#5562 in the U.S.A pet form of Mason — from a surname, 'a worker in stone, a stonemason' (Old French maçon)▶Rafa#5586 in the U.S.A pet form of Rafael — from Hebrew Refael, 'God has healed; God heals'; here for boys▶Val#5622 in the U.S.A pet form of Valentine/Valerian — from Latin valens, 'strong, healthy, vigorous, worthy'; here▶Virgie#5630 in the U.S.Virgie is most often a girl's pet form of Virginia, yet on a boy it traces instead to Virgil, f▶Yanni#5635 in the U.S.A pet form of Yannis (Ioannis) — the Greek form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious▶Cort#5688 in the U.S.A short form of Conrad ('bold counsel', Germanic) or Courtney; also echoes the word 'court'; ro▶Gust#5848 in the U.S.Gust is a short form of Gustav (or August), the Scandinavian and German names, brought to Ameri▶Vinnie#5857 in the U.S.A pet form of Vincent — from Latin vincens, 'conquering, prevailing' (from vincere, 'to conquer▶Zeek#5874 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Zeke — a short form of Ezekiel, from Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens'▶Brax#5924 in the U.S.A modern short form of Braxton — from an English surname, 'Bracca's town/settlement' (a persona▶Chipper#5938 in the U.S.From the word chipper, 'cheerful, lively, brisk'; a friendly nickname-name (often given to a 'c▶Cris#5942 in the U.S.A short form of Cristian/Christopher — from Greek, 'a follower of Christ' or 'bearing Christ' (▶Demond#5957 in the U.S.A short form of Desmond — from the Irish Deas-Mhumhain, 'a man from South Munster'; 'a gracious▶Lalo#6033 in the U.S.A Spanish pet form of Eduardo (and names like Lázaro/Eulalio) — Eduardo, from Old English, 'a w▶Lijah#6042 in the U.S.A short form of Elijah — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh; the Lord is my God'▶Dickey#6061 in the U.S.Dickey is an affectionate pet form of Richard, built on the old nickname Dick with a friendly -▶Oli#6080 in the U.S.A pet form of Oliver — from Latin oliva, 'the olive tree' (a symbol of peace); also linked to t▶Tavi#6125 in the U.S.A pet form of Octavio/Octavian ('the eighth', Latin); also linked to the Hebrew tov, 'good'; ro▶Winn#6145 in the U.S.A short form of names with the wine element ('a friend', Old English, as in Edwin/Winston); als▶Yoni#6156 in the U.S.A Hebrew pet form of Yonatan (Jonathan) — 'Yahweh has given; a gift of God'▶Zed#6167 in the U.S.A short form of Zedekiah ('Yahweh is just; the Lord is righteous', Hebrew); also read as the le▶Che#6214 in the U.S.From the Spanish/Argentine interjection che, a friendly 'hey; mate, pal'; also a short form of ▶Cobi#6215 in the U.S.A pet form of Jacob — from Hebrew Yaakov, 'a supplanter; one who follows, who grasps the heel';▶Ernie#6247 in the U.S.A pet form of Ernest — from Germanic ernust, 'serious, earnest; resolute, vigorous'▶Jeffie#6278 in the U.S.Jeffie is an affectionate -ie pet form of Jeffrey or Jefferson; Jeffrey comes from a medieval G▶Law#6320 in the U.S.A pet form of Lawrence — 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel'; also read as the word law, 'a r▶Mav#6335 in the U.S.A pet form of Maverick — 'an independent, unconventional one; a free spirit' (from an unbranded▶Babe#6337 in the U.S.Babe is the everyday English term of affection 'babe,' meaning 'baby' or 'darling,' pressed int▶Russ#6386 in the U.S.A pet form of Russell — from Old French rous, 'red, red-haired' (a diminutive, 'little red one'▶Tuck#6411 in the U.S.A pet form of Tucker — from Old English tucian, 'to full cloth; one who softens and thickens wo▶Wally#6420 in the U.S.A pet form of Walter ('a ruler of the army', Germanic) and Wallace ('a Welshman; a foreigner');▶Zavi#6437 in the U.S.A pet form of Xavier — from Basque etxeberria, 'the new house'; also a modern -vi coinage; rout▶Bud#6498 in the U.S.From the English term of endearment bud/buddy, 'a friend; a brother; a pal'; also a short form ▶Buster#6499 in the U.S.From the English nickname buster, 'a lively, spirited boy; a little fellow' (and 'one who break▶Skip#6757 in the U.S.From the English nickname Skip/Skipper — from the Dutch schipper, 'a ship's captain; a master o▶

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