Names with nickname, variant or longer-form notes where available.
Some parents start with the nickname; others want the fuller version first. This page brings together names where the site has nickname, variant or longer-form notes, then keeps the Australian ranking data visible so each option can be compared beyond the sound of the name.
Spotlight pick: Sophie made the sharpest move in this collection, rising 11 places from 20th in 2024 to 9th in 2025.
Featured girl name
Sophie is the clearest story in this list: it climbed from 20th in 2024 to 9th in 2025. Its current ranking sits inside the girls top 20, so it is worth a closer look if you like names with momentum.
View Sophie popularity history1 names in this collection rose in the latest year-to-year comparison. The strongest recent mover here is Isla, up 1 place.
feminine form of Charles
The notes for Charlotte include nickname options: Charlie or Lottie.
View Charlotte popularity historywork
The notes for Amelia include nickname options: Mia, Millie or Amy.
View Amelia popularity historygift of God
The notes for Theodore include nickname options: Theo or Teddy.
View Theodore popularity historyhome ruler
The notes for Henry include nickname options: Harry or Hank.
View Henry popularity historyfrom Lucania
The notes for Luca include nickname options: Lu or Lukey.
View Luca popularity historyshort form of Maria and other names
The notes for Mia include nickname options: Mimi.
View Mia popularity historystrength in battle
The notes for Matilda include nickname options: Tilly, Tillie or Mattie.
View Matilda popularity historyGod is gracious
The notes for Jack include nickname options: Jackie.
View Jack popularity historywill or desire plus protection
The notes for William include nickname options: Will, Billy or Liam.
View William popularity historyolive tree or olive-associated
The notes for Oliver include nickname options: Ollie.
View Oliver popularity historyrest or repose
The notes for Noah include nickname options: Noe.
View Noah popularity historyisland name, especially Islay
The notes for Isla include nickname options: Issy.
View Isla popularity historyKeep browsing by style, popularity or current Australian ranking lists.