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Alli
Alli is a versatile name that functions across genders, though it's presented here as feminine. It has multiple origins: it can be a diminutive of Allison, Alice, or Alexandra for girls, giving it…
Xandie
Xandie is a modern feminine name with a vibrant, contemporary feel. Likely derived as a diminutive form of Alexandra or possibly a variant spelling of Zandy/Zandi, it carries the meaning 'defender of…
Franny
Latin, diminutive of Frances
"from France or free man"
If Frances and Fran are too serious for you, and Fanny too saucy, you might like Franny, still identified by some with J. D. Salinger's Franny and Zooey stories.
Cal
Diminutive of Caroline
"free man"
If Caroline is too classic and Callie too cutesy, Cal might work as a cool alternative. Well established and currently in the Top 1000 for boys, it has potential as a gender neutral option too. Yet…
Mim
Diminutive of Miriam
A hum of a name occasionally heard. Madame Mim was a villain in Disney's "The Sword in the Stone."
Etty
English diminutive or names ending with 'etta' or 'ette'
"little"
Ettie or Etty works as a nickname for any name with a prominent "et" sound, usually at the end: think Henrietta, Juliette or Colette. The -ette ending is a French diminutive suffix.
Madi
Madi is a feminine name with diverse origins across multiple cultures. It can function as a nickname for Madison, Madeline, or Madisyn in Western usage, but also exists as an independent name in…
Addi
Addi is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be a diminutive form of names like Adelaide, Adeline, or Addison, or stand as an independent name. In Germanic languages, it relates to…
Kata
Diminutive of Katariina, Finnish, and Katalin, Hungarian
"pure"
A European nickname for Katherine variations.
Fliss
Diminutive of Felicity
"good fortune, happy"
Gentle yet sassy, Fliss is a short form of Felicity that has the spark of Flick, the softness of Lissy, and the cutesiness of Fifi.
Sukey
Diminutive of Susan, Hebrew
"lily"
Eighteenth-century nickname that still appears occasionally as an alternative to Suzy. Suki Waterhouse is a lovely English actress.
Kadi
Kadi is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. It appears in African cultures, particularly in West Africa, where it can be a variant of Kadiatou or Khadija. In Estonian and Finnish cultures,…
Maz
Diminutive of Mazikeen, Mazarine, invented name, French
"harmful spirits; blue"
An unusual nickname for unusual names — Mazikeen, a name invented by Neil Gaiman for his Sandman comics, and Mazarine, a French color name.
Tabi
Tabi is a concise feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It may be a diminutive of Tabitha, which comes from Aramaic meaning "gazelle," or it could be derived from the Japanese word for…
Bri
Bri is a feminine name that originated primarily as a diminutive of longer names like Brianna, Brielle, Sabrina, or Gabrielle. This short, bright name has gained popularity as a standalone option…
Cally
Cally is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the name Calliope, which means "beautiful voice" in Greek mythology. It can also be a diminutive form of names like Caroline, Callista, or…
Nabby
Diminutive of Abigail or Gobnait
"my father is joyful; honey bee"
Cutesy nickname Nabby has two possible origins — it has been used as a nickname for Biblical Abigail as seen with the daughter of former president and founding father John Adams, Abigail "Nabby"…
Tris
Diminutive of Beatrice, Latin
"she who brings happiness; blessed"
In the Divergent series, Tris was used as a short form of Beatrice, but it could also be given as a nickname for names like Tristan, Patricia, or Demetris.
Katti
Short form of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Katti or Kattie is a short form of Katherine, more old fashioned than Kate and more unusual than Kathy.
Vinny
Diminutive of Lavinia or feminization of Vincent
Vinny or more usually Vinnie, believe it or not, used to a more common nickname for girls than it is now. Along with Ollie, Bertie, and Gussie. it was a 19th century version of a gender neutral name.