Every great friend deserves an even more fabulous nickname. If you're looking for a cute, heartfelt, or even funny way to refer to your favorite friends (other than by their real names), you've absolutely come to the right place. Whether you're looking for a sweet way to address a long-time bestie or a new friend who has made their way to your inner circle, you're sure to get inspired by the 100+ nicknames for friends below.
Epic Nicknames for Your Very Best Friends
There are friends, and then there are very.best.friends. The latter group is who these nicknames are for - those long-time friends who've been with you through everything and for whom you'd do absolutely anything.
- Bosom buddy
- Chosen family
- Forever friend
- Gangsta
- Homes
- Homie
- OG
- Partners for life
- Ride or die
- Sidekick
Cute Nicknames for Girl Best Friends
What about those fabulous female friends who are with you every step of the way? The cute nicknames below may express the exact level of endearment you want to share.
- Amiga
- Angel
- Bestie
- BFF
- Gal pal
- Girly
- Girlypop
- Homegirl
- Missy
- My girl
- Sassy
- Sis
- Sister of my heart
- Sister from another mister
- Soul sister
Fun Nicknames for Boy Best Friends
Guy friends aren't immune to fun nicknames. There are plenty of fun ways to address a guy who's your reliable wingman, your best friend on earth, or a cool dude who you love being around.
- Amigo
- Bro
- First Mate
- Best bud
- Brother from another mother
- Bubba
- Bud
- Buddy
- Chief
- Compadre
- Dude
- Hero
- Homeboy
- Main man
- Pal
- Mr. Tough Guy
Sweet Nicknames for Upbeat Friends
Every group of friends has at least one super-upbeat member who always has a smile on their face and makes it their mission to get everyone else to smile too. The nicknames below are perfect for such an upbeat soul.
- Charmer
- Chatterbox
- Flower
- Gemstone
- Happiness
- Joy
- Pollyanna
- Queen bee
- Rainbow
- Social Butterfly
- Sparkler
- Sparkly One
- Sweetie
- Sweetness
- Sunshine
Funny Nicknames for Zany Friends
What about those wild and wacky friends who are known for encouraging everyone else to be adventurous? Life would be boring without these zany comrades, so let them know you appreciate their antics with funny nicknames for friends.
- Agitator
- Aim Later
- Chief Trouble Maker
- Firecracker
- Inciter
- Instigator
- Mastermind
- Rabblerouser
- Ringleader
- Risky Business
- The Catalyst
- The Motivator
- Troublemaker
- Why Not?
- YOLO
Nicknames for Tightknit Groups of Friends
If you and your friends are super-tight, a nickname just might be in order. Coming up with a fun moniker to tag your group provides yet another bonding opportunity for you and your crew.
- Accomplices
- Band
- Band of Besties
- Banditos
- Coven
- Crew
- Dream Team
- Girl Gang
- Inner Circle
- Partners in Crime
- Posse
- Squad
- The Avengers
- The Clique
- The Minions
More Fun Nicknames With Meanings
The best nicknames reflect the true nature of the person they're meant to describe. Not every personality type fits neatly into one of the categories above. Never fear; there are plenty more options to consider, whether you're looking for cute nicknames for friends or something a little offbeat and funny.
- Care Bear - The friend whose superpower is empathy
- Cheerleader - The eternally optimistic friend who always encourages others
- Cinderella - The friend who's looking for Prince Charming to sweep her off her feet
- Cryptkeeper - The friend who knows all your secrets, but will never tell
- Dear diary - The friend you turn to when you need to bare your soul
- Ace Ventura - The friend who has a way with animals
- Grace - The friend who's (more than) a bit clumsy, but in a cute way
- Huggy - The friend who just has to hug everyone
- Overachiever - The friend who's the first to reach every milestone
- Peacemaker - The friend who's super-focused on maintaining harmony
- Professor - The super-smart friend who just loves to study
- Rapunzel - The friend whose signature feature is her flowing locks.
- Superstar - The friend who is bound for greatness
- The Crusader - The friend who's always crusading for a cause
- The Fixer - The friend who tries to help everyone solve their problems
- Voice of Reason - The friend who reins in the one who should be called Risky Business
Special Names for Special People
Good-natured nicknames are really just terms of endearment, so they're perfect for your very best friends. That's exactly how the nicknames above are meant to be used. We hope you find some great ideas you can put to good use, whether you're adopting some nicknames for friends from the lists above or they inspire you to come up with even more incredible choices for your closest companions.
