81 Nicknames For Older Brothers

Akinwalere Olaleye
Feb 16, 2024 By Akinwalere Olaleye
Originally Published on Jan 10, 2023
Edited by Krishna Thankey
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Big brother carrying younger brother - Nicknames

Did you know that the term 'big brother' was a fictional character in the dystopian novel 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' by George Orwell?

Interestingly the word 'brother' was first ever dated to be used in the 18th century as part of a daily conversation. The term 'older brother' originated in the United Kingdom.

Cute Nicknames For Older Brothers

This list is for all the cute brothers who take care of their siblings and who are like parental figures in your life. So here are all the cute nicknames for your cute brother.

  • Big Bro - isanother way of calling out for your older brother.
  • Brave One - isfor the brother, who is brave enough to ask for all kinds of permission from his parents.
  • Broda - isa cool way of calling your brother.
  • Bucky - isa nickname for the brother who is into sports.
  • Bumble Bee - isfor a brother who is big but also likes cute and fuzzy things.
  • Chico - isa Mexican take on 'brother'.
  • Gummy Bear - isfor a brother who is huge like a bear but sweet and soft on the inside.
  • Marshmallow - isfor that tough brother, who is all soft on the inside.
  • Mufasa - isfor a big brother who is caring and responsible.
  • Muffin - isfor a brother who is sweet and caring.
  • Old Man - isa teasing nickname for your brother, who is conscious of his age.
  • Simba - isa brother who likes to go on adventures; he is playful yet responsible.
  • Sweet Potato - isfor a brother who is very sweet and caring.
  • Yoda - isfor a brother who is a big Star Wars fan.

Funny Nicknames For Older Brothers

Here is a nickname for all the younger siblings who love to annoy their older brothers. Not only would these nicknames annoy your brother, but it would also make them happy knowing you had all this trouble just for them.

  • Alpha - isfor that brother who doesn't like to be called a manly person.
  • Barbarian - iswhen your brother acts like he doesn't belong to the 21st century.
  • Bart - isfor a brother who resembles the animated character 'Bart Simpson'.
  • Bear - isfor that brother who is big and yet very cuddly.
  • Big man - isfor a brother who is taller than average height.
  • Broski - a modern nickname, which is a lengthier variation of the popular nickname ‘bro’.
  • Buttercup - is for that brother who was obsessed with the cartoon show 'Power Puff Girls'.
  • Chipmunk - isfor a brother with the cutest cheeks to pull at.
  • Cyclops - isinspired by the Greek mythology Giant.
  • Hair Ball - isfor that brother who has beautiful hair that everyone envies.
  • Homie -is a funny nickname for an older brother.
  • Knuckles - isfor a brother who always cracks his knuckles.
  • Little Lamb - isan ironic nickname for a brother who was scared of lambs.
  • Ninja -isfor a brother who is sneaky as a ninja.
  • Ni-san - means ‘older brother’ in Japanese. 
  • Pal - is a funny nickname option.
  • Panda - just like pandas, this brother is very lazy and cute.
  • Pizza Face - because pizzas are your brother's favorite, and you can find him munching on one at any time.
  • Plum -is for a chubby and cute elder brother.
  • Ross - isfor the brother who is like a Ross to your Monica.
  • Snitch-is a funny nickname for an older brother.
  • Steel - isfor a brother who has a hard body as if it's made of steel.
  • Tito - is the nickname for a brother who is literally a giant.
  • Wee Lad - isa funny nickname for your giant brother

Nicknames For Older Brothers

Nicknames For Older Brothers

The following nicknames are considered one of the best for a big brother. So pick your favorite nickname for the best brother in the world. These are a mixture of funny, calm, and possibly cute nicknames. 

  • Amigo - It is a cool nickname for older brothers.
  • Big Guy - is a powerful name for a musical big brother.
  • Bro - is a simple yet effective nickname for a brother.
  • Brokey - is a nickname for an elder brother who always asks for money.
  • Brolife - is a cute nickname option for a loving brother.
  • Brolin Powell - is a cool nickname for n older brother, who is a fan of Colin Powell.
  • Brometheus - is a nickname inspired by the famous movie 'Prometheus'.
  • Brominator - is an interesting choice for a nickname.
  • Buck - is for a brother who is as cute as a muffin.
  • Cheese - is for your athletic and smelly brother.
  • Cowboy - is for a brother who likes adventures.
  • Delta - is a funny nickname that is a pun on the term 'Alpha'.
  • Dracula - is for your brother, who likes to stay up until the wee hours of the morning.
  • Goldie - is a funny nickname for an older brother.
  • Hairball - is for a brother with a healthy growth of hair.
  • Hulk - is one of the cool nicknames for your short-tempered brother.
  • Kid Brother - is a nickname commonly used for a younger brother. But it works if you want to tease your elder brother before others.
  • Mufasa - is a funny take on the famous Lion King character 'Mufasa'.
  • Popeye - is a cool name for your brother, who likes sailing.
  • Professor - is a cute nickname option for a brother.
  • Swagger - is a nickname for someone with oodles of swag.
  • Terminator - is a fun nickname choice for your brother.
  • Zombie - is for a brother who is always sleepy.

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Written by Akinwalere Olaleye

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English Literature

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As a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and energetic individual, Olaleye's expertise lies in administrative and management operations. With extensive knowledge as an Editor and Communications Analyst, Olaleye excels in editing, writing, and media relations. Her commitment to upholding professional ethics and driving organizational growth sets her apart. She has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from the University of Benin, Edo State. 

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