Boyish Nicknames for Girls

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

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

Similar in style to Teddy, Frankie, Leni, and Murphy, Waldi is both a German and Dutch short form of names including the walt element. such as Waltraud or Walda, or an English diminutive of surname-style name, Walden. Predominantly used as a masculine name, it is a unisex name in Germany.

Harrie is one adorable short form of Harriet, an under-appreciated classic. Another adorable short form, Hattie, is over three times as popular as the original.

A nickname style choice inspired by the popular boy name Sebastian, Sebbie has the zippy feel of Libby and Effie, the rugged charm of Stevie and Frankie, and the cutesy feel of Sunny and Mimi. Rarely used as a standalone name, it is borne by a (female) character in Ransom Riggs' book series, Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children.

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.

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.

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 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".

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.

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.

Traditionally a diminutive of Martin or Martina, Mart fits within the rising trend of boyish nicknames for girls. Though many minds may go to "mini mart" or "shopping mart" so Martie is preferable.

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.

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.

While Stewie Griffin from Family Guy may come to mind, boyish nicknames for girls are in and Stewie may offer a fresh way to honor Grandpa Stewart. It also offers a fun twist on rapidly rising Stevie.