You have a new arrival in the family and everyone's quite excited about what name to call him/her by. Here are a few baby nicknames you can choose from.
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.
Nicknames & Meanings
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 pet names 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 the list of nicknames for boys and their meanings from which you can choose an appropriate one for your baby boy:
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 Pet Names 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 pet names 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.
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).