Boyish Nicknames for Girls

An alternative to Thea and Dora, Tedda is a nickname for Theodora that manages to feel both cutesy and boyish at the same time. Landing somewhere between Freddie and Bambi or between Sasha and Honey, Tedda is rarely used as a given name.

Boyish nicknames for girls -- like Charlie and Frankie -- are in fashion, but Geraldine is out. Jerri just might split the difference.

Paddy is generally a nickname for the male Patrick, and not one used very often any more due to its derogatory connotations. But plausibly this could be a short form for Patricia.

Boyish nicknames for girls -- like Charlie and Frankie -- are in fashion, but Geraldine is out. Gerri just might split the difference.

Previously reserved for Ernie's companion on Sesame Street, Bert may find new life as a girl's name amid the rising trend of boyish nicknames for girls. With its short, spunky style, Bert fits alongside other vintage picks like Max and Lou.

Olly is used less often as a nickname for the mega-popular Olivia or the stylish Olive than Ellie is for Eleanor or Allie for Allison. That may be because Olly has a much longer use as a nickname for boys.

Mikie is a boyish nickname-name of a style that's becoming more popular, ala Billie, Frankie, Stevie, and Scottie. New Jersey Congresswoman and former Navy pilot Mikie Sherrill is a noted bearer.

A cutesy short form of Jordan that's never been overly popular. Like Jordan, Jordy would work equally well for a girl or boy.

Matty could be a short form of Martha, Matilda, or even Madeline. It is a tomboyish option, especially with the classic Matthew still popular for boys. But with boyish nicknames for girls - like Scottie and Joey - on trend for girls, it might be worth taking a second look at Matty.

Davy (or Davey) is a little-used member of the trendy new group of boyish nicknames for girls, which includes Stevie, Scottie, and Billie. Maybe that's because there's no good feminine form of David -- we have heard Davette and Davida, but don't recommend them. But Davy could be cute for girl.

A nickname style name, Neelie could derive from the strong sounding Cornelia, as a playful alternative to Nellie from Eleanor and Helena, or as a variation of the Scottish surname McNeilly, with the cool meaning "son of the poet".

Nat, a sharp and versatile nickname, comes from classics like Natalie, Natalia, and Natasha. With its boyish edge, it fits right in with the rising trend of short, unisex names for girls.

A playful yet strong sounding nickname name that could work as an alternative to Katie, Cory, Casey, Cora, or Rory. Deriving from Cordelia or Cordula, which originate from the Latin cor, Cordy could mean "heart".

Roberta and Robert may be so far out they're... still out, but Robbi might make one of the trendy new boyish nicknames for girls a la Leni and Scottie.

Matti could be a short form of Martha, Matilda, or even Madeline. The -i ending makes it feel cute and light. With names like Teddi trending for girls, Matti makes a spunky, tomboyish option.

A unisex nickname style name, similar in sound and feel to Andie, Candy, Indy, or Danny. The -i ending turns boyish Johnny into a tomboy nickname.

With boyish nicknames for girls like Billie and Stevie coming in hot, Freddi may just be next. A great way to honor grandpa Fred while staying on trend.

Roberta and Robert may be so far out they're...still out, but Robby might make one of the trendy new boyish nicknames for girls a la Scottie and Charlie.

An unexpected nickname option, derived from the religious name Fruma. Frima is another form of the name, whose diminutive is Frimetta which leads to Frimmy. English speakers might pronounce it to rhyme with Jimmy or Timmy, but it would sound more like free-mee in Yiddish.