‘L is for Lilibet’ & other cute nicknames for your little one đ

The newest addition to the Sussex family got us thinking: why bother with a formal name when nicknames are so awesome on their own?
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Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, welcomed their second child, a girl, on June 4th, 2021. Lilibet Diana is lovingly named for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, who family members call by her nickname, Lilibet. Sidebar: I had never heard this nugget of royal family information beforeâwhat a fun reveal of a beloved name with a nickname!
Her middle name, Diana, is of course in honor of her late grandmother, Diana, Princess of Wales. The nickname as a formal name has become more common in recent years, and Meghan and Harryâs new addition is just one such example. Perhaps weâll now continue to see nickname names as a growing trend in popular baby name lists?
From Ellie to Jack, Lilibet to Leo, nickname names arenât so unusual any longer. Plus, if youâre choosing a baby name based on a nickname you love, like I did, youâre already halfway there. I love that Meghan and Harry chose a familiar and loving nickname for their daughter, as they both clearly care so much about the Queen.
In choosing Queen Elizabethâs nickname, they are paying tribute to a side of the Queen that only they know. What a wonderful bond Lilibet will have with her great-grandmother.
Did your favorite nickname baby name make our list? Check below our favorite names with nicknames.
Baby girl nickname names
A
- Abby
- Addie
- Allie
- Andi
- Annie
- Ava
B
- Bea
- Betty
- Beth
C
- Callie
- Casey
- Cass
- Cory
- Coco
- Charlie
- Edie
- Ella
- Ellie
- Elsie
- Eliza
- Evie
- Frankie
- Greta
- Gail
- Hallie
- Hattie
- Izzy
J
- Jenny
- Jess
- Julie
- Jas
- Josie
- Kate
- Katie/Catie
- Lilibet
- Lily
- Lola
- Liv
- Libby
- Lulu
- Maddie
- Millie
- Maisie
- Maggie
- Mia
- Molly
- Nelle
- Nicki
- Nina
- Nora
- Poppy
- Pippa
- Romy
- Remi
- Rory
- Rosie
- Sadie
- Sam
- Susie
- Thea
- Tori
- Vivi/Viv
- Vicki
- Winnie
Baby boy nickname names
A
- Archie
- Ash
- Ace
- Andy
- Art
- Ben
- Beau/Bo
- Cal
- Casey
- Charlie
- Cory
- Cam
- Chad
- Dave
- Dex
- Dax
E
- Eli
F
- Ford
- Fletch
- Gus
- Gabe
- Harry
- Hank
J
- Jack
- Jake
- Jax
- Leo
- Luka/Luca
M
- Max
- Mac
- Mickey
- Nate
- Nick
- Ned
- Nathan
- Nico
O
- Ollie
- Ray
- Rob
- Renzo
- Robbie
- Sam
- Teddy
- Toby
- Tom
- Ty
- Teo
- Will
- Wes
- Walt
- Xander
- Zack/Zac
A version of this story was originally published July 2021. It has been updated.