Baby Nicknames

A nickname, also pet name, is a shortened name that is usually given to a person or place. Nicknames are usually more popular than names. Nicknames can make a person feel special and loved. A nickname for your loved one is a unique gift that he/she will cherish for life. Generally, newborns are given nicknames before they are given proper names. However choosing a nickname or pet name for your little bundle of joy can be tough task than selecting a name, because all the nicknames seem to suit your gurgling, cheerful angel. Here is a list of pet names for you to choose from, and name your baby.

• Nick, for Nicolas
• Jen, for Jennifer or Jenita
• Jan, for Janet or Janice
• Ollie for Olivia or Oliver
• Mickey for Michael
• Vicky for Victor or Victoria

Some of the other popular and adorable names are Becky, Bessy, Barbie, Sugar Bun, Sweetie, Tweety, Bambi, Chocolate, Pikachu (if your baby has chubby cheeks), Honey, Cuddly, Cuchie, Buttercup, Blossom, Bubbles, Kiddo, Bubba.

Nicknames for Girls and Their Meanings

It is essential to choose an appropriate name with its meaning for your little one. Mentioned below is a list of charming pet names for girls, along with their meanings.

Nickname	Meaning
Evie	Life
Ellie	Bright shining one
Ailie	Charming or pleasant
Alcie	Strong willed
Daisy	Pearl
Abby	My father is joyful
Sasha	Defending warrior
Kat	Pure
Lettie	Gladness or joy
Gracie	Diminutive of Grace
Florrie	Diminutive of Flora and Florence
Jules	Soft
Anesha	Pure, chaste
Angie	Messenger
Ani	Favor

Cute Pet Names for Girls

There are umpteen number of sweet and affectionate nicknames for girls that you may be left with many choices. You can also have some cute pet names for your sweet little princess like:

Dewey Sugardip Cookie Sweetpea Queenie Bunny Cherie

Zara Lola Lulu Bebo Niki Lolo Sunshine

Nicknames for Boys and Their Meanings

Go through this list of nicknames for boys and their meanings from which you can choose an appropriate one for your baby boy:

Nickname	Meaning
Albee	Famous
Alex, Alec, Alexie	Defender
Ano	Reverence
Andy	Warrior
Benio	Blessed
Max	The Greatest
Kit	Bearer of Christ
Austin	The Sacred and Exalted
Zac	Remembered by the Lord

Attractive Nicknames For Boys

When it comes to nicknames for baby boys, choose ones that are rare and match the demeamor of the little warrior. Here are a few pet names for your cute cherub

Baby Boo Ducky Tiger Appy Bunnie Gumpie Kiddo

Champ Keekee Booty Bitsy Baboo Babushka Sunny

Sweet Nicknames

Babies are always sweet in their mannerisms. It is a sure delight to watch your charming little junior respond to you with a cherubic smile, when you address him (or her) using a pet name. Here are some sweet bynames for your cute little angel

Cookie Cutie Pootie Cuddly-Wuddly Doobie Dewdrop Gigi

Joy Kitty Scooby Dee Dee Jerry Muffy

Muncie Pooh Pookie Pinky Puppy Rosie

Princess Rum Rum Sugah bun Simba Sport Sparky

Cool Nicknames

Parents can also invent their own cool nicknames for their baby so that it may be a unique one. Here are a few suggestions

• Hugh or Josh for Joshua
• Nick, Nicky or Cole for Nicholas
• Zander or Zan for Alexander
• Les, Charlie or Chuck for Charles
• Ian or Chris for Christian
• Bernie for Bernard
• Ella for Michaella
• Jazz or Jessie for Jessica
• Dally for Dalton
• Rick or Richie for Richard

Other Baby Pet Names

Indian names have rich meanings and are quite popular. Some of the names are quite uncommon and trendy. You can also give your baby these ethnic nicknames and make him stand out from the regular pet names given to his friends.

Name	Nickname
Aastha	Sassy
Arundhati or Arun	Aru or Runny
Ameya	Amy
Arnab	Arnie or Nabby
Sameer	Sam
Arjun	Junky
Saanvi	Saavi or Savvy
Madhu	Maddy
Jugal or Jagdish	Jags or Jug
Avnika	Avi or Niki

You can also have nicknames chosen from both your initials or can mix your names to give your baby his/her unique nickname. In case you have twins, then select matching pet names for both your babies. For assistance you can refer to this Buzzle article on baby names for twins. Nicknames are cozy and intimate, and you can easily relate to the person. So give a baby nickname for your bundle of joy and be rewarded with an angelic smile every time you use the nickname for him (or her).