Cute Boy Names

Cute boys' names tend to be short, friendly and full of warmth, and many of them end in a y or ie sound. That ending has long been a way of making a name affectionate in English, which is why names like Frankie, Joey, Tommy, Benny, Sammy and Archie feel so approachable. Many of these began as nicknames for longer traditional names and are now given as full names on birth certificates.

Other names here are cute because of their brevity and sound. Milo, Theo and Bo are short and bright, with open vowels that are easy for small children to say. Charlie has become a favorite in its own right, and Ollie and Ozzy bring a playful, lively energy. Sonny and Sunny both carry a sunny, cheerful feeling, although they come from different origins. Jessie, an older short form, works for boys and girls alike.

The main question with a cute name is how it will wear over a lifetime. A name like Archie or Theo tends to suit a grown man as well as a toddler, while names like Joey or Sammy stay more informal. Some parents choose a longer, formal first name and use one of these as the everyday version, which gives their son a choice later. Others prefer to give the short form directly.