If you’re in the thick of choosing a name for your baby, you might feel a little overwhelmed. With countless choices available, it can be a challenge to find the perfect one that resonates with your fun-loving nature without feeling too formal. A wise friend once remarked, “Why not just name your child what you’ll call them?” It’s an interesting thought! For instance, “Leonardo” might seem too formal, but “Leo” has a nice, casual ring to it. If you’re looking to shake things up from the traditional “Elizabeth,” consider “Liza” as a modern twist. We’ve compiled a list of popular names along with their catchy nicknames that could double as first names.
Boys’ Names
Here are 25 classic boys’ names that can be easily shortened into 72 cool nicknames:
- Alexander – Al, Alex, Lex, Xander
- Andrew – Andy, Drew
- Benjamin – Ben, Benji
- Charles – Charlie, Chuck, Chucky
- Christopher – Chris, Topher
- Daniel – Dan, Danny
- David – Dave, Davie, Davy
- Gabriel – Gabe
- Henry – Hank, Harry, Henner
- Jacob – Coby, Jake
- James – Ames, Jamie, Jay, Jim, Jimmy
- Joseph – Jo, Joe, Joey, Seph
- Leonardo – Len, Lenny, Leo
- Lucas – Lucky, Luke
- Maxwell – Max, Mac
- Michael – Mick, Mickey, Mike, Mikey
- Nathaniel – Nathan, Nate
- Nicholas – Nick, Nicky, Nico
- Philip – Phil, Lip
- Robert – Bert, Bob, Bobby, Rob, Robbie
- Samuel – Sam, Sammy
- Theodore – Ted, Theo, Thor
- Thomas – Tom, Tommy
- Tobias – Tobe, Tobie
- William – Bill, Liam, Will
Girls’ Names
If you’re expecting a little girl, we’ve rounded up 67 adorable nicknames from 17 more formal names. See if any catch your eye:
- Abigail – Abbie, Abi, Gail
- Alexandra – Alex, Allie, Lexie, Xandra
- Amelia – Amy, Mia, Millie, Mimi
- Andrea – Andie, Drea
- Charlotte – Charlie, Lottie
- Eleanor – Elle, Ellie, Nora
- Elizabeth – Betsy, Libby, Liz, Liza, Lizzie, Beth
- Gabriella – Brie, Briella, Gab, Gabby
- Isabelle – Belle, Bella, Iz, Izzy, Elle
- Katherine – Kathy, Kat, Kate, Katy
- Mackenzie – Mac, Maisy, Kenzy
- Margaret – Gretta, Maggie, Margot, May
- Michelle – Mia, Michie, Chelle
- Olivia – Liv, Livvy, Olive
- Rebecca – Bec, Becky, Becca
- Sophia – Fifi, Sophie
- Victoria – Tori, Toria, Vic, Vicky
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In summary, whether you’re looking for a cool nickname or a more traditional name, there are plenty of options available that can fit your style. With a little creativity, you can find the perfect name for your new arrival!