Looking for names like Sadie? Sadie rocketed into the US Top 100 back in 2013. It’s bright and sparky, a retro nickname name right at home in the twenty-first century. Ever since Sadie caught on, retro nicknames have risen in use. Some of them started out as diminutives for formal names. Others come from different […]
READ MORE >>Names Containing Nic: Nico, Nicholas, Veronica
Names containing Nic are a wide and varied bunch. Nicholas and Nicole qualify as classics. They come from a Greek phrase meaning “victory of the people.” Anyone who has ever worn sneakers probably associates the sound with Nike, the goddess of victory. It’s a traditional and triumphant sound. We might not even think of Dominic […]
READ MORE >>Formal Names for Edie: Edith, Everild, Eden
Formal names for Edie range from the traditional to the obscure. But no matter how familiar – or rare – they offer an appealing nickname, combined with a more formal first. That’s a winning combination for lots of families. Edie is casual-cool. It’s a logical successor to Sadie and Millie and Daisy. And yet, it’s […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Hattie: Spirited Vintage Revival
The baby name Hattie shares the same style as favorites like Millie and Ellie. Our Baby Name of the Day comes from this list of girls’ names inspired by Sadie. HARRIET There’s no Hattie without Harriet. And there’s no Harriet until we have Henry. Let’s back up. The Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources […]
READ MORE >>Beatrice Nicknames: Birdie, Betty, Bea
Beatrice nicknames range from the sci fi Tris to the well-why-not Birdie? A Top 100 choice into the 1930s, count Beatrice among the classic girl names right at home in the twenty-first century. It requires no nickname, but if you’re the type to shorten everything? Luckily, options abound! BAY Certain accents make the first syllable […]
READ MORE >>Names with Lots of Nicknames: Ten Reasons They’re Great
Names with lots of nicknames are everywhere. It’s why you’re not sure if your new colleague Elizabeth is a Liz or a Beth. And it’s the reason Robert makes a point of saying “please call me Rob” after every introduction. And yet, parents sometimes raise a wary at eyebrow at nickname-rich names. After all, life […]
READ MORE >>Nickname Ellie: Eleanor, Elowen, Marielle
The nickname Ellie works for dozens and dozens of names, from traditional favorites to fresh possibilities. Of course, just Ellie is popular as a stand-alone name. Spunky and sweet, it’s surprisingly versatile, the kind of name so familiar that we’re never surprised to hear it. And yet it does feel casual. Plenty of parents might […]
READ MORE >>Charles Nicknames: Charlie, Chase, Huck
Charles nicknames are plentiful – and that’s a good thing! After all, Charles is an impeccable classic – regal and creative at once. From rulers to scientists to artists and authors, men of accomplishment in nearly every field of endeavor, there are a lot of men answering to Charles. The name ranked an impressive #46 […]
READ MORE >>Josephine Nicknames: Joey, Josie, Finn
First things first: Josephine nicknames aren’t required. Josephine works well in full, a lovely classic name that’s just plain fun to say. But nicknames can add some versatility, helping your daughter transform her name to better fit her personality. They can help transition from childhood to adult. And if you happen to be one of […]
READ MORE >>Formal Names for Lola: Dolores, Lourdes, Marlowe
Formal names for Lola range from traditional Dolores to modern favorites like Harlow. Does Lola require a longer version? Not at all. It appeared as an independent given name from 1880 into the 1970s, and for most of the twenty-first century, too. But there are good reasons parents might seek out a longer name, and […]
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