Looking for the best nicknames for girls?
Many parents have a nickname for their baby girl from day one, while for others a nickname may not be so obvious. It can take time for a nickname to develop!
Sometimes nicknames develop naturally, and other times one just pops up that works because of circumstances or an event that becomes an in joke or sentimental to your family.
However you pick a nickname they’re a wonderful way to show your affection and love for your kids!
My children have had various nicknames, from shortened versions of their own names to all sorts of terms of affection such as Pudding, Little Bug, Pop Tart and Cutie Pie!
If you’re looking for an ideal nickname for your little girl then check out our list of hundreds of ideas right here!
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Best nicknames for girls
These are the very best nicknames for girls featuring names full of affection and classic monikers such as Babe and Cutie.
Amor
Angel
Babe
Baby
Baby Girl
Bear
Belle
Boo
Bug
Bumble Bee
Bunny
Buttercup
Button
Care Bear
Cutie
Cutie Patootie
Cutie Pie
Dear
Dearie
Dimples
Doll Face
Dreamer
Duchess
Dumpling
Empress
Flower
Heartbeat
Kiddo
Kitten
Ladybug
Lil Bit
Little Bug
Love
Love Bug
Lovie
Luscious
Lush
Mini Me
Minnie
Minnie Mouse
Mon Cheri
My Everything
Peanut
Princess
Queen
Queenie
Rose
Rosie
Smiler
Smiley
Squidge
Squish
Squishy
Squitch
Stinker
Sugar
Sugar Pie
Sugar Plum
Sugar Plum Fairy
Sunshine
Sweetheart
Treasure
Unusual nicknames for girls
If you’re looking for more unusual nicknames for girls then try out some of these ideas. These nicknames will make your girl stand out a little more from the crowd!
Ace
Agent
Alpha
Aqua
Babs
Burrito
Cadillac
Cayenne
Chicklet
Delight
Dragonfly
Ducky
Dynamo
Energiser
Fairy
Fluffy
Goldie
Ice Pop
Leaf
Lemon
Londoner
Lotus
Lucky Charm
Meatball
Minty
Moonflower
Noodle
Paws
Senorita
Soda Pop
Spaghetti
Starburst
Trinity
Twizzle
Wild Rose
Cute nicknames for girls
A nickname should be all about love and affection. These cute nicknames are full of loving sentiment!
Apple Pie
Baby Cake
Baby Cakes
Baby Doll
Baby Face
Babushka
Banana Muffin
Beanie
Bella
Blackberry
Blossom
Bon Bon
Bonita
Boo Boo
Candy Cane
Catnip
Cherry
Chipmunk
Cupcake
Daisy
Dottie
Direfly
Fuzzikins
Giggles
Ginger
Gingersnap
Gummy Bear
Honey
Honey Pot
Itty Bitty
Jelly Bean
Kitty
Little Bee
Mon Amour
Mouse
Muffin
Munchkin
My Beloved
Panda
Peanut
Petal
Petunia
Pie
Pixie
Plum
Polka Dot
Poppy
Pork Chop
Pretty
Pudding
Pumpkin
Pup
Shadow
Shortbread
Shortcake
Shortstop
Sky
Snookums
Snowdrop
Snuggles
Snuggle Bear
Sparky
Sweetpea
Sweetie
Sweets
Sweetness
Taffy
Tea Cup
Teddybear
Toots
Twinkle
Twinkly
Cool and modern nicknames for girls
If you love a modern baby name then these cool and modern nicknames for girls are perfect. They feature nicknames inspired by popular culture and trendy names.
Aphrodite
Bambi
Blondie
Blue Eyes
Boots
Brown Eyes
Buddy
Captain Marvel
Chica
Chirp
Cookie
Green Eyes
Little Fighter
Marvel
Missy
Moonshine
Mulan
Ninja
Punk
Rebel
Snapdragon
Spike
Sugar Puff
Teddy
Tiger
Tigress
Willow
Wonder Woman
Funny nicknames for girls
Need a funny nickname for a girl? These hilariously sweet nicknames for girls are perfect to show your affection for a little girl.
Banana Split
Beanstalk
Butterfingers
Butterfly
Cheeseball
Chewbacca
Chick
Chicken
Chicken Nugget
Coo Coo
Corky
Dimples
Donut
Duck
Firecracker
Fun Size
Funny Girl
Goofball
Gopher
Hobbit
Hurricane
Lionness
Mayhem
Monkey
Pancake
Pickle
Pipsqueak
Pop Tart
Riot
Roly Poly
Rugrat
Schnitzel
Shorty
Smalls
Spider Monkey
Thumbelina
Warrior Princess
Wee One
Your Highness
Badass nicknames for girls
Got a little girl who’s already showing she’s a tough cookie? These badass nicknames for girls are perfect to pay tribute to a girl’s strong personality.
Hebe
Hestia
Leto
Artemis
Athena:
Chica
Domi
Punk
Rockstar
Shadow
Rebel
Rhythm
Atlanna
Bee
Champ
Chirpy
Chuckles
Dazzle
Decaf
Exotic
Felony
Fiddle
First Lady
Flawless
Gothic
Hero
Hoops
Hyper
Lava
Mystic
Nova
Nytro
Outlaw
Peppermint
Phoenix
Poodle
Psych
Rage
Raven
Snowball
Snug
Vanilla
Vegas
Venture
Waves
Tips for picking the perfect nickname for a girl
We hope you will find an ideal nickname for your girl in our list of hundreds of nickname ideas.
If you’re struggling then try our tips:
Test out different nicknames
A nickname may just land in your lap. You try it out and it just sticks. In other cases you may try out lots of different nicknames before you find one that just fits.
Picking a perfect nickname is similar to choosing your baby’s name. When you find the right one, you’ll just know.
Don’t force it
It may be that ultimately you decide nicknames aren’t your thing. And that’s totally fine. There’s no need to force a nickname if it doesn’t come naturally.
Keep it simple
Look for nicknames that relate to your child’s name, their personality or what they like to do. Something that’s familiar to you will feel more natural.
But nicknames also work best when they’re short and sweet. Something snappy that rolls off the tongue is far more likely to stick.
Don’t be afraid to change your mind
If you do decide you hate a nickname then don’t sweat it. With a baby you can change nicknames as often as you like, as your baby will easily adapt to a new nickname!
Keep trying until you find a nickname that works.
