You probably spent a lot of time choosing the perfect name for your baby girl. After all, it’s an important decision. But using nicknames is a popular thing to do, so you may not end up calling your daughter by her given name for a bit. If a sweet nickname evolves and sticks as she grows up, her given name may only be called when you’re trying to get her attention. We all know with having a precious little baby, you’re bound to try out some cute nicknames that parents use on their new bundles of joy. These baby girl nicknames are sweet, funny, unique, and could be fun to use.
Not sure what nickname is perfect for your little one? We’ve compiled the ultimate list of nicknames for baby girls, and while some you might expect, like Sweetie Pie or Honey Bun, some are unexpected and may make you giggle, like Doodlebug and Banana Muffin. Some baby girl nicknames are based on personality, others are a nod to their appearance, and some are based on, well, nothing at all. This list may inspire you and give you an idea of what to call your little bundle.
Nicknames based on names
The term nickname actually has a pretty long history, with its origins dating back to the 14th century. The first baby girl nicknames were ones based on the name people chose for their daughter. For example, Maggie, Midge, and Peggy are nicknames for Margaret. The name Elizabeth has quite a few nicknames attached to it, such as Lizzie, Beth, Liza, Betty, Betsy, and even Libby. So, if you’re looking for a cute nickname for your daughter, you may want to start with her full name. Here are baby girl nicknames derived from given names.
- Addie – Addison or Adeline
- Bella – Annabelle or Isabelle
- Frankie – Frances, Francine, or Francesca
- Charlie – Charlotte
- Liv or Livie – Olivia
- Ellie – Eleanor or Eloise
- Lexi or Alex – Alexandra
- Maddy – Madeline or Madison
- Tori or Vickie – Victoria
- Lily – Lilian
- Sam or Sammie – Samantha
- Viv – Vivian or Viviene
- Lou – Louise
- Max- Maxine
- Edie – Edith
- Penny – Penelope
- Mac – Mackenzie or Makayla
- Vera or Ronnie – Veronica
- Emmie – Emerson
- Lanie or Mellie – Melanie
- Rory – Auroa or Lorelai
Cute baby girl nicknames that are quite common
These go-to sweet baby girl nicknames are irresistibly adorable. From classic to cuddly, these are good, solid standbys. Maybe your mom called you these as a baby and you want to carry on the tradition, or start a new one.
- Angel
- Baby Cakes
- Boo Boo
- Bubs
- Bunny Boo
- Buttercup
- Cupcake
- Darling
- Dearie
- Her Majesty
- Honey
- Honey Bear
- Honey Bun
- Honey Pie
- Kiddo
- Lil Lady
- Little Lamb
- Madame
- Missy
- My World
- Nugget
- Precious
- Princess
- Pumpkin
- Sugar Pie
- Sunshine
- Sweet Pea
- Sweetie Pie
- Your Highness
Personality baby girl nicknames that bring a smile and a giggle
Your little girl has a personality all her own, and your nicknames for her may change with her mood. Whether she’s being sweet or cranky, there’s a nickname for every range of emotion and every kind of trait that starts to show in her personality.
- Chatterbox
- Chuckles
- Cranky Pants
- Cuddle Bug
- Cuddle Bunny
- Dimples
- Drooly Julie
- Funny Girl
- Fussy Pants
- Giggle Monster
- Giggles
- Goofball
- Goofy
- Grumpy
- Happy
- Sassy
- Sleepy
- Smiley
- Snuggle Bug
- Snuggle Bunny
- Sweet Girl
- Sweetie
- Troublemaker
Baby girl nicknames that play on her appearance
While you’ll want to avoid commenting on your daughter’s body image once she understands your words, a nickname about her button nose or chunky legs while she is an infant can be cute. Love on those chubby cheeks all you want when she’s a little baby, but don’t keep appearance-based baby girl nicknames into toddlerhood.
- Bed Head
- Blondie
- Chipmunk
- Chubbykins
- Chunky Monkey
- Cutie
- Cutie Patootie
- Cutie Pie
- Little Miss Chubby Cheeks
- Mini-Me
- Miss Cutie
- Munchkin
- String Bean
- Tiny
Unforgettable name-based nicknames that are shortened or rhyme
You might use a nickname based on your little one’s first name or maybe her middle name. It could be the repetition of the first syllable of her name discovered while adding a rhyming word after her name.
- Allie Wally
- Cutie Cathy
- Ellie Belly
- Hannah Banana
- Izzy
- Jojo
- Josie
- June Bug
- Snoozy Susie
Funny baby girl nicknames you may not have thought of before
You can also come up with all kinds of silly nicknames for your baby girl. These nicknames are primarily for trying to get a giggle out of your baby and yourself.
- Bam Bam
- Pookie
- She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Changed
- Short Stack
- Stinker
- Sugar Booger
- Super Baby
- Super Girl
- Tater Tot
Silly and random baby girl nicknames that just come out
Where did these even come from? When you’re not running on much sleep, the funniest nicknames come out of your mouth and sometimes they stick.
- Almond Joy
- Angel Cake
- Apple Pie
- Banana Muffin
- Bon Bon
- Bitsy
- Chickadee
- Cookie
- Cupcake
- Doodlebug
- Dumpling
- Goober
- Jellybean
- Kitten
- Koala
- Ladybug
- Lemon Drop
- Marshmallow
- Minnie Mouse
- Muffin
- Peanut
- Pebbles
- Peach
- Peachy Keen
- Pickle
- Pop Tart
- Pork Chop
- Sunflower
- Susie Q
- Tinkerbell
Nicknames given with love
You could always use the power of love and nickname your tiny human a word that means love or is a term of endearment in another language. If you know your family’s background, look up nicknames in that culture and language to make it more special and personalized to your family.
- Amore/Amor/ is “Love”
- Mon chou is “My cabbage”
- Mon cheri is “My dear”
- Liebling is “My favorite”
- Fragolina is “My strawberry”
- Stella is “Star”
- Cara is “Dear”
- Misio is “Teddy bear”
- Pudingeto is “Pudding”
Nicknames from a sibling
If you have older children, they could be the ones to give your child their new nickname. Siblings form strong bonds, especially when they are younger, and your older child may come up with the best or funniest nickname for your baby girl.
- Bestie
- Girlie
- Lil Sis
- Little Me
- Lovey
- Mine
- Mini
- Sis/Sissy
Nicknames from pregnancy
You may get your nickname from when you were pregnant. The craving you had or the book you read where you felt the first kick or the movie you were watching when you went into labor or how you felt while pregnant could all inspire you to find the nickname your child will be called.
If you carried your baby a certain way and looked like a basketball, maybe that could be a funny nickname. If you only could watch rom-coms while pregnant and had one on when you went into labor, the name of that could be a funny nickname for your baby.
- Balloon
- Basketball
- Grilled Cheese
- Pepper
- Pickle
- Olive
- Sherbert
Anything goes for a little one’s nickname
You could come up with any baked good, flower, cartoon character, or favorite thing and turn it into a baby nickname. A noise they make or a sound they love could turn into a nickname. Most of these nicknames will only stick around for babyhood but be careful — you don’t want Pork Chop or Stinker to be the nickname that sticks and follows your little one to high school. Don’t let that hold you back from letting this be the time to experiment with lots of different nicknames at home, though.
You have such a special time when you’re able to call that little bundle the cutest names before they grow up and tell you to stop it and let you know they are too old and cool for nicknames. Those years are short and go by quickly, so go ahead and call them all the silly names you want and see what makes them (and you) laugh. If a nickname based on their name or personality ends up sticking, it could turn into something wonderful for both of you, a special word or phrase for the two of you to use for life. And if not, it will be an adorable memory from when your kid was just a baby.
