There is undoubtedly a special bond between siblings, so sometimes using a sister’s given first name or the word “sister” just won’t do it!
As the saying goes, blood is thicker than water, and siblings should always have each other’s backs and be there for each other through thick and thin.
A cool, cute or unique nickname for a big or little sister can be a lovely way to honor that special relationship between a sister and their sibling(s).
So in in addition to our articles looking at alternative names for aunts, uncles, sons, nephews, nieces, daughters, brothers, cousins, moms, dads, stepmoms, stepdads, grandmas, grandpas, great grandmas, great grandpas and family group chats, let’s now check out some of the very best sister nicknames.
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Cute Sister Nicknames
Many siblings like to use a nickname that’s sounds almost as sweet as their sister herself.
So if you’re looking for a cute nickname for a sister, try one of these:
- Apple Pie
- Bambi
- Bean
- Bon Bon
- Bunny
- Buttercup
- Duckling
- Goose
- Gummy Bear
- Little Lamb
- McNugget
- Miss Cutie
- Monkey
- Muffin
- Noodle
- Nugget
- Panda
- Peanut
- Pickle
- Pumpkin
- Sis
- Sissy
- Sista
- Smiles
- Sunshine
- Super Girl
- Super star
- Teddy Bear
- Tinkerbell
- Twinkle
Funny Sister Nicknames
If you’re looking for nicknames for your sister that are on the funnier side (or even a little rude!), check out these for inspiration:
- Blabbermouth
- Chatterbox
- Cheeky
- Cheeky Chops
- Diva
- Duchess
- Farty Pants
- Heart Breaker
- Her Lordship
- Her Majesty
- Lady (followed by their name)
- Madame
- Missy
- Mistake
- Mommy 2.0
- Pookie
- Queen (followed by their name)
- Smarty Pants
- Stinker
- Thumper
- Tornado
- Trouble
- Troublemaker
- Weirdo
- Wonder Woman
Big Sister Nicknames
If you or your child has an elder sister, you might like to go with one of these awesome big sister nicknames:
- Ancient
- Big Boss
- Big Sis
- Biggie
- Bigs
- Champ
- Dinosaur
- First Born
- Grandma
- Granny Pants
- Mini Mom
- Old Lady
- Oldest
- Senior
- Wonder Woman
Nicknames For Younger Sisters
If you or your child has a younger sister, there’s a good chance you’ll love some of these great little sister nicknames:
- Baby Boo
- Baby Face
- Bambina
- Bubba
- Halfling
- Ickle
- Jellybean
- Junior
- Kiddo
- Little Gal
- Little Sis
- Minnie Me
- Newbie
- Piglet
- Tiny Tots
Nicknames That Mean “Sister” In Foreign Languages
If you would like to honour your family’s heritage then you may be interested in using one of the words for sister in another language such as Spanish.
You’ll no doubt agree that some sound so good you might even want to use one even if you don’t have any links to the countries below, which of course is absolutely fine to do!
- Hermana (Spanish)
- Irma (Portuguese)
- Ode (Estonian)
- Schwester (German)
- Sestra (Slovak)
- Sisko (Finnish)
- Sorella (Italian)
- Soror (Latin)
- Suster (Afrikaans)
- Syster (Swedish)
Nicknames For Sister in Spanish
Are you looking for a Spanish nickname for your sister?
If you are, here are some options you’ll hopefully love:
- Chica (girl)
- Chiquita (little girl)
- Conejita (little bunny)
- Hermanita (little sister)
- Pollita (little chicken)
How To Choose The Perfect Nickname For A Sister
It’s worth remembering there is no right or wrong nickname for a sister, and it’s often best to go with what feels natural and fits your sister’s personality.
Some other things to consider when choosing a nickname for your baby boy include:
- Typically the best nicknames tend to have a link to something like looks, personality, background, age or have some other story or reason behind it.
- If you are struggling for ideas, try thinking about the sister’s unique traits, characteristics, likes and dislikes.
- If you are going for a funny nickname, you might want to consider striking the right balance between funny, rude and offensive.
- If you can’t decide between a few nicknames, there’s no reason why you have to limit yourself to just the one!
- And finally, have fun and don’t stress too much about it, because a sister’s nickname is certainly not forever and can be easily replaced if outgrown.
Related: The Ultimate Guide To Nicknames & Baby Names