Nickname Baby Names
201 Nickname names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Nickname baby names take the cozy, familiar shortened form of a classic name — the version friends and family would call you anyway — and use it as the given name itself. Parents love them because they arrive already warm, easygoing and full of personality, with none of the formality a longer name can carry.
What makes a name a “nickname name”?
These are names that started life as a pet form of something longer — think Maggie for Margaret or Archie for Archibald — but have become confident, standalone choices. Names like Evie and Sonny carry that same friendly, diminutive charm right from the start.
Nickname names for girls
Girls’ nickname names lean playful and warm: Maisie, Lizzie, Susie and Cassie all have that easy, well-loved feel, while Coco and Gabby add a bit of spark.
Nickname names for boys
On the boys’ side, Sonny and Archie have become genuine favorites, and Rick, Kam and Hutch bring a similarly relaxed, friendly energy.
Using a nickname as a first name
Choosing a nickname name outright — rather than a formal name you plan to shorten later — means your child grows up with the name you actually intend to call them. It’s a simple way to skip the “which nickname will stick” guessing game altogether.
Every name below links to its own page with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation — so you can hear it before you choose.
Nickname Girl Names
Maisie#233 in the U.S.Pearl▶Evie#270 in the U.S.Life; living; breath of life▶Maggie#294 in the U.S.Pearl — as a diminutive of Margaret▶Cassie#1273 in the U.S.Shining upon man; she who entangles men▶Charly#2264 in the U.S.free man, strong and virile▶Ronnie#2292 in the U.S.ruler's counsel▶Josey#2327 in the U.S.God will increase, God will add▶Lizzie#2332 in the U.S.pledged to God, my God is an oath▶Susie#2339 in the U.S.lily▶Coco#2384 in the U.S.nickname for names beginning with Co-▶Gabby#3051 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabrielle or Gabriella, from the Hebrew Gavri'el meaning God is my strength or man ▶Roxy#3204 in the U.S.Short form of Roxana or Roxanne, from Persian Roshanak or Ruxshana, meaning 'dawn', 'bright', o▶Barbie#3220 in the U.S.Diminutive of Barbara, from Greek Barbaros meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'; Latin Barbara, meani▶Hermie#3344 in the U.S.Hermie is an affectionate short form used for names built on the Herm- sound. For a girl it may▶Cuca#3945 in the U.S.Cuca is a Spanish affectionate pet name rather than a formal given name. It is most often a nic▶Pattye#4287 in the U.S.Pattye is an elaborated spelling of Patty, the affectionate short form of Patricia, from the La▶Manie#4773 in the U.S.Manie reads as an affectionate pet form written onto birth records, most often standing in for ▶Berdie#4801 in the U.S.Berdie is a diminutive turned given name, usually a pet form of Bertha - from the Germanic bera▶Blonnie#4806 in the U.S.Blonnie is a homespun -ie name from the same family as Blondie, rooted in the French-derived wo▶Babbie#4888 in the U.S.Babbie is an affectionate short form of Barbara, from the Greek barbaros meaning foreign or str▶Elfie#4921 in the U.S.Elfie is an affectionate short form of longer Germanic names like Elfriede or Alfreda. Those na▶Blanchie#5314 in the U.S.Blanchie is a fond diminutive of Blanche, from Old French blanc, 'white, fair'; the meaning is ▶Connee#5821 in the U.S.Connee is a decorative respelling of Connie, the familiar short form of Constance. Constance co▶Brownie#5928 in the U.S.Brownie is an affectionate name from the surname Brown or the color brown, sometimes used as a ▶Babs#5930 in the U.S.Babs is an affectionate pet form of Barbara, from the Greek barbaros meaning foreign or strange▶Dellie#6038 in the U.S.Dellie is a pet form of Della, Adele, or Delia given as a stand-alone name; Della and Adele com▶Vinie#6082 in the U.S.Vinie is an affectionate short form drawn from longer names ending in -vina or -vinia, chiefly ▶Curley#6138 in the U.S.Curley as a given name draws on two threads: the descriptive English nickname for curly hair, a▶Willye#6233 in the U.S.Willye is a decorative spelling of Willie, used here for a girl as a pet form of Wilhelmina, th▶Floye#6259 in the U.S.Floye is a spelling variant of Floy, a short, affectionate name from the Florence/Flossie famil▶Mennie#6328 in the U.S.Mennie is a diminutive given as a birth name, most likely a pet form of Minnie or of Wilhelmina▶Buff#6350 in the U.S.Buff is an English word carried into name use. As a color it means a soft yellow-brown, and as ▶Climmie#6379 in the U.S.Climmie reads as a homey pet form, most likely of Clementine or the short Clemmie, from the Lat▶Zettie#6563 in the U.S.Zettie is an affectionate short form of names ending in -zetta, chiefly Rosetta (a diminutive o▶Relda#6599 in the U.S.Relda is best explained as a short form of Zerelda or Griselda, older names of Germanic roots (▶Clydie#6728 in the U.S.Clydie is a feminine, affectionate form of Clyde, the popular early-century boys' name taken fr▶Pegge#7309 in the U.S.Pegge is a stylized spelling of Peggy, the long-standing nickname for Margaret. The chain runs ▶Vicci#7412 in the U.S.Vicci is a bouncy respelling of Vicki, the diminutive of Victoria, from the Latin victoria mean▶Vici#7452 in the U.S.Vici is a pet form of Victoria, or of the spelling Vicki, from Latin victoria, victory. The sam▶Pinkey#7532 in the U.S.Pinkey is a variant of Pinkie, an affectionate old American pet name that became a birth name, ▶Dedee#7554 in the U.S.Dedee is a doubled pet name of the Dee-Dee type, formed by repeating the initial sound of a lon▶Fanchon#7578 in the U.S.Fanchon is a French affectionate short form of Francoise, the feminine of Francois, from a Germ▶Dody#7594 in the U.S.Dody is an affectionate pet name most often derived from Dorothy, though it has also served as ▶Mande#7846 in the U.S.Mande is a spelling variant of Mandy, the familiar pet form of Amanda. Amanda comes from the La▶Blondie#8253 in the U.S.Blondie is an affectionate nickname-name from the word blonde, meaning fair or light-haired, wh▶Christe#8514 in the U.S.Christe is a respelling of Christy or Christie, the familiar short forms of Christine and Chris▶Kathye#8606 in the U.S.Kathye is an ornamented spelling of Kathy, the everyday short form of Katherine. Katherine desc▶Vicke#8678 in the U.S.Vicke is a spelling of Vicki, the affectionate short form of Victoria. Victoria comes straight ▶Cynde#8774 in the U.S.Cynde is an inventive respelling of Cindy, the short form of Cynthia. Cynthia is a Greek epithe▶Neita#8896 in the U.S.Neita is best read as a short form of Anita or Juanita, or a variant of Nita; those names are S▶Tammey#8911 in the U.S.Tammey is a variant spelling of Tammy, the mid-century pet form of Tamara (from Hebrew 'tamar',▶Kathey#8961 in the U.S.An -ey respelling of Kathy, a pet form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally r▶Tabby#9112 in the U.S.Tabby is a diminutive of Tabitha, from the Aramaic tabhyetha, 'gazelle'; Tabitha appears in the▶Chelly#9429 in the U.S.Chelly is a spelling of Shelly, an affectionate short form that could stand for Michelle, from ▶Vernie#9716 in the U.S.A pet form of Verna, from the Latin 'vernus,' 'of spring; springlike'; it may also shorten Vern▶Dusti#9787 in the U.S.A respelling of Dusty — originally a nickname from the English word 'dusty' and from the surnam▶Amby#9806 in the U.S.Amby is a diminutive of Amber, the gemstone name from Arabic anbar, which named ambergris and l▶Beckey#9961 in the U.S.Beckey is a spelling of Becky, the familiar pet form of Rebecca. Rebecca comes from the Hebrew ▶Bekki#10503 in the U.S.Bekki is a playful mid-century spelling of Becky, the long-standing nickname for Rebecca. Rebec▶Sammye#10522 in the U.S.Sammye is a decorative spelling of Sammie, itself a pet form used for Samantha and, as a family▶Bama#10650 in the U.S.Bama is best read as a nickname or homespun coinage rather than an inherited name. Most often i▶Kennie#10658 in the U.S.A friendly -ie short form, read for girls as a nickname for Kennedy or Kendall; it also serves ▶Chy#10693 in the U.S.Chy reads as a short modern name or pet form, likely clipped from Chyanne/Cheyenne or a Chi- na▶Terie#10749 in the U.S.Terie is a spelling variant of Teri or Terry, the pet form of Teresa used as a stand-alone name▶Betsi#10941 in the U.S.Betsi is a Welsh spelling and variant of Betsy, itself a pet form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew▶Kissy#11107 in the U.S.Kissy is a pet-name built straight from the English word 'kiss', an endearment like 'kissy-face▶Bee#11226 in the U.S.A tiny one-beat name: Bee reads either as the busy garden insect (a sweet nature pick) or as a ▶Kizzi#11266 in the U.S.Kizzi is a spelling of Kizzy, a diminutive of Keziah, from the Hebrew Qetsiyah, the name of one▶Dot#11329 in the U.S.A short pet form of Dorothy, from the Greek Dorothea, 'gift of God.' Used as a standalone name,▶Effy#11334 in the U.S.A pet form of Euphemia, from the Greek Euphemia, 'well-spoken; of good repute; auspicious speec▶Eviee#11386 in the U.S.An elaborated spelling of Evie, a pet form of Eve ('life') and Evelyn. The doubled -ee ending g▶Marjie#11572 in the U.S.Marjie is an affectionate short form of Marjorie, a medieval English form of Margaret influence▶Steffie#11600 in the U.S.Steffie is an affectionate short form of Stephanie, the feminine of Stephen, from Greek stephan▶Cressie#11676 in the U.S.Cressie is an affectionate short form drawn from Cressida, a name from the medieval Troilus sto▶Mollye#11681 in the U.S.Mollye is a decorative variant of Molly, the affectionate English pet form of Mary. Mary traces▶Reita#11685 in the U.S.Reita is a spelling variant of Rita and Reta, themselves short forms of Margarita/Margaret, fro▶Lu#11688 in the U.S.A pet form of names like Louise ('famous warrior'), Lucia/Lucy ('light'), or Lulu, standing alo▶Frenchie#11901 in the U.S.Frenchie is a nickname-name, used most often as an affectionate pet form of Frances or of a Fre▶Rusty#11922 in the U.S.A friendly nickname name for someone with red or reddish-brown ('rusty') hair; also a short for▶Peggi#11949 in the U.S.Peggi is a stylized spelling of Peggy, a long-standing pet form of Margaret, from Greek margari▶Jerra#12114 in the U.S.Jerra is best read as a short form of Jerrica or Geraldine, or a feminine of Jerry; those tie b▶Gini#12352 in the U.S.Gini is a slimmed spelling of Ginny, the pet form of Virginia. Virginia comes from the Roman fa▶Dessie#12462 in the U.S.A vintage pet form, historically short for Odessa, Destiny, or similar Des- names. As a standal▶Diny#12469 in the U.S.A Dutch/English pet form, historically short for Dinah ('judged; vindicated') or Geraldine ('ru▶Dotty#12473 in the U.S.A pet form of Dorothy, from the Greek for 'gift of God' (doron, 'gift,' + theos, 'God'). A chee▶Jeny#12507 in the U.S.Jeny is a pared-down spelling of Jenny, the classic pet form of Jennifer and historically of Ja▶Azzie#12578 in the U.S.Azzie is an affectionate pet name, most often a short form of a longer A-name such as Azalea, A▶Katti#12613 in the U.S.Katti is a pet form of Katherine or its short form Katie, ultimately from the Greek Aikaterine,▶Megin#12669 in the U.S.Megin is a variant spelling of Megan, itself a Welsh diminutive of Margaret, from the Greek mar▶Kimmy#12822 in the U.S.Kimmy is a familiar pet form of Kimberly, an English place-name and surname ultimately 'Cynebur▶Shelle#12893 in the U.S.Shelle is a clipped form of Michelle (the French feminine of Michael, 'who is like God?') and o▶Ludy#13014 in the U.S.Ludy is a pet form, most plausibly a short form of Ludmila or the Southern nickname Ludie. Some▶Mava#13098 in the U.S.Mava is most often a short, warm form of Mavis, an English name meaning 'song thrush,' the smal▶Vangie#13195 in the U.S.Vangie is a diminutive of Evangeline or Evangelina, from the Greek euangelion, 'good news, good▶Bobbyjo#13219 in the U.S.Bobbyjo joins Bobby, a diminutive of Roberta or Robert meaning bright fame, to Jo, short for Jo▶Pearly#13238 in the U.S.Pearly is an affectionate elaboration of Pearl, the gemstone name, from Latin 'perla' by way of▶Sandie#13249 in the U.S.An -ie pet form of Sandra, itself short for Alexandra, from the Greek for 'defender; protector ▶Beckie#13289 in the U.S.A pet form of Rebecca, from the Hebrew Rivqah, usually read as 'to bind; to join; captivating.'▶Berna#13390 in the U.S.Berna is a clipped form of longer Bern- names - Bernice, from Greek Berenike, 'bringer of victo▶Chrisy#13401 in the U.S.Chrisy is a spelling of Chrissy, a pet form of Christine or Christina, both from the Greek chri▶Didi#13876 in the U.S.Didi is an affectionate reduplicated nickname, the kind formed by doubling a first syllable, us▶Nini#13961 in the U.S.Nini is a doubled pet name of the affectionate type, usually standing in for Nina or a longer n▶Joei#14191 in the U.S.Joei is a decorative respelling of Joey, itself a diminutive of Joseph or Josephine, from the H▶Licia#14419 in the U.S.Licia is a short form of Alicia or Felicia, clipping the front of either name. Alicia derives f▶Loie#14438 in the U.S.Loie is an affectionate pet form of Louise or Louisa, the feminines of Louis. The parent traces▶Molleigh#14703 in the U.S.Molleigh is a fanciful respelling of Molly, the age-old nickname for Mary that grew through Mal▶Mendi#14707 in the U.S.Mendi is a respelling in the Mindy/Mandy family; Mindy is short for Melinda and Mandy for Amand▶Mardee#14867 in the U.S.Mardee is a diminutive spelled with the warm -ee ending, most often a pet form of Martha, from ▶Chrissi#14976 in the U.S.Chrissi is an affectionate spelling of Chrissy, the pet form of Christine or Christina. Those n▶Kaydi#15016 in the U.S.Kaydi is a modern spelling in the family of Kadie and Katie, pet forms of Katherine, from a Gre▶Kalle#15527 in the U.S.As an American girls' name Kalle is a K-respelling of Callie or Kali — a pet form long tied to ▶Collie#15693 in the U.S.Collie reads as a pet form of Colleen ('girl' in Irish) or Nicole, and also shares its look wit▶Susi#15714 in the U.S.Susi is a short, affectionate form of Susan or Susanna, spelled in the German and Continental s▶Missie#15802 in the U.S.Missie is a pet form of Missy, itself a diminutive of Melissa — from Greek 'melissa', 'honeybee▶Dede#15891 in the U.S.Dede is a warm reduplicated nickname, frequently a pet form for names beginning with D such as ▶Fergie#16039 in the U.S.A nickname short form of the surname Ferguson or the name Fergus, from the Gaelic Fearghas — us▶Sissi#16248 in the U.S.Sissi is a pet form, best known as the nickname of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, whose life ins▶Sissy#16277 in the U.S.Sissy began as an affectionate word for a sister, from a child's shortening of the word, and be▶Khristy#16350 in the U.S.Khristy is a kh- spelling of Christy, the pet form of Christine or Christina, from the Greek ch▶Kimmi#16447 in the U.S.Kimmi is a playful short form of Kimberly, or of Kim itself, whose root is an Old English place▶Abbee#16533 in the U.S.Abbee is a modern American respelling of Abbie and Abby, the pet forms of Abigail, which comes ▶Magaby#16678 in the U.S.Magaby is a Latin American nickname, most often a blend for María Gabriela (Maga plus Gaby) or ▶Marnee#16765 in the U.S.Marnee is a respelling of Marnie, itself a Scottish and English short form most often traced to▶Minda#16811 in the U.S.Minda is a pet form of Melinda or Belinda — and a cousin of Linda — names ending in the element▶Nessie#16935 in the U.S.A Scottish/English pet form of Agnes ('pure; holy') and of Vanessa, long a warm nickname; also ▶Nonie#16948 in the U.S.Nonie is a diminutive that grew into a standalone name, typically a pet form of Nora, Winona, I▶Mattye#17005 in the U.S.Mattye is a spelling variant of Mattie, a pet form of Martha (Aramaic, 'lady, mistress') or Mat▶Peaches#17006 in the U.S.Peaches is the plural of the fruit word, used as a sweet term of endearment and, occasionally, ▶Ottie#17016 in the U.S.Ottie is an early-1900s pet name, most often a short form of Ottilie or Octavia, or a feminine ▶Ricci#17252 in the U.S.Ricci as a girl's name sits with Ricki and Ricky, feminine pet forms drawn from Richard (German▶Lexey#17343 in the U.S.Lexey is a spelling of Lexi, a pet form of Alexis or Alexandra, from the Greek alexein, 'to def▶Rusti#17840 in the U.S.Rusti is an -i spelling of Rusty, a nickname originally given for rust-colored, reddish hair or▶Resa#18715 in the U.S.Resa is a clipped form of Teresa/Theresa, a name of uncertain Greek roots often connected to th▶
Nickname Boy Names
Sonny#298 in the U.S.Son; a loving affectionate address for a boy or young man▶Archie#301 in the U.S.Truly brave; genuine and bold▶Rick#2981 in the U.S.Powerful ruler; a short form of Richard, from the Old High German Richart composed of the eleme▶Cliff#2995 in the U.S.Ford by the cliff; cliff slope▶Kam#3011 in the U.S.Crooked nose; crooked river (as short form of Cameron)▶Hutch#3058 in the U.S.A diminutive nickname of Hugh and Richard, from the medieval pet form Huche or Hutche; ultimate▶Brownie#3313 in the U.S.Brownie is a nickname name from the word brown, likely first a family byname for hair or comple▶Clance#3728 in the U.S.Clance is a clipped form, most likely of Clarence, from the Latin clarus meaning bright or clea▶Marv#4346 in the U.S.Marv is the clipped, everyday form of Marvin. Marvin descends either from the Welsh Merfyn (per▶Biff#4986 in the U.S.Biff is an American nickname rather than a formal given name, from the twentieth-century slang ▶Elige#5138 in the U.S.Elige is best explained as a Southern American short form or respelling of Elijah or Elias, fro▶Alf#6081 in the U.S.Alf is a short form of Alfred, from Old English Aelfraed, 'elf-counsel' or 'wise counsel'; it i▶Reg#6844 in the U.S.Reg is a short form of Reginald, from the Latinized Germanic Reginald, joining ragin, counsel, ▶Skippy#7157 in the U.S.Skippy is an affectionate pet name rather than an inherited one, formed by adding the friendly ▶Curlee#7170 in the U.S.Curlee reads as a spelling of Curly, an affectionate descriptive nickname, or of the Irish surn▶Danney#7183 in the U.S.Danney is a spelling of Danny, the well-worn pet form of Daniel. Daniel comes from the Hebrew D▶Budd#7294 in the U.S.Budd is chiefly an English surname and a pet name, doubling as the affectionate term 'bud' or '▶Mardy#7747 in the U.S.Mardy reads as a nickname-style name, most likely a pet form of a Mar- name such as Martin, Mar▶Jimmey#7842 in the U.S.Jimmey is a spelling variant of Jimmy, the everyday pet form of James. James descends from Jaco▶Earnie#8454 in the U.S.Earnie is a variant spelling of Ernie, the affectionate short form of Ernest, from the Germanic▶Rommie#8532 in the U.S.Rommie is a diminutive of Roman or Romulus, or a variant of Romy; those names tie to Rome and t▶Gar#8642 in the U.S.Gar is a clipped short form of a Gar- name, most often Gareth, Garrett or Gary, whose roots run▶Deke#9179 in the U.S.Deke is a crisp one-beat nickname. It most often stands in for Deacon, an English occupational ▶Johnney#9410 in the U.S.Johnney is a variant spelling of Johnny, the affectionate short form of John, from the Hebrew Y▶Buzz#9897 in the U.S.A nickname turned given name — famous through astronaut Buzz Aldrin and the character Buzz Ligh▶Smokey#10724 in the U.S.From the English word smoky, used as a nickname and given name. Familiar through Smokey Bear an▶Topper#10773 in the U.S.From the English word topper, 'one at the top' or 'the best,' and a jaunty nickname (also a top▶Trigger#10783 in the U.S.From the English word trigger, 'a lever that sets something off,' also a famous horse's name (R▶Trooper#10784 in the U.S.From the English word trooper, 'a soldier' or, affectionately, 'a steadfast, uncomplaining pers▶Bubba#11030 in the U.S.An American nickname, 'Bubba' — an affectionate term for 'brother' (from a child's attempt at t▶Stony#11087 in the U.S.Stony comes straight from the English word, a nature nickname built on stone with the everyday ▶Deano#11187 in the U.S.Deano adds a warm -o to Dean, the English surname and given name from a word for a valley (Old ▶Trini#11193 in the U.S.Trini is an affectionate short form of Trinidad, a Spanish name meaning 'Trinity' and honoring ▶Bing#11228 in the U.S.Bing has two main routes. As an English name it is chiefly a nickname, most famously that of th▶Woodie#11272 in the U.S.Woodie is an affectionate short form of Woodrow ('row of houses by a wood') or Woodward ('warde▶Gator#11340 in the U.S.Gator is a nickname/word name short for 'alligator' — a spirited, outdoorsy modern pick, also a▶Jammie#11341 in the U.S.A pet form tied to James and Jamie, from the Hebrew Jacob, 'supplanter; one who follows.' It ap▶Grizz#11363 in the U.S.Grizz is a nickname short for 'grizzly' (bear), carried into first-name use for its rugged, pla▶Jammy#11436 in the U.S.Jammy is a rare given name best read as a diminutive. In American use it can shorten Jamal (Ara▶Jocko#11547 in the U.S.A pet form of Jock (itself a Scottish nickname for John/Jack, 'God is gracious'), given a frien▶Jodi#11548 in the U.S.A form of Jody, itself a pet form of Joseph ('God will add; He will increase') or Judith. Used ▶Jordie#11561 in the U.S.A friendly pet form of Jordan, from the River Jordan (Hebrew, 'to flow down; descend'). Warm an▶Richey#11798 in the U.S.Richey is a diminutive spelling of Richard, and also an established English and Scottish surnam▶Ronney#11854 in the U.S.Ronney is a spelling variant of Ronnie, the pet form of Ronald, from the Old Norse 'Rognvaldr',▶Sony#11935 in the U.S.Sony is best read as a spelling of Sonny, the affectionate English nickname for a boy, from son▶Rhodey#11997 in the U.S.A friendly nickname form, tied to Rhodes ('where roses grow'; the Greek island); it is also the▶Richy#11999 in the U.S.A friendly pet form of Richard, from Germanic ric ('ruler; power') + hard ('brave; hardy') - 'b▶Ro#12008 in the U.S.A minimalist one-syllable name, used as a nickname or standalone for Ro-names such as Roman, Ro▶Rob#12009 in the U.S.A classic short form of Robert, from Germanic hrod ('fame') + beraht ('bright') - 'bright fame.▶Rody#12012 in the U.S.A friendly pet form of Roderick/Rodrigo, from Germanic hrod ('fame') + ric ('ruler; power') - '▶Brig#12576 in the U.S.Brig reads as a short form of Brigham (an English place name, 'homestead by a bridge') or Brigg▶Bucky#12584 in the U.S.Bucky is an English nickname, from 'buck' (a young man or a deer) or as a short form of surname▶Cap#12601 in the U.S.Cap is a short word and nickname, most often from 'captain' (a leader) or the word 'cap.' As a ▶Chazz#12624 in the U.S.A modern short form, usually a nickname for Charles (from Germanic 'ceorl', 'free man') via the▶Chezky#12627 in the U.S.A Yiddish affectionate form of Yechezkel (Ezekiel), from Hebrew Yeḥezqel, 'God will strengthen'▶Fredie#12661 in the U.S.Fredie is a friendly spelling of Freddie, the pet form of Fred and Frederick. Frederick comes f▶Dary#12692 in the U.S.A short modern name, read as a pet form of Darius ('possessing goodness') or Darryl, or a spin ▶Forrie#12871 in the U.S.Forrie reads as a short, coined pet form, most likely of Forrest or Forrester, or as a modern d▶Fredi#12873 in the U.S.Fredi reads as a short form of Freddy, itself a pet form of Alfred ('elf-counsel') or Frederick▶Hy#12959 in the U.S.Hy is a short form and initial-style name, most often standing in for Hyman, Hiram, or similar ▶Kike#13183 in the U.S.Kike is, in Spanish, a very common affectionate nickname for Enrique (the Spanish Henry, 'home ▶Kenn#13207 in the U.S.Kenn is a doubled-consonant spelling of Ken, the short form of Kenneth. Kenneth blends two Gael▶Roo#13797 in the U.S.Roo is a one-syllable pet name rather than a name with an ancient meaning. Most families know i▶Rooster#13798 in the U.S.Rooster is the American word for a male chicken — literally 'one that roosts'. As a name it wor▶Tedd#13832 in the U.S.Tedd is a doubled-d variant of Ted, the classic short form of Theodore, from Greek 'Theodoros',▶Sascha#13844 in the U.S.The German spelling of Russian Sasha, the everyday diminutive of Aleksandr (Alexander), from Gr▶Tige#14399 in the U.S.Tige is a short nickname-style name from the word 'tiger', pronounced with a long i and hard g;▶
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What are nickname baby names?
Nickname baby names are pet or short forms of longer traditional names — like Sonny, Maggie or Archie — given directly as a child's official first name rather than shortened later from a formal name.
What are popular nickname names for girls?
Maisie, Evie, Lizzie, Susie, Cassie, Coco and Gabby are all well-loved nickname names for girls, prized for their warm, easygoing feel.
What are popular nickname names for boys?
Sonny and Archie are especially popular nickname names for boys, with Rick, Kam and Hutch offering a similarly relaxed, friendly style.
Is it okay to put a nickname on a birth certificate?
Yes — there's nothing wrong with using a nickname as a legal first name. Many parents prefer it precisely so the name they call their child every day is the name that's actually on the paperwork.
How many nickname baby names are on More4Kids?
More4Kids lists 201 nickname baby names, each with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.