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Boyish Nicknames for Girls

  1. Augie

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Augusta, Augustine or August, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "great, magnificent"

    • Description:

      Augie is one of a bundle of adorable boyish nicknames newly fashionable for girls, rarer than Billie. A twist on Angie and riding on the coattails of newly fashionable August -- Augie is a spunky, friendly tomboyish choice whether on its own or as a nickname.
  2. Donnie

    • Origin:

      Short form of Donald, Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "proud chief"

    • Description:

      Donnie is definitely cuter for a girl than a boy, one of a gang of boyish nicknames for girls very fashionable today.
  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. Lio

    • Origin:

      Variation of Leo, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "lion"

    • Description:

      Like its counterpart Leo, this modern spelling variant is predominantly used for boys, however, it recently joined the rankings for girls in the UK, when it was given 4 babies. The same year, it also made the Top 200 in Belgium and not for the first time, having ranked sporadically throughout the 2010s.
  5. Landie

    • Origin:

      English, South African

    • Meaning:

      "land; violet; landowner; country"

    • Description:

      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.
  6. Sully

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "dark eyed"

    • Description:

      A jaunty offshoot of Sullivan, Sully will be associated by kids with the beloved character in the Pixar animated film Monsters, Inc. Rare for a girl, but with a cool surnamey style and echoes of midcentury favorite Sally.
  7. Paulie

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "small"

    • Description:

      Boyish diminutive of Paula, Pauline, Paulette or Paulina, with new style value as part of the nicknameish Billie, Frankie, Stevie, and Scottie gang. Pauley makes it more surname-ish while Polly ties its peppy sound to mother Molly.
  8. 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.

  9. Kordy

    • Origin:

      Short form of Cordelia, Kordelia, or Cordula

    • Meaning:

      "heart"

    • Description:

      A diminutive of Cordelia or Cordula, Kordy could work as an alternative to Katie, Kadie or Korey. It could come from the Latin cor meaning "heart".
  10. Olly

    • Origin:

      Short form of Olive or Olivia, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "olive tree"

    • Description:

      Olly is used less often as a nickname for the mega-popular Olivia or the stylish Olive than Ellie is for Eleanor or Allie for Allison. That may be because Olly has a much longer use as a nickname for boys.
  11. Bert

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Alberta or Bertha, English or German

    • Meaning:

      "noble, bright; bright, glorious"

    • Description:

      Previously reserved for Ernie's companion on Sesame Street, Bert may find new life as a girl's name amid the rising trend of boyish nicknames for girls. With its short, spunky style, Bert fits alongside other vintage picks like Max and Lou.
  12. Neelie

    • Origin:

      Short form of Cornelia, Eleanor, Helena, or McNeilly, English, Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "horn; shining torch; son of the poet"

    • Description:

      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".
  13. 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.
  14. Robby

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Roberta, English from German

    • Meaning:

      "bright fame"

    • Description:

      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.
  15. Davy

    • Origin:

      Short form of David, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "beloved"

    • Description:

      Davy (or Davey) is a little-used member of the trendy new group of boyish nicknames for girls, which includes Stevie, Scottie, and Billie. Maybe that's because there's no good feminine form of David -- we have heard Davette and Davida, but don't recommend them. But Davy could be cute for girl.
  16. Nate

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Natalie, French

    • Meaning:

      "birthday of the Lord"

    • Description:

      Boyish nicknames are back in style for girls, and Nate is one of the more unusual entries in the Billie & Frankie club. While a short form of Natalie would more likely be Nat, Nate can definitely work.
  17. Martie

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Martina or Martha, Latin or Aramaic

    • Meaning:

      "of Mars; lady"

    • Description:

      With echoes of Marty McFly, Martie is a charming retro nickname name which might derive from Martina, Martha, or even Marceline or Matilda. Part of the growing trend of boyish names for girls, its vintage, approachable feel gives it standout appeal alongside similar picks like Scottie and Frankie.
  18. Win

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Winifred or Winslet

    • Description:

      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.
  19. Johnni

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of John, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "the Lord is gracious"

    • Description:

      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.
  20. Perri

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "dweller near a pear tree"

    • Description:

      For boys, this name calls to mind old-school detective Perry Mason. But peppy Perri is coming around as part of a group of boyish nicknames for girls - along with favorites like Leni and Charlie.

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