Boys Playful Baby Names

Playful names have energy. They tend to be short, end in a vowel or a light consonant, and make you smile. Beau, Coco, Ziggy, Pixie. Pairs well with a serious surname.

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#15

Jack

God is gracious

#20

Asher

fortunate, prosperous

#23

Luca

from Lucania

#24

Leo

lion-hearted, brave

#36

Maverick

independent thinker, nonconformist

#47

Aiden

fiery, warm

#50

Cooper

cask maker, craftsman

#59

Jayden

God has heard, thankful to God

#65

Waylon

divine smith, master craftsman

#69

Beau

fine, lovely

#76

Kai

sea, ocean

#96

Jaxon

son of Jack

#98

Colton

son of Cole

#103

Easton

from the eastern homestead

#106

Landon

from the long ridge

#107

Austin

magic dignity

#112

River

riverbank, shore

#114

Jace

modern variant of Jason

#120

Milo

gracious, mild

#125

Kayden

companion, friend, from Arabic Kadin

#154

Hayden

hay valley, hedged valley

#165

Ace

unity; the best; one

#169

Jayce

variant of Jason

#176

Charlie

free man

#177

Felix

happy, fortunate

#183

Ryker

rich, powerful

#190

Brayden

descendant of Bradán (salmon)

#200

Tucker

cloth fuller, fabric tucker

#224

Brody

from the castle, place near the ditch

#226

Rory

red king, famous ruler

#229

Riley

rye clearing

#240

Nash

at the ash tree

#244

Harvey

blazing iron

#259

Avery

ruler of the elves

#289

Cody

helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one

#290

Finley

fair-haired hero; white warrior

#291

Kayson

rejoice, healer

#325

Jaylen

modern coinage combining Jay + Len

#334

Archie

truly brave, genuinely bold

#336

Sonny

son, young boy

#344

Niko

people's victory

#347

Bodie

shelter, dwelling

#350

Cayden

phonetic American invention

#358

Kyler

modern blend of Kyle and Tyler

#366

Baylor

one who bails, deliverer

#371

Grady

noble, illustrious

#372

Rylan

rye-field dweller

#379

Zander

protector of mankind

#395

Jaden

modern American invention

#396

Kashton

modern American invented name

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