Chicken

Meaning of Chicken: A playful nickname for someone who is timid or cautious, or affectionately for someone who is endearing and gentle.

Literal Meaning of Chicken: Refers to the bird, symbolizing timidity or gentleness.

Popularity: Moderate

Origin: English

Example:

Sophia: Have you seen how cautious and gentle Lily is?

Jake: Yeah, that’s why we call her Chicken.

Sophia: She’s always so careful and sweet.

Related Nicknames: Timid, Gentle, Cautious, Sissy.