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More commonly known as the 'City of Love', Paris, which is the capital city of France, is one of the prettiest cities in the world, known for its bookshops, museums, and several other places of attractions.

So, if you are searching for some amazing nicknames for Paris, don't worry because finding the perfect nickname just got way simpler! Here are some of the exciting nicknames you can use for one of the most beautiful cities in France and the world.

Given below is a list of some of the most interesting Paris Nicknames! So you have many options to look forward to and choose from. So, what are you waiting for? Just scan the list below to find the one that matches your type!

Unique Paris Nicknames

People are always looking to find unique and better nicknames than the usual ones. That holds true for our favorite places as well, especially went it comes to popular world cities like Paris. So, if you are looking for some unique nicknames for Paris, check out this coveted list below.

  • Casa Blanca- is derived from the movie, which had a dialogue that said 'We'll always have Paris', which makes for an amazing nickname for Paris.
  • City of Light- is an extremely popular Paris nickname. Most people think of Paris being nicknamed this due to the city lighting up in the evening, and there are close to 300 sights in the city that lighten up, giving Paris this nickname. However, that's not all of it, and the nickname primarily comes due to the city's role during the Age of Enlightenment and because it was one of the first few cities in Europe to have implemented gas street lighting.
  • City of Love- is a great nickname for Paris. Anyone who knows Paris has heard this nickname for it at least once in their life. This is because of its breathtaking sights, destinations, and cafes, making it a popular honeymoon destination.
  • Eiffel Tower- Eiffel Tower, located in Paris, is one of the most famous locations in the world, and the Eiffel Tower is known worldwide for its beauty and perfection. It is a sight to behold, especially when it lights up at night. Because it's a very powerful and distinctive symbol of Paris, it also makes for an amazing and apt nickname for Paris.
  • Fashion capital- is one of the most popular Paris nicknames. As mentioned and seen in the show 'Emily in Paris,' Paris is known for its amazing clothing brands and clothing sense that sets a benchmark in the world of fashion, making for the perfect nickname.
  • Iron Asparagus- is yet another nickname given to the Eiffel tower by the citizens who used to hate it initially.
  • La Dame de Fer- meaning The Lady of Iron, is an ancient nickname for the Eiffel tower by the residing Parisians.
  • Luteche- is the French form of 'Lutetia,' the Roman city where Paris stands now, hence the popular nickname.
  • Marik- is what the locals call the city of Paris; hence, this makes for a very apt and interesting nickname for Paris.
  • PR- is a two-lettered cute nickname for Paris.
  • Paname- is again a very popular nickname for Paris derived from a play on the country of the Panama Canal and the famous hats that were extremely popular amongst the Parisians in the early 1900s. The name draws inspiration from the Central American country.
  • Pantin- is derived from a popular commune located in the northeastern suburbs of Paris and makes for a cool nickname for Paris.
  • Pantruche- is an extremely famous and widely known restaurant in Paris. It's mainly used as slang for Paris and is known for its classic French dishes and red wine.
  • Par- is short for Paris and makes for a very cute nickname for Paris.
  • Paree- is an alternate variation of Paris, with its pronunciation being the same as that of 'Pari.'
  • Pari- is short for Paris and makes a very cute nickname for Paris.
  • Parigi- is a cute and funny nickname for Paris.
  • Parisii- is an alternate variation of the letters in the word 'Paris' that makes this a cool and classy nickname for Paris.
  • Pear- is one of the popular Paris nicknames. With reference to the fruit and its resemblance to the word 'Paris' and this makes it a very cute and funny nickname for Paris.
  • Pry- is an alternate mix of letters from the word 'Paris' alongside its actual meaning, which makes it a very cool nickname for Paris.
  • Ris- is a nickname derived from the last three letters of the word 'Paris.'
  • Rispa- is an alternate variation of the letters in the word 'Paris,' making this a very cool and unique nickname for Paris.
  • Rissy- is an alternate variation of the letters in the word 'Paris' that makes this a very cool and unique nickname for Paris.
  • St Mary- is a name that can be considered a historical name for Paris.
  • Verlan- is a common slang and nickname that's predominantly used and known in Paris and makes it an apt nickname for Paris!

Creative Paris Nicknames

Sometimes all you need is for a nickname to be creative, right? So, here are some very cute and creative nicknames for Paris.

  • Andre- is a very French name that makes it a classy masculine nickname for 'Paris.'
  • Belette- is a French origin word that makes for a very cool feminine nickname for Paris.
  • Bichette- is a very French name that makes it an amazing feminine nickname for 'Paris.'
  • Biquette- is yet another French word that makes for a very cute nickname for Paris.
  • Canari- is a French word whose literal translation is 'Canary,' which makes for a very cute nickname for Paris.
  • Curtis- is a cute and funny nickname for Paris.
  • Doudou- is a literal translation of 'Teddy,' which makes it a very cute and funny nickname for Paris.
  • Fabien- is yet another French nickname for the city of Paris!
  • French Capital- is seeing the fact that Paris is France's capital, and this is a very self-explanatory nickname, right?
  • French Revolution- Paris is the home of the French Revolution; this makes for a very funny and unique nickname for Paris.
  • Hamelin- another popular commune in France that makes for an amazing nickname for Paris.
  • Haute Couture- is a great nickname for Paris. As mentioned previously, Paris is known for its amazing fashion sense and culture. One of these is Haute Couture, which creates impeccable, custom-fitted high-end fashion design and makes for the perfect nickname for Paris.
  • Hugo- is a French name that makes it an amazing masculine nickname for 'Paris.' It also is the last name of famous French author Victor Hugo and a Member of the French National Assembly. He was one of the romantic era writers who wrote classics like 'Les Misérables' and 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame.'
  • Jules- is a very French name that makes it a cool feminine nickname for 'Paris.'
  • La Ville Lumiere- an alternate name for Paris that translated to 'City of Enlightenment' and makes it an apt summary and the perfect nickname for Paris.
  • Ma Loutre- is an apt French nickname for the city of Paris!
  • Petit Loup- another French word that makes for a very amazing nickname for Paris.
  • Pri- is an alternate variation of the letters of the word 'Paris' and makes for a very cute nickname for Paris.
  • Prs- is an alternate variation of the letters in the word 'Paris' with two letters missing making this a very cool and unique nickname for Paris.
  • Pupuce- is a French word for 'Chip' and makes for an amazing nickname for the city of Paris.
  • Rene- is a very French name that makes it an apt masculine nickname for 'Paris.'
  • Richard- is a very French name that makes it an apt masculine nickname for 'Paris.'
  • River seine- is one of the most famous rivers known worldwide and is visited every year by many visitors from around the globe and makes for a very creative and pretty nickname for Paris.
  • Roman City- is what Paris was known and considered to be before, hence the name, and therefore, the nickname.
  • Street Lights- is also known for being the City of lights which draws an important aspect of it, which are the street lights that give it this name. Therefore, it can be considered a funny and apt sub-nickname for Paris.

Cool Paris Nicknames

Some of the cool Paris nicknames we've listed below would make Paris seem even cooler! So, have a peek at some cool nicknames for Paris.

  • Arc of Triumph- is one of the most famous monuments in the city of Paris. Hence, it makes for an amazing nickname for Paris.
  • Beatles City- Paris can also be nicknamed the Beatles city because of the city's association with the famed British rock and roll band 'The Beatles,' which was made up of four famous rock musicians, lead guitarist John Lennon, Bass guitarist Paul McCartney, lead guitarist George Harrison, and drummer Ringo Starr. The hotels where the young 'Beatles' lived and performed all lie within a stone's throw distance of one another and are a great part of the city's history.
  • Disney-  is short for Disneyland and one of the nicknames for Paris, which makes it a very amazing nickname for Paris lovers and for Disney lovers alike!
  • Disneyland- is a great Paris nickname. Everyone loves Disneyland, and seeing that Paris has one that's very famous too, and this makes for a lovely nickname for the city!
  • Dreamy- is because Paris is a dreamy city. Everyone dreams of visiting Paris, which is regarded as the most happening city in the world. It's a 'dream come true' place where everyone's hopes and ambitions find a place.
  • French Toast- is derived from the dish and makes for a very funny nickname for Paris.
  • Frenchie- is derived from the 'French Bulldog,' which is an adorable breed of dogs usually adopted by Parisians, makes for a very cute nickname for Paris.
  • Latin Quarter- is an amazing area in the city of Paris and therefore makes for the perfect nickname!
  • Mini Europe- is a great Paris nickname considering the fact that Paris is one of the world's most famous destinations, let alone Europe. This makes for a very cute and fancy nickname for Paris.
  • Montmartre- is one of the most popular destinations in the city of Paris and hence, makes for an amazing nickname for Paris.
  • Moulin Rouge- is a famous cabaret in the city of France and makes it a cute nickname for Paris.
  • Moulin- is short for Moulin Rouge and one of the nicknames for Paris, which makes it a very amazing nickname for Paris.
  • Orsay- is a famous place located in the southwestern suburbs of Paris, which makes it a perfect nickname for Paris.
  • Pariri- is again an alternate variation of the letters in the word 'Paris' that makes this a very sassy and unique nickname for Paris.
  • Parisia- is an alternate variation of the letters in the word 'Paris' that makes this a very cool and unique nickname for Paris.
  • Parisien- is derived from the French daily newspaper 'Le Parisien.' This makes for a very informative and engaging nickname for Paris.
  • Rap- is the reverse of Par, which is a short form for Paris.
  • Risipa- is yet another alternative variation of the letters in the word 'Paris' makes this a very amazing and unique nickname for Paris.
  • Romantic Capital- is an alternate variation of Romantic city and makes for yet another amazing and apt nickname for Paris.
  • Rouge- is again a short variation for Moulin Rouge and one of the nicknames for Paris, which makes it a very cool nickname for Paris.
  • Shakespeare & Co - is a great nickname for the city of Paris because of the famous bookstore by the same name, which was often frequented by great authors like the Nobel Laureate in Literature and American Writer and Journalist Ernest Hemingway.
  • Seiney- is an alternative name for River Seine and one of the nicknames for Paris, which makes it a very cool nickname for Paris.
  • Sipari- is an alternate variation of the letters in the word 'Paris' that makes this a very cool and classy nickname for Paris.
  • Versailles- is one of the most famous places in the city of Paris and hence, makes for an amazing nickname for Paris.

Funny Paris Nicknames

Funny nicknames are always successful in extracting chuckles. If you are looking to find such funny Paris Nicknames, then we have got you covered in the below-mentioned list, which showcases some interesting Paris nicknames.

  • Beaumont- is an amazing French nickname for the city of Paris!
  • Beaute- is a cool French nickname for the city of Paris!
  • City of Gargoyles- Paris can be nicknamed the city of Gargoyles because of the presence of these grotesque Gothic statues called Gargoyles, which is an integral part of Notre Dame cathedral. There's even a 'Legend of the Gargouille' that depicts how the city was saved from these monster Gargoyles during medieval times.
  • Dame- is short for Notre Dame and one of the nicknames for Paris, which makes it a very amazing nickname for Paris.
  • Eiffel- is short for Eiffel Tower and one of the nicknames for Paris, which makes it a very cool nickname for Paris.
  • Francie- is a super cute way of saying France's capital city and Paris!
  • Frankie- is an alternate variation of Francie and also a cute nickname for Paris.
  • Gaston- is one more classy French nickname for the city of Paris!
  • Lights- is short for City of Lights and yet another one of the nicknames for Paris, which makes it a very cool nickname for Paris.
  • Louvre- is a great nickname choice for Paris. The museum of Louvre tops the list of the world's most-frequented museums and is a historical landmark in the city of Paris. Home to several treasured pieces of Art and Louvre makes for the perfect nickname for Paris.
  • Love- is short for the City of Love and one of the nicknames for Paris, which makes it a very cute nickname for Paris.
  • Mini France- is a great nickname for Paris. When you talk about France, you're also talking about Paris, and Mini France is, therefore, an apt nickname for Paris!
  • Notre Dame- is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité in the 4th arrondissement of Paris and makes it a very cool nickname for Paris.
  • Notre- is short for Notre Dame and one of the nicknames for Paris, which makes it a very cute nickname for Paris.
  • P- is a fantastic Paris nickname. The single-letter short but sweet nickname for Paris (and you get an alliteration too!).
  • Paria- is an alternate variation of the letters in the word 'Paris' that makes this a very cool and unique nickname for Paris.
  • Paro- is an alternate variation of the letters in the word 'Paris' that makes this a very cool and unique nickname for Paris.
  • Parsi- is an alternate variation of the letters in the word 'Paris' that makes this a very amazing nickname for Paris.
  • Pea- is an alternate variation of the letters of the word 'Paris' and makes for a very cute nickname for Paris.
  • Pear Bear- is a super-cute nickname for 'Paris'!
  • Perry- is yet another cute nickname for 'Paris'!
  • Romani- is a variation of Roman city and as the city was called before!
  • Sirap- is an alternate variation of the letters in the word 'Paris' that makes this a very cool and unique nickname for Paris.
  • Tango- is derived from the 1972 Romantic drama 'Last Tango in Paris.' This makes for a very cute and funny nickname for Paris.
  • Tangy- is an alternate variation of Tango and also a sweet nickname for Paris.
  • Une Capitale de la Mode- is an alternate way of saying 'Fashion Capital' and one of the nicknames for Paris, which makes it a very amazing nickname for Paris.
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