Finding a name for your little girl is a big deal. Choosing cute nicknames for your daughter is no small task either. Learn her personality and choose a nickname that serves as a perfect expression of her being.
Cute Nicknames for Daughters Are Everywhere
Just about anything can be a generic nickname, so how do you know which are the best ones to choose from? A good starting point is to spend some time bonding with your mini-me and getting to know her little personality. Is she sweeter than sugar? Tiny and Mighty? The spitting image of her mother? All of these traits can help you arrive at a nickname. Aside from this, her looks, funny mannerisms, or generalities can lead you to the perfect nickname.
Nicknames for Strong Little Ladies
If you plan on raising a little warrior, you'll want to give her a nickname that is not for the weak. Try some of these strong, empowering names on for size.
- Warrior Girl
- Toughie Chica
- Rockstar
- Powerhouse
- Dynomite
- Baby Ruth- Props to the wonderful Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- Mighty Mama
- Superstar
- Captain Marvel
- Boss Baby
- Queenie
Sugar Sweet Nicknames
Your daughter is too sweet for words, so gift her with a nickname that highlights this.
- Cupcake
- Pudding
- Sugar
- Sweetheart
- Muffin
- Honey
- Gumdrop
- Coco
- Shortcake
- Kit Kat
- Cookie
- Tootsie
- Snickerdoodle
- Lollipop
- Sugar Plum
- Ginger Spice
- Marshmallow
Nicknames Based on Physical Traits
Once she is born, you can't help but notice her bright eyes or her tiny features. Consider choosing a nickname that reflects some of those stunning physical traits.
- Hazel-Eyed Beauty
- Blue-Eyed Baby
- Brown-Eyed Girl
- Babydoll
- Dollface
- Curly Sue
- Blondie
- Squirt
- Munchkin
- Itsy Bitsy Baby
- Half-Pint
- Pixie
- Mini-Me
- Tiny
Personality Trait Inspired Nicknames
Some mothers will choose to get to know their daughter's personality prior to giving them a nickname. When her little personality begins to develop, give her a name that coordinates with her being.
- Wild Woman
- Sleepy Girl
- Energizer Bunny
- Tiny Tornado
- Messy Monster
- Giggle Machine
- Smiley
- Crabby Patty
- Stinker
- Trouble
- Mama's Angel
- Sweetheart
Nicknames That Develop in Utero
It's okay if you are so excited to get into the nickname game that you instead choose to give your daughter her nickname while she is still in utero.
- Bean
- Jellybean
- Flicker
- Blueberry
- Tiny
- Smalls
- Wiggles
- Tadpole
- Bumpy
- Ms. Button
- Pebbles
- Dot
- Speck
- Miracle
Nicknames Based on Animals
Little animals are cute and cuddly, just like your baby, so give your girlie an animal-inspired nickname to go by.
- Teddy Bear
- Chipmunk
- Lamb
- Piggy-Poo
- Chickadee
- Bunny
- Dove
- Bambi
- Love Bug
- Ladybug
- Kitten
- Duckling
- Birdie
- Busy Bee
- Monkey
- Thumper
- Butterfly
- Firefly
- Tiger
Nature-Based Nicknames
Elements in nature are beautiful and wondrous, so why not pay homage to the natural world by giving your daughter a nature-inspired nickname?
- Buttercup
- Sunshine
- Rainbow
- Daisy
- Poppy
- Sunflower
- Willow
- Twinkle
- Rosebud
- Breeze
- Chirp
Fun Food Nicknames
Food is fun! Food-inspired nicknames can reflect how delicious you think your kiddo is.
- Sprout
- Pumpkin
- Peanut
- Peach
- Apple
- Noodles
- Biscuit
- Pork Chop
- Meatball
- Chickpea
- Tater Tot
- Nugget
- Mushroom
Nicknames Are a Personal Preference
Much like her birth name, your daughter's nickname will be special and unique to you. Not everyone will like it or even get it, but as long as you feel a strong attachment to her nickname, it will undoubtedly be the perfect one for her.
