This is my preferred spelling of [name]Balthasar[/name]. But I am stumped as to a great nickname. I have three young children and want them to easily be able to say their new brothers name.
Any ideas on a nickname that isn’t just Bal or Sar?
Thanks.
Also, my three names at present are [name]Balthasar[/name], [name]Crosby[/name] and [name]Atlas[/name]. All different from each other, and I like them for different reasons. Which one do you like best or do you have any other suggestions. Middle name is going to be Gane (family name that I really want to use). Surname two syllables ending in o.
I knew a [name]Balthasar[/name] in high school. If I remember correctly, people often called him Balthy (with a “T” rather than a “Th” sound).
Also: I think [name]Balthasar[/name] is a great name:)
What about Balto?
I know it was a movie years ago, but I still think it’s super cute!
I like [name]Baz[/name]
I know it’s usually a nickname for [name]Sebastian[/name], but could [name]Bas[/name] or [name]Baz[/name] be a nickname for [name]Balthasar[/name]?
With that first and middle name, he could go by his initials B.G. and pronounce it like the band BeeGee.
My favorite is [name]Atlas[/name] from your list. 
Nicknames for [name]Balthasar[/name] (sorry for repeats):
[name]Baz[/name]
Bally
Balto
Zar
Zaro
Bal
Taz
[name]Lars[/name] ?
Thank you all so much. I am now able to seriously consider using [name]Balthasar[/name] as my sons name. I like [name]Baz[/name] as a nickname too and B.G. is pretty cool. Hmmm, will have to keep trying to persuade my husband. His favourite is [name]Atlas[/name], which I love too but [name]Balthasar[/name] has been my favourite for so long.
I kind of like Tzar.
Great name, I’d nn Zar.
[name]Baz[/name]. I like [name]Baz[/name]. My husband is making a case for [name]Sebastian[/name] on the basis of [name]Baz[/name], but I might prefer [name]Balthasar[/name]/[name]Balthazar[/name] actually.
I do like [name]Atlas[/name] but its too close to my long-term love of [name]August[/name]. You might like [name]Silas[/name] or [name]Cyrus[/name]? I like [name]Lazarus[/name] too but it’s a bit… heavy… and I don’t assume everyone would like it, lol.
[name]Balthasar[/name] is awesome. I think [name]Baz[/name] is my favorite nickname… B.G. is cool too.
I really like [name]Balthasar[/name] with the nn [name]Baz[/name]! A very good name all around : )