Boyish Nicknames for Girls

Win might be an upbeat short form for a girl named Winifred or the new-fangled Winslet, or can stand on its own.  The Welsh name Wynn feels more complete and sounds the same.

Scottish surname-turned-nickname from William or its female equivalents. Wilkie has ranked for girls just a handful of times since US baby name records began.

Wilkie

Cool, gender-neutral short form of Alexandra and company.

Boyish nicknames for baby girls are having another moment in the sun, with names like Stevie, Scottie, Frankie, and Billie among the trendiest around for baby girls.

These nicknames might be short for something

 -- we know a young Leonora called Leo, for instance, and a Francesca called Frankie -- but most stylishly they go straight on the birth certificate.

Boyish nicknames were popular for girls at the end of the 19th century. Mattie, Jessie, Willie, and Ollie were all among the 

The 1960s and 70s saw another wave of baby girls with boyish nicknames like Jamie, Teri, Geri, Casey, and Chris.

 include Billie as in Eilish, Stevie as in Nicks, Scout and Scottie, Charlie and Charlee, Leni and Lou. Teddie, Tommie, and Georgie are coming up on their heels.

Spelling might end with ie or i, or can revert to the y ending usually used for boys.

Boyish nicknames for baby girls are trendy right now, including Billie, Frankie, Scottie, and Stevie. (Page 10)

Boyish Nicknames for Girls

Win

Wilkie

Xan