200+ Korean Nicknames for Your Best Friend

Best friends hold a special place in our hearts, and in Korean culture, nicknames are a unique way to express that bond. Whether it’s a funny nickname that brings out their quirks, a cute one that highlights their lovable side, or something gender-specific for your girl or boy best friend.

These Korean nicknames reflect affection and closeness. Let’s dive into this collection of nicknames to know What to call your bestie in Korean and add fun to your relation.

Funny Korean Nicknames for Your Best Friend

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Funny Korean Nicknames for Best Friend

Nickname	Meaning/Explanation
만능짱구 (Manneung Jjangu)	“All-purpose Crayon”
똥꼬발랄 (Ddongkko Ballal)	“Cheerful Butt”
먹보삼촌 (Meokbo Samchon)	“Glutton Uncle”
늦잠킹 (Neujjam King)	“King of Oversleeping”
코고리 (Kogori)	“Snoring Master”
아싸대장 (Ahssa Daejang)	“Leader of the Outsiders”
농담왕 (Nongdam Wang)	“Joke King”
놀림쟁이 (Nollim Jaengi)	“Tease Master”
빵터짐 (Bbang Teojim)	“Burst of Laughter”
멍충이 (Meongchungi)	“Dummy”
귀차니 (Gwichani)	“Lazybones”
두꺼비 (Dukkeobi)	“Toad” (quirky but cute)
방귀대장 (Banggui Daejang)	“Fart Captain”
왕코 (Wangko)	“Big Nose”
먹깨비 (Meokkkebi)	“Food Goblin”
잠꾸러기 (Jamkkureogi)	“Sleepyhead”
딴죽왕 (Ttanjuk Wang)	“King of Sass”
오지라퍼 (Ojirapeo)	“Nosy Parker”
엉뚱이 (Eongttungi)	“Oddball”
짜증요정 (Jjajeung Yojeong)	“Annoyance Fairy”
투덜이 (Tudeori)	“Grumbler”
웃음폭탄 (Useum Poktan)	“Laughter Bomb”
땡땡이 (Ttaengttaengi)	“Truant”
찡찡이 (Jjingjjingi)	“Whiner”
허당 (Heodang)	“Clumsy One”
두리뭉실 (Durimungsil)	“Vague One”
까불이 (Kkaburi)	“Jester”
바보야 (Baboya)	“You Fool”
삐딱이 (Ppiddakgi)	“Rebel”
코알라 (Koala)	“Clinger”
심술쟁이 (Simsul Jaengi)	“Grumpy Pants”
초딩 (Choding)	“Elementary Kid”
마법사 (Mabeopsa)	“Wizard”
장난꾸러기 (Jangnan Kkureogi)	“Mischief Maker”
버섯 (Beoseot)	“Mushroom”
멍때리 (Meongttae Ri)	“Space Cadet”
간지럼쟁이 (Ganjireom Jaengi)	“Ticklish One”
초코바 (Chocobar)	“Chocolate Bar”
눈치왕 (Nunchi Wang)	“Master of Tact”
뚝딱이 (Ttukttaki)	“Blunderer”
우유뺀 (Wooyubbaen)	“Milk Stealer”
짜장면 (Jjajangmyeon)	“Black Bean Noodles” (random foodie nickname)
귀여운고구마 (Gwiyoun Goguma)	“Cute Sweet Potato”
허풍쟁이 (Heopung Jaengi)	“Braggart”
간식왕 (Gansik Wang)	“Snack King”
하품쟁이 (Hapum Jaengi)	“Yawning Champion”
비글미 (Beagle Mi)	“Beagle Energy”
반짝반짝이 (Banjjakbanjjaki)	“Sparkly One”
구수쟁이 (Gusu Jaengi)	“Country Bumpkin”

Cute Korean Nicknames for Best Friend

Nickname	Meaning/Explanation
복덩이 (Bokdeongi)	“Lucky Charm”
애기곰 (Aegigom)	“Baby Bear”
토깽이 (Tokkaengi)	“Bunny”
초코찐빵 (Choco Jjinppang)	“Chocolate Bun”
꽃사슴 (Kkotsaseum)	“Flower Deer”
햇살이 (Haetsari)	“Sunshine”
짜리몽땅 (Jjarimongttang)	“Short and Chubby”
별님 (Byeolnim)	“Star”
푸딩 (Puding)	“Pudding”
꿀단지 (Kkuldanji)	“Honey Jar”
다람쥐 (Daramjwi)	“Squirrel”
새싹 (Saessak)	“Sprout”
구름이 (Gureumi)	“Cloudy”
솜사탕 (Somsatang)	“Cotton Candy”
달토끼 (Daltokki)	“Moon Bunny”
요정 (Yojeong)	“Fairy”
통통이 (Tongtong-i)	“Chubby One”
포도알 (Podoal)	“Grape”
오구오구 (Oguogu)	“Cuddlebug”
바닐라 (Banilla)	“Vanilla”
토순이 (Tosooni)	“Bunny Girl”
소다 (Soda)	“Soda Pop”
체리 (Cherry)	“Cherry”
찹쌀떡 (Chapssalddeok)	“Rice Cake”
반짝이 (Banjjaki)	“Sparkle”
살구 (Salgu)	“Apricot”
강아지 (Gangaji)	“Puppy”
야옹이 (Yaongi)	“Kitty”
자몽 (Jamong)	“Grapefruit”
미소 (Miso)	“Smile”
복숭아 (Boksunga)	“Peach”
두부 (Dubu)	“Tofu”
슈가 (Syuga)	“Sugar”
오로라 (Orora)	“Aurora”
딸기 (Ttalgi)	“Strawberry”
초코송이 (Choco Song-i)	“Choco Mushroom”
고구마 (Goguma)	“Sweet Potato”
하트 (Harteu)	“Heart”
아기별 (Agi Byeol)	“Little Star”
찡긋이 (Jjinggeut-i)	“Winky”
무지개 (Mujigae)	“Rainbow”
모찌 (Mochi)	“Sticky Rice Cake”
쿠키 (Cookie)	“Cookie”
앵두 (Aengdu)	“Cherry Blossom”
하늘이 (Haneuri)	“Sky”
호빵 (Hoppang)	“Steamed Bun”
까꿍이 (Kkakung-i)	“Peek-a-boo”
별똥별 (Byeolddongbyeol)	“Shooting Star”

Korean Nicknames for Girl Best Friend

Nickname	Meaning/Explanation
언니왕 (Eonni Wang)	“Queen Sister”
여우공주 (Yeou Gongju)	“Fox Princess”
달콤이 (Dalkomi)	“Sweetie”
공주님 (Gongjunim)	“Princess”
이쁜이 (Ibbeuni)	“Pretty One”
샤방이 (Syabangi)	“Shining Star”
다정이 (Dajeongi)	“Kindhearted”
사탕이 (Satangi)	“Candy”
하트퀸 (Harteu Queen)	“Heart Queen”
벚꽃 (Beotkkot)	“Cherry Blossom”
소라빵 (Sorappang)	“Shell Bread”
달별 (Dalbyeol)	“Moon and Stars”
애교쟁이 (Aegyo Jaengi)	“Cuteness Overload”
버터플라이 (Butterfly)	“Butterfly”
꿀꿀이 (Kkulkkuli)	“Sweetie Pie”
무지개 (Mujigae)	“Rainbow”
캔디걸 (Candy Girl)	“Candy Girl”
퐁퐁이 (Pongpong-i)	“Bubbly One”
러브리 (Reobeuri)	“Lovely”
쁘띠 (Ppitti)	“Petite”
하늘공주 (Haneul Gongju)	“Sky Princess”
말괄량이 (Malggwalryangi)	“Tomboy”
연두 (Yeondu)	“Soft Green”
여신님 (Yeoshinnim)	“Goddess”
똑순이 (Ttoksooni)	“Smart One”
요거트 (Yogeoteu)	“Yogurt”
반짝반짝이 (Banjjakbanjjaki)	“Sparkly One”
앙꼬 (Angkko)	“Red Bean Paste” (soft and sweet)
자몽쨈 (Jamong Jaem)	“Grapefruit Jam”
웃음천사 (Useum Cheonsa)	“Smiling Angel”
샤이걸 (Shy Girl)	“Shy Girl”
순이 (Sooni)	“Pure Girl”
달빛 (Dalbit)	“Moonlight”
보리 (Bori)	“Barley”
오목이 (Omok-i)	“Dimples”
눈꽃 (Nunkkot)	“Snow Flower”
포근이 (Pogeuni)	“Cozy One”
까망이 (Kkamang-i)	“Little Blackie”
샤넬 (Chanel)	“Chanel” (classy and stylish)
꿈나무 (Kkumnamu)	“Dreamer”
차차 (Chacha)	“Tea Tea”
핑크공주 (Pink Gongju)	“Pink Princess”
별나라 (Byeolnara)	“Star World”
인형이 (Inhyeong-i)	“Doll-like”
반딧불이 (Banditbuli)	“Firefly”
살구꽃 (Salgu Kkot)	“Apricot Blossom”
도도걸 (Dodo Girl)	“Classy Girl”
가을이 (Gaeuri)	“Autumn”

Korean Nicknames for Boy Best Friend

Nickname	Meaning/Explanation
형아짱 (Hyeongah Jjang)	“Big Brother Cool”
멋돌이 (Meotdori)	“Stylish Guy”
바람둥이 (Baramdungi)	“Playful Wind”
늑대형 (Neukdae Hyeong)	“Wolf Brother”
웃음꾼 (Useum Kkun)	“Laugh Master”
꿀보이 (Kkul Boi)	“Honey Boy”
든든이 (Deundeuni)	“Reliable One”
왕자님 (Wangjanim)	“Prince”
의리남 (Uiri Nam)	“Loyal Dude”
햇님 (Haetnim)	“Sun”
운동짱 (Undong Jjang)	“Sporty King”
초코보이 (Choco Boi)	“Chocolate Boy”
북극곰 (Bukgeukgom)	“Polar Bear”
장난감 (Jangnangam)	“Toy”
거북이 (Geobuki)	“Turtle”
말썽왕 (Malseong Wang)	“Troublemaker King”
대장님 (Daejangnim)	“Captain”
헐크 (Heolkeu)	“Hulk”
눈사람 (Nunsaram)	“Snowman”
큰형 (Keun Hyeong)	“Big Brother”
뚝심이 (Ttuksim-i)	“Strong-willed One”
용감이 (Yonggami)	“Brave One”
바보형 (Babo Hyeong)	“Silly Brother”
돌쇠 (Dolsoe)	“Iron Man” (hardworking, tough guy)
잼보 (Jaembo)	“Fun Guy”
천둥이 (Cheondung-i)	“Thunder”
곰탱이 (Gomtaengi)	“Big Bear”
젤리 (Jelli)	“Jelly”
모범생 (Mobeomsaeng)	“Model Student”
킹카 (Kingka)	“Popular Guy”
감자 (Gamja)	“Potato”
복근왕 (Bokgeun Wang)	“Abs King”
빙구 (Binggu)	“Goofy Guy”
딸기보이 (Ttalgi Boi)	“Strawberry Boy”
별님형 (Byeolnim Hyeong)	“Star Brother”
원숭이 (Wonsungi)	“Monkey”
천사남 (Cheonsa Nam)	“Angel Boy”
아기사자 (Agisaja)	“Baby Lion”
해님보이 (Haetnim Boi)	“Sunshine Boy”
멍뭉이형 (Meongmung-i Hyeong)	“Puppy Brother”
바다왕 (Bada Wang)	“King of the Sea”
산적 (Sanjeok)	“Bandit”
거인 (Geo-in)	“Giant”
바람왕 (Baram Wang)	“Wind King”
람보 (Rambo)	“Rambo”
호랑이 (Horangi)	“Tiger”
말왕 (Malwang)	“Horse King”
철수 (Cheolsu)	“Iron Man”

Conclusion

Nicknames add a fun and personal touch to any friendship. Choose a name from this list that feels just right for your best friend and make your bond even more special. After all, nothing beats a meaningful nickname between besties!