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Nickname Names

  1. Flip

    • Origin:

      Nickname for Philip, Phillip, or Felipe

    • Meaning:

      "lover of horses"

    • Description:

      Flip is a cute, attitude-filled nickname for the very proper Philip and variations. A perfect choice if you're looking for a buttoned-up proper name with an informal short form.
  2. Tessan

    • Origin:

      Swedish diminutive of Teresa

    • Meaning:

      "to harvest"

    • Description:

      This Swedish diminutive could be an alternative to Tessa or Tess. It appeared in Swedish TV drama Bonus Family and a 2022 Swedish film, Tack för senast ("Thanks for the last time").
  3. Ving

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Irving

    • Description:

      Actor Rhames's imaginative shortening of the prosaic Irving, giving it new life and energy.
  4. Ricki

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Richard or 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.
  5. Dix

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "tenth"

    • Description:

      Once a birth order name, now might work as a cool x-ending nickname. But be warned that it sounds very close to an unfortunate slang term.
  6. Frisco

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Francisco

    • Meaning:

      "free man"

    • Description:

      Frisco is a frisky, roguish semi-place-name (San Francisco natives never call it that) that could make a lively, unusual o-ending choice.
  7. Stathis

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Efstathios, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "well-built, stable"

    • Description:

      A concise, handsome, and distinctive name of Greek origin, Stathis is related etymologically to Eustace. They both derive from the Greek Eustathios, literally meaning "good to stand up", and interpreted as "stable and well-built".
  8. Gertie

    • Origin:

      Short form of Gertrude

    • Description:

      Gertie has a certain homespun charm, summoning to mind butter-yellow braids and denim overalls, summoning mind the adorable character played by little Drew Barrymore in E.T. Is the world ready for the return of Gertie and Gertrude? Maybe?
  9. Tessel

    • Origin:

      Dutch diminutive of Theresa, Telse, or Tesselschade

    • Meaning:

      "to harvest; pledged to god; damaged at Texel; Texel island"

    • Description:

      Popular in The Netherlands back in the 2000s, Tessel is a diminutive of Theresa or Telse; a short form of the rare Tesselschade, or a place name, referring to the Island of Texel (said Tessel). It could be a distinctive choice for those who like Tess and Hazel.
  10. Lu

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of names beginning with Lu

    • Description:

      Lu is an adorable mini-name that could be short for Luna, Lucinda, Luisa, or any other name beginning with the letters Lu. Or it can just stand on its own in first or middle place.
  11. Susy

    • Description:

      Susy is a feminine name primarily used as a diminutive or nickname for Susan, Susannah, or Suzanne. These parent names derive from the Hebrew Shoshana, meaning "lily" or "rose." Susy offers a playful, approachable alternative to the more formal Susan, with a cheerful, youthful quality that has appealed to parents for generations. The name enjoyed its greatest popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s, when diminutive forms were fashionable. While less commonly given as a formal name today, Susy retains its charm as both a given name and nickname. The spelling variant with a single 's' distinguishes it slightly from the more common "Susie." The name evokes a friendly, warm personality with its soft sounds and familiar cadence.

  12. Lally

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of any La- name

    • Description:

      A likable nickname-name in the Callie, Hallie mode.
  13. Hux

    • Origin:

      Short form of Huxley, English

    • Meaning:

      "inhospitable place"

    • Description:

      As Huxley and Huck become more popular and accepted, so does Hux, either as a full name or a diminutive.
  14. Joby

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "persecuted"

    • Description:

      Reduces and lightens up the Job connection even further, sounding like a lively, Jody-like nickname name.
  15. Aubie

    • Origin:

      Short form of Aubrey, Auburn, Aubin, or Auberon, English, French

    • Meaning:

      "elf ruler; reddish-brown color; white, bright"

    • Description:

      A playful short form with a similar sound to Toby, Augie, Albie, or Bobbie, Aubie might come from a variety of AUB- names, and may be pronounced AWB-ee or O-bee, depending on which long form you had in mind, and where you are. It may be associated with Aubie the Tiger, the sporting mascot for Auburn University, which could make it a fun choice for any alumni.
  16. Shiv

    • Origin:

      Nickname name

    • Description:

      Simple short form Shiv can be used as a nickname for names from a variety of cultures, from the Irish Siobhan to the Hindi Shivani.
  17. Hatsy

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Harriet

    • Meaning:

      "estate ruler"

    • Description:

      So-old-it's-cute-again short from of Harriet, reminiscent of Patsy and Betsy but fresher and more appealing than either of those choices. Hattie is another adorable short form.
  18. Shell

    • Origin:

      English nature name

    • Description:

      Shell has been used as a short form of Shelley for all genders and Sheldon for boys. That was then: Now, Shell can be a beachy nature name and word name turned baby name.
  19. Maso

    • Origin:

      Italian, diminutive of Tomasso

    • Meaning:

      "twin"

    • Description:

      Appealing, lively, and distinctive.
  20. Geoff

    • Description:

      Geoff is a shortened form of Geoffrey, a masculine name of Germanic origin meaning 'peace pledge' or 'divine peace.' This shorter variant gained popularity particularly in British-influenced regions during the mid-20th century. While maintaining the same pronunciation as 'Jeff,' the distinctive spelling gives it a more traditional English appearance, reflecting its medieval origins. Geoffrey was introduced to England by the Normans and was borne by several medieval nobles. The shortened form Geoff offers a classic yet approachable quality, balancing formality with familiarity. Though less common now than in previous decades, Geoff continues to be used, appreciated for its straightforward sound and rich historical associations.