Nickname Generator

A random nickname generator: five cards a press, opening on the short forms of real names.

Nickname Generator

  1. Samantha: Sammie, Sammy, Sammi, SamShort forms of Samantha, a girls' name. Also: Sami, Sams.
  2. Samuel: Sam, Sammy, Sammie, UelShort forms of Samuel, a boys' name. Also: Sams.
  3. Antonia: Tonya, Toni, ToniaShort forms of Antonia, a girls' name.
  4. John: Jack, Johnny, Jay, JohnnieShort forms of John, a boys' name. Also: Johny, Johnno.
  5. Donovan: Don, Donnie, DonnyShort forms of Donovan, a boys' name.

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How it works

This nickname generator deals five cards per press from 547. It opens on short forms of 349 given names, each listed in a dictionary: Margaret gives Peggy, Maggie and Meg. Two more groups hold habit nicknames and fond names.

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Nickname generator from name: start with your first letter

There is no box to type in. Open More filters in the menu under the button and choose the first letter of your name under Starts with: the cards show full names with that letter and their short forms. Some add how an odd one came about, as Peggy came from Maggie.

Nicknames for a habit, and fond names

The same menu switches the kind. For a habit or a skill deals names such as Ace, Doc and Bookworm, each with what it is given for. Fond names is the cute nickname generator of the page: Kiddo, Peanut, Sunshine.

Tips
  • It works as a nickname generator for girls and for boys: each short-form card says which the full name is.
  • On a card the short forms run from the most registered on US birth records to the least.

Questions and answers

Where do nicknames like Peggy and Bob come from?

Peggy is an alteration of Maggie, itself from Margaret, and Bob probably began as a medieval pet form of Rob, by the dictionary's account. Cards for odd forms like these carry the line the dictionary gives.

Can it make a nickname from my own name?

Not by typing: the page has no box for a name. Choose your first letter under Starts with to see the short forms of real names that begin with it. A name with fewer than two listed short forms has no card.

What are some cool nicknames?

The habit group holds the kind given for what someone does: Ace for the one who wins, Scout for the one who runs ahead, Night Owl for the one awake at bedtime. Each card says what the name is given for.

Are the short forms real?

Yes. Every short form on a card has an entry in English Wiktionary's lists of diminutives of given names, and that entry names the full name it comes from. The habit nicknames and fond names are our own list.

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All 547 nicknames

Short forms of names 349

  • Abigail: Gail, Abby, Gayle, Abbie Short forms of Abigail, a girls' name. Also: Abbey, Abbi, Abi, Abbee, Abbs, Abs.
  • Abraham: Abe, Abie, Abey Short forms of Abraham, a boys' name.
  • Adam: Addie, Addy, Adie Short forms of Adam, a boys' name.
  • Addison: Addie, Addy, Addi Short forms of Addison, a girls' name.
  • Adelaide: Addie, Addy, Adi, Addi Short forms of Adelaide, a girls' name.
  • Adele: Addie, Adie Short forms of Adele, a girls' name.
  • Adeline: Addie, Addy Short forms of Adeline, a girls' name.
  • Aditya: Adi, Adit Short forms of Aditya, a boys' name.
  • Adonis: Donnie, Donny Short forms of Adonis, a boys' name.
  • Adrian: Adi, Addie, Adie Short forms of Adrian, a boys' name.
  • Adrienne: Addy, Adi, Addi, Adie Short forms of Adrienne, a girls' name.
  • Agatha: Aggie, Aggy, Taggie Short forms of Agatha, a girls' name.
  • Agnes: Aggie, Nessie, Aggy Short forms of Agnes, a girls' name.
  • Al: Allie, Ally Short forms of Al, a boys' name.
  • Alan: Al, Allie, Ally Short forms of Alan, a boys' name.
  • Albert: Bert, Al, Allie, Bertie Short forms of Albert, a boys' name. Also: Abbie, Albie, Abby, Abbey, Ally.
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Short forms of names, continued

  • Alexander: Alec, Xander, Zander, Al Short forms of Alexander, a boys' name. Also: Sandy, Alek, Lex, Allie, Sander, Aleck.
  • Alexandra: Sandy, Allie, Sasha, Lexi Short forms of Alexandra, a girls' name. Also: Lexie, Ally, Sandi, Sandie, Lexee, Xan.
  • Alexandria: Lexie, Lexee Short forms of Alexandria, a girls' name.
  • Alexia: Lexi, Lexie, Lexee, Lex Short forms of Alexia, a girls' name.
  • Alexis: Lexi, Lexie, Lexee, Lex Short forms of Alexis, a girls' name.
  • Alfonso: Alf, Alfie, Alfy, Fonzi Short forms of Alfonso, a boys' name.
  • Alfred: Fred, Al, Allie, Alf Short forms of Alfred, a boys' name. Also: Alfie, Ally, Alfy.
  • Alice: Allie, Ally Short forms of Alice, a girls' name.
  • Alison: Allie, Ali, Ally, Aly Short forms of Alison, a girls' name.
  • Ambrose: Ambers, Brose Short forms of Ambrose, a boys' name.
  • Amelia: Millie, Emmy, Melia, Mel Short forms of Amelia, a girls' name.
  • Andrea: Andie, Andy Short forms of Andrea, a girls' name.
  • Andrew: Andy, Drew, Dru, Andie Short forms of Andrew, a boys' name. Also: Andoy.
  • Angela: Angie, Ange Short forms of Angela, a girls' name.
  • Ann: Annie, Nannie, Nan, Nanny Short forms of Ann, a girls' name.
  • Anthony: Tony, Tone, Ant Short forms of Anthony, a boys' name. Tony: Clipping of Anthony or Antony.
  • Antonia: Tonya, Toni, Tonia Short forms of Antonia, a girls' name.
  • Antony: Tony, Tone Short forms of Antony, a boys' name. Tony: Clipping of Anthony or Antony.
  • Archibald: Archie, Arch Short forms of Archibald, a boys' name.
  • Arnold: Arnie, Arn, Arny Short forms of Arnold, a boys' name.
  • Arthur: Art, Artie, Arty, Arfie Short forms of Arthur, a boys' name.
  • Augustus: Gus, Augie, Gustus Short forms of Augustus, a boys' name.
  • Aurelia: Ora, Aura Short forms of Aurelia, a girls' name.
  • Aurora: Rory, Rori Short forms of Aurora, a girls' name.
  • Barbara: Barb, Babs, Babby, Bar Short forms of Barbara, a girls' name. Also: Barbs.
  • Barnett: Barney, Barn, Barne Short forms of Barnett, a boys' name.
  • Barney: Barn, Barne Short forms of Barney, a boys' name.
  • Barry: Baz, Bar, Bazza Short forms of Barry, a boys' name.
  • Bartholomew: Barry, Bart, Tolly, Barty Short forms of Bartholomew, a boys' name. Also: Batt.
  • Basil: Baz, Bazza Short forms of Basil, a boys' name.
  • Beatrice: Bea, Trixie, Bee, Beats Short forms of Beatrice, a girls' name.
  • Beatrix: Trixie, Beats Short forms of Beatrix, a girls' name.
  • Benedict: Ben, Benny Short forms of Benedict, a boys' name.
  • Benjamin: Ben, Bennie, Benny, Benji Short forms of Benjamin, a boys' name. Also: Benjie, Benjy, Benno.
  • Bernadette: Bennie, Bernie, Benny, Bern Short forms of Bernadette, a girls' name.
  • Bernard: Barney, Bernie, Bern Short forms of Bernard, a boys' name.
  • Bernice: Bennie, Bernie, Benny, Bern Short forms of Bernice, a girls' name.
  • Bertram: Bert, Bertie Short forms of Bertram, a boys' name.
  • Beverley: Bev, Bevo Short forms of Beverley, a girls' name.
  • Beverly: Bev, Bevo Short forms of Beverly, a girls' name.
  • Breanna: Bree, Bre Short forms of Breanna, a girls' name.
  • Bruce: Brucey, Brucie Short forms of Bruce, a boys' name.
  • Caitlin: Catie, Cait, Caity, Cat Short forms of Caitlin, a girls' name.
  • Cameron: Cam, Cammie Short forms of Cameron, a boys' name.
  • Camilla: Millie, Cammie, Milly, Cammy Short forms of Camilla, a girls' name.
  • Candace: Candy, Candi Short forms of Candace, a girls' name.
  • Caroline: Carrie, Callie, Cary, Caro Short forms of Caroline, a girls' name. Also: Cal, Caddy.
  • Cassandra: Sandy, Cassie, Sandi, Sandie Short forms of Cassandra, a girls' name. Also: Cass.
  • Catherine: Katie, Cathy, Cathie, Cathi Short forms of Catherine, a girls' name. Also: Cate, Catie, Caty, Cath, Cat.
  • Cecilia: Cece, Cecy, Ceecee Short forms of Cecilia, a girls' name.
  • Cecily: Cecy, Cecie Short forms of Cecily, a girls' name.
  • Celia: Ce, Cel Short forms of Celia, a girls' name.
  • Charlene: Charlie, Charley, Charly Short forms of Charlene, a girls' name.
  • Charles: Chad, Charlie, Charley, Chuck Short forms of Charles, a boys' name. Also: Chaz, Chip, Chas, Charly, Chic, Chazza.
  • Charlotte: Lottie, Charlie, Charley, Charly Short forms of Charlotte, a girls' name. Also: Chaz, Lotte, Chazza.
  • Christian: Chris, Kris, Cris Short forms of Christian, a boys' name.
  • Christina: Christy, Kristi, Kristy, Kristie Short forms of Christina, a girls' name. Also: Chris, Chrissy, Krissy, Chrissie, Cris.
  • Christine: Christie, Chrissy, Krissy, Chrissie Short forms of Christine, a girls' name. Also: Cris, Kirsty.
  • Christopher: Chris, Kris, Kit, Chip Short forms of Christopher, a boys' name. Also: Cris, Christy, Christie, Kester, Chrisso.
  • Clementine: Clemmie, Clem, Clemmy Short forms of Clementine, a girls' name.
  • Clifford: Cliff, Clif Short forms of Clifford, a boys' name.
  • Clifton: Cliff, Clif Short forms of Clifton, a boys' name.
  • Conrad: Connie, Con Short forms of Conrad, a boys' name.
  • Cora: Corrie, Cory Short forms of Cora, a girls' name.
  • Corinne: Corrie, Cory Short forms of Corinne, a girls' name.
  • Cornelius: Connie, Con Short forms of Cornelius, a boys' name.
  • Cynthia: Cindy, Cindi, Cyndi, Cyndy Short forms of Cynthia, a girls' name. Also: Cyndie.
  • Daniel: Danny, Dan, Dani, Danno Short forms of Daniel, a boys' name.
  • Daniella: Ella, Danny Short forms of Daniella, a girls' name.
  • Danielle: Dani, Danny, Dan Short forms of Danielle, a girls' name.
  • Daphne: Daffy, Daph Short forms of Daphne, a girls' name.
  • David: Dave, Davey, Davie, Davy Short forms of David, a boys' name. Also: Dai, Davo.
  • Deborah: Debbie, Debby, Deb, Debs Short forms of Deborah, a girls' name.
  • Dennis: Denny, Den Short forms of Dennis, a boys' name.
  • Desmond: Dez, Des, Dezzy Short forms of Desmond, a boys' name.
  • Dominic: Dom, Dommy Short forms of Dominic, a boys' name.
  • Don: Donnie, Donny Short forms of Don, a boys' name.
  • Donald: Don, Donnie, Donny Short forms of Donald, a boys' name.
  • Donovan: Don, Donnie, Donny Short forms of Donovan, a boys' name.
  • Doreen: Reenie, Dor Short forms of Doreen, a girls' name.
  • Doris: Dolly, Dory, Dor Short forms of Doris, a girls' name.
  • Dorothy: Dolly, Dottie, Dotty, Dot Short forms of Dorothy, a girls' name. Also: Dodie, Dory, Dorrie, Doll.
  • Douglas: Doug, Doog, Doogie, Dougie Short forms of Douglas, a boys' name. Also: Dougo.
  • Duncan: Dunc, Dunky Short forms of Duncan, a boys' name.
  • Edgar: Eddie, Ed Short forms of Edgar, a boys' name.
  • Edward: Eddie, Ted, Teddy, Ed Short forms of Edward, a boys' name. Also: Ned, Teddie. Ned: From rebracketing of the phrase mine Ed to my Ned.
  • Edwin: Eddie, Ed Short forms of Edwin, a boys' name.
  • Eleanor: Ella, Nellie, Ellie, Nell Short forms of Eleanor, a girls' name. Also: Elle.
  • Elisabeth: Lilly, Liesel, Lissy Short forms of Elisabeth, a girls' name.
  • Elizabeth: Betty, Bessie, Beth, Ellie Short forms of Elizabeth, a girls' name. Also: Lilly, Betsy, Lizzie, Bettie, Bette, Libby.
  • Ellen: Ella, Nellie, Nell Short forms of Ellen, a girls' name.
  • Emily: Millie, Emmy, Emmie, Emme Short forms of Emily, a girls' name. Also: Milly, Em, Ems.
  • Emma: Emmy, Emmie, Em, Ems Short forms of Emma, a girls' name.
  • Emmanuel: Manny, Mannie Short forms of Emmanuel, a boys' name.
  • Emmeline: Emmy, Em Short forms of Emmeline, a girls' name.
  • Ernest: Ernie, Ern Short forms of Ernest, a boys' name.
  • Esther: Essie, Hettie, Ettie, Estee Short forms of Esther, a girls' name. Also: Hetty, Esti.
  • Eugenia: Gene, Jinny Short forms of Eugenia, a girls' name. Jinny: Shortening, chiefly of Virginia (which is also shortened to Ginny), sometimes of Eugenia, and rarely of Genevieve (more often shortened to Genny).
  • Eva: Evie, Evvie Short forms of Eva, a girls' name.
  • Evangeline: Evie, Evvie Short forms of Evangeline, a girls' name.
  • Eve: Evie, Evvie Short forms of Eve, a girls' name.
  • Evelyn: Evie, Evvie, Ev Short forms of Evelyn, a girls' name.
  • Felicity: Flic, Flick, Flicky, Fliss Short forms of Felicity, a girls' name.
  • Fiona: Fee, Fi Short forms of Fiona, a girls' name.
  • Flora: Flossie, Flo, Florrie Short forms of Flora, a girls' name.
  • Florence: Flossie, Floy, Flo, Florrie Short forms of Florence, a girls' name. Also: Flossy.
  • Frances: Frankie, Fay, Fran, Francie Short forms of Frances, a girls' name. Also: Frannie, Franz.
  • Francesca: Frankie, Frannie, Cesca Short forms of Francesca, a girls' name.
  • Francine: Fran, Francie, Frannie Short forms of Francine, a girls' name.
  • Francis: Frank, Frankie, Fran Short forms of Francis, a boys' name.
  • Francisco: Frankie, Chico Short forms of Francisco, a boys' name.
  • Frederick: Fred, Freddie, Freddy Short forms of Frederick, a boys' name.
  • Gabriel: Gabe, Gabby, Gab Short forms of Gabriel, a boys' name.
  • Gabriella: Ella, Gabby, Gabbie Short forms of Gabriella, a girls' name.
  • Gabrielle: Gaby, Gabby, Gabbie Short forms of Gabrielle, a girls' name.
  • Gemma: Gem, Gemmy Short forms of Gemma, a girls' name.
  • Genevieve: Jenny, Gena, Gene, Jinny Short forms of Genevieve, a girls' name. Jinny: Shortening, chiefly of Virginia (which is also shortened to Ginny), sometimes of Eugenia, and rarely of Genevieve (more often shortened to Genny).
  • Geoffrey: Geoff, Jep, Jeffy, Geoffie Short forms of Geoffrey, a boys' name.
  • George: Jordy, Georgie, Geordie, Georgy Short forms of George, a boys' name.
  • Georgia: Gia, George, Geordie Short forms of Georgia, a girls' name.
  • Georgina: Gina, Georgie, George, Geordie Short forms of Georgina, a girls' name.
  • Geraldine: Jeri, Jerri, Geri, Gerry Short forms of Geraldine, a girls' name. Also: Gerri, Jerrie.
  • Gerard: Gerry, Ged Short forms of Gerard, a boys' name.
  • Gertrude: Trudy, Gertie, Trudie Short forms of Gertrude, a girls' name.
  • Gilbert: Bert, Gil Short forms of Gilbert, a boys' name.
  • Gillian: Jill, Gill, Gilly Short forms of Gillian, a girls' name.
  • Gordon: Don, Gordy, Gordie, Gord Short forms of Gordon, a boys' name. Also: Gordo.
  • Gregory: Greg, Gregg Short forms of Gregory, a boys' name.
  • Gwyneth: Gwyn, Gwynnie Short forms of Gwyneth, a girls' name.
  • Harold: Harry, Hal, Hazza Short forms of Harold, a boys' name.
  • Harriet: Hattie, Hallie, Harry, Hassie Short forms of Harriet, a girls' name. Also: Hally, Hatty.
  • Harry: Hal, Hazza Short forms of Harry, a boys' name.
  • Hazel: Hassie, Haze Short forms of Hazel, a girls' name.
  • Helen: Nellie, Nell, Hel Short forms of Helen, a girls' name.
  • Henrietta: Etta, Hettie, Henny, Hetty Short forms of Henrietta, a girls' name.
  • Henry: Harry, Hank, Hal Short forms of Henry, a boys' name.
  • Herbert: Bert, Herb, Herbie Short forms of Herbert, a boys' name.
  • Hermione: Minnie, Hermie Short forms of Hermione, a girls' name.
  • Hester: Hettie, Hetty Short forms of Hester, a girls' name.
  • Hugh: Huey, Hughie, Howie Short forms of Hugh, a boys' name.
  • Humphrey: Huffie, Humph Short forms of Humphrey, a boys' name.
  • Imogen: Immie, Immy Short forms of Imogen, a girls' name.
  • Isabel: Isa, Ibbie, Bel, Iz Short forms of Isabel, a girls' name. Also: Izz, Tibbie, Tibby.
  • Ivan: Van, Ivy Short forms of Ivan, a boys' name.
  • Jack: Jay, Jackie Short forms of Jack, a boys' name.
  • Jacob: Jay, Jake Short forms of Jacob, a boys' name.
  • Jacqueline: Jackie, Jacque, Jacki, Jacquie Short forms of Jacqueline, a girls' name. Also: Jacqui.
  • Jacquelyn: Jackie, Jacque, Jacki Short forms of Jacquelyn, a girls' name.
  • Jacques: Jackie, Jaq Short forms of Jacques, a boys' name.
  • James: Jimmy, Jay, Jim, Jake Short forms of James, a boys' name. Also: Jamie, Jimi, Jazz, Jaz, Jas, Jem.
  • Jane: Jessie, Jenny, Janie, Janey Short forms of Jane, a girls' name.
  • Janet: Jenny, Jan, Jaz Short forms of Janet, a girls' name.
  • Jasmine: Jazz, Jaz, Jas, Jassy Short forms of Jasmine, a girls' name.
  • Jason: Jay, Jace, Jase Short forms of Jason, a boys' name.
  • Jasper: Jazz, Jaz, Jas Short forms of Jasper, a boys' name.
  • Jean: Jessie, Jeannie, Jeanie Short forms of Jean, a girls' name.
  • Jennifer: Jenna, Jenny, Jenni, Jen Short forms of Jennifer, a girls' name. Also: Jenn.
  • Jeremy: Jem, Jezza Short forms of Jeremy, a boys' name.
  • Jerilyn: Jeri, Jerri Short forms of Jerilyn, a girls' name.
  • Jessica: Jessie, Jess Short forms of Jessica, a girls' name.
  • Jillian: Jill, Jilly Short forms of Jillian, a girls' name.
  • John: Jack, Johnny, Jay, Johnnie Short forms of John, a boys' name. Also: Johny, Johnno.
  • Jonathan: Jon, Jonny, Jonty Short forms of Jonathan, a boys' name.
  • Jordan: Jordy, Jords Short forms of Jordan, a girls' and boys' name.
  • Joseph: Joe, Joey, Jo, Joby Short forms of Joseph, a boys' name. Also: Joss, Joie, Jos.
  • Josephine: Josie, Joey, Jose, Joie Short forms of Josephine, a girls' name. Also: Zeffie, Jozy, Josy.
  • Joshua: Josh, Joshie, Joshy Short forms of Joshua, a boys' name.
  • Josiah: Joe, Jo Short forms of Josiah, a boys' name.
  • Judith: Judy, Jody, Judi, Judie Short forms of Judith, a girls' name.
  • Julia: Julie, Jules, Juley, Jools Short forms of Julia, a girls' name.
  • Julian: Jules, Gill, Jools Short forms of Julian, a boys' name.
  • Julie: Juliette, Jules Short forms of Julie, a girls' name.
  • Kassandra: Kassie, Kass Short forms of Kassandra, a girls' name.
  • Katherine: Kathy, Kay, Kate, Katy Short forms of Katherine, a girls' name. Also: Kitty, Kathi, Kati, Katey, Kit, Katty.
  • Kathleen: Kathy, Kath Short forms of Kathleen, a girls' name.
  • Katrina: Trina, Trini Short forms of Katrina, a girls' name.
  • Kenneth: Kenny, Ken Short forms of Kenneth, a boys' name.
  • Kerry: Kez, Kezza Short forms of Kerry, a girls' and boys' name.
  • Kevin: Kev, Kevvy, Kevy Short forms of Kevin, a boys' name.
  • Kimberley: Kimi, Kimmie, Kimmy Short forms of Kimberley, a girls' name.
  • Kimberly: Kimmie, Kimmy Short forms of Kimberly, a girls' name.
  • Kristina: Kris, Krissy, Krissie Short forms of Kristina, a girls' name.
  • Kristine: Kris, Kirstie, Krissy Short forms of Kristine, a girls' name.
  • Lachlan: Lachie, Lachy, Lockie Short forms of Lachlan, a boys' name.
  • Laura: Laurie, Lorie, Lauri, Lollie Short forms of Laura, a girls' name. Also: Lolly, Lol, Lozza.
  • Laurence: Larry, Lanny, Laurie, Lol Short forms of Laurence, a boys' name. Also: Loz.
  • Lavinia: Vinnie, Vinny Short forms of Lavinia, a girls' name.
  • Lawrence: Laurie, Law, Lawrie, Laws Short forms of Lawrence, a boys' name. Also: Lol, Loz, Lozza.
  • Leonard: Lenny, Len Short forms of Leonard, a boys' name.
  • Letitia: Lettie, Tisha, Letty, Tish Short forms of Letitia, a girls' name.
  • Lewis: Lew, Lewie, Lewy Short forms of Lewis, a boys' name.
  • Lilian: Lilly, Lil Short forms of Lilian, a girls' name.
  • Lillian: Lillie, Lilly, Lil Short forms of Lillian, a girls' name.
  • Lincoln: Link, Linc Short forms of Lincoln, a boys' name.
  • Linda: Lindy, Linnie, Lindie Short forms of Linda, a girls' name.
  • Lindsay: Lindy, Lindie Short forms of Lindsay, a girls' name.
  • Louis: Louie, Lou Short forms of Louis, a boys' name.
  • Louisa: Lou, Lulu, Louie, Luly Short forms of Louisa, a girls' name.
  • Louise: Lou, Lulu, Louie, Lolly Short forms of Louise, a girls' name. Also: Luly.
  • Lucille: Lulu, Lu Short forms of Lucille, a girls' name.
  • Lucy: Lulu, Lu Short forms of Lucy, a girls' name.
  • Madeleine: Maddie, Maddy, Madi Short forms of Madeleine, a girls' name.
  • Madeline: Mattie, Mad Short forms of Madeline, a girls' name.
  • Madison: Maddie, Maddy, Madi Short forms of Madison, a girls' name.
  • Maggie: Peggy, Mags Short forms of Maggie, a girls' name. Peggy: Alteration of Maggie, from Margaret.
  • Margaret: Megan, Peggy, Molly, Maggie Short forms of Margaret, a girls' name. Also: Mae, Margie, May, Maisie, Meg, Maisy. Peggy: Alteration of Maggie, from Margaret.
  • Marjorie: Marge, Marj, Mo Short forms of Marjorie, a girls' name.
  • Mark: Markie, Marky Short forms of Mark, a boys' name.
  • Martha: Mattie, Patsy, Marty, Matty Short forms of Martha, a girls' name.
  • Martin: Marty, Mart Short forms of Martin, a boys' name.
  • Marvin: Marv, Marvie Short forms of Marvin, a boys' name.
  • Mary: Molly, Minnie, Mae, Mamie Short forms of Mary, a girls' name. Also: May, Polly, Mayme, Poll. Poll: From Polly, by rhyming with Molly, from Mary.
  • Matilda: Mattie, Tillie, Tilly, Matty Short forms of Matilda, a girls' name.
  • Matthew: Matt, Matty Short forms of Matthew, a boys' name.
  • Maureen: Reenie, Mo Short forms of Maureen, a girls' name.
  • Maurice: Maury, Moe, Mo, Mossie Short forms of Maurice, a boys' name.
  • Max: Mack, Mac, Maxy Short forms of Max, a boys' name.
  • Maximilian: Max, Maxy Short forms of Maximilian, a boys' name.
  • Maxine: Max, Maxy Short forms of Maxine, a girls' name.
  • Maxwell: Max, Maxy Short forms of Maxwell, a boys' name.
  • Megan: Meg, Meggie, Meggy, Megs Short forms of Megan, a girls' name.
  • Melanie: Mellie, Mel Short forms of Melanie, a girls' name.
  • Melinda: Mindy, Mellie, Mendy, Mel Short forms of Melinda, a girls' name.
  • Melissa: Misty, Missy, Mellie, Mel Short forms of Melissa, a girls' name.
  • Michael: Mike, Mikey, Miki, Mookie Short forms of Michael, a boys' name.
  • Michelle: Miki, Shell, Mich Short forms of Michelle, a girls' name.
  • Mildred: Millie, Milly Short forms of Mildred, a girls' name.
  • Millicent: Millie, Milly Short forms of Millicent, a girls' name.
  • Miriam: Mim, Mims Short forms of Miriam, a girls' name.
  • Mohammed: Mo, Moha Short forms of Mohammed, a boys' name.
  • Monica: Moni, Mo, Mon, Mons Short forms of Monica, a girls' name.
  • Montgomery: Monty, Mons Short forms of Montgomery, a boys' name.
  • Mortimer: Mort, Morty, Mo Short forms of Mortimer, a boys' name.
  • Morton: Mort, Morty Short forms of Morton, a boys' name.
  • Moses: Moe, Mo Short forms of Moses, a boys' name.
  • Natalie: Nate, Nattie, Nat, Nats Short forms of Natalie, a girls' name. Also: Natty.
  • Natasha: Sasha, Tasha, Tash, Nat Short forms of Natasha, a girls' name.
  • Nathan: Nate, Nat Short forms of Nathan, a boys' name.
  • Nathanael: Nate, Nat Short forms of Nathanael, a boys' name.
  • Nathaniel: Nate, Nat Short forms of Nathaniel, a boys' name.
  • Nelson: Nellie, Nel Short forms of Nelson, a boys' name.
  • Nicholas: Cole, Colin, Collin, Nick Short forms of Nicholas, a boys' name. Also: Nico, Nicky, Nicki, Nicko, Niki, Coll.
  • Nichole: Nikki, Niki, Nicky Short forms of Nichole, a girls' name.
  • Nicola: Nikki, Nico, Nicky, Niki Short forms of Nicola, a girls' and boys' name. Also: Nicki, Nic.
  • Nicole: Nikki, Niki, Nicki, Nicky Short forms of Nicole, a girls' name.
  • Norbert: Norb, Nobby Short forms of Norbert, a boys' name.
  • Norman: Norm, Norrie Short forms of Norman, a boys' name.
  • Olive: Ollie, Liv Short forms of Olive, a girls' name.
  • Oliver: Ollie, Oli, Olly, Noll Short forms of Oliver, a boys' name. Also: Nolly. Noll: From Oliver, compare Neddie and Nellie, respectively from Edward and Eleanor.
  • Olivia: Ollie, Liv, Livvy, Livy Short forms of Olivia, a girls' name. Also: Olly.
  • Oscar: Ozzy, Ozzie, Oz Short forms of Oscar, a boys' name.
  • Oswald: Ozzy, Ozzie, Oz Short forms of Oswald, a boys' name.
  • Pamela: Pam, Pammy, Pammie Short forms of Pamela, a girls' name.
  • Patricia: Patsy, Patty, Patti, Trisha Short forms of Patricia, a girls' name. Also: Tricia, Pat, Pattie, Trish, Trixie, Patsie.
  • Patrick: Pat, Patsy, Patty Short forms of Patrick, a boys' name.
  • Paul: Paulie, Pauly Short forms of Paul, a boys' name.
  • Penelope: Penny, Pen Short forms of Penelope, a girls' name.
  • Peter: Pete, Petey Short forms of Peter, a boys' name.
  • Philip: Phil, Pip Short forms of Philip, a boys' name.
  • Philippa: Pippa, Phil, Philly, Pip Short forms of Philippa, a girls' name.
  • Phillip: Phill, Pip Short forms of Phillip, a boys' name.
  • Prudence: Prudy, Pru Short forms of Prudence, a girls' name.
  • Rachel: Rae, Ray, Rach, Raerae Short forms of Rachel, a girls' name.
  • Raphael: Rafe, Rafa, Raph Short forms of Raphael, a boys' name.
  • Rebecca: Becky, Becca, Beckie, Becki Short forms of Rebecca, a girls' name. Also: Becka, Beki, Bex, Bec, Becs. Becki: A fanciful respelling of Becky, diminutive of Rebecca.
  • Regina: Gina, Reggie Short forms of Regina, a girls' name.
  • Reginald: Reggie, Reg Short forms of Reginald, a boys' name.
  • Reuben: Reub, Reubs Short forms of Reuben, a boys' name.
  • Richard: Ricky, Rick, Rickey, Rickie Short forms of Richard, a boys' name. Also: Richie, Rich, Ritchie, Ricki, Ric, Richy.
  • Robert: Bobby, Bob, Bert, Rocky Short forms of Robert, a boys' name. Also: Robbie, Bobbie, Robby, Rob, Dobie, Hob. Bob: Probably from a medieval hypocorism of Rob.
  • Roberta: Bobbie, Bobbi, Robbie, Bobby Short forms of Roberta, a girls' name. Also: Robbi, Robby.
  • Roderick: Rory, Rod, Roddy, Roddie Short forms of Roderick, a boys' name. Also: Rodders.
  • Rodney: Rod, Rodders Short forms of Rodney, a boys' name.
  • Roger: Rodge, Rog Short forms of Roger, a boys' name.
  • Roland: Lanny, Rolly, Roly, Roll Short forms of Roland, a boys' name.
  • Ronald: Ronnie, Ron, Ronny Short forms of Ronald, a boys' name.
  • Rose: Rosie, Rosy, Rosey Short forms of Rose, a girls' name.
  • Ruth: Ruthie, Ruthy Short forms of Ruth, a girls' name.
  • Sabrina: Brina, Sab Short forms of Sabrina, a girls' name.
  • Sally: Sal, Saz Short forms of Sally, a girls' name.
  • Samantha: Sammie, Sammy, Sammi, Sam Short forms of Samantha, a girls' name. Also: Sami, Sams.
  • Samuel: Sam, Sammy, Sammie, Uel Short forms of Samuel, a boys' name. Also: Sams.
  • Sander: Sandy, Sandi, Sandie Short forms of Sander, a boys' name.
  • Sandra: Sandy, Sandi, Sandie Short forms of Sandra, a girls' name.
  • Sanford: Sandy, Sandi, Sandie Short forms of Sanford, a boys' name.
  • Santiago: Sandy, Sandi, Sandie Short forms of Santiago, a boys' name.
  • Sapphire: Saffie, Saffy Short forms of Sapphire, a girls' name.
  • Sara: Sairy, Sarey Short forms of Sara, a girls' name.
  • Sarah: Sally, Sadie, Sallie, Sairy Short forms of Sarah, a girls' name. Also: Sarey, Saz.
  • Scott: Scotty, Scottie Short forms of Scott, a boys' name.
  • Seamus: Shay, Seamie Short forms of Seamus, a boys' name.
  • Sebastian: Bastian, Bash, Seb Short forms of Sebastian, a boys' name.
  • Sharon: Shari, Shaz, Shazza Short forms of Sharon, a girls' name.
  • Sheldon: Shelley, Shel Short forms of Sheldon, a boys' name.
  • Sophia: Sophie, Sophy, Soph Short forms of Sophia, a girls' name.
  • Spencer: Spence, Spenny Short forms of Spencer, a boys' name.
  • Stefanie: Tiph, Typh Short forms of Stefanie, a girls' name.
  • Stephanie: Stevie, Steve, Steffi, Steffie Short forms of Stephanie, a girls' name. Also: Stephie, Steph, Steffy, Stef, Steff, Tiph.
  • Stephen: Steve, Stevie, Steph, Steenie Short forms of Stephen, a boys' name. Also: Stevo.
  • Steven: Steve, Stevie, Stevo Short forms of Steven, a boys' name.
  • Stewart: Stew, Stewie Short forms of Stewart, a boys' name.
  • Stuart: Stu, Stuie Short forms of Stuart, a boys' name.
  • Susan: Sue, Susie, Suzy, Suzie Short forms of Susan, a girls' name. Also: Suzi, Susy, Su, Zan, Suze.
  • Susanna: Zan, Suze Short forms of Susanna, a girls' name.
  • Susanne: Zan, Suze Short forms of Susanne, a girls' name.
  • Suzanne: Zan, Suze Short forms of Suzanne, a girls' name.
  • Tamara: Tammy, Tam Short forms of Tamara, a girls' name.
  • Tatiana: Tanya, Tania Short forms of Tatiana, a girls' name.
  • Teresa: Terri, Terry, Tessa, Teri Short forms of Teresa, a girls' name. Also: Terrie, Tess, Tessie, Tessy.
  • Thaddaeus: Thad, Tad Short forms of Thaddaeus, a boys' name.
  • Thaddeus: Ted, Thad, Tad Short forms of Thaddeus, a boys' name.
  • Theodore: Ted, Theo, Teddy, Teddie Short forms of Theodore, a boys' name.
  • Thomas: Tommy, Tom Short forms of Thomas, a boys' name.
  • Tiffanie: Tiph, Typh Short forms of Tiffanie, a girls' name.
  • Tiffany: Tiff, Tiph, Typh Short forms of Tiffany, a girls' name.
  • Timothy: Tim, Timmy, Timbo, Timmo Short forms of Timothy, a boys' name.
  • Trevor: Trev, Trevs Short forms of Trevor, a boys' name.
  • Vernon: Vern, Vernie Short forms of Vernon, a boys' name.
  • Veronica: Ronnie, Vernie, Vonnie Short forms of Veronica, a girls' name.
  • Victor: Vic, Vick Short forms of Victor, a boys' name.
  • Victoria: Vicki, Vickie, Vicky, Tori Short forms of Victoria, a girls' name. Also: Vikki, Vickey, Torey, Vic.
  • Vincent: Vince, Vinny, Vinnie, Vin Short forms of Vincent, a boys' name.
  • Virginia: Ginger, Virgie, Ginny, Jinny Short forms of Virginia, a girls' name. Also: Ginnie, Ging. Ging: Clipped form of Ginger, itself sometimes a nickname for Virginia.
  • Wallace: Wal, Wall Short forms of Wallace, a boys' name.
  • Walter: Walt, Watt, Wal, Wall Short forms of Walter, a boys' name. Also: Wat.
  • Wilfred: Fred, Will, Wilf Short forms of Wilfred, a boys' name.
  • William: Billy, Bill, Will, Gill Short forms of William, a boys' name. Also: Wills.
  • Winifred: Winnie, Win Short forms of Winifred, a girls' name.
  • Winston: Winnie, Win Short forms of Winston, a boys' name.
  • Xavier: Xavi, Xav Short forms of Xavier, a boys' name.
  • Zachariah: Zack, Zach, Zak, Zac Short forms of Zachariah, a boys' name. Also: Zaq.
  • Zacharias: Zack, Zach, Zak, Zac Short forms of Zacharias, a boys' name.
  • Zachary: Zack, Zach, Zak, Zac Short forms of Zachary, a boys' name. Also: Zaq.

For a habit or a skill 121

  • Ace For the one who wins more games than anyone else at the table.
  • Atlas For the one who knows every capital city.
  • Birdie For the one who keeps a list of each bird seen.
  • Biscuit For the one who never turns one down.
  • Bloom For the one who grows flowers on every windowsill.
  • Bolt For the one who is quickest off the starting line.
  • Bookworm For the one who reads at meals and on the bus.
  • Boss For the one who organizes the game before anyone asks.
  • Bounce For the one who cannot stand still in a line.
  • Breezy For the one who takes everything lightly.
  • Bugs For the one who collects beetles in jars.
  • Busy Bee For the one who is always doing three things at once.
  • Buttons For the one who once pressed every button in the elevator.
  • Camper For the one who sleeps in a tent by choice.
  • Cap For the one picked first to lead the team.
  • Champ For the one who keeps winning the same race.
  • Chatty For the one who talks through the whole film.
  • Chef For the one who cooks for everybody and likes it.
  • Chief For the one who takes charge when a plan is needed.
  • Chip For the one who does everything just as a parent did.
  • Chuckles For the one who is still laughing after everyone else has stopped.
  • Climber For the one found at the top of the jungle gym.
  • Coach For the one who is always explaining how to do it better.
  • Compass For the one who is never lost, even without a map.
  • Cookie For the one who bakes for every birthday.
  • Crumbs For the one who leaves a trail after every snack.
  • Dash For the one who never walks when running is allowed.
  • Dawdle For the last one out of the door.
  • Deputy For the helper who is always second in command.
  • Digger For the one who is always in the sandbox or the garden.
  • Doc For the one everybody brings a broken thing to.
  • Doodle For the one who draws in every margin.
  • Dreamer For the one who is miles off in the middle of class.
  • Drummer For the one who drums on desks, knees and lunch trays.
  • Dusty For the one who comes home from the ball field covered in dust.
  • Early Bird For the one who is up before the alarm.
  • Echo For the one who repeats the last thing anyone said.
  • Facts For the one who begins sentences with 'Did you know'.
  • Fish For the one who will not get out of the water.
  • Fox For the one who is clever at finding a way round a rule.
  • Gadget For the one with a tape measure and spare batteries in every bag.
  • Ghost For the one who leaves the party without anyone noticing.
  • Giggles For the one who laughs first and longest.
  • Goalie For the one who plays in goal and never leaves it.
  • Hammer For the one who builds something every weekend.
  • Hawk For the one nothing gets past.
  • Hoops For the one who is at the basketball court every evening.
  • Ice For the one who stays calm when everybody else panics.
  • Jester For the one who has a joke for every moment.
  • Jet For the one who is always off on a trip.
  • Judge For the one who settles every argument on the playground.
  • Junior For the one who shares a name with a parent.
  • Keys For the one who plays the piano.
  • Lucky For the one who finds the coin, wins the draw and misses the rain.
  • Magpie For the one who collects shiny things.
  • Mayor For the one who greets each neighbor by name.
  • Minute For the one who says 'in a minute' every time.
  • Mischief For the one who is the reason the rule exists.
  • Mouse For the quiet one in a loud family.
  • Muddy For the one who comes back from every game covered in mud.
  • Night Owl For the one who is wide awake at bedtime.
  • Ninja For the one who moves without a sound.
  • Nomad For the one who is never in one place for long.
  • Noodles For the one who orders the same bowl every time.
  • Notes For the one who lends neat notes to the whole class.
  • Owl For the one who seems wise beyond their years.
  • Pages For the one who is never seen without a book.
  • Patch For the one who sews, glues and tapes things back together.
  • Pedals For the one who rides to school in any weather.
  • Pepper For the one who adds it to everything.
  • Pickles For the one who eats them straight from the jar.
  • Pilot For the one who builds model planes.
  • Prof For the one who answers every question with a short lecture.
  • Puddles For the one who jumps in every puddle on the way home.
  • Quiz For the one whose hand is up before the teacher finishes.
  • Radio For the one who is never switched off.
  • Ranger For the one who is happiest on a trail.
  • Riddles For the one who asks one at every meal.
  • Rock For the friend everybody leans on.
  • Rocket For the fastest one on the track.
  • Rook For the one who plays chess at lunch.
  • Rookie For the newest one on the team, long after it stops being true.
  • Sailor For the one who grew up around boats.
  • Scooter For the one who rode a scooter everywhere one summer.
  • Scout For the one sent on ahead to find the path.
  • Shadow For the one who follows an older brother or sister everywhere.
  • Sheriff For the one who makes sure everybody follows the rules.
  • Sketch For the one whose notebook is all drawings.
  • Skipper For the one who steers the boat, the bike ride or the group project.
  • Sleepy For the last one up on a weekend.
  • Slugger For the one who hits the ball out of the park.
  • Smiley For the one who is smiling in every photo.
  • Snacks For the one who always has food in a pocket.
  • Snooze For the one who wants ten more winks every morning.
  • Sparks For the one who is good with wires and batteries.
  • Sparky For the one with a new idea every five minutes.
  • Speedy For the one who is first to the door every time.
  • Splash For the one who is first into the pool.
  • Squirrel For the one who saves treats for later and loses track of them.
  • Stargazer For the one who is out with a telescope on clear nights.
  • Steady For the one whose mood never seems to change.
  • Sticks For the one behind the drum kit.
  • Stormy For the one who was born during a thunderstorm.
  • Striker For the one who scores most of the team's goals.
  • Strings For the one who plays the guitar or the violin.
  • Sunny For the one who is cheerful before breakfast.
  • Tag For the little one who always tags along.
  • Thunder For the loudest voice in the room.
  • Tick-Tock For the one who arrives exactly on the hour.
  • Tiger For the one who plays every game to win.
  • Tinker For the one who takes things apart to see how they work.
  • Trouble Said with a smile, for the one who always finds it.
  • Tunes For the one who always has a song going.
  • Turbo For the one who does everything at a run.
  • Turtle For the unhurried one who still gets there.
  • Wheels For the one who is always on a bike or a board.
  • Whisper For the one who speaks so softly that you lean in.
  • Whistler For the one who whistles while working.
  • Whiz For the one who finishes the math before the rest have started.
  • Wiggles For the one whose chair is never quite still.
  • Zip For the one who has left the room mid-word.

Fond names 77

  • All-Star A fond name for a child who tried hard at the game.
  • Bean A fond name for the newest member of the family.
  • Blossom A fond name for a child in spring.
  • Bro Short for brother, said by the rest of the household.
  • Bub A fond name for a boy or a baby.
  • Bud The short form of Buddy, said in passing.
  • Buddy A fond name for a friend, a son or a little brother.
  • Bug A fond name for a small child, also said as Buggy.
  • Bunny A fond name for a small child.
  • Buttercup A fond name after the yellow flower.
  • Button A fond name for a small, neat child, as in cute as a button.
  • Champion A fond name for a child who has just done something hard.
  • Chickadee A fond name for a small, chirpy child.
  • Chum An old-fashioned fond name for a close friend.
  • Cub A fond name for the youngest of the family.
  • Cupcake A fond name for a child on a birthday.
  • Cuz What cousins call each other.
  • Doodlebug A playful fond name for a small child.
  • Duckling A fond name for a child who follows a parent everywhere.
  • Ducky A fond name from a grandparent.
  • Dumpling A fond name for a baby.
  • Firefly A fond name for a child who lights up after dark.
  • Flower A fond name for a child who brightens the garden and the house.
  • Gem A fond name for someone you can count on.
  • Goofball A fond name for the family clown.
  • Half-Pint A fond name for the smallest child in the room.
  • Jellybean A fond name for a bright, bouncy little child.
  • June Bug A fond name for a child born in early summer.
  • Kiddo What a favorite grown-up says in place of a child's name.
  • Ladybug A fond name for a little girl.
  • Lamb A fond name for a gentle child.
  • Little Bear A fond name for a child at bedtime.
  • Little One A fond name any grown-up can use for a small child.
  • Little Star A fond name for a child at bedtime or after a school play.
  • Mate A fond name between friends.
  • Moonbeam A fond name for a child who is awake past bedtime.
  • Muffin A fond name for a small child.
  • Nugget A fond name for a baby or a toddler.
  • Old Bean A joking, old-fashioned fond name for a friend.
  • Pal A fond name between friends of any age.
  • Partner A fond name for the other half of a two-person team.
  • Peach A fond name for someone easy to get along with.
  • Peanut A fond name for a baby or a small child.
  • Petal A fond name for a child, after the part of a flower.
  • Pickle A playful fond name for a child who gets into things.
  • Pipsqueak A teasing fond name for the youngest.
  • Poppet A fond name for a dear little child.
  • Possum A playful fond name for a child who naps anywhere.
  • Pudding A fond name for a baby.
  • Pumpkin A fond name from a parent or a grandparent.
  • Pumpkin Pie A longer form of Pumpkin, for special occasions.
  • Pup A fond name for a playful child.
  • Rainbow A fond name for a child who wears every color at once.
  • Rascal A fond name for a child caught in the act.
  • Sausage A playful fond name, often said as silly sausage.
  • Scamp A fond name for a child who is cheerfully naughty.
  • Silly Goose A fond name for someone being daft on purpose.
  • Sis Short for sister, said by the rest of the family.
  • Small Fry A fond name for the little ones as a group, or for one of them.
  • Smarty A fond name for a child with a quick answer.
  • Snickerdoodle A fond name after the cookie.
  • Sparkle A fond name for a child who loves to dress up.
  • Sport An old-fashioned fond name from a grown-up to a child.
  • Sprout A fond name for a small child who is growing fast.
  • Squirt A teasing fond name for the youngest in the family.
  • Sugar Plum A fond name from a grandparent, after the candy.
  • Sunbeam A fond name for a cheerful small child.
  • Sunshine A fond name for the one who brightens the room.
  • Superstar A fond name after a good report card or a goal.
  • Sweet Pea A fond name for a small child, after the flower.
  • Teacup A fond name for a small, dainty child.
  • Tot A fond name for a toddler.
  • Treasure A fond name from a grandparent.
  • Trooper A fond name for a child who kept going on a long day.
  • Twinkle A fond name for a bright-eyed baby.
  • Tyke A fond name for a small, lively child.
  • Wee One Little One again, with wee for small.

How this list was compiled: Three groups, built on 2 October 2026. Short forms of given names: every form comes from English Wiktionary's lists 'English diminutives of male given names' and 'English diminutives of female given names' (https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Category:English_diminutives_of_male_given_names and https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Category:English_diminutives_of_female_given_names, 1,212 entries read 2 October 2026). A form is tied to a full name only where the form's own entry names that full name as the name it is short for: in the entry's given-name line, in a 'diminutive of', 'pet form of', 'short for' or 'clipping of' line, in a definition that says so in words, or in the first line of its etymology. Where the entry gives the form to girls and to boys on separate lines, each line's names are kept apart, so a form stands only on the card of a full name of the same sex. A list of other spellings is not read as a list of short forms, and no form is passed on through another form. A full name has a card when at least two such forms are left and the Social Security national file of first names (public domain, read from the Internet Archive copy of 2026-09-18) records it for at least 1,000 births, which also decides whether the card calls it a girls' name, a boys' name or both (four in five births or more make it one or the other). The same file orders the forms on a card, the form with the most registered births first; a card's title shows up to four and the line under it up to six more. 12 cards carry one more line on how an odd form came about: the first sentence of that form's etymology in its entry, printed only where it reads cleanly. Left out by hand, 62 forms in the two lists: forms that are also crude words or insults (the dictionary's own labels were read for every form, in its capital and its small-letter entry), forms it marks as a slur or as derogatory for a people or a faith, and forms whose entry gives them as the nickname of one living person or whose spelling is also a toy or car brand. A common name with a rare slang sense stays (Charlie, Jack, Bob). Nicknames for a habit or a skill (121) and fond names (77): our own list, written for this page on 2 October 2026; each says what the name is given for. None is about a people, a faith, a body or a disability, and the fond names are for family and friends. 547 cards in all. Licence: Short forms and the lines on how they came about: English Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). The birth counts used for the order are from a public-domain file of the US federal government. The habit nicknames, the fond names and their lines are our own work.