88 Inspiring Australian Nicknames

Why Australian Nicknames?

Australia is an island continent and country comprising nearly 26 million people. Australia is also the oldest continent on Earth, where people follow a unique culture and various traditions.

English is the unofficial national language in Australia. The native Aboriginal communities in the country speak about 250 different languages. The European influence led to intermixing of the native languages with the English language.

The peculiarities in how Australians speak are evident in their nicknaming traditions. Using unflattering terms to tease people is a common nicknaming practice for Australians. It also highlights their humorous nature when slangs become lovable nicknames for friends and family.

They also make uncommon abbreviations of formal names to create unique pet names. Here you will find a variety of Australian nicknames that are modern or traditional that you can use for people, pets, or even characters!

Traditional Australian Nicknames

1. Ankle Biter - It is a common nickname in Australia given to children. 

2. Apple Islanders - Refers to the natives of Tasmania.  

3. Banana Benders - The nickname for residents of Queensland because of their banana industry.

4. Bananalanders - People from Queensland are nicknamed so because of their banana industry.

5. Battler - A nickname for the working-class citizens of Australia.

6. Billy Lid - An Australian nickname meaning ‘child’ or ‘hat’. 

7. Birds Nest - It is a funny nickname for a person with messy hair. 

8. Bludger - It is used as a nickname in Australia for a lazy person. 

9. Bomb Thrower - A funny nickname used by Australians for their wives. 

10. Boorie - Meaning ‘a boy’. 

11. Bub - A short and sweet nickname frequently used for an infant. 

12. Cabbage Gardeners - Refers to the residents of Victoria, Australia. 

13. Cabbage Patchers - A nickname for people from Victoria because of the size of the state. 

14. Cobber - It is a common Australian nickname for a close friend.

15. Cockroaches - It is a nickname for a rugby team from New South Wales. 

16. Copper - Meaning ‘policemen’. 

17. Dardy -  Meaning ‘cool’. 

18. Derpy - Meaning ‘a foolish person’. 

19. Digger - It is an Australian nickname given to soldiers. 

20. Dust Eaters - Refers to residents from the northern territories of Australia. 

21. Jam-eaters - For people from Tasmania. 

22. Jarjum - A fitting nickname meaning ‘child’. 

23. Larrikkin - Meaning 'a person with apparent disregard for convention; a maverick.', this nickname is for someone who is boisterous, mischievous, and good-hearted. 

24. Mate - A widely used nickname in Australia for friends. 

25. Mick - Meaning ‘friend’.

26. Migaloo - Meaning ‘white fella’ or ‘spirit’ in several Aboriginal languages, it is popularly the name of a whale species. Migaloo is a term derived from a northern Queensland language.

27. Missus - It is used as a nickname to refer to wives in Australia. 

28. Mug - Typically used for referring to a risktaker. 

29. Oldies -  A playful nickname for parents, calling the elderly out for their age. 

30. Pollies - An Australian nickname used for politicians. 

31. Rello - A nickname for relatives. 

32. Sandgropers - It is the name of a species of Western Australian insects and a nickname for Western Australians.

33. Sticky-beak - It is an Australian pet name for a very inquisitive person.

34. Sook - A nickname usually used for a moody person.

35. Stretch - It is a funny nickname you can use to tease a tall person.

36. Sunshine - It is a common Australian nickname for an emotional person. 

37. Truckie - It is a nickname for Australian truck drivers. 

38. True Blue - A nickname used for appreciating genuine Australians.  

39. Waratahs - This is a nickname for the professional rugby team of Australia, New South Wales Waratahs. 

40. Welshies - A popular nickname for locals of the state of New South Wales. 

41. Wheatfielders -  Some sources suggest it as a nickname for South Australians. 

42. Whinge - It is a nickname for referring to a person who keeps complaining. 

43. Yanks  - It is an informal Australian term for referring to anything or any person of American descent. 

Australian Nicknames For Boys

44. Bloke - It is a common Australian term to refer to a man.

45. Bruce - Used for an Australian male. 

46. Chips - Often used for tall and lean Australians. 

47. Dag - A nickname given to a bookworm or an introvert. 

48. Danno - A possible Australian nickname for the popular Australian boy name Daniel. 

49. Dans - Another Australian nickname for Daniel. 

50. Ecker - A nickname for boys named Eric. 

51. Ecka - Another pet name for Australians named Eric. 

52. Hughesy - A fitting nickname for boys named Hugh or Hughes. 

53. Jezza -  A frequently used nickname for someone named Jeremy. 

54. Lowan - It is considered an Aboriginal masculine name used for referring to the ‘malleefowl’, which is an Australian bird. 

55. Macca - A nickname for Australians whose surname begins with Mac, also a nickname for the famous fast-food chain McDonald's.

56. Steve-O - A nickname for Australians named Steve. 

57. Wacca - A nickname for a boy named Warwick.

58. Wocker -  Another suitable nickname for someone named Warwick. 

59. Wurrunna - It is the name of a cultural hero mentioned in Aboriginal myths.   

Australian Nicknames For Girls

60. Bird - Typically used as a term of endearment. 

61. Chezza - A nickname for a girl named Cheryl. 

62. Clucky - Something you call someone when they are being very maternal. 

63. Denaye - Some sources suggest Denaye as a feminine nickname meaning ‘cute’. 

64. Sheila - A common nickname for girls. 

65. Bluey - A unique nickname given to someone with red hair. 

66. Cuddlepie - It is based on a character from the Australian author May Gibbs’ book series, ‘Snugglepot And Cuddlepie’. 

67. Julij - Meaning ‘joyful’ or ‘youthful’.

68. Lilly Pilly - It is based on the name of a native Australian flora. 

69. Miki - Miki can be a sweet nickname for a girl, which means ‘moon’ in the Aboriginal language. 

70. Snugglepot - A character from the Australian author May Gibbs’ book series, ‘Snugglepot And Cuddlepie’. 

71. Tidda - It is an Australian term of Aboriginal origin, meaning ‘sister’. 

Australian Nicknames For Dogs

72. Ace  - A nickname implying that your dog is excellent.

73. Bikkie - An Australian term referring to ‘cookies’.

74. Bonzer - An informal Australian term meaning 'excellent'.

75. Boomer - A shortened version of the slag 'baby boomers' which refers to the people born in Generation X, who are now very old.

76. Bunji - This is a unique Australian nickname that means ‘friend’. 

77. Coral -  A nickname that can also refer to the largest coral reef system of the world located in Australia: The Great Barrier Reef.

78. Deadly - It is an Australian term meaning ‘amazing’ that can also be a fitting nickname for a strong dog. 

79. Joey - Refers to ‘baby kangaroos’. Joey can be a cute nickname for a dog that loves to jump around. 

80. Kylie

81. Norin

82. Oz - Means 'Australia' and can be a fitting Australian nickname for a dog. 

83. Ranger - A suitable nickname for your dog if it is also an excellent scout. 

84. Sydney - The capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities.

85. Taz - This can be a fitting nickname for a dog from Tasmania. 

86. Tillie - A unique gender-neutral Australian nickname for a dog.

87. Yarraman - It is an Aboriginal term meaning ‘horse’, which can be a fitting nickname for a dog that runs fast. 

88. Yobbo - It is an Australian nickname for someone who causes a lot of trouble.  

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