Nickname Names

Short for Samantha or long for Sam, Sammy is a sweet midcentury nickname name that we can see coming back.

A likable nickname-name in the Callie, Hallie mode.

Tib and Tibb originated in the 13th century as nicknames for Theobald (for boys) and Isabel and Isabella (for girls). As Isabel grew in popularity, Tib(b) was used more often on girls. By the 16th century, Tib was a term for a young girl, much like Tom was for young boys.

Rob has claimed Bob's turf.

Diminutive of Maxine, Maxima or Maximiliane

Short form of Oliver or Olivier.

Macho-er than thou.

Adds some dash and substance to Lon.

A bit too cunning.

A distinctive Polish short form of Krystyna, ultimately deriving from Christian, Krysia has a similar feel to Sasha, but with a bit of kick from the K sounds.

Spence is occasionally used as a name all on its own and it has more of a sense of completeness than many nickname-names.

Watts is a patronymic surname derived from Watt, a popular Middle English nickname for Walter. Today, Watts makes a contemporary and stylish way to honor a Walter in your life.

Cute nickname with multicultural appeal — in addition to Yoav, Yovi could be short for names such as Yovan and Yovani.

The jazziest nickname for Charles.

Lu is an adorable mini-name that could be short for Luna, Lucinda, Luisa, or any other name beginning with the letters Lu. Or it can just stand on its own in first or middle place.

Ettie or Etty works as a nickname for any name with a prominent "et" sound, usually at the end: think Henrietta, Juliette or Colette. The -ette ending is a French diminutive suffix.