When parents call their baby by a nickname, it subtly and powerfully deepens their emotional bond. Subconsciously, both the child and the parents develop a sense of closeness and trust. As the child ...

If you’re not keen on long or formal baby names, then these girl nicknames may be exactly what you’re looking for. Many moms choose longer, more formal baby names for their daughters and opt to use a ...

I love a good nickname that makes a great first name, like Theo, Emmie, and Kate. I know I may be a little biased since my name falls into this category. With a first name like Patricia, people know ...

From every corner of the world, these global baby nicknames are sweet, meaningful and rooted in different cultures and ...

Nicknames for grandma, like Grams, Mimo, and Gram Grams, may stem from family tradition, grandma's preference, or even from a grandchild's inability to pronounce the word "grandmother" or "grandma." ...

Before we dive into our favorite nickname baby names, though, let’s take a fun look at how the word “nickname” actually came to be. According to Merriam-Webster, “[T]he Middle English word eke, ...

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” What mean you, Juliet? I have never been able to discern how I feel about this line. On one hand, a name is just a ...