• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • Store
  • About
    • Contact
  • Quotes
  • Slogans
  • Names
  • Blog
  • Menu
  • Start A Blog
Sports Stories logo

Sports Feel Good Stories

Sports quotes, stories, team names, and slogans

You are here: Home / Nicknames for Guys: Cute, Cool, Funny

Nicknames for Guys: Cute, Cool, Funny

One comes across cute nicknames for guys in movies, books, and magazines, but it sure is nice to have them all collected in one place. This is it!

By way of background, everyone refers to former President Eisenhower as Ike, not Dwight or Dwight David. Nicknames are usually generated by affection and a feeling of closeness to a person. In the days of the Vikings, nicknames were serious business. A nickname was viewed as a badge of honor bestowed on worthy recipients. There were formal ceremonies to declare a person’s nickname and explain its meaning.

Today, a nickname is usually a substitute for a proper first name. For example, Jennifer Lopez is known as J.Lo. Whoopi Goldberg got her name from her excessive flatulence and being compared to a Whoopee Cushion. Hugh Jackman’s nickname as a kid was Sticks because he had skinny legs. Growing up, friends of Daniel Craig didn’t think he was handsome, and they called him Mr. Potato Head. These days he is known as James Blonde.

Cute Nicknames for Guys

Rock. Everyone remembers the actor Rock Hudson and Rock is still a popular nickname. Just ask Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. It is interesting to note that a contemporary of Rock Hudson’s was Rip Torn.

Buddy. First to mind is Buddy Holly, his real name was Charles, and Buddy Rich, another musician. Bud is a shortened version that includes Bud Bundy’s character from Married with Children and pro football coach Bud Grant. In the ’50s and ’60s, lots of young men were called Buddy Boy.

Skip. Skip Marley is the grandson of Bob Marley and a current reggae singer. Past Skips included Skip Humphrey (Son of Hubert Humphrey) and Skip Bayless (a Professional Sportscaster). Of course, Skippy is a famous brand of peanut butter.

Chip. A rapper goes by Chip, as do Chip Gaines (HGTV) and Chip Foose (car designer). The nickname is attributed to the saying chip off the old block. Used for either a junior or a man who is just like his father.

Buzz. Probably the most famous Buzz is astronaut Buzz Aldrin. He was the second man to ever walk on the moon. Interestingly, His Mother’s maiden name was Moon.

Crazy Legs. In the ’40s, ’50s, and ’60s, this nickname was used extensively for football players. Perhaps the most famous was Crazy Legs, Hirsch. He played in college and professionally and was known for avoiding tacklers with his crazy legs.

Sport. As defined by the Urban Dictionary, this nickname is the name your Dad calls you that makes you feel like a total loser. You can also substitute Champ.

Hot Shot. Often used sarcastically, this nickname is designed to put someone with a Big Head back in their place.

Nicknames for Guys.

Classics

Scooter. Guys named Scott are often called Scooter, and the name means a person from Scotland.

Beanstalk. One of many nicknames for people that are tall and a reference to Jack and the Beanstalk. That kid is a real Beanstalk.

Big Boy. Exactly like it sounds like a nickname for a huge person; however, it has also been used by many musicians, including Antwan André “Big Boi” Patton from the pop group Outkast.

Stretch. Another nickname for a tall guy, Stretch, also refers to a classic toy, Stretch Armstrong. An action figure that you could stretch to outrageous lengths,

Lefty or Right. A nickname often used for baseball pitchers.

Slim. Basically the opposite of Big Boy, Slim refers to someone that is very skinny.

Bear. The most famous Bear was probably the University of Alabama Head Football Coach Paul William “Bear” Bryant. A large, intimidating man once tackled an opposing player that was running down the sidelines.

Moose. Another animal nickname is used for a large person. My father’s name was Bruce Moodie, and his friends would call him Moose Brodie.

Buck. Yet another animal nickname, Buck, is generally used for a good ole country boy. Like Buck Owens from the TV Show Hee-Haw.

Sticks. A classic nickname for someone with skinny legs.

Junior. Used for someone who is a Junior, it can also replace Chip or Bud. A recent Junior is Dale Earnhardt, Jr., a well-known NASCAR race driver.

Lucky. While sometimes it is used as a nickname for Luke, it refers more often to someone who has good luck. Charles Lucky Luciano was an American gangster who was part of a group that started the National Crime Syndicate.

You might like Cute Nicknames for Girls.

Famous Athletes Nicknames

George Herman “Babe” Ruth, Jr. Babe Ruth was a Professional Baseball Player who also went by the names the Bambino, the Sultan of Swat, and the Big Bam.

Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky. A Canadian Professional Hockey Player is considered by many to be the best who ever played the game. Hence, The Great One.

Clyde “The Glide” Drexler. An American Professional Basketball Player and the commissioner of the 3 on 3 Basketball League.

Stan “The Man” Musial. A Hall of Fame Professional Baseball Player is considered one of the most consistent hitters ever to play the game.

Rocco Francis “Rocky” Marciano. Long before Sylvester Stallone made the name Rocky popular, there was Professional Boxer Rocky Marciano. To this day, he is the only heavyweight fighter to retire undefeated.

Michael “Air” Jordan. An NBA Hall-of-Famer, Michael got the nickname for the incredible amount of time he floated through the air before dunking the ball.

Ted “Teddy Ballgame” Williams. Ted Williams was a Professional Baseball Player with a lifetime batting average of .344. This impressive average also earned him the nickname The Splendid Splinter.

Elite

Lebron “King” James. Destined for the NBA Hall of Fame, the King recently won his fourth NBA championship. He got the nickname because he is the “king of the court.”

Jack “The Golden Bear” Nicklaus. Professional Golfer Jack Nicklaus got The Golden Bear nickname not just from his golfing prowess but his large stature and blond hair. Arnold Palmer was nicknamed “The King,” Gary “The Black Knight” Player, and Sam “The Slammer” Snead.

Kobe “The Black Mamba” Bryant. Sadly, we lost NBA legend Kobe Bryant when he was far too young. He gave himself the nickname The Black Mamba. A Black Mamba is an extremely venomous snake that is amazingly fast and agile.

Sometimes you earn your nickname.

Jocks

Reggie “Mr. October” Jackson. MLB player Reggie Jackson got his Mr. October nickname for his exemplary play in the playoffs during the month of October.

Joe “Broadway Joe” Namath. A Professional Football Player and member of the NFL Hall of Fame. Joe Namath got his nickname because he played for the New York Jets and was often spotted near the lights on Broadway.

Kevin “The Big-Ticket” Garnet. NBA star Kevin Garnet got his nickname while playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves because everyone wanted to get a ticket to see him play. He won an NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics.

Charles “Sir Charles” Barkley. Another NBA star, Charles Barkley, is also called Chuck and the Round Mound of Rebound. Now, he is a basketball analyst for Turner Network Television.

David “Big Papi” Ortiz. MLB fan-favorite David Ortiz played for the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox; He finished his career as one of the most feared designated hitters in baseball.

Memorable Nicknames for Guys

Peter “Pistol Pete” Maravich. Known for a quick release on his shots, NBA player Pistol Pete Maravich was a star in college at Louisiana State University. He still holds the NCAA Division I scoring title with 3,667 points.

Adrian “All Day” Peterson. NFL running back Adrian Peterson got his nickname in College at the University of Oklahoma, where it was said that he could run all day.

Joe “The Yankee Clipper” DiMaggio. Joe DiMaggio was an American Professional Baseball Player who was once briefly married to Marilyn Monroe. He was also known by the nickname Joltin’ Joe.

Shaun “The Flying Tomato” White. Olympic Gold Medalist Shaun White is a snowboarder and skateboarder who is known for his crazy tricks. His plume of red hair flies around crazily as he is tumbling and twirling.

Jerome “The Bus” Bettis. NFL Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis got the nickname The Bus in college at the University of Notre Dame. The school newspaper gave him the nickname, and it stuck.

Funny Nicknames

Funny nicknames for Guys.

Lazy Bones

Atomic Bomb

Tank

Sniper

Rocket Man

Joker

Grinch

Scrooge

Terminator

Mad Man

Tarzan

Scarecrow

Porky

Darth Vader

Underdog

Poindexter

Shark

Hot Pepper

Rib Eye

Wolf Man

Space Ghost

Jungle Man

Master Blaster

Sly

Burn Out

Professor

Admiral

Baron Von Bozo

Scratchy

Brain Dead

Hard-Boiled

Red Hot

Drunkula

Unique Nicknames for Guys

Unique monikers for men.

Clutch

Premium

Hip Hop

Einstein

Laid Back

Prince

Whale

Mad Scientist

Money

Gene Pool

Golden Boy

Real Deal

One and Only

Bad Customer

The Firm

Magician

Glass Jaw

Headliner

Macho Man

Rampage

Grand Stan

The Kid

Two Left Feet

’Lil Warrior

The Tick

Doctor Laugh Track

Mad Dog

Giant

Vanilla

Jug Head

Short Nicknames: Abbreviated from the First Name

Charles – Chuck or Chuckles

Edward – Ed or Eddy

Robert – Bob, Rob, or Bobby

Walter – Walt

Leonard – Len or Lenny

Michael – Mike

Harold – Harry or Hal

Richard – Dick or Rick

William – Bill or Billy

Christopher – Chris

Joseph – Joe or Joey

Andrew – Drew

Thomas – Tom or Tommy

Timothy – Tim or Timothy

Henry – Hank

James – Jim or Jimmy

Nathan – Nate or Nat

Alexander – Alex

Ernest – Earnie

Samuel – Sam or Sammy

Roderick – Rod or Rodney

Don't call me Fun-Size.

Nicknames for Guy Friends

Mad Max

Spanky

Lumpy

Hamster

Buzz Frightyear

Cough King

Stinky Feet

Burps on Que

Lame Bond

Beef Jerky

Party Man

Jokester

Nutty Professor

Duck Man

Chico

Fluff Head

Cub Cadet

Tough Guy

Babe Magnet

Hot One

Studly

Chico

Impressive

Dirty Birdie

Dribbles

Peanut

Cracker Jack

Ham Bone

Thumbs Up

Daffy

Rum Runner

Tequila Shooter

Fat Brain

Spaghetti Legs

Mr. Screw Off

Cookie Rookie

Jabba the Mutt

Fish Bait

My Hero

Chester Cheesy

Mr. Stand-Up

Banana Breath

Poker Face

Mayor of Munchkin Town

Cool Nicknames

The Tripper

Guru

The Big Kahuna

Stoner

Mr. Spotlight

Gypsy Chaser

Hired Gun

Brah

Snail Male

The Lush

Lady Radar

Crazy Man

Mad Scientist

Lip Sync

The Big Chunk

X-Ray Eyes

Mr. Juke Box

Doctor Upper

The Experiment

Mr. Trash Talk

Zombie Man

Lumberjack

Game Face

Bar Fly

Couch Cruiser

The Big Show

The Hulk

Charlie the Tuna

Mr. XL

Cool Nicknames for Guys

Good Nicknames for guys

Captain Crusty

Pizza Man

Gilligan

Mr. Mouth

The General

Flash

Boss

Fun Size

Chip the Monk

Doctor Downtown

Bean Buster

The Teacher

Third Wheel

Mr. Messy

Skipper

Monster Man

Crusher

Wild Thing

Spike

The Outlaw

Bull Dog

Boomer

The Professional

Big League

Meat Loaf

Touchdown

Roadkill

The Preacher

Uni-Bomber

Drunk Uncle

Good nicknames for guys.

Cute Nicknames to Call Your Boyfriend

Star Bright

Tater Tot

My Treasure

Va Va Voom Valentine

Waffles

Squirrel Cheeks

Wonder Man Wookie

Cuddle Bug

Dimples

Flame

Gangsta

My Joy

Kissy Face

Ninja

Pookie

Cutey

Teddy Bear

Sexy

My Guy

Boy Toy

Pickles

Star

Pet Names

Honey Bunch

Heart Throb

Lovee

Jazzy

Puppy

Boo Boo

Cuddle Bundle

All Hands

Tender Touch

Snuggles

Love Muffin

Poopster

Sex God

Bunny

Smoochie

Hot Lips

Magic

Pepper

My Pet

The Hammer

Nugget

Terms of Endearment: Great nicknames for guys

Pork Chop

Angel Eyes

Big Daddy

Sweet Cheeks

Vegas

Biscuit

Cheesecake

Biggie

Hashtag

Moon Pie

Snookums

Monkey Business

Big Guy

Mi Amour

Gigolo

Cream Pie

Boogie Man

Cowboy

My baby

Shooter

Tiger

All Mine

The Bomb

Tight End

Kiss Candy

Cheeky Monkey

Strong and Powerful

Ace

Grand Slam

The Hammer

The Judge

Ax Man

Hat Trick

The Pilot

Mr. Talent

Doctor Evil

The Drooler

Reverend Fun

Moon Dog

Dead Head

Hat Trick

Note: If you have suggestions for our nicknames for guys, please let us know via the contact us page.

Real Life Gangster and Mafia Nicknames

Charles Arthur “Pretty Boy” Floyd

George “Machine Gun Kelly” Barnes

Joe “The Animal” Barboza

Jake “Greasy Thumb” Guzik

Salvatore “Sammy the Bull” Gravano

Carmine “The Snake” Persico

Phillip “Chicken Man” Testh

Joseph “Joe Bananas” Bonanno

John “The Teflon Don” Gotti

Greg “Grim Reaper” Scarpa

Vincent “The Oddfather” Gigante

Al “Scarface” Capone

John “No Nose” Difranzo

Richard “The Ice Man” Kuklinski

Tony “The Ant” Spilotto

Joseph “Joey The Clown” Lombardo

Louie “Ha–Ha” Anastanasio

Geraldo “George from Canada” Seiascia

Albert “The Mad Hatter” Anastasia

Alvin Clarence “Titanic” Thompson

Ideas for Nicknames

Sometimes, a nickname can be a different first name replacing the Original proper first name. People close to him called him Jack Kennedy, but his real first name was John. The author of the Catcher in the Rye goes by J. D. Salinger instead of Jerome David Salinger’s name. Often, nicknames can come out of nowhere, like George W. Bush being known as Dubya. The Dubya is about the way they pronouns W’s in the state of Texas.

Many people use their middle name as a nickname. Here are a few: Brad Pitt is really, William Bradley Pitt, Ashton Kutcher is really Christopher Ashton Kutcher, Bruce Willis is Walter Bruce Willis, John William Ferrell goes by Will Ferrell. There are many examples of people who use their middle name, either by their own choice or recommendations from friends and family.

Nicknames can be amusing and can help define someone’s personality. Get a good nickname, and it will stick with you forever.

Which Nickname is Perfect For You Video

There you have it! We hope you enjoyed it.

By Tim Moodie and Emily Ryan

Tim Moodie’s nickname in high school was Moots. His nickname in college was Dr. Keg, but that is a different story. He has spent over 30 years in the toy business, and during these years, he has worked on and created toy and game names. Including Rap Master Microphone, Street Beats Jam Van, Dueling Dice, Firebrand, Bad Eggz Bunch, Trivia Bingo, The Act Like A Dog Game, and more./em> Emily writes about pop culture and entertainment and calls her boyfriend “The Incredible Hunk.”

Overtime

You’re on the Nicknames for Guys page.

You might like:

737 Team Names

WiFi Names

Funny Group Chat Names

Primary Sidebar

Copyright 2009-2022 Michael & Gabriel, Inc.© 2023 • Privacy Policy • Note: Sports Feel Good Stories earns an affiliate commission from some of the sites we link to.
All rights reserved. No part of this site may be reproduced in whole or in part in any manner without the permission of the copyright owner.

MENU
  • Home
  • Store
  • About
    • Contact
  • Quotes
  • Slogans
  • Names
  • Blog
  • Menu
  • Start A Blog