Have you decided on your little angel’s name? What about her nickname? While our 400 unique baby names for girls guide will be able to help you with the former, nicknames are a different ball game. They could be classic or modern, simple or fancy, with the main point being – cute!
Gender Neutral Nicknames
Don’t want to keep a girly nickname for your child? The good news is that the cutest nicknames often tend to be gender-neutral.
- Golu
- Shona/Shonu
- Pillu
- Chikoo
- Cutie Pie
The U Magic
Take a cursory look around and you will notice that the most affectionate nicknames often end with a ‘u’. Interesting, isn’t it?
- Sweety-> Sweetu
- Chaitali-> Chaitu
- Apoorva-> Appu
- Vaishali-> Vaishu
- Pallavi-> Pallu
- Akshada-> Akshu
- Harshita-> Harshu
- Ashwinder-> Ashu
- Shruti-> Shru
- Sonali-> Sonu
Foodie Nicknames
If you are a foodie, you will love these yummy nicknames. Chances are your girl will also follow in your footsteps!
- Honey
- Sugar
- Jelly
- Cupcake
- Muffin
- Peanut
- Cherry
- Candy
- Blueberry
- Peach
Short and Sweet Nicknames
Want to keep it simple? Opt for a short nickname that has a style of its own!
- Pooja-> Poo
- Aakriti-> Aks
- Prateeksha-> Prat
- Jhaanvi-> Jan/Jaan
- Caroline-> Carol
Nature Inspired Nicknames
A cute way to get your girl closer to nature is by giving her a nickname of an animal, bird or flower. Plus, this also expresses the sunshine and happiness she brings into your life.
- Panda
- Koala
- Bunny
- Fawn
- Joey
- Sparrow
- Blossom
- Daisy
- Rose
- Sunshine
- Pari/Fairy
- Pearl
Fairytale Baby Girl Nicknames
Want to give your daughter an early love for reading? Try out a fairy-tale-based nickname. Not only are these nicknames trendy, they are also oh-so adorable!
- Snow White, Snow White
- Red Riding Hood, Little Red Riding Hood
- Goldilocks, Goldilocks, and the Three Bears
- Tiana, The Frog Prince
Masculine Nicknames
Who said babies are limited by gender? Take the unconventional route with these masculine nicknames.
- Christina-> Chris
- Deepanjana-> Deep
- Alexis-> Alex
- Neelam-> Neel
- Nayanika-> Nayan
- Abhilaasha-> Abhi
Techie Nicknames
With babies as young as one-year-old using gadgets effortlessly, there’s no reason why their nicknames can’t be technology-inspired, right?
- Apple
- Chip
- Cookie
- Mac
- Firefly
Alcohol-Inspired Nicknames
Love your drinks? Check out these fun alcohol-inspired nicknames.
- Cristal
- Vodka
- Brandy
- Sherry
- Margarita
- Tequila
- Chardonnay
- Mojito
- Chianti
- Merlot
Disney-Inspired Cute Baby Nicknames
With Disney churning out amazing animated movies for both little kids and grownups year after year, there’s tons of inspiration here.
- Jasmine, Aladdin
- Olivia, The Great Mouse Detective
- Penny, Bolt
- Pocahontas, Pocahontas
- Jane, Tarzan
- Jessie, Toy Story
- Violet, The Incredibles
- Ariel, The Little Mermaid
- Lilo, Lilo & Stitch
- Colette, Ratatouille
Initial Nicknames
A perfect blend of short and trendy, initial nicknames are here to stay.
- Neetu Sharma-> NS
- Priyanka Chopra-> PC
- Anjali Thakur-> AT
Anglo Nicknames
These are a good idea if you plan to educate your baby outside India, especially if her name is difficult to pronounce.
- Aishwarya-> Ash
- Meghna, Megha-> Meg
- Tamanna-> Tammy
- Rachana-> Rach
- Natasha -> Nat, Nuts
- Malavika-> Mal
Funny Nicknames for Baby Girl
An easy way to remember the hilarious things your little girl does is by giving her a funny nickname.
- Monkey-> for mischievous little girls
- Rocket-> perfect for kids who can’t sit still
- Amoeba-> for babies who love to crawl
Color Nicknames
If your baby loves a certain color, why not capture that with a color nickname? You could even give a twist to the Hollywood trend by adding a cute name to the color.
- Violet
- Orange
- Pink
- Blue
- Rainbow
- Aqua
- Rose
- Sapphire
- Emerald
- Ruby