Vintage Nicknames for Girls

Looks very much like it lost its first initial.

Tacy

This rarely used Old Testament name will inevitably set off a connection to thirst. Thirza was historically used as both an independent name and as a nickname for Theresa.

Thirza

Tib and Tibb originated in the 13th century as nicknames for Theobald (for boys) and Isabel and Isabella (for girls). As Isabel grew in popularity, Tib(b) was used more often on girls. By the 16th century, Tib was a term for a young girl, much like Tom was for young boys.
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Tib was most commonly a nickname for Isabel, but it was also seen as a short form of Tabitha and Elizabeth. In the popular 1940s book series <em>Betsy, Tacy, and Tib</em>, Tib is a nickname for Thelma.

An old-fashioned nickname that hasn't been heard in ages--Cute and unusual, but lacking the legs to stand on its own. Maybe save it for your kitten.

Tibbie

Viney (and Viny) is an antiquated nickname for names with the "vin" component, such as Lavinia and Melvina.

Viney

Winnet is a long-forgotten nickname for Winifred that was used in the US in the 18th and 19th centuries. These days, it's more often found in South Africa.

Winnet

 feel new again. Many modern parents are choosing to forgo traditional full forms and put an old-fashioned nickname on the birth certificate instead. Elsie, Winnie, and Millie outrank their more formal counterparts, Elsa, Winifred, and Mildred.

 vintage nicknames for girls in the US Top 1000

 include Maisie, Nellie, Josie, Emmy, Belle, Evie, Hattie, and Rosie.

You may not have heard of vintage nicknames such as Floy, Ibby, Sudie, and Winnet, which are all but forgotten, though could stand to be revived.

These vintage nicknames for girls might be worth a fresh look.

Vintage and retro nicknames, diminutives, and short form names for baby girls, old fashioned, old lady names with meanings, origin, and popularity (Page 8)