When you picked your baby's name, did you already have the perfect baby nicknames lined up? For many parents, part of the allure of a particular name is all the ways you can shorten it—like Maggie in lieu of Margaret, or Joe-Joe for a second-generation Joseph.
But when your baby is really little—or still hasn't arrived yet—you probably pick a nickname that has very little to do with their actual formal name. It may be a pet name you gave your unborn baby (i.e. "The Peanut") or simply something cute that stuck—like when duch*ess Meghan Markle revealed her adorable nickname for baby Archie: Bubba.
If you're looking for a cute baby nickname, give one of these options a road test.
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Animal Nicknames for Babies
Some babies score animal-themed monikers for their formal names (think of Alicia Silverstone's Bear, or Cricket and Birdie, the two daughters of actress and talk show host Busy Philipps). But even if you aren't quite that daring, you can pick a baby nickname that's related to animals, like one of these adorable options.
- Bear
- Bee
- Birdie
- Bug
- Bunny
- Chick
- Chickadee
- Chinchilla
- Chunky Monkey
- Cricket
- Cub
- Dove
- Ducky
- Firefly
- Guppy
- Honey Badger
- Kitten
- Kitty
- Ladybug
- Lark
- Newt
- Pollywog
- Raven
- Swan
- Wiggleworm
- Wildcat
- Wildebeest
Food-Themed Baby Nicknames
These food-themed baby nicknames are reserved for only the absolutely sweetest babies. (And we know your kiddo's one of them!)
- Apple
- Blueberry
- Bun
- Cheese Ball
- Cocoa Puff
- Cookie
- Cupcake
- Cutie Pie
- Dumpling
- Honey
- Honeybun
- Jellybean
- Lemon Drop
- Lollipop
- Muffin
- Peachy
- Peanut
- Peppermint
- Pippin
- Plum
- Pudding
- Pumpkin
- Shortcake
- Snickerdoodle
- Sugar
- Sugarplum
- Sweet Pea
- Sweetie Pie
Friendly Baby Nicknames
This set of nicknames reflects your baby's sunny personality—and you may even want to use them ironically on those days when they may be more grumpy than happy.
- Amore
- Babylicious
- Bubba
- Bubbles
- Bud
- Buddy
- Cuddles
- Dear
- Dude
- Giggles
- Happy
- Pal
- Smiley
- Sunny
- Sunshine
Flower Baby Nicknames
Floral names have been red-hot for decades, whether you're going for timeless standards like Lily and Rose, or more unique choices like Dahlia or Zinnia. (Just think of all those florally named characters in the Harry Potter series, from Lavender Brown to Fleur Delacour). But even if you don't want to give your baby an official floral name, here's a bouquet worth of sweet floral nicknames.
- Blossom
- Bluebell
- Briar Rose
- Buttercup
- Daisy
- Leilani
- Petal
- Petunia
- Poppy
- Posy
- Rosie
- Tiger Lily
Bold Baby Nicknames
You don't have to stick with the typical "sunshine and roses" baby nicknames. If your infant is one tough cookie, consider these nickname options that have a bit of an edge to them.
- Ace
- Badass
- Blaze
- Boss
- Bruiser
- Buzz
- Countess
- Cowboy/Cowgirl
- Daredevil
- Devil
- Diablo
- Dragon
- duch*ess
- Duke
- Firebird
- Firecracker
- Gem
- Heartbreaker
- Hero
- His/Her Majesty
- King
- Moxie
- Mr. Man
- Ms. Fierce
- Queenie
- Rebel
- Rock Star
- Rogue
- Sassy
- Spike
- Superstar
- Tough Guy
Cute Baby Nicknames
Whether you want to reflect on how incredibly cute your baby is—or just want a nonsense nickname that's sweet—these may be just the ticket.
- Angel
- Babbu
- Bella
- Bizzy
- Boo
- Bugaloo
- Chatterbox
- Chubster
- Coco
- Ellie-Belly
- Fairy
- Fifi
- Handsome
- Jazz
- Lady
- Lovey
- Lulu
- Nugget
- Pebbles
- Pookie
- Precious
- Sir
- Snuggle Bug
- Sweetheart
- Sweetie
- Sweets
- Tater
- Teddy Bear
- Twinkle
Pop Culture Baby Nicknames
Let's face it: Pop culture inspires an awful lot of baby names today (we're looking at you, parents who are picking Kylo and Khaleesi for your kids). And your pop culture favorites may just inspire a clever nickname for your baby, too. Here are a few creative nickname picks inspired by popular culture.
- Arya
- Baloo
- Bambi
- Ewok
- Goofy
- Grumpy
- He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Changed
- Jack-Jack
- Khaleesi
- Pooh Bear
- Prince Charming
- Scooby Doo
- Sir Cries-a-lot
- Sleepy
- Snow White
- The Chosen One
- Tigger
- Tinkerbell
- Titan
- Voldypants
- Ziggy Stardust
Colorful Baby Nicknames
Pick your favorite color from the rainbow, and let it inspire cute nicknames for your tot.
- Aqua
- Blue
- Ginger
- Goldie
- Jade
- Jet
- Hazel
- Olive
- Pinky
- Rainbow Bright
- Red
- Ruby
Sporty Baby Nicknames
No matter what sport you adore, there's a whole slew of clever nicknames associated with it. So hit one out of the park with these charming nicknames for your future athlete.
- Air Jordan
- Beast
- Champ
- Flo-Jo
- Muscles
- Rocket
- Slugger
- Sport
- Sugar Ray
- The Great Bambino
- Yogi
Comic Book Character Nicknames for Babies
Your baby may not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound (at least not yet!), but they're definitely the hero of your heart. So go ahead and give your kiddo one of these cool superhero-inspired picks.
- Baby of Steel
- Batman
- Bionic Baby
- Black Panther
- Black Widow
- Caped Crusader
- Captain America
- Captain Marvel
- Doctor Strange
- Iron Man
- Loki
- Magneto
- Mystique
- Rogue
- Storm
- Superbaby
- Supergirl
- Superman
- The Flash
- The Hulk
- Thor
- Wolverine
- Wonder Baby
- Wonder Woman
