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Boyish Nicknames for Girls

  1. Pasha
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Pavel or Praskovya, Russian
    • Meaning:

      "small, humble; preparation"
    • Description:

      Sweet and soft but outdoorsy too, Pasha could make an interesting alternative to Sasha. Typically used as a diminutive for Russian male names like Pavel, it has also been used for the feminine name Praskovya.
  2. Robbie
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Roberta, English from German
    • Meaning:

      "bright fame"
    • Description:

      Roberta and Robert may be so far out they're...still out, but Robbie might make one of the trendy new boyish nicknames for girls a la Scottie and Charlie. Actress Margot Robbie gave it a surname spin.
  3. Micki
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Michelle or Michaela, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "who is like God"
    • Description:

      Briefly cool in the 1950s, but now gone the way of Ricki and Nikki. More contemporary: Mikie or Mikey.
  4. Corey
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "from the hollow"
    • Description:

      Cool a few decades ago, along with Lori and Tori. Currently out of fashion but may make a retro tomboy choice as an offbeat spin on Charlie.
  5. Cal
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Caroline
    • Meaning:

      "free man"
    • Description:

      If Caroline is too classic and Callie too cutesy, Cal might work as a cool alternative. Well established and currently in the Top 1000 for boys, it has potential as a gender neutral option too.
  6. Marty
    • Origin:

      Short form of Martha or Martina, Aramaic or Latin
    • Meaning:

      "lady or warlike"
    • Description:

      Marty and Martie are old-fashioned gender-neutral nickname names, boyish nicknames not heard much since the middle of the last century. That could change, though, with the rise of vintage boyish nicknames for girls. They have a certain charm and may come back into style along with mother names such as Martha.
  7. Teri
    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Theresa
    • Meaning:

      "to harvest"
    • Description:

      One of the original cool, sleek gender neutral names, but it's since lost that edge to hits like Leni and Teddy. Today's Teri would probably be Tess or Tessa.
  8. Ricki
    • Origin:

      Feminization of Ricky, English, or English diminutive of Frederica, German
    • Meaning:

      "dominant ruler; peaceful ruler"
    • Description:

      One of the earliest of the relaxed, unisex names, now relegated to oldies rock stations. Ricki is a spirited, retro nickname traditionally short for Frederica but now stands strong on its own. Notable bearers include talk show host Ricki Lake, giving it a bold, independent vibe.
  9. Geri
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Gerladine, feminine variation of Gerald, English and French
    • Meaning:

      "ruler with the spear"
    • Description:

      Out of fashion alongside the full form - Geraldine. But with boyish nicknames for girls rising, maybe Geri isn't so far out.
  10. Harry
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Harriet, English
    • Meaning:

      "estate ruler"
    • Description:

      Rarely given as a full name for baby girls, but occasionally used as a nickname for names such as Harriet and Henrietta.
  11. Johnny
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of John
    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"
    • Description:

      A unisex nickname style name, similar in sound and feel to Andie, Candy, Indy, or Danny. For boys, it's the ultimate midcentury nickname. But with boyish names for girls like Scottie and Charlie trending, more parents may branch out to Johnny.
  12. Tedda
    • Origin:

      Short form of Theodora, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "gift of god"
    • Description:

      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.
  13. Jett
    • Origin:

      Mineral name
    • Description:

      Jett is part of a growing trend of boyish nicknames for girls - alongside Lou, Teddy, and co. With a cool girl image, this punkish nature name may appeal. Lisa Ling made Jett an option for girls when she gave it to her daughter in 2013.
  14. Wyn
    • Description:

      Wyn is a feminine name with Welsh origins, though it can also be used for males in its original context. Derived from the Welsh word "gwyn" meaning "fair," "blessed," or "white," Wyn embodies brightness and purity. As a standalone name, it carries a simple elegance with its concise, single-syllable format. In Welsh naming traditions, it often appears as a component in compound names or as a nickname. Despite its ancient roots, Wyn maintains a contemporary feel with its short, crisp sound. The name remains uncommon in English-speaking countries outside of Wales, giving it a distinctive quality. Its minimalist charm appeals to parents seeking something brief yet meaningful with authentic Celtic heritage.

  15. Bernie
    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Bernadette, Bernadine, or Bernice, German
    • Meaning:

      "brave as a bear"
    • Description:

      Bernie is an old school unisex nickname name, on the order of Bobbie or Willie. But with Billie and her tomboyish crew coming back, it's time to get Bernie on your radar! Bernie has a certain vintage charm and is boosted by the funky clunky Bernadette long form.
  16. Tommie
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Thomasin, Aramaic
    • Meaning:

      "twin"
    • Description:

      Sweet and cuddly, but with a hint of edginess, Tommie is a unisex nickname that fits right in with the likes of Scottie, Stevie, and Frankie. Ultimately from the Aramaic Teʾoma, meaning "twin", it could be used as a pet name for Thomasin, Thomasine, Tamsin, Thomasina, and Tomine.
  17. Cordy
    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Cordelia, Latin, Celtic
    • Meaning:

      "heart; daughter of the sea"
    • Description:

      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".
  18. Sebbie
    • Origin:

      Short form of Sebastiane, Sebastia, and Sebastienne, Latin, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "person from Sebastia"
    • Description:

      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.
  19. Charlee
    • Origin:

      Variation of Charlie, English diminutive of Charlotte, French "free man"
    • Meaning:

      "free man"
    • Description:

      Charlie in all its forms has been a popular gender neutral name since the early 2000s and is now given almost equally to girls and boys. While it did once lean more (statistically) masculine, it has been used on girls too since the before the 20th century.
  20. Ozzie
    • Origin:

      English, German
    • Meaning:

      "divine; deer"
    • Description:

      This zippy diminutive name has been rising up the charts in recent years as a cool unisex choice. The Ozzy spelling is currently more popular all round, however for girls the Ozzie spelling isn't too far behind. It was given to around 50 American girls in 2023, while Ozzy was chosen for 70.

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