2,000 Funny Nicknames & Names From Around The World

Everyone has their own nicknames from their parents, childhood friends, coworkers, college friends, etc. Funny nicknames and names are a way of showing you care about a person and a great way to bring your relationship to a deeper level.

Below I’m going to go through some funny names for girlfriends or boyfriends. I’ll break down how to come up with nicknames based on people’s real name, etc. At the end of this article hopefully you’ll have some great ideas and options to share with everyone.

Make sure if you have any ideas or cool tricks for names you share them below in the comments so that everyone can get the hang of your tips. Of course these names will always be changing as you grow older, have more experiences, and develop as a person.

Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names – John F. Kennedy

How To Come Up With A Nickname Or Name

It seems like almost everyone has a nickname of some sort or another. Sometimes it’s super easy to figure out or is just a natural abbreviation of your real name. For example, the name William has a very common nickname of Bill. For these nicknames it’s pretty easy to determine what it should be, but what if the name is a bit harder? Below are some tips from around the web and my experience.

Tip 1: Use as much of the real person’s name as possible. A nickname could be a shortened version of their real name. For example, my name is Trevor but some people call me Trev. You can also choose to use their last name instead, which often times is more unique and adds a bit of personality. Remember you can take portions of their middle name as well, which you’ve probably heard people called TJ, that is commonly a mixture of their first and middle name.

Tip 2: You can also look at the person and choose a nickname based on their personal characteristics, place they live, profession, favorite sports team, someone they look like, etc. This is something you’ll need to think a lot about and get an idea of the 2-3 things that are most memorable or defining about the person. Usually there are a couple of traits or interests of a person that makes them unique. Latch onto those unique traits and make a nickname out of it.

Tip 3: If you have an inside joke then it’s often a great source for a new nickname. Of course, not everyone would be able to understand it but it can be a lot of fun when only a couple people know what it means. This will also add a level of your personal relationship to the nickname.

Tip 4: Let it come naturally with time instead of trying to rush a nickname. Often times it will come about after a fun and crazy weekend with friends or after a trip somewhere or a funny event. The best way to create new options for nicknames is to go out and socialize, experience life and it will come organically.

Tip 5: Whatever you do, do not give yourself a nickname or name as this is often seen as pompous or simply trying too hard. A nickname is a name of endearment and it becomes somewhat fake if you give it to yourself. At the very most, you can ask your best friend to come up with a nickname to give you.

2,000 Funny Names From Around The World

There are unfortunate names in every culture that have double meanings or can be pronounced to sound a little dirtier than they should. It’s something I’ve always wondered how and why parent’s name their children with these crazy choices. Part of me believes they honestly don’t know any better and part of me thinks they do it just to be fun and silly.

The huge list of funny names below will give you a sense for different boy and girl names. You can choose to use some of the first names for your best friend or new boyfriend or girlfriend. I hope the list will give you a good sense of where to start and some new ideas for nicknames and we recommend How Much Guide for more answers to your burning questions.

Let us know if you have heard any other good ones below and help to share them with the readers. This is a good chance to show off your clever ideas!

That wraps up this guide to the funniest nicknames and names from around the internet and around the world. Share this post on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest to show all your friends!