Finding the first name for your little girl is a big deal. Choosing cute nicknames for little girls is no small task either. Spend some time learning your little one's personality and choose your daughter's nickname based on the expression of her being.
Cute Nicknames for Your Daughter
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 parents? All of these traits can help you arrive at a cute name to call your daughter. Aside from this, her looks, funny mannerisms, or generalities can lead you to the perfect nickname.
Nicknames for Strong Little Girls
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. One of them might be a name your girl can grow into as she steps into her power someday.
- Baby Ruth- Props to the wonderful Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- Boss Baby - Darling nickname for daughters from dads who take their marching orders from a tiny infant.
- Captain Marvel
- Dynomite
- Mighty Mama
- Powerhouse
- Queenie
- Rockstar
- Superstar
- Toughie Chica
- Warrior Girl
Sugar Sweet Nicknames
Your daughter is too sweet for words. Be sure your little sweetie has a nickname that highlights this. These also make precious nicknames for nieces or little ladies who play a leading role in your life.
- Coco
- Cookie
- Cupcake
- Ginger Spice
- Gumdrop
- Honey
- Kit Kat
- Lollipop
- Muffin
- Pudding
- Shortcake
- Snickerdoodle
- Sugar
- Sugar Plum
- Sweetheart
- Tootsie
- 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 for your little girl that reflects some of those stunning physical traits you can't seem to look away from.
- Hazel-Eyed Beauty
- Babydoll
- Blue-Eyed Baby
- Blondie
- Brown-Eyed Girl
- Curly Sue
- Dollface
- Half-Pint
- Itsy Bitsy Baby
- Mini-Me
- Munchkin
- Pixie
- Squirt
- Tiny
Personality Trait Inspired Nicknames
Some mothers will choose to get to know their daughter's personality before giving them a nickname. When her little personality begins to develop, give her a name that coordinates with her unique traits and characteristics.
- Crabby Patty
- Energizer Bunny
- Giggle Machine
- Mama's Angel
- Messy Monster
- Princess
- Wild Woman
- Sleepy Girl
- Smiley
- Stinker
- Sweetheart
- Tiny Tornado
- Trouble
Cute Nicknames for Little Girls That Develop in Utero
It's okay if you are so excited to get into the nickname game that you choose to give your daughter hers while she is still in utero. Your heart knows this little person long before she enters the world, so give her a nickname early on and begin bonding!
- Bean
- Blueberry
- Bumpy
- Dot
- Flicker
- Jellybean
- Miracle
- Ms. Button
- Pebbles
- Speck
- Smalls
- Tadpole
- Tiny
- Wiggles
Pet Names for Daughters Based on Animals
Baby animals are so cute and cuddly, just like your baby. Give your girlie an animal-inspired nickname to go by.
- Bambi
- Birdie
- Bunny
- Busy Bee
- Butterfly
- Chickadee
- Chipmunk
- Dove
- Duckling
- Firefly
- Kitten
- Ladybug
- Lamb
- Love Bug
- Monkey
- Piggy-Poo
- Teddy Bear
- Thumper
- 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? If she is as pretty as a flower, as bright as the sun, or as sweet and soft as a willow, then nature nicknames for daughters are perfect options to choose from.
- Breeze
- Buttercup
- Chirp
- Daisy
- Poppy
- Sunny
- Sunshine
- Rainbow - (So sweet for a long-awaited rainbow baby!)
- Ray
- Rosebud
- Sunflower
- Twinkle
- Willow
Fun Food Nicknames
Food is fun! Food-inspired nicknames can reflect how delicious you think your kiddo is. She is so adorable; you could seriously eat her with a spoon!
- Apple
- Biscuit
- Chickpea
- Lil' Chicken Wing - (If there was EVER a nickname for daughters from fathers, here it is!)
- Meatball
- Mushroom
- Noodles
- Nugget
- Pumpkin
- Peach
- Peanut
- Pork Chop
- Sprout
- Tater Tot
Nicknames for Daughters 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 and you.
