There's nothing quite like the sweet (and sometimes goofy) bond between siblings. Finding the perfect nickname for your sister is a fun way to capture her personality and show her how much you love her. There's just something about being called "Buttercup" by her sibling to make your sister feel really seen (and make her crack up, too).
Creative Nickname for Sisters
There are plenty of nicknames you can use for your sister. From silly to sweet to endearing, there are some really unique sister nickname options. She's not like anyone else, so why call her something anyone else would? Try one of these.
- Chipmunk
- Rockstar
- Barbie
- Miss Geek
- Goofball
- Firecracker
- Coco
- Foxy
- Pumpkin Pie
- Wonder Woman
- Hero
- Witchy Woman
- Goon
- Ride or Die
- Chickadee
One awesome way to come up with a really unique nickname is to base it on an experience you've shared. Think about that time you went camping or the way she screamed at the top of the roller coaster at the amusement park and choose a nickname that reminds you of that moment.
Classic Nicknames for Any Sister
No matter what your sister is like and where she falls in the birth order, these classics are perfect for her.
- Sis
- Sissy
- Missy
- Sweets
- Sweetie
- Gal pal
Older Sister Nicknames You'll Love Using
If you have an older sister, you may look up to her and want to come up with a sweet nickname to call her by. You may consider calling her:
- Mom Jr.
- Queen
- Princess
- Ma'am
- Boss
- Boomer
- Bigster
- Ace
- Empress
- Your Majesty
- Diva
- Know-It-All
- Super Star
- Little Mom
- Brainiac
Adorable Nicknames for a Little Sister
Your little sis deserves an ultra-cute nickname that's all her own. These are some of our faves.
- Nugget
- Baby Sis
- Baby Doll
- Squirt
- Fun-Size
- Clone
- Pixie
- Bebe
- Munchkin
- Little 'un
- Tiny
- Mini me
- Youngster
- Little gal
- Tiny gal
- Little angel
- Angel baby
- Itty Bitty
- Shadow
When should you stop using your little sister's nickname? As she gets older, she might prefer that you don't use it in front of other people or that you stop using it at all. Even though it's hard, try to respect that. We promise there will be other ways you show your bond.
Sweet Names for Your Sister
Good nicknames are totally subjective, so it's best to figure out which one seems to fit best with your sister's unique personality. Some good nickname options for your sister include these sweet winners.
- Duckling
- Lamby
- Pookie
- Chicky
- Sweet pea
- Bubs
- Bubba
- Honey bee
- Cupcake
- Marshmallow
- Pumpkin
- Sunshine
- Sunny
- Love
- Sugar
- Lollipop
- Lovey
Funny Nicknames for Your Sis
Funny nicknames work best if you and your sister have silly senses of humor. When coming up with a funny nickname for your sister, think about inside jokes, or use her personality to inspire a great nickname.
- Cheeks
- Cheese
- Jelly bean
- Ding dong
- Buttercup
- Bubbles
- Cutie patootie
- Giggles
- Bean
- Munchkin
- Boots
- Nutter Butter
- Toots
- Dancing Queen
- Booger
Cute Nicknames for Sisters
If your sister is just pure cuteness, you may want to call her something that reflects that. Some cute nicknames include:
- Dimples
- Smiles
- Pookie
- Bunny
- Bambi
- Bug
- Peach
- Pebbles
- Boo
- Bestie
Related: 22 Sister Bonding Activities to Make the Moments Count
Nicknames for Sister in Spanish
Let some Spanish nicknames inspire what you call your sister.
- Hermana - sister
- Hermanita - little sister
- Pollita - little chicken
- Conejita - little bunny
- Chica - girl/gal
French Nickname for Sister
French nicknames are another great source of inspiration. Call your sister one of these.
- Soeur- sister
- Canari - little bird
- Lapinette - little bunny
- Mon coquelicot - my poppy flower
- Petite fleur - little flower
Islamic Nicknames for Sisters
Islamic nicknames are also great choices for your sister:
- Akia - sister
- Azizah - precious
- Azzah - little gazelle
- Dalila - delicate, guide
- Tabinda - bright, shining
Sister Nicknames Should Be Special
Your bond is something truly special, so it's only fitting that you'd want to find the perfect nickname for your sister. Whether you want something silly, lighthearted, or cute, use your sister's personality as inspiration for your nickname search. If you find a few you like, you can always ask her which one she prefers (though we're not saying you shouldn't just randomly spring it on her either).
