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English diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
This sweet, old-fashioned nickname for Elizabeth is featured prominently in the Thomas Mann novel Buddenbrooks .
Cassy is a feminine diminutive of Cassandra, which derives from the Greek name Κασσάνδρα (Kassandra), meaning "she who entangles men." In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan princess blessed with…
Short form of Sidney, French
"Saint-Denis"
There are almost the exact same number of female and male Sidneys born in the US these days, which makes Sid a perfect gender-neutral nickname. And cute for boys or girls.
Welsh diminutive of Catrin / Catherine
The Welsh version of Katie... if it's not too catty for you.
Steph is primarily used as a feminine name, functioning as a shortened form of Stephanie, which derives from the Greek name Stephanos meaning "crown" or "garland." This concise nickname has grown to…
Demie is a feminine name that likely originated as a shortened form of names containing the Greek element "demi-" meaning "half," such as Demetria or Demeter. It may also be used as a diminutive of…
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,…
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.
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.
Finnish diminutive of Esteri, Elisabet
"star; pledged to God"
A Finnish nickname for names such as Esteri, Elisabet, or any name starting with Es-.
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…
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 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 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…
Short form of Prudence, English virtue name
"caution"
Prudy does not improve on Prudence.
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…
English, diminutive of Dorothy
"gift of God"
An old-fashioned Dorothy short form — today we prefer Dolly, Dot, or Dottie.
Short form of Sydney, French
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,…
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 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…
