Nickname Names For Girls

Ibbie

Short form of Elizabeth, Isabella, or Abigail, Hebrew

"pledged to God; my father is joyful"

Playful, zippy nicknames like Indie, Joni, Scottie, and Stevie are on the rise, and this quirky alternative to Izzy and Libby joined their ranks in 2024 when it was given to 58 girls, compared to…

Augie

Diminutive of Augusta, Augustine or August, Latin

"great, magnificent"

Augie is one of a bundle of adorable boyish nicknames newly fashionable for girls, rarer than Billie. A twist on Angie and riding on the coattails of newly fashionable August -- Augie is a spunky,…

Maggy

Maggy is a feminine name that functions primarily as a variant spelling of Maggie, the traditional nickname for Margaret. Margaret comes from Greek origins meaning 'pearl.' This spelling variation…

Lex

Diminutive of Alexis and Alexandra

"man's defender"

Lex is still used mostly for boys, but like Alex, may cross over with the rising popularity of all long forms of the name. Lexi is another, more feminine option.

Triss

Diminutive of Beatrice, Latin

"she who brings happiness; blessed"

Triss is a short form of Beatrice used for one of the heroic characters in The Witcher . She is a sorceress and ally of the protagonist Geralt whose magic is used for good.

Bex

Short form of Rebecca

Modern, mini nickname for Rebecca, much fresher than Becca or Becky.

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Lexy

Diminutive of Alexandra

There were over 1000 baby girls named Lexi -- just Lexi -- in 2015, versus only 72 named Lexy. The reason that Lexi wins: Many parents see the i ending as more feminine for a nickname-name that might…

Essi

Finnish diminutive of Esteri, Elisabet

"star; pledged to God"

A Finnish nickname for names such as Esteri, Elisabet, or any name starting with Es-.

Rynn

Diminutive of Katherine, English from Greek

"pure"

Uncommon nickname for Katherine.

Tettie

Tettie is an uncommon feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names like Henrietta, Antoinette, or Elizabeth. It follows the pattern of other nicknames ending with the…

Bix

Modern nickname

Bix entered the lexicon as a girls' name via heroine Bix Caleen, played by Adria Arjona, on TV's Star Wars prequel Andor . While Bix is a new name for girls, it's been around for decades for boys via…

Xandi

Xandi is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive or variant of Alexandra or Cassandra. With its distinctive 'X' beginning, it carries a contemporary, dynamic feel while maintaining a…

Buffie

Buffie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Elizabeth, though it's now considered a name in its own right. The name has English origins and gained some popularity in the United…

Prudy

Short form of Prudence, English virtue name

"caution"

Prudy does not improve on Prudence.

Ginnie

Ginnie is a feminine diminutive of Virginia, with roots in Latin meaning 'maiden' or 'pure'. As a nickname, it offers a friendly, approachable alternative to more formal versions like Virginia or…

Doll

English, diminutive of Dorothy

"gift of God"

An old-fashioned Dorothy short form — today we prefer Dolly, Dot, or Dottie.

Syd

Short form of Sydney, French

"Saint-Denis"

Sydney may be by far the more popular spelling of this name for girls, but it's also predominantly female. Over 1200 baby girls were named Sydney in 2021 vs. 37 baby boys. Contrast that with Sidney,…

Freddi

Diminutive of Alfreda, Frederica, or Winifred, English

"wise counselor, peaceful ruler, blessed peacemaking"

With boyish nicknames for girls like Billie and Stevie coming in hot, Freddi may just be next. A great way to honor grandpa Fred while staying on trend.

Kaitie

Kaitie is a feminine name that functions as a variant spelling of Katie, which itself is a diminutive of Katherine. Katherine derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, possibly meaning 'pure' or…