211 Nicknames That Are Perfect For Your Brother

Having a brother in your family, with whom you share an unmatched bond filled with laughter, tears, and unforgettable memories, is always a blessing. But calling them just ‘brother’ is a boring thing to do. Here, we have listed some great nicknames for brothers that you can call him. Your chosen name can represent how your brother is your strength, weakness, guide, and a lot more. They always stand behind you like a rock. Check out our list of some interesting nicknames for brothers. Keep scrolling!

Quick Tip

You can dub your brother with many nicknames and you can personalize them by adding a part of their name as a prefix or a suffix.

211 Nicknames For Your Brother

Cute Nicknames

If you are looking for a cute, cuddly nickname or an adorable term of endearment to call your brother, then these cute nicknames are a great way to express your love and adoration for them.

1. Boo – A cute nickname for a cute brother
2. Pooh bear – If he reminds you of honey-eating pooh
3. Bambam – For an adorable brother
4. Chubs – If he is a bit chubby
5. Pumpkin – If he is playful and sweet
6. Bubba – When he is a little bundle of joy in your life
7. Dumpling – For the brother who is filled with sweetness
8. Bunny – If he is cute and runs around a lot
9. Plumcake – If he is sweet and chubby
10. Pupper – When he acts just like a puppy
11. Little munchkin –For your cute little brother
12. Bud – Short for the buddy
13. Bucky – Perfect for a sporty brother
14. Bambi –A cute baby deer
15. Chico –For your cheeky brother
16. Waldo – If you can never find him.
17. Duckling – When your brother is the sweetest and cutest person
18. Bro – A short version of brother
19. Champ – When he is pro at everything he does
20. Muffin – When he is the sweetest brother
21. Cupcake – For your sweet and cute brother
22. Broda –A unique twist on the word brother
23. Marshmallow – If he is short, sweet and helps you calm down when you are stressed
24. Itsy-bitsy – For your little brother
25. Buttercup – When he is the glowing light of your life
26. Big bear – For your sweet elder brother
27. Cutie pie – For the cute brother who fills your life with sweetness
28. Minion – For the little troublemaker
29. Kiddo –For your kid brother
30. Gigglebug – If your brother likes to laugh a lot
31. Junior – For your younger brother
32. Little lamb – If your brother is small and cute
33. Panda – Perfect for your lazy yet cute brother
34. Bobo – A twist to the word “brother”, and perfect for your younger brother

35. Buddy – For your brother, who is your friend
36. Captain – When he is the leader of your kin
37. Chief – When he leads your tribe or clan of male siblings
38. Cowboy – If he has an adventurous soul
39. Homie – A cool nickname for your brother
40. Kiddo – When he is a little child
41. Knuckles –When he likes to fight with you a lot
42. Lil’ Bro – A short for “little brother”
43. Little Man – For your younger brother who acts like the big brother
44. Mario – From the video game super mario
45. Peanut – For your lovable little brother
46. Sporty – For the brother who likes playing sports
47. Adorbs – For all the sweetest brothers out there
48. Big bear – For the sweetest elder brother
49. Bumble bee – For your brother who doesn’t stop talking
50. Cherub –If you believe your brother belongs in biblical time
51. Chipmunk – When he has chubby cheeks
52. Donut – A brother who is filled with sweetness
53. Peaches – When he bruises easily
54. Ross –The Ross to your inner Monica
55. Poppet –Just a cute nickname
56. Doodle – If you want to draw all over his face all the time.
57. Squirrel – If your brother is super energetic
58. Sunshine – If he lights up your world
59. Wiggly bear – For your brother who likes wiggling around
60. Baby face – If he has a younger-looking face
61. Hobbit – If he is short but wise
62. Tater tot –A perfect nickname for your baby brother
63. Teddy bear – For the chubby and adorable brother
64. Yoda – For your wise brother
65. Ninja –When he likes to sneak around a lot
66. Cosmo – If your brother loves space a lot
67. Mufasa – If your brother is a tough guy
68. Cupid – If your brother likes setting people up
69. Angel – If he is protective of you
70. Sasquatch – For your hairy brother
71. Smiley – If he smiles all the time
72. Nerdy – If he always has his nose inside a book
73. Gandalf – If he fills your life with magic
74. Zippy – If he is super energetic all the time
75. Baby boo – A perfect name for your baby brother

Funny Nicknames For Your Brother

Want to annoy your brother? Giving him a funny nickname will surely do the trick. Here’s a list of some funny nicknames that will keep you and your brother connected.

76. Booger – A jab on the brother who acts like a boogeyman and frightens you.
77. Chatterbox – If he likes to talk a lot
78. Chucky – If he is sweet but psycho
79. Copycat – If he copies everything you do
80. Halfling – A jab at his height
81. Milky –If he has pale and pasty skin
82. Mini Me – If you like bossing him around
83. Nacho – If he likes to snack a lot
84. Old Man – A nickname that takes a jab at his head
85. Rebel – When he refuses to follow any rules
86.  Robin – If he plays the side-kick to your inner batman
87. Shortie – Another jab at his height
88. Shrimp – If he is super skinny
89. Tiny – A nickname based on your brother’s height
90. Wee Lad – It means “little man” in Scottish/Irish
91. Scooby-Doo – If he is a scared puppy
92. Dobby – When he is your personal house elf
93. Cookie monster – When he loves cookies more than anything else
94. Half-pint – A jab at his height
95. Snoopy –If he likes to snoop around the household
96. Troublemaker – If he likes to create trouble very often
97. Elmo – If he is a furry little monster
98. Brozart – A musical nickname for your brother
99. Ape – If your brother is savage
100. Bratty – When he is spoiled by his parents
101. The Chosen One – When he is expected to do good in his life
102. The Favored One – When he is clearly the favorite child of your parents
103. Cheese – If he stinks a lot
104. Sherlock Holmes – If he treats everything as a mystery
105. Little snitch – When he snitches to your parents
106. Dennis the menace – Another nickname for your troublemaker brother
107. Dorky – If he is socially awkward
108. Sharkboy – If he likes to play video games all day long
109. Crybaby – If he cries all the time
110. Derp – If he does stupid things all the time
111. Little devil – If he is a spawn of the devil who causes trouble all the time
112. Diablo – Spanish way of calling your brother a devil
113. Egghead – When he is the smart one
114. Sir Farts-a-lot – When he farts all day long
115. Romeo – If he breaks a lot of hearts
116. Caveman – If he is low maintenance
117. Geek – Another word for your nerdy brother
118. Gangster – If he likes to hit you a lot
119. Thug –Another nickname for your fighter brother
120. Hermit – If your brother likes to stay alone all the time
121. Hulk – If he loses his cool easily
122. Loki – If he likes playing mischievous tricks
123. Muggle – If he doesn’t know any magic
124. Joker – If he likes to make weird faces
125. Ratso – When his personality is similar to a rat
126. Mr. Scrooge – For a brother who doesn’t like to share his stuff
127. Baby shark – When he is your younger brother but is a big bully to you
128. Sumo –A jab on his weight
129. Mowgli –When he likes to jump around a lot
130. Trashman –If he smells like garbage
131. Zombies – If he is lethargic all the time
132. Lazyhead – If he refuses to do chores around the house
133. Little Prince – If he acts like a prince around the house
134. Dracula – If he likes to stay up all night
135. Mr. Bean – If he jokes around a lot
136. Avenger – If he likes taking revenge
137. Mushy – If your brother has squishy cheeks
138. Nutella – If your brother is as sweet as Nutella
139. Hitman – Another nickname for your fight loving brother
140. Paparazzi – If he likes to keep information about everyone
141. Troublemaker – If he loves making new troubles every day
142. Yoyo – When he changes his mind a lot
143. Chicken boy – If he likes eating chicken a lot
144. Popeye – If he acts tough
145. Lucky charmer – If he proves to improve your luck
146. Kermit – If he annoys you a lot
147. Piggy – If he likes to eat a lot
148. Granite – If your brother doesn’t like showing any emotions
149. Cowboy – If he likes to go on adventures
150. Mighty – If your brother is strong and tall

Brothers In Different Language

If you are looking for a unique nickname that stands out from the rest, then a foreign language may enlighten you. Trying out terms of endearment from different cultures is a great way to honor the exceptional sibling bond you share with your brother.

151. Hyung – Korean for older brothers
152. Dongsen – Korean for younger brothers
153. Batska – Slavic
154. Bratushka – Russian
155. Bruder – German
156. Brethren – Biblical
157. Fratello – Italian
158. Bror – Norweigan
159. Ax – Mongolian
160. Frère – French
161. Vend – Estonian
162. Brolis – Lithuanian
163. Brawd – Welsh
164. Kaka – Swahili
165. Brolis – Lithuanian
166. Bir Tuugan – Kyrgyz
167. Shaqiq – Arabic
168. Bhai – Hindi
169. Abang – Malay
170. Frater – Latin
171. Ikhwan – Indonesian
172. Kuya –Filipino
173. Dan uwa – Hausa
174. Nii –Japanese
175. Bror – Danish
176. Bràthair –Scottish
177. Frate – Romanian
178. Broer –Dutch
179. Brathair – Irish
180. Hermano – Spanish

Some Other Nicknames For Your Brother

Every brother wants to be called something cool. Here are some far-from-boring nicknames that let you celebrate your incredible relationship with your sibling in the coolest and snarkiest way:

181. Adopted
182. Ping pong
183. Biscuit
184. Button
185. Dimples
186. Jelly bean
187. Pebbles
188. Twinkle
189. Goober
190. Rainbow
191. Gummy bear
192. Spooky
193. Wormy
194. Butters
195. Nemo
196. Couch potato
197. French fries
198. Meatball
199. Little soldier
200. Indiana Jones

Unique Nicknames For Brother

If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind nickname that perfectly captures your brother’s personality or quirks, then you have come to the right place.

201. Brozat: If your brother is a musician or music lover
202. Tribe Chief: If your brother is a leader of the siblings’ group
203. Lilliput: If your brother is a little short in height.
204. Arms: True partners-in-crime. He’s the arms and you’re the legs.
205. Bart: Modern and short name for bible character Bartholomew
206. Bambino: A little child or infant
207. Bobby Brown: Cutest boy in the town
208. Dynamo: If he is upbeat and energetic at all times
209. Floki: If your brother has heroic traits
210. Foo Foo: If your brother is foolish and super-cute at the same time
211. Fox: If your brother is cunning

Pawena, a blogger, shared her nickname for her little brother. She wrote, “ My brother’s correct nickname had actually been Gee, his name’s Geemeylan. But we call him Zo (i).”

You can also use these nicknames when you are writing birthday wishes for your brother. Whether he is funny, sentimental, or somewhere in between, there is something for each kind of brother on this list. We’re positive that it will bring a smile to his face.

Quick Tip

While some nicknames are meant to tease your brother and in good fun, make sure they are comfortable being called by your chosen nickname.

Infographic: 5 Popular Slang Words For Brothers And Their Meanings

Slangs are informal and popular words often used casually among siblings and friends. You can sometimes use slang words instead of regular nicknames to address them when you are in the mood. Check out the infographic for the most common and endearing slang words to address your brothers.

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say brother in British English?

In British English, the word “brother” is often pronounced as “bruh-dhuh.” Brothers are also addressed with the shortened term “bruv.”

Is “Bro” slang?

Yes, “bro” is slang for “brother.” It was initially used to refer to African-American men.

Can a brother give himself a nickname or does it have to be given by someone else?

A brother can surely pick a nickname for himself. However, there is more sentimental value in a nickname given by a sibling or someone who cares for you.

How do you come up with a nickname that truly reflects your brother’s personality?

You can play with words that define your brother’s personality traits or interests. Like “Little Prince” for a haughty younger brother, “Romeo” if he is the heartthrob of the neighborhood, or “Sherlock” if he likes playing the detective.

Are there any nicknames that should be avoided when referring to your brother?

Avoid any nicknames that insult his sensibilities, poke fun at his insecurities, or use words that he has expressed he is not comfortable with.

From “big bro” to “buddy,” find the perfect nickname for your brother in this video! Get creative and show your brother some love.

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