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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"…
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.
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.
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.
Olli as a feminine name is quite unusual, as it is traditionally a Finnish and Estonian masculine name, functioning as a diminutive form of Oliver or Olavi. In Finnish tradition, Olavi derives from…
Laidy is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation or phonetic spelling of Lady. This contemporary adaptation has emerged relatively recently, particularly in Latin American countries and…
English diminutive of Beatrix, Latin
Before Beatrice there was Beatrix, which leads naturally to the short form Trix. Trixie is a wise-cracking gum-snapping waitress but Trix is sleek and mischievous -- tricks, get it?
Xandy is a modern, playful name that can serve as a unisex option, though it's more commonly used for girls. It likely originated as a diminutive or variation of Alexandra/Alexander, names derived…
Kassy is a feminine name typically used as a diminutive form of Katherine, Cassandra, or Kassandra. With Greek origins, its root names carry meanings like "pure" (Katherine) or "shining upon man"…
Kait is a feminine name that functions as a short form of Katherine, Kaitlyn, or similar names derived from the Greek 'Aikaterine.' This concise, modern variant represents the contemporary trend…
English word name, diminutive of Katherine, Greek
Kick is a word name that some parents might use for their baby in utero — akin to Bean or Booboo — but it's increasingly being heard as a word name especially used in the middle, a la Jeremy Sisto…
Livvie is a charming feminine name that traditionally functions as a diminutive of more formal names like Olivia, Livia, or Elizabeth. With its cheerful sound and friendly vibe, Livvie evokes a sense…
Short form of Olivia, Latin
"olive tree"
Olivia and Olive are popular, but this mini-name cuts them down to their essence. It is unisex, and debuted for girls on the extended US charts in 2020. Last year, only six baby girls were named Oli.
Finnish variation of Caro, English
"free man"
Seen in Nordic countries as a nickname for Karolina or Karl.
Tottie emerged as a diminutive nickname for names like Charlotte or Victoria in Victorian England, eventually evolving into an independent given name. With its playful, affectionate sound, Tottie…
Diminutive of Anastasia
The lovely Anastasia comes with a multitude of nickname options, and Stassie is a cute one we don't hear often.
Beatie is a feminine name with Scottish and English origins, traditionally used as an affectionate diminutive of names like Beatrice or Elizabeth. The name ultimately derives from Latin 'Beatrix,'…
Short form of Zipporah
Zippy is a cute nickname that livens up the Biblical Zipporah. Too cute? Your call.
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 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,…
