Whether you’re searching for nicknames for girl names that you already love or looking for new baby girl names with cute nicknames, our list will help.
In this post, you’ll find some of the best girl names that can be shortened and the cutest girl names with nicknames to consider for your beautiful baby girl.
Not sure if you’re having a boy? Here is a list of cool nicknames for boy names to go through as well!
Baby Girl Names With Cute Nicknames
Including their “meanings”
We researched the meanings on these names for girls using websites like BabyCenter. Just remember, some names can have different meanings in several languages.
Here are 193 of the cutest girl names with nicknames:
A
Abigail “cause of joy”
Nicknames: Abby, Gail, Abster
Adelaide “noble”
Nickname: Addy
Adeline “noble”
Nicknames: Ada, Addy, Adele, Lina - Ada is also on our list of 3 letter names for girls
Adriana “person from Hadria”
Nicknames: Ana, Annie, Ann, Adri, Riana
Alanna “noble; harmony”
Nicknames: Alli, Aly, Lana
Alexandra “defending men”
Nicknames: Alex, Alexa, Alexis, Allie, Lexi
Alexandria “defender of mankind” - Alexandria is also on our list of city names for girls from around the world
Nicknames: Alex, Alexa, Alexis, Allie, Lexi, Andre
Allison “noble”
Nicknames: Allie, Alice
Amberly “jewel”
Nickname: Amber
Amelia “work”
Nicknames: Amy, Emma, Mel, Mia, Mila, Millie
Anastasia “resurrection”
Nicknames: Ana, Annie, Anne, Stacie, Tasia
Angelica “angelic”
Nicknames: Angel, Angie, Ang, Gigi
Angelina “angel; messenger”
Nicknames: Angel, Angie, Ang, Annie, Lina
Annabella “favored grace”
Nicknames: Anna, Anne, Annie, Bell, Bella, Ella
Annalee “has favored me”
Nicknames: Ann, Annie, Lee
Annalise “grace”
Nicknames: Anna, Ann, Lis
Annalynn “grace”
Nicknames: Alynn, Anna, Anne, Annie, Lynn
Antoinette “priceless one”
Nicknames: Anne, Annie, Toni, Nettie
Arabella “beautiful; graceful”
Nicknames: Ari, Bella
Aria “song; melody”
Nicknames: Ari, Ria
Aurora “dawn”
Nicknames: Arie, Rori, Rora, Aura
B
Bayleigh “berry clearing”
Nicknames: Bay, Bails, Leigh
Beatrice “voyager”
Nicknames: Bea, Bebe, Birdie, Bitty, Trix, Trixie
Bethany “house of figs”
Nicknames: Beth, Betsy, Betty
Blakeley “black; dark”
Nicknames: Blake, Blakey, Lee
Braelyn “broad hill”
Nicknames: Bray, Brie, Lynne
Breanna “noble”
Nicknames: Anna, Annie, Bree, Briann, Brina
Brinleigh “burnt meadow”
Nicknames: Brin, Leigh
Brooklyn “beautiful brook”
Nicknames: Brook, Brookie, Rook, Lynn
C
Cadence “flowing; rhythmic”
Nicknames: Cadie, Cady
Camilla “acolyte”
Nicknames: Cam, Cami, Mila, Millie
Carlotta “strong”
Nicknames: Carly, Lottie
Caroline “free; beautiful woman”
Nicknames: Carol, Carrie, Lina
Cassandra “to excel over men”
Nicknames: Cass, Cassie, Sandra, Sandy
Catalina “pure”
Nicknames: Cat, Cata, Lina
Catherine “pure”
Nicknames: Cat, Cathy, Katie, Cath
Celeste “heavenly”
Nicknames: Cela, Celia, Celie, Lessie
Charlotte “feminine; petite”
Nicknames: Charlie, Char, Harlo, Lottie
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Christina “follower of Christ”
Nicknames: Chris, Chrissy, Tina
Clarissa “bright; clear”
Nicknames: Claire, Clara, Rissa
Claudia “lame; enclosure”
Nicknames: Claudi; Dia
Coraline “truthful”
Nicknames: Cora, Coral, Cory
Cordelia “heart”
Nicknames: Cordy, Delia, Lia
Cynthia “moon goddess”
Nicknames: Cin, Cindy, Cynda
D
Dakota “friendly”
Nicknames: DK, Koda, Kody
Danica “morning star”
Nicknames: Dani, Nika, Niki
Danielle “God is my judge”
Nicknames: Dana, Dani, Dee, Elle, Ellie
Daphne “laurel”
Nicknames: Daffie, Daph, Dee
Davina “beloved”
Nicknames: Davi, Dav, Vina
Delilah “delicate”
Nicknames: Lilah, Lily
Desiree “desired”
Nicknames: Des, Desi, Rae
Demetria “follower of Demeter”
Nicknames: Didi, Demi, Dima, Mitria
Dominique “of the Lord”
Nicknames: Domi, Monique, Nikkie
Druella “elfin vision”
Nicknames: Drew, Elle, Ella, Rue
E
Edelyn “love; noble”
Nicknames: Ed, Eddie, Lynn
Eleanor “merciful; God is my light”
Nicknames: Elle, Ella, Ellie, Nellie, Nora
Elena “torch; light”
Nicknames: Elle, Ellie, Elaine, Lane, Lena, Laney
Elizabeth “God is my oath”
Nicknames: Beth, Betsy, Betty, Beth, Elle, Ella, Liz, Lizzy
Ellaria “beautiful”
Nicknames: Aria, Elle, Ella, Ellie, Ria
Elora “sun ray”
Nicknames: Elle, Ella, Ellie, Lori, Lora
Emilia “to rival”
Nicknames: Emmy, Emma, Lia
Emmalyn “peaceful home”
Nicknames: Emma, Emmy, Lyn
Evangeline “gospel”
Nicknames: Evie, Eva, Eve
Evelyn “life”
Nicknames: Ev, Eve, Evie, Lynn
F
Fallon “leader”
Nicknames: Fal, Fae, Lynn
Felicity “happiness”
Nicknames: Fliss, Flick, Lissa
Finley “blond warrior”
Nicknames: Fi, Fin, Finny, Lee
Francine “free”
Nicknames: Frankie, Francis, Frannie, Fran, Francie
G
Gabriella “God is my strength”
Nicknames: Gabby, Bri, Ella, Gabs
Genevieve “woman of the race”
Nicknames: Eve, Evie, Gen, Genna
Georgia “farmer; earthworker”
Nicknames: Georgie, Gia, Gigi
Gianna “God is gracious”
Nicknames: Ann, Anna, Gia, Gigi, Genna, Gina
Giselle “pledge”
Nicknames: Jill, Elle, Gigi
Gracelyn “kindness; mercy; favor”
Nicknames: Grace, Gracie, Gray, Lynn, Rae
Guinevere “phantom”
Nicknames: Gwen, Gwennie, Gen, Winnie
Gwyneth “happiness”
Nicknames: Gwen, Gwennie, Gen, Winnie - Gwen is also on our list of names meaning snow or ice
H
Haisley “the hazel tree”
Nicknames: Haise, Haisey, Hay, Lee
Hannalise “grace”
Nicknames: Ann, Anna, Annie, Hannah, Hannie, Lise
Helena “shining light”
Nicknames: Elena, Ellie, Helen, Lena
Henrietta “home ruler”
Nicknames: Etta, Ettie, Hattie
I
Isabella “God is my oath”
Nicknames: Bell, Bella, Isa
Isadora “gift of”
Nicknames: Dora, Dori, Isa, Izzy
Ivanna “God is gracious”
Nicknames: Anna, Ivy, Vana
Ivette “archer”
Nicknames: Eve, Evee, Ivy, Vett
J
Jacqueline “supplanter”
Nicknames: Jackie, Jax, Lynn
Janelle “God is merciful”
Nicknames: Jan, Jane, Janie, Jen, Jenny, Nelle
Janessa “Lord is gracious”
Nicknames: Jan, Jane, Jess, Nessa
Jannalee “God is gracious”
Nicknames: Ann, Anna, Annalee, Jan
Jasmine “gift from God”
Nicknames: Jaz, Jassa, Mina
Jelena “bright”
Nicknames: Elena, Lena
Jennifer “fair one”
Nicknames: Jen, Jenny, Jenna
Jessica “vision”
Nicknames: Jess, Jessie, Jessa
Johanna “God is gracious”
Nicknames: Joanie, Hanna, Jo
Jordan “to flow down”
Nicknames: Jo, Jordie
Josephine “Jehovah increases”
Nicknames: Jo, Josie, Sophie
Julianna “youthful”
Nicknames: Jules, Julie, Julia, Anna, Leanna
Juliette “youthful”
Nicknames: Jules, Julie, Julia, Lettie
K
Kadence “rhythm; flow”
Nicknames: Kadie, Kade
Kaitlyn “pure”
Nicknames: Kat, Kathy, Katy, Lynn
Karenna “pure”
Nicknames: Karen, Karol, Renna
Karina “pure”
Nicknames: Kari, Karin, Rina
Karissa “grace; kindness”
Nicknames: Kara, Kris, Krissy, Karie
Katherine “pure”
Nicknames: Kat, Kathy, Katie, Kit
Kathleen “pure; clear”
Nicknames: Kat, Kathy, Kate, Kath
Kendall “valley of the river”
Nicknames: Doll, Dolly, Kay
Kimberlee “Cyneburg’s field”
Nicknames: Kiki, Kim, Kimmy, Kay, Lee
L
Lacey “from Lassey, France”
Nicknames: Lace, Lala, LC
Lailah “night”
Nicknames: Lila, Lola
Larissa “cheerful”
Nicknames: Lari, Lori, Lyssa, Liz, Rissa
Layla “night”
Nicknames: Lay, Lola
Leilani “heavenly flowers”
Nicknames: Leila, Lani, Lea
Lillian “lily; a flower”
Nicknames: Lil, Lily, Lila
Lolita “sorrows”
Nicknames: Lola, Lita
Lorraine “from Lorraine”
Nicknames: Lori, Raine, Lora
Lucinda “light”
Nicknames: Lucy, Cindy
Lydia “beautiful one”
Nicknames: Liddy, Lya
M
Mackenna “fiery love”
Nicknames: Mac, Mackie, MK, Kenna
Mackenzie “comely; child of the wise leader; born of fire”
Nicknames: Mac, Mackie, Maxie, Kenzie
Madeline “high tower”
Nicknames: Mads, Maddy, Addy, Adeline, Lynn
Magnolia “flower”
Nicknames: Maggie, Nola
Malia “peaceful; relieved”
Nicknames: Molly, Alia, Mal, Mia
Mallory “unfortunate”
Nicknames: Mal, Mel, Lori
Margaret “pearl”
Nicknames: Marge, Margie, Margo, Meg
Mariam “star of the sea”
Nicknames: Mary, Mar, Mimi
Marina “of the sea”
Nicknames: Mary, Rina
Melanie “dark”
Nicknames: Mel, Lanie
Melina “honey”
Nicknames: Mel, Mila, Lina
Melissa “honeybee”
Nicknames: Mel, Missie, Lissa
Meredith “great lord”
Nicknames: Merry, Edith
Monica “advisor”
Nicknames: Mica, Mona, Nikka, Nikkie
N
Nadine “hope”
Nicknames: Nadi, Dina
Nalani “the heavens”
Nicknames: Nala, Lanna, Lani, Annie, Anna
Natalia “Christmas day”
Nicknames: Nat, Natie, Talia, Lia
Natalie “born on Christmas”
Nicknames: Nat, Nattie, Tallie, Nettie
Natasha “born at Christmas”
Nicknames: Tasha, Sasha, Nat, Nattie
Nichelle “little heart”
Nicknames: Nini, Nisha, Shelly
Nicolette “victory of the people”
Nicknames: Colette, Nic, Nicole, Nikkie, Lettie
Noella “born on Christmas day”
Nicknames: Noel, Elle, Ella, Ellie
O
Octavia “born eighth”
Nicknames: Ava, Avie, Tav, Tavi
Odessa “wrathful”
Nicknames: Dessa, Essa, Desi
Olenna “shining light”
Nicknames: Ollie, Lynn, Lena
Olivia “olive tree”
Nicknames: Liv, Livia, Livvy, Olive
Ophelia “helper”
Nicknames: Effie, Phelia
Oriana “dawn”
Nicknames: Orie, Ora
P
Paislee “place of worship”
Nicknames: Izzy, Paise, Paisey, Lee
Patricia “noble”
Nicknames: Patty, Trish, Tricia, Patsy
Penelope “weaver”
Nicknames: Penny, Pen, Polly
Phoebe “bright”
Nicknames: Pheebs, Fi, Fifi
Priscilla “ancient; venerable”
Nicknames: Cilla, Pris
Prudence “good judgment”
Nickname: Pru
R
Rachael “ewe”
Nicknames: Rach, Rae, Rachie, Shelly
Raelyn “ewe; beautiful lamb; embrace”
Nicknames: Rae, Railey, Lynn
Ramona “wise protector” - Ramona is also on our list of 93 protector or guardian names
Nicknames: Remi, Mona, Rae
Raven “dark-haired”
Nicknames: Rae, Rave, Ravi
Rebecca “to bind; tie”
Nicknames: Becky, Becca, Reba
Rihanna “great queen”
Nicknames: Ree, Ria, Hanna, Anna
Roxanna “dawn”
Nicknames: Roxy, Roxanne, Anna, Annie, Rox
Rosalie “Rose”
Nicknames: Rose, Rosa, Rosie, Roe, Lee - Rosa is also on our list of great names for black baby girls
Rosemary “dew of the sea”
Nicknames: Rose, Mary, Rosie, Rosa
S
Sabrina “from the River Severn”
Nicknames: Sabs, Brina, Rina
Samantha “told by God”
Nicknames: Sam, Sammy
Sameera “companion”
Nicknames: Sam, Sammy, Meera
Savannah “large, grassy plain”
Nicknames: Ava, Anna, Savi, Vanna
Scarlett “red”
Nicknames: Scar, Lettie, Carla, Carly
Selena “moon goddess”
Nicknames: Elena, Lena, Selia, Selly
Shaylyn “from the fairy palace”
Nicknames: Shay, Shayla, Lynn
Sienna “reddish-brown”
Nicknames: Sena, Cici, Sia
Skyler “scholar”
Nickname: Sky
Sophia “wisdom”
Nicknames: Soph, Sophie, Fi, Fia
Stephanie “victorious; crown”
Nicknames: Steph, Stevie
T
Tabitha “gazelle”
Nicknames: Tabs, Tabby, Beth, Betty, Bethie, Abby
Tamara “palm tree”
Nicknames: Tammy, Tara, Mara
Teresa “to harvest”
Nicknames: Tes, Tessie, Tessa
Theodora “God’s gift”
Nicknames: Dora, Dori, Tia
Tiffany “revelation of God”
Nicknames: Tiff, Tiffy
U
Ulyana “youthful”
Nicknames: Ula, Ana, Yana
Ursula “bear”
Nicknames: Urs, Sela, Ella
V
Valentina “strong; healthy”
Nicknames: Val, Tina
Vanessa “butterfly”
Nicknames: Vana, Nessa
Veronica “she who brings victory”
Nicknames: Vera, Vonnie, Nika, Nikkie
Victoria “victory”
Nicknames: Vicki, Vee, Tori
Vivienne “alive”
Nicknames: Viv, Vee, Vivi, Vienna
W
Whitney “from the white island”
Nicknames: Whit, Winnie
Willow “slender; graceful”
Nicknames: Will, Lo, Willa
Winslow “friend’s hill”
Nicknames: Win, Winnie, Willow
Wynona “first-born daughter”
Nicknames: Win, Winnie, Nona
Y
Yasmine “jasmine”
Nicknames: Yas, Yasmi, Mina
Yvette “yew”
Nicknames: Eva, Evie, Vettie
Yvonne “yew”
Nicknames: Eve, Evie, Vonna
Z
Zahara “flowering; shining”
Nicknames: Zaha, Zara
Zaidee “lady; princess”
Nicknames: Zai, Dee
Zoelle “life”
Nicknames: Zoe, Zoey, Elle, Ella
Zuzanna “lilly”
Nicknames: Zana, Zuzanne, Anna
Now that you’ve gone through these girls names with nicknames, I hope you found some to add to your list! Here are more baby name posts to consider:
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BOY NAMES LISTS
Boy Names Meaning Miracle Or Blessing
3 Letter Names For Boys
NAME LISTS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
Name That Means Dream For Boys And Girls
Names That Are Gender Neutral
Middle Names Lists
Middle Names For Emma
Middle Names For Luna
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