Nickname Names For Girls

Birdy

Deeda

English diminutive of names that start with D

Bouncy vintage pet form of names like Dorothy and Dolores.

Camie

Camie is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names like Camilla, Cameron, or Camila. It carries a sweet, friendly quality with its soft sound and -ie ending, which is…

Isby

Diminutive of Elizabeth, Isabella, or Isabel, Hebrew

"pledged to God"

A playful and vintage nickname for Elizabeth, Isabelle, or Isabella, if you're hoping to avoid Izzy, Lizzy, Belle, or Beth.

Tallie

Diminutive of Talia, Hebrew

"gentle dew from heaven"

Tallie is a seldom-heard nickname name that, with the ascendance of Hallie and Callie, we might just be hearing more of. In Colonial times, Tallie was also a nickname for Natalie.

Lilli

Lilli is a charming feminine name with multiple origins. It's primarily considered a diminutive of Elizabeth or Lillian, but also stands as a name in its own right in many European countries,…

Gevvie

Diminutive of Genevra

Sweet and unique nickname, found on the American Olympic rower Genevra "Gevvie" Stone.

Olly

Short form of Olive or Olivia, Latin

"olive tree"

Olly is used less often as a nickname for the mega-popular Olivia or the stylish Olive than Ellie is for Eleanor or Allie for Allison. That may be because Olly has a much longer use as a nickname for…

Kaiti

Bobi

Bobi is a feminine given name that typically functions as a diminutive form of Barbara or Roberta, though it can also stand alone. The name has origins in multiple cultures—in Slavic countries, it's…

Kamie

Cassi

Cassi is a feminine name that functions as both a standalone name and a shortened form of Cassandra or Cassidy. With Greek origins, Cassandra means 'she who entangles men,' while Cassidy has Irish…

Trissie

Catie

Catie is a feminine name primarily used as a diminutive form of Catherine or Katherine, which derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, possibly meaning "pure." This cheerful, approachable nickname has…

Ketti

Ketti is a feminine name with multiple origins. As a variant of Katherine/Catherine, it derives from the Greek name Aikaterinē, meaning 'pure.' It can also be considered a diminutive form of Ketty or…

Sissie

Diminutive of Cecilia; pet name for "sister;" "sister"

"sister"

Antiquated nickname for Cecilia and Cecily — these days Cece is much preferred.

Nanny

Short form of Nancy or Ann, Hebrew

"grace"

Nanny, like Fanny, is an old-fashioned nickname not due for a comeback any time soon.

Tibbie

Diminutive of Elizabeth

"pledged to God"

An old-fashioned nickname that hasn't been heard in ages--Cute and unusual, but lacking the legs to stand on its own. Maybe save it for your kitten.

Gabbi

Gabbi is a charming feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of Gabriella or Gabrielle, which derive from the Hebrew name Gabriel meaning 'God is my strength.' This shorter, more casual variant…

Caitie

Caitie is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive or nickname form of Caitlin, Catherine, or similar names. With Irish and English influences, this spelling variation emerged in the late 20th…