Cute Baby Names

Cute names are warm, playful and full of charm. Many end in a soft ie or y sound, which gives them a friendly, affectionate feel that suits a baby perfectly and still grows well into adulthood.

A large share of these names began as nicknames. Ellie, Katie, Maggie, Gracie, Josie and Callie are all familiar short forms of longer classics, and parents now often choose them as full given names. Kaylee and Lilly bring the same gentle ending, and Sadie started out as a pet form before becoming a name in its own right. Charlie is used for both boys and girls and has a cheerful, approachable sound.

Other names draw on nature and whimsy. Daisy names a cheerful flower, Piper recalls a musician playing pipes, Bella means beautiful in Italian, and Molly has an old Irish charm. Milo offers a cute option for boys, with a light, friendly sound that pairs well with many surnames. When choosing a cute name, think about whether you want to use it as the full name or as a nickname for something longer. Some parents prefer a formal name on the birth certificate, such as a longer classic, while using the cute form every day. Either way, try saying the full name aloud with your surname.