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Female Nicknames with double letters ending in IE
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Gillie
Gillie is a charming feminine name with Scottish and English origins. It developed primarily as a diminutive of names like Gillian, Jillian, or Gilda, though it can also be related to the Scottish…
Gussie
English diminutive of Augusta, Latin
"great, magnificent"
Gussie fits the growing trend of boyish nicknames for girls - alongside Charlie and Frankie. But Gussie is a bit fussy — try Gus.
Haddie
Heddie
Heddie is a feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive form of names like Hedwig, Hedda, or Henrietta. With Germanic origins, the name Hedwig means 'battle' and 'strife,' though Heddie…
Hettie
Diminutive of Henrietta, English
"estate ruler"
It may take another generation or so, but this category of Hettie-Lettie-Lottie names could make a comeback.
Hillie
Hollie
Variation of Holly, English nature name
This alternate spelling of Holly is still quite popular in the UK but hasn't seen use in the US since the end of the millennium.
Iggie
Izzie
Izzie is a charming feminine diminutive of names like Isabel, Isabella, or Isabelle. It emerged as an affectionate nickname before gaining popularity as a standalone name in recent decades. With its…
Jennie
Diminutive of Janet, Jane, Jean, and Jennifer
Long before the Jennifer Era, Jennie was a fashionable pet form of several names, and was also used independently -- in 1875 it was in the Top 20. Jennie was replaced by the Jenny spelling in the…
Kellie
Kellie is a feminine name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname 'Kelly' which means 'warrior' or 'bright-headed.' It emerged as a standalone first name in the mid-20th century, gaining…
Kimmie
Kimmie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Kim, which itself is typically a shortened form of Kimberly. Kimberly has English origins, derived from the place name in South…
Kittie
Kittie is a diminutive form of Katherine or Catherine, originating from Greek roots meaning 'pure.' As a nickname-turned-independent name, Kittie emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries…
Lannie
Lannie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive of names like Alana, Elaine, or Lana. It can also be a nickname for longer names such as Lanora or Yolanda. With its soft sound and friendly…
Lennie
Diminutive of Leonard, Eleanor, or Helen
"brave lion; light, shining torch"
An "old-man" nickname for girls, Lennie could feel as fresh as Billie, Scottie, and Stevie — and if the 100 Year Rule is anything to go by, it may well be time for it to come back round, having been…
Libbie
Libbie is a charming feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Elizabeth, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God.' This sweet, playful variation emerged in the 19th…
Liddie
Liddie is a diminutive feminine form of Lydia, which has ancient Greek origins meaning "from Lydia," referring to a region in Asia Minor (now part of modern Turkey). The name carries a vintage charm…
Linnie
Linnie is a feminine name that originated primarily as a diminutive of names such as Linda, Linnea, Caroline, or Madeline. It has a sweet, vintage quality reminiscent of the late 19th and early 20th…
Mannie
Mattie
Diminutive of Martha or Matilda
"lady; battle-mighty"
Mattie, which might be a short form of Martha, Matilda, or even Madeline, ranked among the Top 100 names for girls in the 1880s and in fact, has held a place among the Top 1000 for most of U.S.…