Nickname Names

Sal is a cute spin on the trend of boyish nicknames for girls, rarer than Sam or Ali.

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.

Actress Leelee Sobieski's real name is Liliane, after her French grandmother -- a better choice for any baby-namer.

Looks very much like it lost its first initial.

So-old-it's-cute-again short from of Harriet, reminiscent of Patsy and Betsy but fresher and more appealing than either of those choices. Hattie is another adorable short form.

A sparky short form of a variety of names with a similar feel to the likes of Hattie, Essie, Sasha, and Effie. Also used as a surname, it might make an interesting alternative to Stacey, Annie, or Tasha.

While Aussie is usually known as the colloquial term for people from Australia, some parents are considering it as a more feminine form of uber-cool nickname Ozzy. It might raise a few eyebrows at first, but, with Roman, Scottie, and Scott all well established choices and place names very much in use, perhaps Aussie isn't too odd? And we suppose it could make a fun alternative to Gussie of Augie for a little Augusta, maybe?

Also used as an exclusively masculine name in Japan and India, as an English name, Kota likely derives from the poplar Dakota. Similar in sound and feel to Kali, Noa, Kora, Koa, and the aforementioned Dakota, it started to be quietly given to girls in the late 2000s.

This Swedish diminutive could be an alternative to Tessa or Tess. It appeared in Swedish TV drama Bonus Family and a 2022 Swedish film, Tack för senast ("Thanks for the last time").

A unisex nickname style name, similar in sound and feel to Andie, Candy, Indy, or Danny, Landie could be a short form of any name including the land element. This includes Holland, Orlanda, Scotland, or Ireland.

A unisex nickname style name, similar in sound and feel to Andie, Randy, Indy, or Danny, Landie could be a short form of any name including the land element. This includes Landon, Roland, Leland, or Orlando, though it might also work for Leander or Lysander.

A concise, handsome, and distinctive name of Greek origin, Stathis is related etymologically to Eustace. They both derive from the Greek Eustathios, literally meaning "good to stand up", and interpreted as "stable and well-built".

Cosy but cool, Archie has been a favorite nickname for boys in the UK since the 2000s. More recently, it re-entered the US Top 1000 after a 30 year absence and saw a big rise after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle chose it for their son in 2019. As a girl name, it has been occasionally used, albeit rarely.

Short and simple Ty could work as an alternative to Kai or Sky, or as a short form of Tyler/Tyla or Tyra.

Gentle yet sassy, Fliss is a short form of Felicity that has the spark of Flick, the softness of Lissy, and the cutesiness of Fifi.

A multicultural nickname style name, Boz has several different origins. It can derive from the Western African name, Bozoma, used in Ghana and borne by marketing executive, Real Housewife of Beverly Hills, and businessperson, Bozoma "Boz" Saint John. The name might mean "goddess", however other sources suggest it is a local, tribal name of the Nzema people.

A multicultural nickname with a number of origins and multiple meanings, particular to the bearer. It can be a short form of Bozhidar, or any other name with the Slavic element "božĭjĭ", meaning "divine". It can come from the surname style Bosley, or the Biblical name Boaz. Ambrose and Boris could be alternative long forms.

Magdi is a cute Hungarian nickname name, short for Magdolna, the Hungarian form of Magdalene. While it isn't traditionally used on its own, its cute sound similar to stand-alone Magda or the familiar Maggie makes it an attractive choice. A notable namesake is Hungarian singer Magdolna "Magdi" Rúzsa.

An energetic short form of Hillary that currently feels fresher than the full name. With similar-sounding Millie and Billie gaining popularity in recent years, Hillie would be a fashionable way to honour a Hillary, or just a more unique -illie name.

Popular in The Netherlands back in the 2000s, Tessel is a diminutive of Theresa or Telse; a short form of the rare Tesselschade, or a place name, referring to the Island of Texel (said Tessel). It could be a distinctive choice for those who like Tess and Hazel.