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Nicknames for Girls

  1. Bertie

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Albertine or Alberta, English or Germanic

    • Meaning:

      "noble, bright"

    • Description:

      So uncool it's cool! Bertie makes for a boyish nickname for Alberta, Roberta, Bertille, Albertine... or just use it on its own, à la Billie or Frankie. Old school unisex nickname names are back in and Bertie has an undeniable vintage charm; particularly given soundalike Birdie rising in the ranks.
  2. Chani

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Channah or Chandra, Hebrew or Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "grace or goddess of the moon"

    • Description:

      Chani, which rhymes with Johnny, is famous as the name of the character played by Zendaya in the Dune books, video games, and movies. Another force driving the name's use is Canadian astrologer Chani Nicholas.
  3. Tallie

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Talia, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "gentle dew from heaven"

    • Description:

      Tallie is a seldom-heard nickname name that, with the ascendance of Hallie and Callie, we might just be hearing more of.
  4. Gabby

    • Description:

      Gabby is a feminine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a familiar diminutive for Gabrielle, Gabriella, or Abigail. Derived ultimately from the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength,' Gabby projects a friendly, approachable personality. The name rose in popularity during the late 20th century as parents increasingly chose casual-sounding names as official given names. Gabby carries a cheerful, energetic quality that often matches its meaning in slang as someone who is talkative. In sports contexts, the name gained visibility through notable athletes like Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas. While maintaining its casual charm, Gabby offers versatility as its bearer can always opt for a more formal version in professional settings.

  5. Zibby

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Elizabeth

    • Description:

      Zibby is the adorable, zippy nickname for Elizabeth used for the lead female character in the film "Liberal Arts." Zibby can make a Libby for the 21st century.
  6. Lil

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Lillian and Lily, flower name

    • Meaning:

      "lily"

    • Description:

      Spunky old vaudeville era nickname name suddenly sounds new again.
  7. Zanna

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Susanna; Polish variation of Jane, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "lily or pledged to God"

    • Description:

      A feminine multicultural nickname name perfectly able to stand on its own, Zanna might technically relate to either Susanna or Jane, making it a flexible honor name for an ancestral Susan or Jane or even John.
  8. Florrie

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Florence and Flora

    • Description:

      A sweet Bobbsey-twin era nickname, fluffy and floral.
  9. 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.
  10. Drea

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Andrea, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "strong and manly"

    • Description:

      Introduced via Sopranos star Drea (born Andrea) de Matteo, and catching on with a wider audience.
  11. Kota

    • Origin:

      English, Native American

    • Meaning:

      "allies, friends"

    • Description:

      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.
  12. Tibby

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Elizabeth

    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"

    • Description:

      Cute and unusual as a nickname, but lacking the legs to stand on its own.
  13. Jazz

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Musical choice that may be a short form of Jasmine or Jazlyn, or might stand on its own like this or as Jaz, the spelling used by tennis duo Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi.
  14. Nan

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Nancy

    • Description:

      Bobbsey Twins-era nickname name that could find new life via Nan, heroine of The Nanny Diaries. Nan was also the nickname of Annabel St George, the protagonist of Edith Wharton's novel "The Buccaneers".
  15. Magdi

    • Origin:

      Hungarian

    • Meaning:

      "from Magdala"

    • Description:

      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.
  16. Rilda

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of names ending -rilda

    • Meaning:

      "battle"

    • Description:

      With a hint of ruggedness and strength about it, but quirky, retro vibes too, Rilda is a rare nickname name. Similar to Tilda or Hilda, it comes from names ending -rild or -rilda, such as Serilda, Everild, Arilda, or Astrild, though it might also be used for the likes of Sarahild, Reinhild, or Romilda. Regardless, it comes from the Old Norse or Germanic elements hildr and hilt, both meaning "battle".
  17. Hazy

    • Origin:

      Diminutive form of Hazel, English word name

    • Meaning:

      "the hazelnut tree; foggy, misty atmosphere"

    • Description:

      Weather inspired choices from Sunny to Stormi are currently in vogue, and Hazy could be a contender to replace 70s star Misty. Referring to fog and dry, dusty air, "haze" is an atmospheric phenomenon in which the visibility of the sky is obscured, in turn evoking imagery of hazy, summer days. Alternatively, it might be used a diminutive of popular Hazel, inspired by the likes of Daisy and Maisie.
  18. Cass

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Cassandra or Cassia, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "shining or excelling man; cinnamon"

    • Description:

      Ties to the unfortunate Mama are now unraveling, leaving Cass or Cassie to stand on its own as a fresher sounding Cathy or Kate. With gender-neutral names abound and the growing trend of boyish nicknames for girls, Cass may be on the up and up.