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Nickname Names

Parents are more often putting nicknames — such as Charlie and Remy — directly on the birth certificate these days. Sometimes they like the nickname better than the formal name, sometimes they want more control over what their child is actually called, and sometimes they simply see the short form as cuter, more modern, and more stylish than its proper equivalent.

Along with Charlie and Remy, other nickname names in the US Top 1000 include Archie, Dash, Elsie, Gus, Hattie, Maisie, Rory, and Theo. Rare nickname names with the potential to be future hits include Alfie, Coco, Mamie, and Renzo.

Some nickname names you might want to consider for your own baby include the following. For even more choices, see our lists of Nicknames for Girls and Nicknames for Boys, and our ultimate guide to nicknames.

Nickname Names for Babies

Addie The meaning of Addie is 'noble', and 'son of...
Origin:Diminutive of Adelaide or Adeline
709
Franny

Meaning: from France or free man

Origin:Latin, diminutive of Frances
3155
Emmy

Meaning: work; universal

Origin:Diminutive of Emily and Emma
764
Tillie

Meaning: battle mighty

Origin:English, diminutive of Matilda
791
Cam

Meaning: crooked nose

Origin:Diminutive of Cameron, Scottish
2355
Oz

Meaning: strength, powerful, courageous

Origin:Hebrew
873
Win Win is a gender-neutral name of Burmese orig...
Origin:Diminutive of Winslow, Winthrop, or Winston
2913
Fletch

Meaning: arrow maker

Origin:Diminutive of Fletcher, English
4592
Bas

Meaning: person from the city of Sebastia

Origin:Dutch, diminutive of Bastiaan and Sebastian
2530
Walt The name Walt originates from America and th...
Origin:German, diminutive of Walter
2585
Eli

Meaning: ascended, uplifted, high

Origin:Hebrew
236
Gio Gio is believed to have many different meani...
Origin:Hebrew
3394
Cal The English origin name Cal is a nickname fo...
Origin:Diminutive of Calvin
743
Nate The name Nate finds its origins in the Engli...
Origin:English, diminutive of Nathan or Nathaniel
1003
Will

Meaning: resolute protector

Origin:Diminutive of William
1153
Augie Latin is the origin of the baby name Augie. ...
Origin:Short form of August and variations
1474
Cece

Meaning: blind

Origin:Short form of Cecelia, Latin
679
Abby

Meaning: my father is joyful

Origin:Diminutive of Abigail, Hebrew
1602
Maddie The name Maddie is derived from Hebrew and E...
Origin:Diminutive of Madeline or Madison
1890
Ruthie

Meaning: compassionate friend

Origin:Diminutive of Ruth, Hebrew
2631