210+ Unique Nicknames for Best Friends & Duos

Looking for a good nickname for your best friend? We’ve got you covered! In this article, we’re providing the ultimate list of BFF nicknames for girls, boys, and duos. We also talked to comedy coach Manuel Garavito to find out how to come up with a nickname that reflects their personality and deepens your connection. Keep reading for funny, cute, and unique options that are sure to stick!

Nicknames for Friends

Comedy coach Manuel Garavito says to make a bff nickname memorable, base it on a big win the person had, something that happened between the two of you, or an inside joke. For instance, if your friend Patrick is the king of bar tricks, call him P-trick. Other ideas include:

For Girls: Angel, Chica, Doll, Girly, Homegirl, Sis, Superstar
For Boys: Amigo, Bro, Buddy, Champ, Dude, Homie, Junior
For Duos: Bad & Boujee, Beer Bellies, Fast & Furious, Tater & Tot

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Good BFF Nicknames for Girls

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Pick a sweet and supportive nickname to hype up your female friend. Female friendships are a source of strength, empowerment, and understanding, which means you need a special nickname for the number one girl in your life. Here are some beautiful options to make her feel cherished:
- Angel
- Baby Face
- Baby Girl
- Beautiful
- Birdie
- Blondie
- Chica
- Coco
- Cookie
- Cupcake
- Doll
- Fox
- Gal
- Girly
- Girly Pop
- Goddess
- Gorgeous
- Heartbeat
- Homegirl
- Kitten
- Love Bug
- Missy
- Pretty Lady
- Princess
- Pumpkin
- Queen
- Senorita
- Sis
- Starlet
- Superstar
- Tinkerbell
- Wonder Woman
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Manuel Garavito is a stand-up comedian, producer, and founder of Miami Comedy. He’s also a global comedy coach, helping comedians find their comedic voice.

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Good BFF Nicknames for Boys

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Stick to a cool nickname to make your guy friend smile. While most nicknames are gender-neutral, there are a few that are traditionally more masculine. Use any of the following options to show love to your male friend and make him feel good:
- Ace
- Amigo
- Biggie
- Big Guy
- Bro
- Brother
- Bruh
- Bubba
- Buck
- Bud
- Buddy
- Busta
- Buster
- Champ
- Chief
- Coach
- Cowboy
- Doc
- Dude
- Hero
- Homie
- Junior
- King
- Major
- Pal
- Rambo
- Scout
- Senior
- Speedy
- Sport
- Tank
- Wizard

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Good Duo Nicknames

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Showcase your friendship dynamic with a classic or silly nickname. A duo nickname can reveal a lot about your relationship with someone, whether you opt for something witty, sweet, or endearing. Here are some duo nicknames to help you bond with your bestie:
- Bad & Boujee
- Batman & Robin
- Beer Bellies
- Ben & Jerry
- Bonnie & Clyde
- Bow & Arrow
- Butt Cheeks
- Cray & Crazier
- Dark & Twisted
- Death & Taxes
- Dirty Boxers
- Divide & Conquer
- Double Dippers
- Dumb & Dumber
- Fast & Furious
- Giggle & Gossip
- Hex & Curse
- Law & Order
- Mario & Luigi
- Naughty & Nice
- Rick & Morty
- Rock & Roll
- Short & Tall
- Smoke & Fire
- Snooze & Lose
- Tater & Tot
- Thing One & Thing Two
- This & That
- Top Guns
- Trouble & Chaos
- Tweedledee & Tweedledum
- War & Peace

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Nicknames for Forever Friends

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Remind your friend how much you cherish them with an endearing nickname. If your friend has been there for you through thick and thin, they deserve an extra special nickname! Choosing a name that’s deep and meaningful is one of the best ways to show how much you love them. Here are some ideas to help you get started:
- Bae
- Bestie
- Bestie for the Restie
- BFF
- BFFL (Best Friend for Life)
- Boo^{[1]
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- Brother from Another Mother
- Co-conspirator
- Day One
- Forever Friend
- Forevermore
- Friend for Life
- My Rock
- Partner in Crime
- Ride or Die
- Sidekick
- Soulmate
- Soul Sister
- True Blue
- Twin

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Funny BFF Nicknames

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Get the giggles going with a witty and playful nickname. Looking for a nickname to make your friend laugh out loud? Base it on an inside joke or memory, a bad habit, or something silly and random! Here are some hilarious nicknames for your bestie:
- Big Mac
- Booger
- Boomer
- Brat
- Chatterbox
- Cheez-It
- Dopey
- Drama Llama
- Evil Hag
- Freak
- Goober
- Goofy
- Goon
- Grumpy
- Kiddo
- Loco
- Macho Man
- McSwagger
- Nugget
- Punk
- Rizzly Bear (Check out our other rizz puns!)
- Schmoopy
- Sleepyhead
- Sloth
- Smartypants
- Stalker
- Swagzilla
- Tater Tot
- The Snark Knight
- Troll
- Weirdo
- Wiggles

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Cute & Sweet BFF Nicknames

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Select a cute and sweet nickname for a friend who’s always positive. If your friend is the equivalent of a shot of espresso or the rainbow after a thunderstorm, choose a nickname that showcases their stunning aura. The following nicknames are absolutely adorable and sure to brighten their day:
- Bambi
- Blueberry
- Bubbles
- Bug
- Bunny
- Buttercup
- Chipmunk
- Dimples
- Giggles
- Goldie
- Goober
- Jellybean
- Junior
- Kanga
- Kitty
- Marshmallow
- Munchkin
- Peanut
- Rainbow
- Roo
- Smiley
- Snowflake
- Snuggles
- Sparky
- Strawberry
- Sugarplum
- Sunshine
- Sweet Pea
- Sweet Potato
- Tootsie
- Twinkle Toes
- Wolfie

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Unique BFF Nicknames

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Come up with a unique nickname that captures their personality. Instead of something generic, create a nickname based on natural elements, mysterious characters, or cool sounds. Here are some creative options you won’t hear often:
- Anvil
- Arcane
- Bane
- Bender
- Beretta
- Bowser
- Calamity
- Crinkle
- Echo
- Enigma
- Frostbite
- Hemlock
- Hydra
- Lava
- Lightstrike
- Nightshade
- Oracle
- Orion
- Peaky
- Phoenix
- Quanta
- Riot
- Sever
- Solstice
- Thorne
- Tito
- Tusk
- Uzi
- Vex
- Volt
- Xenon
- Zenith

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How to Come Up with a Good Nickname

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Pick a nickname that’s personal, affectionate, and easy to say. Garavito says, “Find ways to make the person feel like they’re in on the joke and [that the nickname] adds character to who they are. It binds the friendship through the moniker.”^{[2]
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- “Go for a big win the person has made,” suggests Garavito. He also suggests basing the name on “something between the two of you that was memorable. Something that can last the test of time and make the person gain legendary status, even as an inside joke.” He also suggests picking a name that “will make people wonder how they got it.”^{[3]
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- Garavito says, “For added effect, add a play on words to the name to make it stick.” He suggests:^{[4]
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- Remember, nicknames are supposed to be kind, affectionate, and thoughtful. If someone doesn’t like the nickname you’ve given them, respect their wishes and stop using it. You can always come up with something else, or ask them what they’d like to be called.