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Hazy
Diminutive form of Hazel, English word name
"the hazelnut tree; foggy, misty atmosphere"
Weather inspired choices from Sunny to Stormi are currently in vogue, and Hazy could be a contender to replace 70s star Misty. Referring to fog and dry, dusty air, "haze" is an atmospheric phenomenon…
Rori
Rori is a feminine name with Gaelic origins, though it can occasionally be used for boys as well. Traditionally, it's a feminine variation of Rory, which means 'red king' in Gaelic. The name has a…
Zippy
Short form of Zipporah
Zippy is a cute nickname that livens up the Biblical Zipporah. Too cute? Your call.
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…
Nickie
Nickie is a feminine name typically functioning as a diminutive form of Nicole or Nicola, which derive from the Greek name Nicholas meaning 'victory of the people.' With its friendly 'ie' ending,…
Mikki
Micki, Mickie, Mickey, Miki
See MICKI.
Caity
Caity is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Catherine or Caitlin. With Irish and English influences, this sweet, affectionate variation has gained popularity as a standalone name…
Kez
Short form of Keziah
"cassia tree"
Quirky mini name given by Nia Long to her daughter in 2011. Could be short for Keziah.
Xan
Diminutive of Alexandra, Greek
"defending men"
Cool, gender-neutral short form of Alexandra and company.
Hatty
English, diminutive of Harriet
"estate ruler"
Hatty is an old school nickname for Harriet, itself an old-fashioned choice. The more usual spelling historically is Hattie, with was given to more than 750 baby girls last year in the US, three…
Elli
German, Finnish diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
In Germany and Finland, a common short form of names beginning with El-, including Elizabeth, Elina, and Elisa. About 70 baby girls were named Elli in the US last year versus 6000 named Ellie -- and…
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…
Melly
Melly is a charming feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive of names like Melissa (meaning 'honey bee' in Greek), Melanie (meaning 'dark' or 'black' in Greek), or Amelia (of Germanic…
Franky
Diminutive of Francis or Francesca
"free man; French man"
An off-beat spelling of the more familiar Frankie, this has plenty of charm and sass about it. While it does lean (statistically) masculine in the US, given the 35 boys compared to 6 girls in a…
Livi
Livi is a feminine name that functions as both a standalone name and a shortened form of names like Olivia, Livia, or Lavinia. With Scandinavian connections, particularly in Finland, Livi has a…
Netty
Netty is a charming feminine name that typically serves as a diminutive for names like Annette, Jeanette, Antoinette, or even Janet and Henrietta. With its friendly, approachable sound, Netty carries…
Vic
Vic as a feminine name is typically a diminutive form of Victoria, which means "victory" from Latin origins. While more commonly used as a masculine nickname (short for Victor), its usage as a…
Kass
Variation of Cass, English, or diminutive, of Kassia or Kassiani, Greek
"shining or excelling man; cinnamon"
Many C forms of this name are becoming more popular, from Cassia for girls to Cassian, Cassius, and Caspian for boys, so Kass feels more possible today too. And Kassia and Kassiani are both…
Aggy
Aggy is a feminine name typically used as a diminutive form of Agnes or Agatha. With Greek origins, Agnes means 'pure' or 'holy,' while Agatha means 'good' or 'honorable.' Aggy has a playful,…
Lexa
Lexa is a feminine name with multiple origin possibilities. Most commonly, it's considered a shortened form of Alexandra, which derives from Greek elements meaning 'defender of mankind.' It also…