Nicknames for Girls That Are Cute Yet Classic
Sometimes, parents pick a baby name with the hopes of using a cute nickname. If you're going this route, it's smart to select a name that has multiple nicknames. This way, if your baby girl doesn't like her nickname—or given name—she can choose another one when she's older.
Looking for a bit of inspiration? Look no further. Here are some of our favorite nicknames for girls, plus tips for selecting a formal baby name to go with a nickname you love.
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Finding the Right Nickname for Girls
Here, we give some nickname options for classic girl monikers. Will you choose something unique or timeless for your little one?
Nicknames for Alexandra
Alex, Alexa, Alexis, Allie, Lexie, Xandra
Nicknames for Amelia
Amy, Lia, Mia, Millie
Nicknames for Angelina
Angel, Angie, Annie, Lin, Lina
Nicknames for Charlotte
Char, Charlie, Lottie
Nicknames for Christine
Chris, Chrissy, Christa, Christie, Tina
Nicknames for Elizabeth
Beth, Betsy, Bette, Betty, Eliza, Ellie, Libby, Liz, Lizzie
Nicknames for Gabrielle
Bree, Elle, Ellie, Gabby, Gabriella, Rielle
Nicknames for Isabella
Bella, Belle, Ella, Izzie
Nicknames for Jennifer
Jen, Jenna, Jenny
Nicknames for Katherine
Kat, Kate, Kathy, Katie
Nicknames for Margaret
Maggie, Marge, Margie, Meg, Peggy
Nicknames for Michelle
Chelle, Elle, Mich, Micki, Shelby, Shelly
Nicknames for Patricia
Pat, Patti, Tricia, Trish
Nicknames for Veronica
Nicki, Roni, Vera
Nicknames for Victoria
Tori, Toria, Vic, Vicki
Finding the Right Formal Name for Girls
On the flip side, if you love a particular nickname for girls, but don't like the first name that typically goes along with it, you can think outside the box! There might be another formal name that can be used with that particular nickname. Here's an example: If you love Addie but aren't fond of the formal name Addison, you should also consider Adele or Adelaide.
Here's some inspiration for girl names with cute nicknames.
For the nickname Allie
Try Alice or Alissa rather than Alexis or Allison
For the nickname Belle
Try Arabella or Maribel rather than the ever-popular Isabella
For the nickname Beth
Try Bethany or Lisbeth rather than Elizabeth
For the nickname Carrie
Try Carson or Caryn rather than Caroline or Carolyn
For the nickname Dani
Try Danica or Sheridan rather than Danielle
For the nickname Katie
Try Cadence or Katelyn rather than Katherine
For the nickname Libby
Try Liberty or Olivia rather than Elizabeth
For the nickname Lily
Try Lilibelle or Lilith rather than Lillian or Liliana
For the nickname Maddie
Try Matilda or Mattea rather than Madeline or Madison
For the nickname Nicki
Try Dominique or Nicolette rather than Nicole
For the nickname Tina
Try Bettina or Martina rather than Christina
