100 Southern Nicknames

Southern nicknames are pretty famous for being very colorful and unique. Almost every Southerner seems to have a nickname for them, with some having multiple. Many Southern nicknames are often used as terms of endearment or pet names for close friends and family members. Southern monikers are usually given as a show of affection and love for a very close person, relative, friend, or family member. Thus, a nickname is quite personal and seems to be usually used by the person who gives it or within personal relations. They can be based on a person's physical appearance, personality traits, and interests. The nicknames can also refer to anything as a metaphor for a sweet and loving person. Some monikers are also fun to use to tease a person. For instance, someone tall and thin might be called Slim or Stringbean. Someone with red hair might be called Rusty or Red. And someone who is always cheerful might be called Sunshine or Happy. Southern nicknames are often considered more intimate and personal than formal names. This article introduces you to various Southern nicknames you can give to the people you love and adore. You will find lists of different kinds of monikers. The short descriptions added for the nicknames can help you make relevant choices. You might also find inspiration from the article to create new monikers yourself. 

1. Bee - for a little girl child.

2. Bubba - parents can give this nickname to their newborn.

3. Bubby - for a child or a close friend. 

4. Bug - another term of endearment for a child. 

5. Bunny - nickname for a girl.

6. Buttercup - another term of endearment given to a girl.

7. Daisy - based on the flower.

8. Doll - for a girl who looks like a barbie doll.

9. Dolly - a sweet Southern name to address a girl.

10. Dottie - a common nickname given to a small-town, Southern girl.

11. Gam-Gam - nickname for a grandmother.

12. Go-Go - another moniker for grandmothers.

13. Gump - a pet name for a grandfather.

14. Kiddo - for addressing a child or anybody significantly younger than you. 

15. Littlun' - a catchy moniker for a girl.

16. Lovie - for someone you adore a lot.

17. MawMaw - Southern grandmothers are typically addressed by this nickname. 

18. Minnie - is based on the famous cartoon character.

19. Nonna - another nickname for a grandmother or older aunt.

20. Nugget - a cute moniker for a baby.

21. Pawpaw - a nickname children use to call their fathers.

22. Peaches - for a cute person.

23. Peanut - a term of endearment for children.

24. Pop-pop - another nickname for a father.

25. Puddin' - a common Southern moniker used for girls and boys by someone close. 

26. Pumpkin - given to someone you love. 

27. Shug - refers to the term 'sugar', given to children. 

28. Sugar - for someone dear to you.

29. Sunshine - for someone who brightens up your life. 

30. Sweetie - given to children or shared by husbands and wives.

31. SweetPea - typically given to kids. 

32. Ace - for addressing a leader or an exceptional person.

33. Becky - a popular moniker given to girls. 

34. Buck - a popular nickname for boys. 

35. Buster - a cool moniker for boys.

36. Cece - a popular pet name for girls.

37. Chip - a common nickname given to boys.

38. Cowboy - because being a cowboy is a traditional profession in the southern state of Texas.

39. Doodle - to address a cute person.

40. Ella - a sweet feminine nickname. 

41. Gigi - a common moniker for girls.

42. Homegirl - give this nickname to a girl you grew up with or your best friend.

43. Hon' - short for Honey.

44. Jo - an abbreviation for names starting with J. 

45. Kiki - a nickname typically given to country girls. 

46. Lily - based on the name of a flower.

47. Mimi - for a sweet girl. 

48. Missy - feminine nickname for a child. 

49. Pearl - for someone very close to you, meaning 'beautiful'. 

50. Pip - a short, masculine moniker. 

51. Queen - for a remarkable woman, like a mom or a wife.

52. Shorty - feminine nickname given to girls. 

53. Sis - short for sister.

54. Skip - short for the term 'skipper'.

55. Skipper - for a person who leads.

56. Slim - for a slender boy.

57. Sonny - for addressing a boy, usually given to a son by the parents. 

58. Sport - for addressing your son.

59. Tank - a strong person.

60. Tessa - a catchy feminine nickname for a daughter. 

61. Tiger - parents can give this moniker to their boy. 

62. Baily - can be used as a gender-neutral nickname. 

63. Beau - a catchy, Southern moniker for boys. 

64. Bitsy - is a feminine nickname.

65. Bud - short for the term 'buddy'.

66. Cajun - derived from the word 'Acadian', is a nickname for referring to people from southern US states.

67. Captain - an authoritative person.

68. Dewy - a good nickname for male siblings in the family. 

69. Dixie - a moniker for a girl dear to you. 

70. Doc - a common nickname for boys. 

71. Gee - a short moniker for girls.

72. Honeybear - a sweet term of endearment for a child. 

73. Junebug - another term of endearment for a kid.

74. Junior - for a younger male sibling. 

75. Kitty - can be a good nickname for a big sister.  

76. Ladybug - parents can give this adorable nickname to their daughters. 

77. Lou - a rarely used nickname for boys. 

78. Maynard - another rare masculine nickname.

77. Pete-Pete - a double-syllable nickname.

78. Precious - for someone very dear to you.

79. Renny - an unusual masculine moniker.

80. Rooster - for a teenager with much to learn.

81. Rummy - a masculine nickname for a friend.

82. Sass - a catchy feminine moniker. 

83. Scout - for a person with good eyesight.

84. Spud - a common pet name for a boy.

85. Stretch - a popular moniker given to guys.

86. Sue-Sue - a double-syllable moniker.

87. Tater-tot - is the name of a snack and is also used as a nickname for a child.

88. Tee - a short moniker for girls.

89. Wanda - a catchy nickname for girls.

90. Bird - a nickname given to girls.

91. Cookie - a nickname for a cute little child. 

92. Cricket - an uncommon nickname common for Southern boys.

93. Dinky - another typically Southern nickname. 

94. Flossy - for a person with amazingly white teeth.

95. Goofball - for someone who acts silly.

96. Monk - a masculine moniker for adults.

97. Mossy - for a little girl.

98. Pookie - a term of endearment for a child.

99. Scooter - a fun nickname given to boys. 

100. Slugger - for a lazy person.

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