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Jazz up your text notifications with contact names for your fave people
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Why would you want boring old legal names popping up on your phone when you could have fun, funny, and fully personalized contact names for all your favorite people?? Good question! We couldn’t think of a good answer either, which is why we’ve put together this ultimate list of contact names for your mom , boyfriend , bestie , brother , work wife …or whoever you want! Keep reading for the most unique and aesthetic contact names that are sure to bring a smile to your face with every notification 😊

The Best Nicknames for Your Phone Contacts

  • Partner: my other half 💞, lomll 🫀, SOULMATE ♾️🤞
  • BFF: my conscience, bestayyy 🧡🔒, My Diary 📓
  • Parent: Birther, Parental Figure, Mama Bear / Papa Bear 🐻
  • Sibling: Mom’s / Dad’s Second Favorite, Twinny 👯, Snitch 🙄🤍
  • Coworker: Work Bestie 💼💟, cube mate 🏢, Personality Hire
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Contact Names for Your Boyfriend or Girlfriend

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  1. When you put your boo’s number in your phone, you want to make sure they get the attention and affection they deserve. So, choose a lovey-dovey nickname like “loml” or “baby,” or choose something that’s totally unique to your relationship. Here are some cute ideas to get some inspo: [1]
    • my forever 🌎💍
    • lomll 🫀
    • SOULMATE ♾️🤞
    • love of my life ♥️
    • herrr 💋
    • himm 🫂
    • My baby 😘
    • honey 🍯🍯
    • my other half 💞
    • my queen 👑
    • my king 👑
    • bb
    • cutie patootie 🍑
    • Lovebug 🐞
    • My sunshine ☀️
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Contact Names for Friends

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  1. Your friends are some of the most special people in your life, so their contact names should be just as unique! Give your friend a contact name that references an inside joke between the two of you, or go with a more standard option—like “divah” or “dawg”—that encapsulates their personality well: [2]
    • Mi Chica / Mi Chico
    • homie
    • bae
    • Bruh
    • Lifeline 📈
    • my favv 😗✌️💛
    • Amigo / Amiga
    • my lady 🐝
    • Divah 💜
    • My dawg
    • The main one 😇
    • Bestfriendddd 🦋🦋
    • Hype Man
    • broskiii
    • 💛💛💛
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Contact Names for a Best Friend

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  1. Being your bestie is certainly a title of honor, so the contact name you bestow upon your BFF is an extremely important choice. If y’all have a best friend nickname that you always call each other, stick with that. Otherwise, choose a fun and creative nickname from this list: [3]
    • bestie 4 lyfe
    • person who tolerates me 😘
    • my conscience
    • Evil Twin
    • Partner in crime 🚨
    • ride or die 🏍️
    • soul sister
    • BFF 💛
    • Sidekick
    • low-key therapist
    • Peanut butter to my jelly 🥪
    • Day One 💎
    • bestayyy 🧡🔒
    • bloodbestie 🍒
    • My Diary 📓
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Contact Names for Siblings

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  1. You likely know your sibs better than anyone, which is why you’re very qualified to give them a fitting contact name! Choose a nickname based on their personality (“couch potato”), your relationship to each other (“My favy 🪐”), or even a running inside joke that the two of you have. For example, if you always make fun of your baby bro or sis for being shorter than you, give them a short-person nickname like “Bug,” “Short Rib,” or “Funsized.” Here are some other nicknames for brothers and sisters: [4]
    • Sis / Bro
    • Dude
    • couch potato
    • Mom’s / Dad’s Second Favorite
    • Oldest / Middle / Youngest
    • Mini Me
    • Short Stuff
    • Bro with the Flow
    • the cool sibling
    • Twinny 👯
    • Stinky
    • Ugly 💗
    • The adopted one
    • My favy 🪐
    • Snitch 🙄🤍
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Contact Names for Parents

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  1. They birthed you, they raised you, and now you’re returning the favor by giving them a suitable contact name. From the dryly humorous (“birther,” “grown up”) to the doting (“mama bear,” “my superhero”), your contact name for your mom or dad should reflect your one-of-a-kind relationship with them:
    • Birther
    • Daddio
    • Head of the Household
    • Mama Bear / Papa Bear 🐻
    • Mamma Mia 🍝
    • She / He That Sustains Me
    • Dictator 🫡
    • Home Supervisor
    • Parental Figure
    • Grown Up
    • Birth Giver
    • Boss
    • The Wise One
    • Home 🏠
    • My superhero ✨
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Contact Names for Your Kids

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  1. Once your kid’s old enough to have their own cell phone, give them a contact name that’s just as quirky, sweet, or funny as they are. You could go based on birth order (e.g., “Firstborn,” “Second Born,” “Third Born”), or do something more affectionate like “snuggle bug” or “my sunshine.” Whatever route you take, here are some options to get you started:
    • Firstborn 🥇
    • Mini Boss
    • Mini Me
    • Mini BFF
    • Heart and soul ❣️
    • My greatest achievement 🏆
    • My sunshine 🌞
    • joy of my life 💗
    • 43 hours of labor
    • My little 👼
    • Snuggle bug 🐛
    • Wonder Child ⭐
    • Thing One / Thing Two
    • babycakess
    • Stanka ❤️
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Contact Names for Your Grandparents

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  1. Your grandparents certainly deserve your respect, but that doesn’t mean your contact name for them has to be formal! If you have a close relationship with your grand-parentals, consider giving them individual contact names that use fun nicknames for grandma or grandpa :
    • My Elder 🧓
    • The Council
    • Wise One
    • Grandpa / Grandma Dearest
    • My inspiration 💡
    • Gramps / Grams
    • Graham Cracker
    • Granny Apple 🍏
    • Abuelo / Abuela
    • The O.G.
    • my hero 🦸
    • Popsicle
    • Babushka
    • G-Money
    • Pop-Tart
    • Grand Slam
    • G-Ma
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Contact Names for Your Coworkers

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  1. Your work besties are sometimes all that gets you through the day, so you may want to give them a contact name that portrays your affection (and allegiance). Consider a contact name based on their role in the office (e.g., “Code Master 💻” for the resident IT mastermind), or a collegial nickname that better reflects your working relationship: [5]
    • Work Bestie 💼💟
    • cube mate 🏢
    • Office CRUSH 😍
    • The Real MVP 🏆
    • work spouse 🤗
    • coffee break ☕
    • the water cooler 🚰
    • Personality Hire
    • TMZ: office gossip
    • Code Master 💻
    • Real one 😤
    • Wusband
    • Butt-Saver
    • Excel Mastermind 📊
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Contact Names for Your Gym Buddy

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  1. For a workout buddy or personal trainer, don’t sweat a contact name too much! We’ve come up with the perfect list, whether you weightlift together, hit the stairmaster together, or do enough cardio to sweat out your combined weight in water. Here are some awesome contact names for gym besties:
    • Workout Warrior 💦
    • Fitness Fanatic 💪
    • Muscle Mate 🏋️
    • sweaty betty 😓
    • Rat 🐀
    • Swolemates 🫶
    • Iron Brothers / Sisters 🏋️
    • Captain Spotter
    • The Machine
    • Grunt Master
    • Bane 😷
    • Bootylicious 🍑
    • Friends Who Flex
    • Stair Master
    • Workout Bud
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Contact Names for Businesses, Stores, & Restaurants

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  1. If you make a point to be a “regular” at certain restaurants or develop close relationships with a consistent dog walker, babysitter, or hairstylist, then you might end up saving their name in your phone! Same goes for your local doctor’s clinic, dentist’s office, or therapist—if you call them a lot, you might just want a fun contact name for them. For any business contact you frequently get in touch with, here are some ideas for cute and professional contact names:
    • For Your Go-To Takeout / Coffee Spot:
      • Delivery Hero / Heroine
      • personal chef 🧑‍🍳
      • Mr. Coffee
      • caffeine savior ☕
    • For Your Dentists / Doctors:
      • tooth fairy 🦷🧚
      • Cavity Control 🪥
      • Doc 🩺
      • The Healer
      • My Personal Therapist
    • For Your Pet Sitters / Dog Walkers:
      • Pet Whisperer 🐾
      • Pup Patrol 🏃
      • [Pet Name] ’s bestie
    • For Your Hairstylists / Nail Techs:
      • Hair Wizard 🧙
      • Glam Squad 💄
      • nailed it 💅
    • For Your Babysitter:
      • Snot Whisperer 👶
      • Toddler Taskforce
      • Babysitter Extraordinaire
      • Life Saver 🛟
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Aesthetic Emoji Contact Names

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  1. If you’re less about the words and more about the vibes , then consider changing all (or some) of your contact names to aesthetic emojis and emoji combos! Just be sure to choose your emoji contact names wisely and with purpose, or you won’t be able to remember who’s who in your phone! For example, if you always call one of your friends your “pea in a pod,” you could include the pea pod emoji (🫛) in their name. Here are some other examples that you can assign to contacts based on personality, hobbies, inside jokes, or whatever floats your boat:
    • 🌸🌙🕊️
    • 🌿🍄🧺📜✨
    • ⋆.˚✮🎧✮˚.⋆
    • 📖🌊🌨🤍
    • ☕️📜🕯️
    • 💿🦋💎✨💻
    • 🥜🪼
    • 🍪🥛
    • 🎀🪞🩰🦢🕯️
    • 🎨🎨🎨
    • ✈️🌍🌍🌍
    • 🚴🚴🚴
    • 💃💃💃
    • 🧢🎧🛹
    • 👵🧶📖
    • 👴👓🎣
    • 👩🏻‍💻📱🖇
    • 🌱🌱🌱
    • 🏫🧑‍🏫📚✏️
    • 👩🏻‍⚕️🩺
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