NICKNAMES OR PET NAMES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS (LATEST 2021)
A Pet Names/Nickname is an affectionate substitute for a proper name. Choosing a nickname for your child is as important as choosing their proper name as it stays with them for a very long time. We have categorically made a comprehensive list of nicknames that you can choose for your child.
ON PERSONALITY
This is our favourite category. Every child has a unique personality, and a nickname based on it would be perfect. It will always make for a great story as your child grows.
| Name | Meaning |
| Aashu | Very Active |
| Daksha | Talented |
| Abhi | Fearless |
| Aifa | Smart |
| Ana | Playful |
| Kamya | Beautiful |
| Ashi | Someone who smiles a lot |
| Laboni | Grace |
| Nabita | Fearless |
| Asmi | Hard and strong |
| Selma | Fair |
| Asya | Gracefull |
| Bair | Brave |
| Baku | Brilliant |
| Bali | Powerfull |
| Bhavi | Emotional |
| Bheem | Fearful |
| Bina | Wise |
| Bir | Courageous |
| Bukka | Loving |
| Chak | Brilliant |
| Chara | Quiet |
| Dharma | righteous |
| Garv | Proud |
| Gaya | Wise |
| Hilla | Timid |
| Ina | Strong |
| Jitu | Always a winner |
| Josh | Energetic |
| Kaay | innocent |
| Paavan | Pure |
| Bhavi | Emotional |
| Kaira | Peaceful |
| Khush | Happy |
| Mudit | Happy |
| Lena | A Tender one |
| Manu | Wise |
| Misti | Sweet person |
| Mona | Solitary |
| Parv | Strong |
| Raag | Musical |
| Ranh | Loud Voice |
| Rish | Brave |
| Rishu | Honest |
| Risu | Honest |
| Rudr | Fearsome |
| Rutu | Dull |
| Shaan | Peaceful |
| Sunu | Sweet |
| Syon | Gentle |
| Taha | Pure |
| Vana | Intelligent |
| Veer | Brave |
WITH MEANING
Most nicknames have a story behind them, see if you can find something that you like here.
| Name | Meaning |
| Aan | The Sun |
| Aar | Light bringer |
| Aara | Light bringer |
| Aayu | Span of life |
| Abhi | Fearless |
| Adi | First |
| Aish | Delight |
| Aksa | Soul |
| Anbu | Love |
| Anya | Limitless |
| Apu | Breath |
| Archi | Ray of light |
| Arth | Meaningful |
| Arya | Noble |
| Aura | Wind |
| Avi | Air |
| Baaz | Eagle |
| Bani | Earth |
| Belli | Silver |
| Bhanu | The Sun |
| Bhuv | Heaven |
| Chaah | Love |
| Chain | Peace |
| Champa | flower |
| Chand | The Moon |
| Chann | Beloved |
| Charu | Beautiful |
| Daav | Uncontrollable Fire |
| Darsh | Handsome |
| Dev | God |
| Dhan | Wealth |
| Dhun | Tune |
| Dia | Divine |
| Dipu | Shine |
| Dira | Splendour |
| Dwan | Voice |
| Ela | The earth |
| Eva | Life |
| Freya | Goddess of Love |
| Geet | Song |
| Gnya | Famous |
| Gur | Young lion |
| Hans | Swan |
| Harsh | Happiness |
| Harvi | Battle worthy |
| Heera | Diamond |
| Hem | Gold |
| Ichaa |
Desire |
| Indu | The Moon |
| Irya | Powerful |
| Jaan | Beloved |
| Janu | Soul |
| Jay | Conqueror |
| Jeev | Life |
| Jenya | Truth |
| Kaal | Time |
| Kank | Lotus scent |
| Karv | Love |
| Keya | Flower |
| Kira | The Sun |
| Kuj | Planet Mars |
| Lav | Rama’s son |
| Lavy | Love |
| Megha | Cloud |
| Mira | devotee of Krishna |
| Mothi | Pearl |
| Nabh | The Sky |
| Neel | Champion |
| Pahi | Flower Petal |
| Pal | Guardian |
| Raj | King |
| Raja | King |
| Rani | Queen |
| Risha | Feather |
| Ritu | Season |
| Roja | Red |
| Roop | Blessed with beauty |
| Sana | Radiance |
| Sani | Gift |
| Saru | Wonderful |
| Sasi | The Moon |
| Seera | Light |
| Shal | Spear |
| Sheel | Character |
| Shev | Fortune |
| Shuk | Parrot |
| Som | The Moon |
| Soni | Beautiful |
| Swasa | Breath |
| Tanu | Body |
| Tara | Star |
| Teju | Light Bringer |
| Tuka | Young boy |
| Unni | To Lead |
| Ved | Knowledge |
| Yash | Victory |
| Zev | Wolf |
FUN NAMES
If you don’t want too much hassle and want to pick a name just because you like the name, these are what we recommend.
| Name |
| Apple |
| Ash |
| Bubu |
| Bujji |
| Bunny |
| Buttercup |
| Cadbury |
| Cherry |
| Coco |
| Cookie |
| Cupcake |
| Diva |
| Aashi |
| Diva |
| Cuckoo |
| Dolly |
| Edi |
| Esh |
| Eve |
| Gia |
| Ginger |
| Happy |
| Honey |
| Ira |
| Ish |
| Ivy |
| Jessi |
| Jewel |
| Jina |
| Jina |
| Luv |
| Rini |
| Tuli |
| Joy |
| Kimi |
| Lara |
| leia |
| Lilly |
| lollypop |
| Lux |
| Lyla |
| Maya |
| Mini |
| Misty |
| Muffin |
| Myra |
| Oreo |
| Peaches |
| Pearl |
| Pepper |
| Pinky |
| Puddin |
| Pumpkin |
| Puri |
| Raaz |
| Ray |
| Ria |
| Amu |
| Rose |
| Rosy |
| Ruby |
| Sara |
| Sasha |
| Shay |
| Sheela |
| Sheen |
| Sia |
| Simi |
| Sona |
| Sugar |
| Tina |
| Ubu |
| Yara |
| Zara |
| Zena |
| Ziya |
| Zuzu |
COMMON NICKNAMES
Indians love giving nicknames, chances are that we will be known by our nickname more than our proper name. Below are some of the best nicknames that we have come across:
| Name |
| Appu |
| Ashu |
| Babai |
| Babbu |
| Babli |
| Bablu |
| Babu |
| Bikku |
| Billu |
| Bittoo |
| Bubbly |
| Buji |
| Kanha |
| Misht |
| Chikki |
| Chikoo |
| Chinnu |
| Chintu |
| Piku |
| Choti |
| Chutki |
| Chuttu |
| Cindy |
| Diya |
| Duggu |
| Gabdu |
| Gilli |
| Goplu |
| Gopu |
| Gubli |
| Gudda |
| Guddi |
| Guddu |
| Gudiya |
| Gullu |
| Heena |
| Hiran |
| kaddu |
| Kesu |
| Kimi |
| Kittu |
| Lichi |
| Meera |
| Mimi |
| Mini |
| Mittu |
| Molu |
| Monu |
| Munna |
| Nanha |
| Nanhi |
| Nanmun |
| Nikki |
| Nila |
| Nonni |
| Nonu |
| Paglu |
| Papunu |
| Pihu |
| Pikku |
| Pikoo |
| Pillu |
| Piya |
| Piya |
| Piyali |
| Pulu |
| Raja |
| Rani |
| Romi |
| Romy |
| Rosy |
| Sai |
| Saj |
| Saju |
| Shibbu |
| Shomu |
| Shona |
| Silky |
| Sima |
| Softy |
| Tinku |
| Titu |
| Toasty |
| Tony |
| Trishu |
| Tukku |
| Tukur |
| Tweetee |
| ukur |
| Vava |
| Vicky |
| Vishu |
MOST POPULAR
This is a list of the most popular that are used in India.
| Name |
| Bobby |
| Aaru |
| Chiku |
| Chotu |
| Golu |
| Pappu |
| Pinki |
| Sonu |
| Sweetu |
| Sunny |
| Laddu |
| Veeru |
| Charu |
| Vicky |
| Mitu |
| Pandu |
CUTE & SWEET
Who doesn’t want a cute nickname! Your children will love these names and won’t get enough of it.
| Name |
| Bubloo |
| Angel |
| Fifi |
| Echo |
| Babes |
| Benu |
| Cashew |
| Betoo |
| Oshu |
| Ricky |
| Tolu |
| Shoona |
| Boo Boo |
| Buggie Bunnie |
| Bubby |
| Dearie |
| Cutie Pie |
| Diddle Doo |
| Dimple |
| Little Ninja |
| Panda Bear |
| Peachy Pie |
| Pooh |
| Wiggle Bum |
| Wiggles |
| Poppy |
| Bean |
| Fuzzy Wuzzy |
| Rollie Pollie |
| Rookie |
| Scooby-Doo |
| Silly Willy |
| Snuggles |
| Hobbit |
| Sprout |
| Kitten |
| Teddy Bear |
| Tootsie |
| Tootsie Bear |
| Winnie |
| Tweety |
| Tyke |
| Little Monster |
| Gem |
| Sun Beam |
| Stinker |
| butterfly |
| Kitty |
| Little Shark |
| Baby Lion |
| Bumble Bee |
| Lightning |
| Chickpea |
| Tigger |
| Squishy |
| Lil’ Guy |
| Candy |
| Little Devil |
| Spark |
| Thunder |