Oh my gosh, you guys.
If you are a new mom sitting there trying to figure out what to call your little one beyond their actual name, I totally get it. Because honestly? The nickname that sticks is sometimes even more special than the real name.
It just happens. One day you look at your baby and something comes out of your mouth and that is it. That is their name now.
But if you are still looking for that perfect one, I have got you covered.
I put together 399+ cute nicknames for baby boys and girls all in one place. Scroll through, something is going to make you go “yes, that is the one.”
Let’s do this!
Sweet Nicknames For Baby Girls
These are the soft, lovely, heart-melting ones. Perfect for your little girl who already has you wrapped around her tiny finger.
- Angel
- Princess
- Sunshine
- Sugar
- Honey
- Sweetpea
- Cupcake
- Rosebud
- Buttercup
- Daisy
- Peaches
- Cherry
- Blossom
- Starlight
- Moonbeam
- Lulu
- Mimi
- Coco
- Tootsie
- Doodlebug
- Lovebug
- Twinkle
- Pixie
- Sprout
- Jellybean
- Petal
- Dove
- Birdie
- Fawn
- Tinker
Cute Nicknames For Baby Boys
Strong, fun, adorable. These are the names that will stick from the baby stage all the way to the teenage years.
- Buddy
- Champ
- Little Man
- Sport
- Ace
- Bear
- Cub
- Tiger
- Ranger
- Chief
- Duke
- King
- Prince
- Rocky
- Maverick
- Blaze
- Buster
- Bubba
- Boomer
- Gunner
- Hawk
- Fox
- Wolf
- Remy
- Beau
- Dash
- Scout
- Ranger
- Trooper
- Cap
Food Nicknames For Babies (So Cute It Hurts)
Okay I have to be honest. Food nicknames are my absolute favorite category. There is something about calling your baby Pumpkin or Nugget that just makes everything better.
- Pumpkin
- Pumpkin Pie
- Nugget
- Chicken Nugget
- Peanut
- Peanut Butter
- Butterbean
- Lima Bean
- Jellybean
- Cookie
- Cupcake
- Muffin
- Dumpling
- Tater Tot
- Sweet Potato
- Peach
- Plum
- Cherry
- Berry
- Strawberry
- Olive
- Pickle
- Noodle
- Pretzel
- Sprinkles
- Cocoa
- Cinnamon
- Maple
- Honey
- Caramel
Funny Baby Nicknames That Will Make Everyone Laugh
Sometimes the best nicknames are the ones that come from a totally silly moment. These are the ones you will be telling stories about at their graduation party.
- Stinker
- Trouble
- Rascal
- Goofball
- Wiggles
- Squirmy
- Tater
- Chunk
- Meatball
- Gremlin
- Goblin
- Monster
- Little Monster
- Burrito
- Taco
- Nacho
- Doodle
- Noodle
- Pudding
- Wombat
- Gopher
- Hamster
- Chipmunk
- Pork Chop
- Lamb Chop
- Hot Potato
- Crouton
- Gnocchi
- Ravioli
- Spaghetti
Nicknames That Come From Real Names (Boy Version)
These are the classic nickname and real name combos that never go out of style. If your baby boy has one of these names, the nickname basically picks itself.
- Alex — from Alexander
- Charlie — from Charles
- Eddie — from Edward
- Freddie — from Frederick
- Gabe — from Gabriel
- Jake — from Jacob
- Jamie — from James
- Joe — from Joseph
- Johnny — from John
- Leo — from Leonard or Leonardo
- Liam — from William
- Matt — from Matthew
- Mike — from Michael
- Nick — from Nicholas
- Ollie — from Oliver
- Pete — from Peter
- Robbie — from Robert
- Sam — from Samuel
- Teddy — from Theodore
- Tommy — from Thomas
- Tony — from Anthony
- Vinnie — from Vincent
- Will — from William
- Xander — from Alexander
- Zach — from Zachary
- Benji — from Benjamin
- Chris — from Christopher
- Danny — from Daniel
- Gio — from Giovanni
- Nico — from Nicolas
Nicknames That Come From Real Names (Girl Version)
Same idea for the girls. These nickname and name pairings are classics for a reason.
- Abby — from Abigail
- Allie — from Alexandra or Allison
- Bea — from Beatrice
- Bella — from Isabella
- Bette — from Elizabeth
- Cassie — from Cassandra
- Ellie — from Eleanor or Elizabeth
- Elle — from Eleanor, Eloise, or Estelle
- Emma — from Emily
- Evie — from Evelyn
- Frankie — from Francesca
- Gabby — from Gabriella
- Gracie — from Grace
- Hattie — from Harriet
- Izzy — from Isabella
- Josie — from Josephine
- Katie — from Katherine
- Libby — from Elizabeth
- Liz — from Elizabeth
- Lizzie — from Elizabeth
- Lottie — from Charlotte
- Maddie — from Madison or Madeline
- Maggie — from Margaret
- Millie — from Millicent or Amelia
- Nellie — from Eleanor
- Nora — from Eleonora
- Rosie — from Rosemary or Rose
- Sadie — from Sarah
- Tilly — from Matilda
- Winnie — from Winifred
Nature Inspired Baby Nicknames
If you love the outdoors, flowers, and everything earthy, these will feel so right.
- Fern
- Willow
- Ivy
- Clover
- Briar
- Sage
- River
- Brook
- Sky
- Cloud
- Rain
- Storm
- Sunny
- Meadow
- Flora
- Bloom
- Petal
- Blossom
- Leaf
- Cedar
- Birch
- Aspen
- Robin
- Wren
- Finch
- Sparrow
- Dove
- Fawn
- Cricket
- Juniper
Animal Inspired Baby Nicknames
Something about comparing your baby to a tiny soft animal just makes sense. These ones are adorable.
- Bear
- Cub
- Bunny
- Lamb
- Duckling
- Chick
- Kitten
- Puppy
- Piglet
- Fawn
- Pony
- Colt
- Foal
- Turtle
- Hamster
- Chipmunk
- Squirrel
- Mouse
- Panda
- Koala
- Joey — like a baby kangaroo, which is extra cute
- Cub
- Tadpole
- Caterpillar
- Firefly
- Bumble — as in bumblebee
- Ladybug
- Cricket
- Dragonfly
- Pup
Classic Timeless Nicknames That Never Get Old
These are the ones your grandma used. Your mom used. And you will probably use too. There is a reason they never go away.
- Sweetheart
- Darling
- Baby
- Babe
- Precious
- Lovey
- Dearest
- Lamb
- Pet
- Button
- Pudding
- Poppet
- Treasure
- Doodlebug
- Jellyroll
- Snuggle Bug
- Cuddle Bug
- Hugbug
- Chickadee
- Little One
- Tiny
- Wee One
- Baby Cakes
- Sugar Plum
- Honeybee
- Honeybun
- Sweet Cheeks
- Rosebud
- Dimples
- Giggles
Cool And Trendy Baby Nicknames
These are the ones popping up everywhere right now. Modern, short, and super stylish.
- Zuzu
- Rio
- Milo
- Cleo
- Zuri
- Arlo
- Nova
- Finn
- Rue
- Bex
- Kai
- Zoe
- Jax
- Remi
- Bowie
- Leni
- Rory
- Wren
- Beau
- Cali
- Demi
- Lux
- Neo
- Pip
- Teddi
- Ziggy
- Bree
- Cove
- Lark
- Sloane
Nicknames Based On Personality
These ones are all about who your baby IS. Once you get to know your little one, one of these might just fit perfectly.
- Giggles — for the baby who laughs at everything
- Smiley — because that grin never stops
- Sunshine — for the baby who lights up every room
- Stormy — for the one with a big personality
- Wiggles — for the baby who cannot sit still
- Snuggles — for the one who just wants to be held
- Chunky — for those adorable baby rolls
- Twinkle — for bright curious eyes
- Dimples — you already know
- Noisy — some babies just have a lot to say
- Sleepy — for the one who loves their naps
- Grumpy — said with total love of course
- Cheeky — for the one already testing you
- Bossy — tiny but mighty
- Dreamer — always somewhere else in their little mind
- Bubbles — the happiest baby on the block
- Fierce — little and strong
- Sparkle — shines no matter what
- Mellow — the easiest baby alive
- Wild — already running the house
Star And Space Inspired Nicknames
These are magical and a little dreamy. Perfect if you love the idea of your baby being the center of your universe.
- Star
- Starlight
- Starburst
- Comet
- Nova
- Luna
- Moon
- Moonbeam
- Sunny
- Soleil
- Galaxy
- Nebula
- Eclipse
- Aurora
- Cosmos
- Orion
- Sirius
- Lyra
- Vega
- Cassidy — inspired by Cassiopeia
Short And Sweet One Syllable Nicknames
Sometimes one syllable is all you need. Short, punchy, and so easy to say a hundred times a day.
- Boo
- Bear
- Bee
- Bug
- Bub
- Cub
- Doc
- Dot
- Elle
- Finn
- Gem
- Gus
- Jade
- Jay
- Jett
- Kay
- Kit
- Lex
- Lou
- Mac
- Max
- Nell
- Peg
- Rex
- Rue
- Sam
- Sue
- Tad
- Wes
- Zen
Gender Neutral Nicknames That Work For Any Baby
These work beautifully for any baby, boy or girl.
- Sunny
- Scout
- Sage
- River
- Robin
- Quinn
- Piper
- Peyton
- Parker
- Morgan
- Mickey
- Kendall
- Jordan
- Jamie
- Hunter
- Harper
- Harley
- Gray
- Finley
- Eden
- Drew
- Dakota
- Charlie
- Casey
- Blake
- Avery
- Ash
- Alex
- Aiden
- Indie
Wrapping Up
There you have it! 399+ cute nicknames for baby boys and girls all in one place.
Whether your baby already has a nickname that just happened naturally or you are still searching for the perfect one, I hope this list helped.
And honestly? The best nickname is the one that comes from your heart. It does not have to make sense to anyone else. It just has to feel right to you.
If you found your favorite on this list, save it to Pinterest so you can come back to it anytime!