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Female Nicknames with double letters ending in IE
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Meggie
Meggie is a diminutive form of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word "margarites" meaning "pearl." This affectionate nickname has a sweet, friendly quality that has made it endure through…
Mellie
Short form of Melissa, Amelia, Melanie and related names
Mellie is not Millie and it's not Nellie, though it will forever be confused with those too more familiar nicknames. It's cute, too, and while some of the names it's usually short for may be sailing…
Minnie
Diminutive of Wilhelmina, German
"resolute protection"
Minnie was wildly popular at the turn of the last century — it was the fifth or sixth most popular name throughout the 1880s — but is completely obscure in the US today. Blame Mickey's girlfriend.…
Missie
Missie is a feminine name that originated as an affectionate nickname for Melissa or Mississippi. It has evolved into a given name in its own right, carrying a warm, friendly quality with its soft…
Mollie
Variation of Molly
This new/old spin on Molly -- nickname-names with the ie ending were particularly popular at the turn of the last century -- that has landed this name in the US Top 1000.
Nannie
Nannie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Ann or Nancy. The name has historical roots as an affectionate nickname before establishing itself as a standalone given name,…
Nattie
Nattie is a charming feminine name that often serves as a diminutive or nickname for longer names such as Natalie, Natasha, or Natalia. These root names have Latin origins meaning 'birthday' or 'born…
Nessie
Nessie is a feminine name with Scottish origins, most famously associated with the legendary Loch Ness Monster of Scottish folklore. It originated as an affectionate diminutive of Agnes (meaning…
Nettie
English, diminutive of names ending in -ette or -etta, or variation of Neta, Hebrew
"plant"
You may never have known a Nettie personally, but there well might be one hidden in your family history, considering that she was a Top 100 name until 1901 and stayed on the Social Security list…
Pattie
Pattie is a feminine name typically used as a diminutive form of Patricia, which derives from the Latin 'patricius' meaning 'noble' or 'of the patrician class.' This friendly, approachable variant…
Peggie
Peggie is a feminine name that serves as an affectionate variant spelling of Peggy, which itself originated as a diminutive of Margaret. The name Margaret derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning…
Pennie
Pennie is a feminine name most commonly understood as a diminutive or variant spelling of Penelope. While Penelope has Greek origins meaning 'weaver' or connected to 'penelops' (a type of duck),…
Pollie
Pollie is a delightful feminine name typically serving as a diminutive of names like Pauline, Paula, or Polly. It has English origins and derives ultimately from the Latin name 'Paulus,' meaning…
Poppie
Spelling variation of Poppy, flower name
Stylish in the UK, Poppie is a variation of Poppy with the cutesy -ie ending of Maisie, Millie, and Elsie. It ranked in the England and Wales Top 1000 between 2004 and 2022 and a recent year saw it…
Reggie
Diminutive of Regina, Latin
"queen"
Boyish short form of Regina, which is so clunky it's cool. Reggie has a retro charm that feels fresh again. Female Reggies include Reggie Rocket from Rocket Power , adding a sporty, spunky vibe to…
Ronnie
Latin
"she who brings victory; true image"
Androgynous nickname for Veronica, Rhonda or Rona. Traditionally a male nickname for Ronald, Ronnie s finding new life as a girl's name amid the rising trend of boyish nicknames for girls. With its…
Sallie
Spelling variation of Sally, diminutive of Sarah, Hebrew
"princess"
Sallie ranked highest along with other -ie ending girls' names in the 1800s. It's been downhill since then for Sallie, though she didn't fall off the Top 1000 until 1970. Last year, only a couple…
Sissie
Diminutive of Cecilia; pet name for "sister;" "sister"
"sister"
Antiquated nickname for Cecilia and Cecily — these days Cece is much preferred.
Tabbie
Tabbie is a feminine name primarily used as a diminutive or nickname for Tabitha. Tabitha itself has Aramaic origins meaning 'gazelle' and appears in the New Testament as a woman known for good works…
Tallie
Diminutive of Talia, Hebrew
"gentle dew from heaven"
Tallie is a seldom-heard nickname name that, with the ascendance of Hallie and Callie, we might just be hearing more of. In Colonial times, Tallie was also a nickname for Natalie.