Sugary Sweet Names for Girls
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Ibbie
Short form of Elizabeth, Isabella, or Abigail, Hebrew
"pledged to God; my father is joyful"
Playful, zippy nicknames like Indie, Joni, Scottie, and Stevie are on the rise, and this quirky alternative to Izzy and Libby joined their ranks in 2024 when it was given to 58 girls, compared to…
Figgy
Diminutive or feminine form of Fig, Folke, Figaro, or Felicity
Associated with figgy pudding and the Christmas rhyme, Figgy is a nickname-style choice, possibly used as a diminutive (or feminine variation) of Fig (as in the fruit), Folke (an old English and…
Amzie
Variation of Amzi, Hebrew
"strong"
Borne by actress Amzie Strickland, this variation of the Biblical Amzi has been given to a handful of girls each year since 2010. It had a brief popularity spike in 2014, likely owing to its…
Adorabella
English
"adorable and beautiful"
A mix of Adora and Bella, Adorabella is a totally sweet name, but perhaps so sweet, it would work better for a pet. You could also consider the more versatile options of Adora, Bella, or Arabella,…
Bambi
Diminutive of Bambina, Italian
"child; baby girl"
Although Disney's cute deer was a male, Bambi has always been used for girls. It first appeared on the charts in 1943, the year after the Disney movie was released. Bambi featured in the Top 1000…
Bebe
English diminutive of Beatrice or any other B name
High-kicking cohort of Coco, Gigi, Fifi, Kiki, et al.
Betsy
Diminutive of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
This Elizabeth nickname has a decidedly retro feel--think Betsy Ross and the Betsy Wetsy doll-- once seen as a perkier, younger-sounding alternative to Betty. But with Betty on the brink of a…
Bibi
French, Persian, or diminutive of Bibiana
"toy; delight; lady of the house; life"
A spunky nickname name for parents with showbiz aspirations for their daughter.
Bijou
French
"jewel"
Bijou is a name that lives up to its definition -- a real jewel. Warning: not unheard of on poodles' dog collars. Actress Bijou Phillips is its best known bearer. It can also be spelled Bijoux.
Bitsy
Diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
The archetypal diminutive, in every sense of the word. Bitsy enjoyed some use as a nickname in the era when children were named after family members and then called by a cute pet name: Chip, Skip,…
Blossom
English
"to bloom"
Now that parents have picked virtually every name in the garden, from the common Rose to the captivating Zinnia, some are reconsidering the old, more generic names like Flora and Posy and Blossom —…
Bo
Norse nickname
"to live"
This tiny but punchy name has multiple origins. It stands strong alone, but could be short for numerous names including Bonnie and Bodhi. In Mandarin Chinese, Bo means "wave".
Boo
Word name or nickname
Boo may have started out as a nickname for the male character Arthur "Boo" Radley in To Kill A Mockingbird and these days may be closely associated with another male Boo, the "world's cutest dog" or…
Bunny
Animal name or English diminutive of Berenice, Greek
"she who brings victory"
Bunny may be adorable, but is it really enough of a name for your daughter? Plus if Buffy is fluffy, what would that make Bunny? Still, Bunny as a baby name is in the spotlight since Bryan Adams…
Bunty
English and Scottish nickname
"lamb or plump"
A bouncy English and Scottish nickname name, which originally started out as a term of endearment, either meaning "lamb" or (more probably) "plump". It has been in rare but regular use as a full name…