80+ Popular Portuguese Nicknames

Supriya Jain
Mar 30, 2023 By Supriya Jain
Originally Published on Mar 28, 2023
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Portuguese is one of the most popular languages in the world, predominantly spoken in Brazil and Portugal.

This is the reason that a lot of the beautiful names and nicknames belong to these countries and languages. Some of the most popular Portuguese nicknames are Anjo, Luv, Leandro, Ines, Thiago, Esmeralda, Docinho, Querido, Chuchuzinho, and Benzinho.

Unique Portuguese Nicknames

Here is a list of some unique nicknames in Portuguese. A unique nickname should make a person stand out from the crowd. Your nickname, or a name that you choose for your loved one, must be remembered for its creativity and meaning.

  • Afonso - is of Portuguese origin and means ‘noble and ready’. This is a nickname for someone who is very sensitive and is known for having a big heart.
  • Ameixa - isa nickname for someone sweet.
  • Amor - means ‘love’. Amor can be a term of endearment for your spouse or the love of your life.
  • Amorzinho - means ‘little love’. This nickname can be for your child, niece, or nephew, who is so cute that you just want to tell them you adore them all the time.
  • Andre - is forsomeone who is extremely talented and has a good sense of humor.
  • Angel - isa cute nickname for a baby girl who has been nothing but an angel in your life.
  • Anjo - is anickname for a smart, funny, and sweet person who can hide emotions very well.
  • Atlas - is a nickname for someone who loves to travel as much as possible.
  • Avalanche - is a nickname for a big guy who has problems staying upright.
  • Bagunça Natural - isfor a lady who never puts any makeup on and is naturally beautiful.
  • Barbie - is a nickname for a baby girl who likes all things pink and glittery.
  • Batata - is a nickname for a couch potato who does nothing except binge-watch TV and eat all the food.
  • Bebê - is a friendly and attractive way of calling someone ‘baby’. This is yet another way of calling your girl ‘baby’.
  • Bebê zen - is for beautiful women who are very calm and mellow.
  • Beleza de Bronze -  isfor someone who is known for their beautiful tanned skin.
  • Benzinho - means ‘baby’.  This can be another way of calling your loved one 'baby'.
  • Bloodhound - isa nickname for someone who has a strong sense of smell.
  • Boneca - this nickname means ‘doll’, and it can be a cute nickname for a baby girl who looks just like a delicate doll.

Creative Portuguese Nicknames

Some creative nicknames in Portuguese are more creative than any other nicknames ever heard in any language or country. These creative nicknames will make them feel special and loved. They would feel your love for them through these cute nicknames.

  • Bonita - means 'beautiful'. This is a cute nickname and also a different and unique way of calling her beautiful.
  • Caixa preta - is a nickname for someone who you can never guess what they are thinking. They like to have mysterious personalities.
  • Campeão - means 'champion', and it will be a good nickname for your baby boy.
  • Chewbacca - is a person who has a lot of hair on his entire body.
  • Chuchu - means a pretty or attractive person. This could be a nickname for either a girl or boy who you want to call handsome or beautiful.
  • Chuchuzinho - is a term of endearment for your loved one.
  • Cintilação - is for someone who twinkles like a star in your life.
  • Co-piloto - means 'co-pilot', and it can be a cute way of expressing that you want to travel around the world with them.
  • Desviar - is for someone who loves cars and likes to race.
  • Diogo - isa nickname for someone who is very shy and quiet.
  • Dixie - is a nickname for someone who is spontaneous and easygoing.
  • Docinho - means ‘sweety’. This is a nickname that you can use for your wife or girlfriend as a term of endearment.
  • Esmeralda - is a nickname for someone who has a loud personality.
  • Excêntrico - is a nickname for someone who thinks outside the box.
  • Fábio - is a popular name in Rio De Janeiro.
  • Fechaduras - is for someone who is known for her beautiful thick braids.
  • Felipe - is a highly sought-after nickname.
  • Fernando - is an extremely cool name in Portuguese.
  • Fia - isa nickname for a very innovative girl that has a caring personality.
  • Francisco - is for someone who is caring and has a kind heart. Francisco would put others' needs before their own.

Cool Portuguese Nicknames

This list is great because it has the coolest and most amazing nicknames for you to choose from. So pick your favorite cool nickname for the coolest person and your favorite pal.

  • Fúria - is a person who has anger management issues.
  • Gabriel -is a highly sought-after nickname.
  • Gata - is a nickname for someone who is as sleek as a cat.
  • Gato Selvagem - is for someone who lives their life to the fullest.
  • Granuladas - is for a baby girl who is sweet and loves sprinklers.
  • Guilherme - is one of the best nicknames in Rio De Janeiro.
  • Gustavo - is one of the best names in the Portuguese language.
  • Heart - is a nickname for some you love and has your whole heart.
  • Homem Animal –is a man who has a unique sense of connection with animals and does not like to socialize with humans.
  • Hugo - isa nickname for a very sensitive man filled with emotions.
  • Ines - is a nickname for a girl who is sweet and innocent.
  • Injetado de sangue - is a nickname for someone who likes to stay up until the wee hours of the morning and always has red eyes.
  • Júlio - is an extremely interesting name that you will love with all your heart
  • Lagarta - isa strong and steady person who one can trust, someone who will be there for you.
  • Leandro - is an extremely interesting name.
  • Linda - isfor someone who is very beautiful and cute. Linda is one of the most popular nicknames.
  • Lontra - is for someone who loves water and is cute, like otters.
  • Luv - isa short nickname for Love.
  • Mãe Galinha - is a nickname for someone who has a caring and nurturing personality. Not necessarily a mother.
  • Mais Brilhante - isfor someone who shines brighter than the sun in your life.
  • Malandra - is a nickname for a girl who likes to play pranks on people.
  • Malandro - is another version of the last name but for a boy who likes to play pranks on people.
  • Mô -is a cute and short nickname for someone who has beautiful skin.

Funny Portuguese Nicknames

Here is a list of some of the funniest nicknames you can give to your best friend or sibling. Funny nicknames also prove how strong your relationship is because even after calling each other by funny nicknames, you both know how valuable the other person is.

  • Mozao - Mozão certainly sounds like a great nickname.
  • Mulher Maravilha - is for the moms who do everything and never complain.
  • Pandora - is for someone who is always chaotic.
  • Pássaro Canoro - is for someone who is born to be a singer.
  • Pequeno Dragão - is a nickname for a girl who is short-tempered.
  • Pipoca - is for a girl who loves watching movies.
  • Pistoleira - is a nickname for a woman who is known to make reckless decisions, but somehow, they are always correct.
  • Pistoleiro - is the masculine version of Pistoleira.
  • Ponto - isfor someone who has had many accidents in their life.
  • Princesa - means 'princess'. Princesa can be a cute nickname for your baby girl.
  • Problemas - is for someone who is prone to getting into trouble.
  • Querido - means ‘dear’ and is another term for endearment.
  • Raven - isfor a girl who has thick black hair.
  • Redemoinho - is for a lady who loves to dance.
  • Rio - isa cute nickname for a girl.
  • Rosa - isfor a woman with long brown hair and deep brown eyes. Rosa is one of the most popular nicknames across different countries.
  • Skittles - is for someone who loves having candy all the time.
  • Thiago - is a nickname for a very charming man.
  • Tsunami - is for someone who can cry in an instant for no apparent reason.
  • Vagalume - isfor someone who is tiny but has a feisty personality.
  • Vulcão ms - is for your wife or girlfriend with a short temper.

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Written by Supriya Jain

Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

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Supriya JainBachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

As a skilled member of the Kidadl team, Shruti brings extensive experience and expertise in professional content writing. With a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Punjab University and an MBA in Business Administration from IMT Nagpur, Shruti has worked in diverse roles such as sales intern, content writer, executive trainee, and business development consultant. Her exceptional writing skills cover a wide range of areas, including SOP, SEO, B2B/B2C, and academic content.

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