Think of all the benefits.
How can we argue with that logic?
You could even go with the alternative spelling of Bee.
The second half of the name also has adorable nickname-potential that could be used as first names:TrixandTrixie.
Actress Bella Thorne, bornAnnabella, also chose to be known professionally by her nickname.
Sure, Annabella and Isabella are gorgeous names… but are they strictly necessary?
Four syllables is a lot for a name, especially for such a little baby.
If you’re fan of televised talent shows, the name might ring a bell.
Lina and Lena might be short, but both of these names pack quite a powerful punch.
Both versions of the name are incredibly popular internationally.
In modern times, we’ve gotGame of Thronesactor Kit Harington (aka Jon Snow).
The original version of this nickname was Ibb, a diminutive of Isabel used in medieval times.
From there, the name transformed into Libby, while Ibb more or less died out.
Vanna White soon became a household name.
The name was particularly popular in the 20th century.
With so many people named Nat throughout history, your own little Nat will be in good company!
Millie
Some baby nicknames are just as beloved as the names they come from.
Millie, a nickname commonly given to baby girls namedMildredandMillicent, is one of those names.
It’s in the top 100 baby names for girls in England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland.
It’s even made its mark as far away as New Zealand!
Less common, but just as lovely, is the spelling alternative ofMilly.
The show may have first aired in the 1990s, but it is definitely still beloved today.
The name has also been used as a feminine name.
Charlie
Charlieis another example of a once-masculine nickname taking on a life of its own.
In New Zealand, the name is also unisex, but it’s more commonly used for boys.
Famous Charlies include belovedPeanutscharacterCharlie Brown, and silent film iconCharlie Chaplin.
Coco
The 2017 smash hitCocobrought this beautiful name into the 21st century.
One of the most famous people named Coco, however, was actually named Gabrielle.
Today, the name is still synonymous with the timeless elegance Chanel created with her designs.
Mel
The nameMelhas swept across Hollywood with a vengeance.
Then, of course, we haveMel Gibson, whose many talents include acting, directing, and producing.
Who knows, maybe your own little Mel will be a blockbuster sensation in a few years!
Some of his most popular works include the novelsAround the World in Eighty DaysandTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.
Among these names are classics like Elijah, Elias, and Elliot.
While it’s commonly used as a nickname, Eli is probably even more popular as a given name.
