600+ Nick Names For Short People: From Tiny to Mighty

Nicknames can be terms of endearment that celebrate the unique qualities of individuals. This comprehensive collection features over 600 nicknames for people of shorter stature. While some are playful and affectionate, remember that the best nicknames are those given and received with mutual respect and good humor. Use this collection to find the perfect nickname or simply enjoy the creativity behind these monikers.

Playful Nicknames

These lighthearted nicknames celebrate the fun side of being compact:

Shorty
Tiny
Pint-size
Little One
Shortcake
Munchkin
Half-pint
Vertically Challenged
Fun Size
Pocket-sized
Mini Me
Shortstack
Peanut
Shrimp
Midget
Hobbit
Smurf
Dwarf
Elf
Pixie
Sprite
Imp
Leprechaun
Gnome
Thumbelina
Tom Thumb
Tiny Tim
Shortie
Teeny
Wee One
Bitty
Peewee
Squirt
Runt
Pip-squeak
Ankle-biter
Knee-high
Vertically Impaired
Compact
Travel-sized
Snack-sized
Bite-sized
Micro
Nano
Petite
Diminutive
Lilliputian
Pygmy
Miniature
Toy-sized
Doll-sized
Compact Edition
Economy Size
Travel Edition
Portable
Carry-on
Backpack-sized
Purse-sized
Pocket Edition
Mini-me
Little Buddy
Small Fry
Tiny Dancer
Little Bit
Itty Bitty
Teeny Tiny
Wee Willy
Little Dipper
Short Round
Shortie McShort
Vertically Limited
Low Rider
Ground Level
Altitude Challenged
Vertically Economic
Compact Wonder
Mighty Mini
Powerful Pint
Concentrated Awesome
Condensed Edition
Concentrated Package
Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mite
Mighty Atom
Mighty Midget
Mighty Mini
Mighty Munchkin
Mighty Peanut
Mighty Pint
Mighty Shrimp
Mighty Squirt
Mighty Tiny
Mighty Tot
Mighty Tyke
Mighty Wee One

Pop Culture Inspired Nicknames

These nicknames draw inspiration from beloved short characters in movies, TV shows, and books:

Nickname	Inspiration
Frodo	Lord of the Rings
Bilbo	The Hobbit
Gimli	Lord of the Rings
Tyrion	Game of Thrones
Yoda	Star Wars
Dobby	Harry Potter
Mini-Me	Austin Powers
Ewok	Star Wars
Gollum	Lord of the Rings
Tinkerbell	Peter Pan
Ant-Man	Marvel
The Atom	DC Comics
Thumbelina	Fairy Tale
Stuart Little	Children's Book
Willow	Willow Film
Short Round	Indiana Jones
Scrappy Doo	Scooby-Doo
Pikachu	Pokemon
Woody	Toy Story
Mickey	Mickey Mouse
Minnie	Minnie Mouse
Tweety	Looney Tunes
Jiminy Cricket	Pinocchio
Dopey	Snow White
Grumpy	Snow White
Doc	Snow White
Sleepy	Snow White
Sneezy	Snow White
Bashful	Snow White
Happy	Snow White
Oompa Loompa	Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Gizmo	Gremlins
E.T.	E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
R2-D2	Star Wars
BB-8	Star Wars
Grogu	The Mandalorian
Baby Yoda	The Mandalorian
Groot	Guardians of the Galaxy
Baby Groot	Guardians of the Galaxy
Rocket	Guardians of the Galaxy
Stitch	Lilo & Stitch
Taz	Looney Tunes
Speedy Gonzales	Looney Tunes
Tintin	The Adventures of Tintin
Astro Boy	Anime
Krillin	Dragon Ball
Vegeta	Dragon Ball Z
Wolverine	X-Men
Gimli	Lord of the Rings
Thorin	The Hobbit
Balin	The Hobbit
Dwalin	The Hobbit
Fili	The Hobbit
Kili	The Hobbit
Dori	The Hobbit
Nori	The Hobbit
Ori	The Hobbit
Oin	The Hobbit
Gloin	The Hobbit
Bifur	The Hobbit
Bofur	The Hobbit
Bombur	The Hobbit
Griphook	Harry Potter
Professor Flitwick	Harry Potter
Jawa	Star Wars
Wicket	Star Wars
Yoda	Star Wars
Chewie Jr	Star Wars
Mini Han	Star Wars
Pocket Leia	Star Wars
Tiny Vader	Star Wars
Little Luke	Star Wars
Micro Mando	The Mandalorian
Ant-Man	Marvel
Wasp	Marvel
Pocket Hulk	Marvel
Mini Thor	Marvel
Tiny Stark	Marvel
Little Loki	Marvel
Micro Marvel	Marvel
Pocket Panther	Marvel
Mini Cap	Marvel
Tiny Thanos	Marvel

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Endearing Nicknames with Meanings

These sweet nicknames come with special meanings:

Peanut

Small but packed with energy and nutrients

Nugget

Small but incredibly valuable

Button

Small, cute, and essential

Cupcake

Small, sweet, and brings joy

Pipsqueak

Small but with a big voice

Pocket Rocket

Small but powerful and energetic

Mighty Mouse

Small in size but mighty in courage

Firecracker

Small but explosive with energy

Dynamo

Small generator of immense energy

Spark Plug

Small but ignites energy in others

Gem

Small, precious, and beautiful

Pearl

Small, rare, and valuable

Diamond

Small, brilliant, and unbreakable

Treasure

Small package of immense worth

Sunshine

Small but brings warmth and light

Twinkle

Small but shines brightly

Sparkle

Small but catches everyone's attention

Dewdrop

Small, pure, and refreshing

Blossom

Small but beautiful and full of life

Petal

Small, delicate, and lovely

Rosebud

Small but will bloom beautifully

Buttercup

Small, bright, and cheerful

Daisy

Small, simple, and charming

Lily

Small, elegant, and pure

Peach

Small, sweet, and soft-hearted

Cherry

Small, bright, and sweet

Berry

Small, colorful, and full of flavor

Honey

Small amount brings great sweetness

Sugar

Small but adds sweetness to life

Spice

Small but adds flavor and excitement

International Nicknames

Nicknames for short people from around the world:

Spanish: Chiquito/a

French: Petit/e

Italian: Piccolino/a

German: Kleiner

Japanese: Chibi

Chinese: Xiao

Russian: Malysh

Hindi: Chhota

Arabic: Sagheer

Portuguese: Baixinho

Korean: Jageun

Dutch: Kleintje

Swedish: Liten

Norwegian: Lille

Danish: Lille

Finnish: Pieni

Greek: Mikros

Turkish: Küçük

Polish: Mały

Czech: Malý

Hungarian: Kicsi

Romanian: Mic

Bulgarian: Malak

Croatian: Mali

Serbian: Mali

Slovenian: Majhen

Slovak: Malý

Lithuanian: Mažas

Latvian: Mazs

Estonian: Väike

Ukrainian: Malyy

Belarusian: Maly

Thai: Lek

Vietnamese: Nhỏ

Indonesian: Kecil

Malay: Kecil

Filipino: Maliit

Swahili: Ndogo

Hebrew: Katan

Persian: Koochak

Nicknames by Category

Explore nicknames organized by theme:

Food-Inspired Nicknames +

Peanut
Bean
Chickpea
Shrimp
Nugget
Cupcake
Shortcake
Muffin
Cookie
Crumb
Niblet
Peach
Cherry
Berry
Grape
Raisin
Olive
Pea
Lentil
Sprout
Noodle
Dumpling
Gummy Bear
Jelly Bean
M&M
Skittle
Tic Tac
Marshmallow
Gumdrop
Lollipop
Tater Tot
Frito
Cheeto
Dorito
Pringle
Cheerio
Froot Loop
Lucky Charm
Cocoa Puff
Rice Krispie

Animal-Inspired Nicknames +

Mouse
Chipmunk
Squirrel
Bunny
Kitten
Puppy
Cub
Chick
Duckling
Gosling
Tadpole
Minnow
Guppy
Shrimp
Cricket
Grasshopper
Ant
Bee
Butterfly
Ladybug
Hummingbird
Sparrow
Finch
Wren
Hamster
Gerbil
Ferret
Meerkat
Otter
Koala
Pygmy
Lemur
Marmoset
Capuchin
Chinchilla
Hedgehog
Dormouse
Vole
Shrew
Pika

Nature-Inspired Nicknames +

Pebble
Acorn
Seed
Sprout
Bud
Twig
Leaf
Petal
Dewdrop
Raindrop
Snowflake
Spark
Ember
Flicker
Twinkle
Glimmer
Shimmer
Ripple
Bubble
Breeze
Wisp
Mist
Fog
Cloud
Star
Comet
Meteor
Asteroid
Pebble
Stone
Rock
Gem
Pearl
Crystal
Diamond
Ruby
Emerald
Sapphire
Topaz
Amber
Jade
Opal
Coral
Shell
Pollen
Nectar
Honey
Sap
Resin
Moss
Lichen
Fern
Clover
Daisy

Mythical Creature Nicknames +

Pixie
Fairy
Sprite
Elf
Imp
Goblin
Gnome
Dwarf
Hobbit
Leprechaun
Brownie
Nymph
Sylph
Gremlin
Troll
Kobold
Puck
Tinker
Munchkin
Keebler
Smurf
Minion
Cherub
Cupid
Sprite
Nixie
Dryad
Naiad
Sylph
Undine
Djinn
Genie
Kappa
Tanuki
Kitsune
Tengu
Menehune
Duende
Tomte
Nisse

Affectionate Nicknames +

Little Love
Tiny Treasure
Pocket Angel
Mini Muffin
Sweet Pea
Cuddle Bug
Snuggle Bunny
Honey Bee
Sugar Plum
Buttercup
Pumpkin
Sunshine
Moonbeam
Starlight
Dewdrop
Rosebud
Blossom
Petal
Daisy
Lily
Tulip
Poppy
Violet
Jasmine
Lotus
Peach
Cherry
Berry
Apple
Honey
Sugar
Spice
Cookie
Cupcake
Muffin
Pudding
Jellybean
Gumdrop
Lollipop
Marshmallow

Humorous Nicknames

These playful nicknames are meant to bring a smile:

Vertically Challenged
Altitude Deficient
Height Impaired
Gravitationally Advantaged
Horizontally Gifted
Aerodynamically Efficient
Low Rider
Ground Level
Closer to Earth
Oxygen Rich
Ceiling Challenged
Doorway Friendly
Leg Room Saver
Economy Sized
Travel Sized
Compact Edition
Concentrated Package
Fun Sized
Snack Sized
Bite Sized
Sample Size
Trial Version
Pocket Edition
Portable Model
Carry-On Size
Backpack Compatible
Purse Sized
Glove Compartment Friendly
Overhead Bin Approved
Under Seat Storage
Easily Transportable
Low Maintenance Model
Energy Efficient
Eco Friendly
Resource Conservative

Micro Manager
Nano Navigator
Pico Pilot
Teeny Technician
Wee Worker
Diminutive Director
Petite Professional
Miniature Mastermind
Compact Consultant
Tiny Thinker
Little Genius
Small Wonder
Mighty Mini
Powerful Pint
Dynamite Dwarf
Concentrated Awesome
Condensed Coolness
Compressed Charisma
Reduced Radiance
Minimized Magnificence
Shrunk Splendor
Abbreviated Amazement
Truncated Talent
Shortened Sensation
Abridged Awesomeness
Concise Coolness
Brief Brilliance
Short Superstar
Tiny Titan
Miniature Marvel
Pint-sized Powerhouse
Compact Champion
Little Legend
Small Sensation
Wee Warrior

Knee-High to a Grasshopper
Ankle-Biter
Toe-Tapper
Shin-Kicker
Knee-Knocker
Thigh-High
Waist-Level
Elbow-Rest
Shoulder-Nudger
Head-Patter
Chin-Upper
Nose-Reacher
Eye-Level-With-Your-Belly-Button
Armpit-Sniffer
Belly-Button-Gazer
Navel-Observer
Chest-High
Neck-Craner
Top-Shelf-Challenged
High-Cabinet-Hater
Step-Stool-Enthusiast
Ladder-Lover
Chair-Climber
Counter-Jumper
Table-Scaler
Shelf-Stretcher
Tippy-Toe-Stander
Reach-Extender-User
Grabber-Tool-Owner
Tall-Friend-Needer
Height-Borrower
Elevator-Shoe-Wearer
Platform-Heel-Enthusiast
Stiletto-Strutting
High-Hair-Styler

Positive Nicknames

Celebrate the advantages of being compact with these positive nicknames:

Mighty Mini Powerful Pint Concentrated Awesome Pocket Rocket Dynamite Firecracker Spark Plug Energizer Dynamo Turbo Nitro Rocket Jet Zoom Flash Bolt Lightning Thunder Storm Cyclone Tornado Hurricane Tsunami Avalanche Earthquake Volcano Inferno Blaze Flame Fire Spark Ember Glow Radiance Brilliance Luminous Vibrant Vivid Bright Shining Gleaming Glittering Sparkling Twinkling Dazzling Stunning Spectacular Magnificent Marvelous Wonderful Amazing Incredible Phenomenal Extraordinary Exceptional Outstanding Remarkable Impressive Awe-inspiring Breathtaking Mind-blowing Jaw-dropping Eye-popping Head-turning Attention-grabbing Show-stopping Scene-stealing Spotlight-stealing Thunder-stealing Star Superstar Megastar Icon Legend Hero Champion Winner Victor Conqueror Achiever Succeeder Overcomer Triumphant Victorious Successful Accomplished Skilled Talented Gifted Blessed Fortunate Lucky Charmed Magical Enchanted Mystical Mythical Legendary Epic Heroic Brave Courageous Fearless Dauntless Intrepid Bold Daring Adventurous Spirited Lively Energetic Vibrant Dynamic Charismatic Magnetic Captivating Engaging Charming Delightful Endearing Adorable Lovable Precious Treasured Cherished Valued Esteemed Respected Admired Revered Honored Celebrated Acclaimed Renowned Famous Notable Distinguished Eminent Illustrious Prominent Preeminent Supreme Ultimate Paramount Foremost Leading Top Elite Premium Prime Choice Select Preferred Favored Beloved Adored Treasured Prized Valuable Precious Priceless Invaluable Irreplaceable Unique Special Distinctive Original Innovative Creative Imaginative Inventive Ingenious Clever Smart Brilliant Genius Mastermind Prodigy Virtuoso Maestro Expert Adept Proficient Skilled Accomplished Experienced Seasoned Veteran Master Champion Winner Victor Conqueror Achiever Succeeder Overcomer Triumphant

Conclusion

Nicknames, when used with affection and respect, can be a wonderful way to express endearment. This collection of over 600 nicknames for people of shorter stature showcases the creativity and playfulness of language. Remember that the best nicknames are those that are embraced by the recipient and used in a spirit of good humor and camaraderie. Whether you're looking for a cute, funny, or endearing nickname, we hope this comprehensive list has provided you with plenty of inspiration.