Nicknames for Girls
- Gabby
- Zanna
Origin:
Diminutive of Susanna; Polish variation of JaneDescription:
A feminine multicultural nickname name perfectly able to stand on its own.
- Drea
Origin:
Diminutive of Alexandrea or AndreaDescription:
Introduced via Sopranos star Drea (born Andrea) de Matteo, and catching on with a wider audience.
- Minta
Origin:
English, diminutive of Araminta, invented hybrid nameDescription:
Minta is an eighteenth century short form of a literary beauty still used in England today, but yet to be discovered by American baby namers. It has a fresh and dainty feel.
- Cass
Origin:
Diminutive of Cassandra or CassiaDescription:
Ties to the unfortunate Mama are now unraveling, leaving Cass or Cassie to stand on its own as a fresher sounding Cathy or Kate. But with so many lovely long forms, we'd advise keeping this as a nickname.
- Nan
Origin:
English, diminutive of NancyDescription:
Bobbsey Twins-era nickname name that could find new life via Nan, heroine of The Nanny Diaries. Nan was also the nickname of Annabel St George, the protagonist of Edith Wharton's novel "The Buccaneers".
- Loie
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"understanding"Description:
Unique and unusual as a nickname and a stand-alone name, Loie is a vintage choice worth reviving. It is traditionally used as a short form of Lois and Louise but would work as a nickname for any Lo- starting name, or even names such as Laura, Eloise, and Charlotte.
- Zibby
Origin:
Diminutive of ElizabethDescription:
Zibby is the adorable, zippy nickname for Elizabeth used for the lead female character in the film "Liberal Arts." Zibby can make a Libby for the 21st century.
- Tibby
Origin:
Diminutive of ElizabethMeaning:
"pledged to God"Description:
Cute and unusual as a nickname, but lacking the legs to stand on its own.
- Lil
Origin:
Diminutive of Lillian and Lily, flower nameMeaning:
"lily"Description:
Spunky old vaudeville era nickname name suddenly sounds new again.