200 Nicknames That Are Perfect For Your Brother
Annoy your brother all the way or make his day - but a nickname is the only way!

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Having a brother is always a warm and happy feeling. 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!
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.
200 Nicknames For Your Brother
Cute Nicknames
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- Boo – A cute nickname for a cute brother
- Pooh bear – If he reminds you of honey-eating pooh
- Bambam – For an adorable brother
- Chubs – If he is a bit chubby
- Pumpkin – If he is playful and sweet
- Bubba – When he is a little bundle of joy in your life
- Dumpling – For the brother who is filled with sweetness
- Bunny – If he is cute and runs around a lot
- Plumcake – If he is sweet and chubby
- Pupper – When he acts just like a puppy
- Little munchkin –For your cute little brother
- Bud – Short for the buddy
- Bucky – Perfect for a sporty brother
- Bambi –A cute baby deer
- Chico –For your cheeky brother
- Waldo – If you can never find him.
- Duckling – When your brother is the sweetest and cutest person
- Bro – A short version of brother
- Champ – When he is pro at everything he does
- Muffin – When he is the sweetest brother
- Cupcake – For your sweet and cute brother
- Broda –A unique twist on the word brother
- Marshmallow – If he is short, sweet and helps you calm down when you are stressed
- Itsy-bitsy – For your little brother
- Buttercup – When he is the glowing light of your life
- Big bear – For your sweet elder brother
- Cutie pie – For the cute brother who fills your life with sweetness
- Minion – For the little troublemaker
- Kiddo –For your kid brother
- Gigglebug – If your brother likes to laugh a lot
- Junior – For your younger brother
- Little lamb – If your brother is small and cute
- Panda – Perfect for your lazy yet cute brother
- Bobo – A twist to the word “brother”, and perfect for your younger brother
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- Buddy – For your brother, who is your friend
- Captain – When he is the leader of your group
- Chief – When he leads your tribe of siblings
- Cowboy – If he has an adventurous soul
- Homie – A cool nickname for your brother
- Kiddo – When he is a little child
- Knuckles –When he likes to fight with you a lot
- Lil’ Bro – A short for “little brother”
- Little Man – For your younger brother who acts like the big brother
- Mario – From the video game super mario
- Peanut – For your lovable little brother
- Sporty – For the brother who likes playing sports
- Adorbs – For all the sweetest brothers out there
- Big bear – For the sweetest elder brother
- Bumble bee – For your brother who doesn’t stop talking
- Cherub –If you believe your brother belongs in biblical time
- Chipmunk – When he has chubby cheeks
- Donut – A brother who is filled with sweetness
- Peaches – When he bruises easily
- Ross –The Ross to your inner Monica
- Poppet –Just a cute nickname
- Doodle – If you want to draw all over his face all the time.
- Squirrel – If your brother is super energetic
- Sunshine – If he lights up your world
- Wiggly bear – For your brother who likes wiggling around
- Baby face – If he has a younger-looking face
- Hobbit – If he is short but wise
- Tater tot –A perfect nickname for your baby brother
- Teddy bear – For the chubby and adorable brother
- Yoda – For your wise brother
- Ninja –When he likes to sneak around a lot
- Cosmo – If your brother loves space a lot
- Mufasa – If your brother is a tough guy
- Cupid – If your brother likes setting people up
- Angel – If he is protective of you
- Sasquatch – For your hairy brother
- Smiley – If he smiles all the time
- Nerdy – If he always has his nose inside a book
- Gandalf – If he fills your life with magic
- Zippy – If he is super energetic all the time
- Baby boo – A perfect name for your baby brother
Funny Nicknames For Your Brother
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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.
- Booger – A jab on the brother who acts like a boogeyman and frightens you.
- Chatterbox – If he likes to talk a lot
- Chucky – If he is sweet but psycho
- Copycat – If he copies everything you do
- Halfling – A jab at his height
- Milky –If he has pale and pasty skin
- Mini Me – If you like bossing him around
- Nacho – If he likes to snack a lot
- Old Man – A nickname that takes a jab at his head
- Rebel – When he refuses to follow any rules
- Robin – If he plays the side-kick to your inner batman
- Shortie – Another jab at his height
- Shrimp – If he is super skinny
- Tiny – A nickname based on your brother’s height
- Wee Lad – It means “little man” in Scottish/Irish
- Scooby-Doo – If he is a scared puppy
- Dobby – When he is your personal house elf
- Cookie monster – When he loves cookies more than anything else
- Half-pint – A jab at his height
- Snoopy –If he likes to snoop around
- Troublemaker – If he likes to create trouble very often
- Elmo – If he is a furry little monster
- Brozart – A musical nickname for your brother
- Ape – If your brother is savage
- Bratty – When he is spoiled by his parents
- The Chosen One – When he is expected to do good in his life
- The Favored One – When he is clearly the favorite child of your parents
- Cheese – If he stinks a lot
- Sherlock Holmes – If he treats everything as a mystery
- Little snitch – When he snitches to your parents
- Dennis the menace – Another nickname for your troublemaker brother
- Dorky – If he is socially awkward
- Sharkboy – If he likes to play video games all day long
- Crybaby – If he cries all the time
- Derp – If he does stupid things all the time
- Little devil – If he is a spawn of the devil who causes trouble all the time
- Diablo – Spanish way of calling your brother a devil
- Egghead – When he is the smart one
- Sir Farts-a-lot – When he farts all day long
- Romeo – If he breaks a lot of hearts
- Caveman – If he is low maintenance
- Geek – Another word for your nerdy brother
- Gangster – If he likes to hit you a lot
- Thug –Another nickname for your fighter brother
- Hermit – If your brother likes to stay alone all the time
- Hulk – If he loses his cool easily
- Loki – If he likes playing mischievous tricks
- Muggle – If he doesn’t know any magic
- Joker – If he likes to make weird faces
- Ratso – When his personality is similar to a rat
- Mr. Scrooge – For a brother who doesn’t like to share his stuff
- Baby shark – When he is your younger brother but is a big bully to you
- Sumo –A jab on his weight
- Mowgli –When he likes to jump around a lot
- Trashman –If he smells like garbage
- Zombies – If he is lethargic all the time
- Lazyhead – If he refuses to do chores around the house
- Little Prince – If he acts like a prince around the house
- Dracula – If he likes to stay up all night
- Mr. Bean – If he jokes around a lot
- Avenger – If he likes taking revenge
- Mushy – If your brother has squishy cheeks
- Nutella – If your brother is as sweet as Nutella
- Hitman – Another nickname for your fight loving brother
- Paparazzi – If he likes to keep information about everyone
- Troublemaker – If he loves making new troubles every day
- Yoyo – When he changes his mind a lot
- Chicken boy – If he likes eating chicken a lot
- Popeye – If he acts tough
- Lucky charmer – If he proves to improve your luck
- Kermit – If he annoys you a lot
- Piggy – If he likes to eat a lot
- Granite – If your brother doesn’t like showing any emotions
- Cowboy – If he likes to go on adventures
- Mighty – If your brother is strong and tall
Brothers In Different Language
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If you want to sound posh while calling your brother, use a name in a foreign language.
- Hyung – Korean for older brothers
- Dongsen – Korean for younger brothers
- Batska – Slavic
- Bratushka – Russian
- Bruder – German
- Brethren – Biblical
- Fratello – Italian
- Bror – Norweigan
- Ax – Mongolian
- Frère – French
- Vend – Estonian
- Brolis – Lithuanian
- Brawd – Welsh
- Kaka – Swahili
- Brolis – Lithuanian
- Bir Tuugan – Kyrgyz
- Shaqiq – Arabic
- Bhai – Hindi
- Abang – Malay
- Frater – Latin
- Ikhwan – Indonesian
- Kuya –Filipino
- Dan uwa – Hausa
- Nii –Japanese
- Bror – Danish
- Bràthair –Scottish
- Frate – Romanian
- Broer –Dutch
- Brathair – Irish
- Hermano – Spanish
Some Other Nicknames For Your Brother
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- Adopted
- Ping pong
- Biscuit
- Button
- Dimples
- Jelly bean
- Pebbles
- Twinkle
- Goober
- Rainbow
- Gummy bear
- Spooky
- Wormy
- Butters
- Nemo
- Couch potato
- French fries
- Meatball
- Little soldier
- Indiana Jones
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
The best way to find out nicknames for brothers is by making a chart of their characteristics, traits, and personality. Their likes and dislikes will play a significant role in this regard, too. Then, think of some cute and funny nicknames that you can give to this brother of yours, depending on the insights. It is okay to annoy them with some funny nicknames, but do not go too far or offend them. The idea is to have fun and strengthen your relationship with them.
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.