340+ Nicknames for Your Best Friend

Nicknames for your best friend are one of those things that just happen — one weird moment, one inside joke, and boom, they’re “Potato” forever.

I still call my best friend “Goblin” from a camping trip gone wrong, and honestly? She loves it.

Whether you’re looking for something sweet, savage, silly, or straight-up desi, we’ve got over 340 options to make your bestie feel extra special.

Let’s dive in!

Nicknames for Your Best Friend

The classics. The timeless ones. These are the names that feel like a warm hug from someone who knows every embarrassing thing about you — and still shows up anyway.

• Soul Mate
• Ride or Die
• Day One
• My Person
• Partner in Crime
• Forever Person
• Anchor
• The Real One
• Chaos Buddy
• Home Base
• Comfort Zone
• Lifeline
• My Echo
• Heartbeat
• Safe Space
• Permanent Plus One
• The Keeper
• Always There
• Unpaid Therapist (I mean… accurate, right?)
• My Cheerleader
• Better Half
• Weirdo Pal
• Old Soul Buddy
• Sunlight Friend
• The Constant
• Rock Bottom Buddy
• Memory Keeper
• My Witness
• Personal Wikipedia
• The Unfiltered One
• Comfort Person
• Vibe Match
• The Honest One
• Yaara
• Dost Forever
• Apna Banda
• Jigri Dost
• Khatta Meetha Yaar
• Dil Ka Tukda

Nicknames for Your Best Friend Girl

For the girl who’s basically your other brain, your emergency contact, and your fashion consultant all in one. She deserves something adorable.

• Sunshine
• Daisy
• Glitter Girl
• My Sparkle
• Honeybee
• Sugar Rush
• Cherry Blossom
• Starlight
• Petal
• Rosy
• Dazzle
• Moonbeam
• Cotton Candy
• Twinkle
• Bliss
• Golden Girl
• Sweet Chaos
• Dimple
• Breezy
• Gem
• Lovely Mess
• Peachy
• Buttercup
• Firefly
• My Favorite Human
• Wild Flower
• Pastel Queen
• Bubbly
• Cupcake (classic for a reason!)
• Shiny
• Glowy
• Lil Munchkin
• Heart Eyes
• Sona
• Gudiya
• Mithi
• Rani Beti
• Chamki
• Pyaari

Nicknames for Your Best Friend Boy

For the guy who’s your go-to for everything from gaming sessions to 2 AM life crises. He needs a name that matches that energy.

• Bro Code
• The Legend
• G
• Big Guy
• Captain Chaos
• Main Man
• The Tank
• Rascal
• Dude Supreme
• Ace
• Maverick
• Kingpin
• The Fixer
• Wild Card
• Beast Mode
• Shadow
• Thunder
• Brick
• Wolf
• The Enforcer
• Clutch
• Low Key Legend
• Smooth Operator
• The Silent One
• Joker
• The Muscle
• Night Owl
• Stubborn Legend
• Chill Machine
• Speedy
• The Snack Gobbler (you know who this is for)
• Dark Horse
• Ironclad
• Bhai Sahab
• Yaar Log
• Lafanga Dost
• Sher Dil
• Bindaas Bhai
• Apna Hero

Nicknames for Your Best Friend on Snapchat

Snapchat names need that extra flair — short, punchy, and usually an emoji energy. These work perfectly next to that little Bitmoji.

• SnapQueen
• Ghost Mode
• Flash
• Streak Keeper
• Filter Freak
• My Snap Twin
• Daily Story
• Lense Bestie
• Selfie Pal
• Snap Adda
• The Disappearing Act
• Pixel Pal
• Cam Bestie
• Story Stalker (affectionately)
• Filter Guru
• Candid King
• No Filter Needed
• Blurry But Real
• My Streak
• Glow Up Buddy
• Snap Soulmate
• Morning Snap
• Night Owl Snapper
• Reply Always
• The Real Viewer
• Main Character
• My Audience
• Snap Savage
• Vibe Catcher
• Daily Check-In
• Bitmoji Bhai
• Desi Snapper
• Apna Filter
• Selfie Yaar
• Tez Tasveer
• Snap Addict Dost

Nicknames for Your Best Friend in Spanish

A little Spanish flair never hurt anyone. These are beautiful, expressive, and honestly make every friendship sound more cinematic.

• Mi Alma (My Soul)
• Corazón (Heart)
• Mi Cielo (My Sky)
• Chiquita (Little One)
• Querida (Beloved)
• Mi Luz (My Light)
• Tesoro (Treasure)
• Hermana del Alma (Soul Sister)
• Pequeña (Tiny One)
• Mi Todo (My Everything)
• Bonita
• Estrella (Star)
• Sol (Sun)
• Mi Flor (My Flower)
• Amor Platónico (Platonic Love)
• Dulce (Sweet)
• Preciosa (Precious)
• Mariposa (Butterfly)
• Mi Otra Mitad (My Other Half)
• Compañera (Companion)
• La Reina (The Queen)
• El Jefe (The Boss)
• Compadre
• Loco/Loca (Crazy — lovingly!)
• Bro Latino
• Chimichanga (just for fun, trust me)
• Chismoso/a (Gossiper — the accurate one)
• Amigo del Corazón
• Mi Caos Favorito (My Favorite Chaos)
• Rayito de Sol (Little Ray of Sun)

Nicknames for Your Best Friend’s Boyfriend

Because your best friend’s boyfriend is now your responsibility too, whether he likes it or not. These names range from sweet to playfully sassy.

• The Approved One
• Keeper
• Her Person
• Plus One
• Main Character
• The Lucky Guy
• Bro-in-Law
• Her Fav
• The Good One
• Officially Accepted
• Guardian of Her Heart
• The Chosen One
• Her Safe Place
• MVP
• His Majesty (when he’s acting up)
• Mr. Right
• Her Calm
• The Patient One (because he’d need to be)
• Big Softy
• Our Adopted Bro
• The Protector
• Her Anchor
• Solid Guy
• The Gentle Giant
• Brother From Another
• Dil Wala
• Apna Jiju (if you’re feeling dramatic)
• Her Sunshine
• Background Hero
• Forever Plus One
• The Supportive One
• Mr. Dependable
• The Laid Back One
• Hashtag Couple Goals
• Bhai Ban Gaya

Nicknames for Your Best Friend Funny

Okay, now we’re in our element. These are the names that have a story behind them — usually embarrassing, always hilarious. (I may have used “Goblin” already but it belongs here too.)

• Sir Trips-a-Lot
• Alarm Snoozer
• Disaster Chef
• Professional Overthinker
• WiFi Password
• The Last to Know
• Chaos Generator
• Human Meme
• Walking Red Flag (said with love)
• Sleep Deprivation
• Google Map Failure
• Budget Broke
• Plot Twist
• Drama Subscription
• Full Volume
• Main Character Energy
• Clinically Insane
• Zero Chill
• Unhinged Legend
• The 3 AM Problem
• Decision Pending
• Life Loading…
• Accidental Expert
• Certified Clown
• The Snack Thief
• Mood Swing Machine
• Reply Pending Since 2019
• Opinion Overload
• Goblin Mode
• Tandoori Tez (always extra)
• Bakwas Factory
• Paagal Yaar
• Sher Ka Baccha (acts tough, isn’t)
• Ulta Pulta
• Natak Queen/King

Nicknames for Your Best Friend Male

Specifically for the male bestie — a breed of their own. Loyal, slightly clueless, and weirdly always hungry.

• The Original
• Sturdy
• My Bro
• Reliable Ralph (even if his name isn’t Ralph)
• Iron Will
• The Calm One
• Old Reliable
• Late Replier
• Background Support
• The Quiet Legend
• Mr. Consistent
• Snack Monster
• Laid Back Lord
• Nap Champion
• Grumpy But Gold
• The Listener
• Steady Eddie
• Deep Thinker
• Blunt But Real
• Always Late
• Sleepy Legend
• Foodie First
• Zero Drama Zone
• The Dependable One
• Silent Rock
• Mountain
• Immovable Bro
• The Honest Roaster
• Mard Dost
• Bhai Forever
• Yaar Anmulle
• Solid Bande
• Sach Bolne Wala
• Laffa Dost
• Seedha Saadha (deceptively)

Nicknames for Your Best Friend Contact

These are saved-in-phone names — the ones that pop up on your screen and instantly make you smile (or panic, depending on the situation).

• [Name] + 🌟
• Emergency Contact 🚨
• My Person 💛
• Day One ☀️
• Speed Dial #1
• Bestie on Call
• SOS Friend
• The Answer
• Voice Note Queen/King
• Always Picks Up
• 3 AM Caller
• Constant Contact
• Chaos Coordinator
• The Checker-Inner
• Text Book Friend (texts all day)
• Weekly Call Buddy
• Cry-and-Laugh Contact
• Safe Number
• Memory Bank
• The Lifeline
• Main Contact 💬
• Her Name + 💗 (simple, timeless)
• His Name + 🤝
• Trusted Source
• Forever in Contacts
• First in Favorites
• Ping Anytime
• Never on DND
• Jaan Ki Dost 📱
• Apna Number One
• Always Online Yaar
• Sach Wali Contact
• Bhai Ka Number
• Heart Wali Contact
• Real Waali Dosti 💛

Nicknames for Your Best Friend in Hindi

And saving the most desi for last — because nothing hits quite like a nickname in Hindi. These feel like home.

• जिगरी यार (Jigri Yaar)
• मेरा सोना (Mera Sona)
• दिल का टुकड़ा (Dil Ka Tukda)
• यारा (Yaara)
• मेरी जान (Meri Jaan)
• पक्का दोस्त (Pakka Dost)
• भाई जान (Bhai Jaan)
• पगली/पगले (Pagli/Pagle)
• रानी/राजा (Rani/Raja)
• मेरा बंदा (Mera Banda)
• बेस्टू (Bestu)
• गुड्डू
• चंपू (affectionately chaotic)
• मस्त मौला
• अपना आदमी
• हमराज़ (Humraaz — secret keeper)
• शैतान यार
• ज़िंदगी का साथी
• दिल्लगी दोस्त
• मेरी धड़कन (a lil dramatic but valid)
• तू है तो सब है
• असली दोस्त
• अपनी जान
• नखरेबाज़ यार (the dramatic one)
• मेरा गुरु
• पक्का साथी
• मेरी दुनिया
• बेशर्म यार (said with full affection)
• हमेशा का दोस्त
• दिल वाला दोस्त

Conclusion

There you have it — over 340 nicknames for your best friend that cover every mood, language, and personality type.

Whether you’re saving them in your contacts, sliding into their Snapchat, or just yelling it across the room — the right nickname makes everything feel more real.

Pick one that fits your vibe, or mix two together and make it even more you. Because the best nicknames aren’t just names — they’re little stories. 💛