Looking for inspiration for a name that has cute nicknames for baby boy? You might want to find a name that’s short and snappy. Or maybe a name that’s eloquent but has a lot of options for cute nicknames for baby boy. We’ve compiled THE list for 2019 for baby boy names.
The more options available, the better. That’s why you can look at names from three categories – Asian, Western, and Trending. Some of these might be really unusual, but you’re bound to find one that you love!
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113 trending names with cute nicknames for baby boy in 2019
Asian
Need an injection of Asian culture that’s flowing with significant meaning and pleasant to the ear? Check out our list of 82 Asian names from the Far East!
Name | Meaning | Origin |
Aabhat | Shining,Visible,Brilliant | Indian |
Aati | The one who is generous. | Malay |
Adil | Sincere, just | Indian |
Afan | Growth and progress | Malay |
Akio | Bright man, manly, hero | Japanese |
Baek Hyeon | Virtuous, worthy older brother | Korean |
Benjiro | Enjoys peace | Japanese |
Bon-Hwa | Glorious one | Korean |
Budrika | Learned, Enlightened | Indian |
Chiharu | Springs and clear skies | Japanese |
Chikao | A clever and wise individual | Japanese |
Chimon | Gate of wisdom | Japanese |
Chin-Hwa | Most prosperous and wealthiest of all | Korean |
Chin-Mae | One who always speaks the truth | Korean |
Chung-Ae | Nobility and love | Korean |
Chung-Hee | Righteous and dutiful | Korean |
Dae-Ho | Great personality | Korean |
Dae-Jung | Honest and righteous | Korean |
Daeshim | Greatest mind | Korean |
Daido | The best way possible | Japanese |
Daiki | The noble one; filled with radiance and light | Japanese |
Dharmanand | One who takes pleasure in his religion | Indian |
Eito | A very prosperous person; they are kind-hearted | Japanese |
Fehmeed | One who is wise and intelligent. | Malay |
Fei Hong (飞鸿 ) | A hopeful future | China |
Genkei | The one who deserves honour and integrity | Japanese |
Giaan | Knowledge, One Having Exalted Divine Knowledge | Indian |
Giichi | One Rule, the righteous one | Japanese |
Ha-Joon | Grand, approving | Korean |
Hansuke | A very helpful friend | Japanese |
Hyun | Bright and intelligent | Korean |
Hyun-Shik | The roots of wisdom | Korean |
Jaganmani | Jewel of the world | Indian |
Joon | Exceptionally talented | Korean |
Jum | King or ruler | Korean |
Jung | A righteous man | Korean |
Junpei | Pure; genuine; innocent; considerate; kind | Japanese |
Keitaro | Blessed, huge gift | Japanese |
Li Jie (李杰) | Hero | China |
Li Jun (李军) | Army | China |
Li Qiang (李强) | Strong | China |
Liu Wei (刘伟) | Great | China |
Lokavya | One who deserves heaven | Indian |
Mal-Chin | Persists to the end | Korean |
Masaru | Victory | Japanese |
Maymuun | One who is blessed, thriving, prosperous. | Malay |
Min-Jun | Quick, clever, sharp, talented and handsome | Korean |
Mo Chou (莫愁) | Free of sadness | China |
Nand | Joyful | Indian |
Nao | An honest person, who never lies | Japanese |
Nian Zhen (念真 ) | A belief in truthfulness | China |
Nijat | Salvation, or success | Malay |
Ponnan | Precious | Indian |
Rabhoda | Bestowing strength | Indian |
Rai | Thunder and lightning | Japanese |
Riki | A man of power and strength | Japanese |
Ryu | To be mighty as a dragon | Japanese |
Saburo | Brightness | Japanese |
Sang-Ook | One who is always well and healthy | Korean |
Sannan | A daring person, one who is fearless and dauntless. | Malay |
Saqabat | One who is in perfect health. | Malay |
Seung | Successor | Korean |
Sho | One who will soar | Japanese |
Suk-Chin | Unshakeable rock | Korean |
Sunirmal | Pure | Indian |
Tadashi | A servant that is loyal and faithful; right one | Japanese |
Tae | One who is a great person | Korean |
Takeo | Warrior, one who fights for his kingdom | Japanese |
Taseen | Acclaim or appreciation. | Malay |
Tejas | Lustre; brilliance | Indian |
Toshiro | A talented or intelligent person | Japanese |
Vratya | Obedient, faithful | Indian |
Wang Wei (王伟) | Great | China |
Wang Yong (王勇) | Brave | China |
Wifaq | Harmony, unity, amiability. | Malay |
Won-Shik | Head of the family | Korean |
Woong | Magnificence | Korean |
Ye-Jun | Talented and handsome | Korean |
Yo-Han | Glorious as the Sun | Korean |
Yuvan | Young, strong | Indian |
Zhang Wei (张伟) | Great | China |
Zhang Yong (张勇) | Brave | China |
Western/European
Heading into 2019 are 25 of the trendiest names from the Western hemisphere with great meaning and cute nicknames for baby boy!
Name | Meaning | Nicknames | Origin |
Abraham | Father of many | Abe | Hebrew |
Aiden | Little and fiery | Aidy, Dan | Irish |
Alexander | Defender of men | Xander, Alex | Greek |
Ariel | Lion of God | Ari | Hebrew |
Arthur | noble and courageous | Artie | Celtic |
Benjamin | Son of the right hand | Ben | Hebrew |
Charles | A free man | Charlie, Chuck | German |
Dexter | Fortunate and skilled | Dex | Latin |
Dominic | Belonging to God | Dom | Latin |
Dylan | Born near the sea | Dill | Welsh |
Edgar | Wealthy Spearman | Teddy, Ed | English |
Ethan | Strong and firm | Ian | Hebrew |
Ezra | Helper | Hebrew | |
Gavin | Hawk of the battle or white hawk | Gav | Celtic |
Jacob | Supplanter | Jake | Hebrew |
James | Supplanter | Jim, Jimmy | Hebrew |
Jonathan | Gift of Jehovah | John | Hebrew |
Luca | Sacred wood | Luke, Lucas | Italian |
Maximillian | The greatest | Max | Latin |
Monarch | Origin, popularity | English | |
Noah | Rest, repose | Hebrew | |
Oliver | Olive tree | Olly | Latin |
Owen | A young warrior | Welsh | |
Sebastian | Venerable or revered | Seb, Bastian | Greek |
William | Resolute protection | Liam, Will, Bill | German |
Trending
Here are 36 quirky names inspired by US states, power couples, the Royal family and even shoe brands!
Name | Meaning | Nicknames | Origin |
Albert | Brilliant and bright | Albie, Bert | German |
Alfred | Wise counsellor | Alfie | English |
Augustine | Venerable, magnificent | Austin | English |
Caden | Spirit of battle | Kay, Cade | Welsh |
Cortez | courteous, refined, accomplished | Trey | Spanish |
Elijah | Jehovah is God | Eli | Hebrew |
Elliot | Jehovah is God | Eli | Hebrew |
Finley | Fair-haired warrior | Fin | Irish |
Francis | A free man | Frankie, Frank | Latin |
Grayson | Son of the bailiff | Gray | English |
Harrison | Harry’s son | Harry | English |
Hugo | Bright in mind / intelligent | Hugh | German |
Jackson | Son of Jack | Jax, Jack | English |
Jayden | Thankful | Jay | Hebrew |
Joaquin | Established by God | Quinn | Spanish |
Jordan | Flowing down | Jo | Hebrew |
Kelsey | Island | Kel | English |
Kingston | A king’s town | English | |
Lennon |
small cloak or cape
|
Irish | |
Leon | Brave | Leo | Greek |
Levi |
Joined in harmony
|
Hebrew | |
Lindsey |
Island of linden trees
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English | |
Logan | A small hollow | Logie | Scottish |
Mason | Worker in stone | Mace | English |
Matteo | A gift from God | Matt | Italian |
Oscar | Deer loving / the spear of God | Ozzy | English |
Princeton | Princely town | English | |
Reginald | Ruler with great counsel | Reggie | English |
Reuben | Behold, a son | Rubes, Ben | Hebrew |
Skylar | Scholar | Dutch | |
Taylor | English occupational name | Tay, Tee | English |
Theodore | Gift of God | Teddy, Theo | Greek |
Truman | Loyal one | English | |
Van | Of | Dutch | |
Wyatt | Brave in war | English | |
Zachary | remembered by God | Zack | Hebrew |
Source: Independent
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