Nicknames for Aunt: 37 Cute, Funny and Baby-Made Auntie Names
The most popular nicknames for an aunt are Auntie, Aunt plus her first name, and family words like Tia and Titi. The sweetest ones are often made up by a baby learning to talk, like Nini, Tee-Tee or Lala. For a funny one, try Fun Aunt or Auntie Awesome.
Below are 37 aunt nicknames: classic, baby-made, funny, teen-approved and names for a great-aunt. Pull one in the picker, save the ones you love and copy your shortlist. They're great for gift tags, holiday cards and the contact name in your niece's or nephew's new phone.
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Classic nicknames for aunt
These are the names most families use. They're easy for little kids to say and they never go out of style.
- Auntie: the warm, classic aunt name
- Aunt: simple and timeless, often with her first name
- Aunty: a sweet, everyday spelling
- Auntie Em: the first-initial style: Auntie plus a letter
- Tia: a family word for aunt many families use in English
- Titi: a cute, kid-friendly aunt name used in many families
- Aunt Bee: short, sweet and easy for toddlers
A quick tip: "Auntie" plus the first letter or first syllable of your name (Auntie Em, Auntie Jo, Auntie Kat) is one of the easiest ways to make a name your own.
Nicknames babies give their aunt
Here's the honest truth: you may pick a name, and your niece or nephew may rename you anyway. Baby-made names are some of the most loved because they come with a story.
- Ah-Ah: what many babies say first when they try Auntie
- Nini: a soft, baby-made name
- Tee-Tee: an easy, sing-song name for little mouths
- Lala: a happy, baby-friendly name
- Annie: a sweet name that can grow from a baby saying Auntie
- Doodle: for the aunt who draws with the kids
- Nana-Aunt: for an aunt who helps raise the little ones
- Bubba Aunt: a silly, toddler-made favorite
Funny nicknames for aunt
For the aunt who brings the fun, the snacks and the sparkle.
- Fun Aunt: the one who says yes to dessert
- Cool Aunt: the one the teens text
- Aunt Adventure: for the aunt who plans the outings
- Auntie Awesome: a big compliment in two words
- Aunt Sparkle: for the glittery, crafty aunt
- Captain Auntie: for the aunt in charge of the fun
- Auntie Cookie: for the aunt who always has treats
- Aunt Hugs: for the best hugger in the family
- Aunt Giggles: for the one who laughs the loudest
- Snack Aunt: the one with a granola bar in every bag
Nicknames teens use for their aunt
Older kids often switch to something that feels a little cooler. These are great as contact names, too.
- Aunt Bestie: an aunt who feels like a big sister
- Aunt Fave: short for favorite aunt, of course
- Auntie G: first-letter style teens love
- Bonus Mom: for the aunt who's always there
- My Person: for the aunt who listens
- Aunt Legend: a big teen compliment
Nicknames for a great-aunt
Great-aunts are a special part of the family tree, and they deserve a name of their own.
- Great-Auntie: simple and sweet for a great-aunt
- Grand-Aunt: a formal, old-fashioned choice
- Auntie Great: a playful flip
- Aunt Nana: for a great-aunt who feels like a grandma
- G.A.: short for Great-Aunt
- Big Auntie: for the oldest aunt in the family
How to choose your aunt name
| If you want... | Try |
|---|---|
| Easy for a baby | Auntie, Tee-Tee, Nini, Aunt Bee |
| Classic | Aunt plus your first name, Auntie plus an initial |
| A family tradition | Tia, Titi, or whatever your own aunts were called |
| Funny | Fun Aunt, Snack Aunt, Captain Auntie |
| Cool for teens | Aunt Bestie, Auntie G, Aunt Legend |
- Say it the way a toddler would. Two easy, repeated sounds (Tee-Tee, Nini, Lala) are the easiest for little ones.
- Check with the family. If there are several aunts, make sure each name is different.
- Be ready to be renamed. If the baby invents a name, many aunts happily take it.
- Use it everywhere. Put it on birthday cards, gift tags and Christmas ornaments so it sticks.
A new aunt before the holidays
New aunts often go looking for a name before a baby's first Christmas, so it can go on the very first gift tag or stocking. If that's you, congratulations! Write it on a tag, add it to the family photo caption, and start using it out loud. For more holiday names for little ones, see our Christmas nicknames for kids.
Setting up phones for the family? Our contact names for family has ideas for everyone. Aunt to twins? Our nicknames for twins has matching pairs. And for even more ideas, the nickname generator can mix up something new.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are cute nicknames for an aunt?
Auntie, Aunt Bee, Nini, Tee-Tee, Lala and Aunt Hugs are cute nicknames for an aunt. Many of the sweetest ones are invented by a baby who's learning to talk.
What do kids call their aunt?
Most kids say Auntie or Aunt plus her first name. Some families use Tia or Titi, and babies often make up their own, like Ah-Ah or Nini.
What are funny nicknames for an aunt?
Fun Aunt, Cool Aunt, Auntie Awesome, Captain Auntie and Snack Aunt are funny, loving nicknames for an aunt.
What should a new aunt be called?
Pick something easy for a baby to say, like Auntie, Aunt plus a short form of your name, or Tia. Or wait and see what the baby comes up with. Those names often stick for life.
What do you call a great-aunt?
Great-Auntie, Aunt Nana, Big Auntie and G.A. are sweet names for a great-aunt. Many families also just use Aunt plus her first name.
What can teens call their aunt?
Aunt Bestie, Auntie plus an initial, Bonus Mom and Aunt Legend are popular with teens who are close to their aunt.