73 nicknames for boys that are almost as cute as he is

When it comes to nicknames for boys, there's no shortage of great options.

Have an athlete on your hands? Try slugger, champ or sport. Does your little one love to be in charge? What about boss or chief. How about a little rascal? Monkey, tiger or puppy should fit the bill.

Below, we've gathered 73 nicknames for boys that will perfectly suit your growing guy. Which is your favorite?

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73 nicknames for boys

Whether you're looking for something sweet and classic or a bit more sassy, there's sure to be a cute option that fits your little guy among these 73 nicknames for boys.

• Buddy

• Pal

• Chief

• Shortie

• Small fry

• Little man

• Monkey

• Bubba

• Bubs

• Champ

• Bud

• Honey

• Puppy

• Doodle

• Hotshot

• Sweetheart

• Handsome

• Buster

• Chickadee

• Honey bunny

• Half pint

• Jellybean

• Meatball

• Nugget

• Tiger

• Bro

• Spanky

• Flash

• Sport

• Junior

• Kiddo

• Sunshine

• Sparky

• Pumpkin

• Ace

• Munchkin

• Cub

• Sunny

• Captain

• Skipper

• Bam-bam

• Dude

• Maverick

• Beau

• Buzz

• Jet

• Sugar

• Duke

• Lovebug

• Angel

• Bambino

• Bean

• Honey bunch

• Mate

• Sweet pea

• Mister man

• Squirt

• Wingman

• Homie

• Amigo

• Homeboy

• Sugar plum

• Zippy

• Scooter

• Punky

• Trouble

• Turbo

• Slim

• Pipsqueak

• Boss

• Stud

• Superstar

• Slugger

This article was originally published on TODAY.com