Funny Nicknames

120+ Funny Nicknames For Your Best Friends

When you’re coming up with a new nickname, make sure you consider the personality of the person. You want to pick something cute that fits them perfectly. Here is a list of funny nicknames for girls and guys: 

Cute, Funny Nicknames For Girls

Here are some cute nicknames for girls. Some of them are cheesy. Others are a little crazy. Make sure you pick the perfect one to describe your best friend!

  • Barbie 
  • Rapunzel
  • Ms. Congeniality
  • Queen
  • Señorita
  • Girly
  • Gal
  • Bestie
  • BFF
  • Bambi 
  • Friend for Life
  • Forever Friend
  • Blondie 
  • Nugget
  • Teacup

Cool, Funny Nicknames For Guys

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If you’re going to give a guy a nickname, make sure it’s funny! Here are some cute, funny nicknames for boys:

  • Oldie
  • Shortie
  • Kiddo
  • Smarty
  • Boomer
  • Scout
  • Ace
  • Buddy
  • King
  • Champ
  • Bro
  • Amigo
  • Bubba Gump
  • Tank
  • Tiny
  • Goon
  • Punk
  • Rambo
  • Bond

Sweet, Funny Nicknames For Girls And Guys

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This list has plenty of fun, interesting ideas you should feel free to steal! Here are some unique nicknames that will work for a guy or a girl. Use them for new friends, old friends, and even your crushes!

  • Giggles
  • Speedy
  • Squirt
  • Smiley
  • Cheeseball
  • Captain Obvious
  • Sugar Cube
  • Teeny
  • Clumsy Wumsy
  • Comedy Central
  • Sport
  • Giggles
  • Jokester
  • Boo

Sweet, Funny Nicknames For Children 

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When there’s a new member of the family, you need to come up with cute ideas for their nickname. It might stick with them for life, so make sure you pick a great idea. Choose something that you would be excited to be called yourself!

  • Mouse
  • Munchkin
  • Bee
  • Dolly
  • Precious
  • Bug
  • Chipmunk
  • Dottie
  • Cutie Pie
  • Bonny Lass
  • Sweetums
  • Toots
  • Buttercup
  • Lovey

Funny Nicknames For Couples 

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When you’re a couple, you’ll rarely use your person’s real name. You’ll call them by a pet name instead. Maybe you’ll choose a romantic one — or maybe you’ll choose a hilarious one. It depends on what type of person you’re dating and their personality!

  • Slim
  • Chief
  • Buck
  • Hot Stuff
  • Coach
  • Junior
  • Senior
  • Doc
  • Dude
  • Pal
  • Buster
  • Bud
  • Soul Sister
  • Sis
  • Chica
  • Missy
  • Ride or die
  • Homegirl

Funny Nicknames For Guys To Call Their Girlfriends

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Make sure you treat your girlfriend right. You can start by coming up with an adorable nickname to use when you’re talking to her. Here are some fun, creative nicknames you can use if you’re a guy with a new girlfriend you want to impress:

  • Beautiful
  • Baby
  • Sugar
  • Sweet Pea
  • Beloved
  • Precious
  • Pumpkin
  • Angel
  • Darling
  • Sunshine
  • Sweetheart
  • Dream Girl
  • Queen
  • Honeybun
  • Love Bug

Funny Nicknames For Girls To Call Their Boyfriend

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Here are some funny nicknames for girls to use when they’re in relationships. They’re corny, but they’re super cute! They’re going to make your guy laugh — or maybe even blush!

  • Lovey Dovey
  • Handsome
  • Prince Charming
  • Lover Boy
  • Couch Potato
  • Old Man
  • Teddy
  • Cupcake
  • Stud Muffin
  • Sugar Pie
  • McDreamy
  • Joker
  • Good Looking
  • Charmer
  • Gorgeous

Funny Nicknames For Best Friends

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If you still haven’t found a funny nickname that fits your best friend, take a look at the cute ones below! There’s bound to be something that fits their personality perfectly!

  • Sloppy Nuts
  • Minion
  • Pork Chop
  • Baby Face
  • Tater Tot
  • Tootsie Pop
  • Q Tip
  • Cool Kid
  • Class Clown
  • Fuzzy Wuzzy
  • Cheeky Monkey
  • Baby Doll
  • Chipmunk Cheeks
  • Mother Hen
  • Captain America
  • Chewbacca
  • Monkey Buns
  • Silly Billy
  • Kitty Cat

January Nelson is a writer, editor, and dreamer. She writes about astrology, games, love, relationships, and entertainment. January graduated with an English and Literature degree from Columbia University.