21 Nicknames for the Third (Curated & Ranked) + Generator
A person’s name is a big part of their identity. It ties them to their family, culture, and history.1
From an early age, your name forms the foundation of your self-conception.2
In 1961, Gordon Allport, a pioneer of personality psychology, said, “The most important anchorage to our self-identity throughout life remains our own name.”2
In turn, using a person’s name during a discussion with them offers a sense of respect and consideration for the one to whom you’re speaking.3
Everyone has their own unique combination of quirks and personality traits. Even those who share a name with their forebears will likely want to set their self apart.
Whether it’s regarding yourself, a family member, or a fictional character, we provide the list of nicknames for someone who’s the third in line for a family name.
You’ll also find a nickname generator and tips to help you make the choice below the list.
Nicknames for the Third
Trip4
short for “triple”
Trey4
English name meaning “three”
[First letter of name] 3
Tressa5
meaning “third”; Cornish origin
Kenzo6
meaning “three”; Japanese origin
Trice7
similar to “thrice,” which means “three times”
Tertius7
Latin for “third”
Cube7
as in a number to the third power
Tres4
Spanish for “three”
[First name] Thrice
Triple Threat
Trinity
as in a group of three
Terzo7
Italian for “third”
Tercero7
Spanish for “third”
Troika8
a Russian carriage pulled by three horses
Tri
meaning “three”
Hirune5
meaning “trinity” or “three”; Basque origin
Idowu5
meaning “the third”; Nigerian origin
Ba5
meaning “third” or “three”; Vietnamese origin
Miki6
meaning “three trees together”; Japanese origin
San6
meaning “three”; Chinese origin
Nickname Generator for the Third
How to Choose the Best Nickname for the Third
Choosing the right nickname can be a big task, especially for a family name that’s been treasured through three generations.
Keep these tips in mind to help ensure you make the right choice:
- Look around the world for inspiration. If you’re having trouble coming up with a great nickname in English, try searching for words that are associated with “the third” in other languages. This can be especially helpful if you speak another language or if your ancestral roots are tied to a different country.
- Try using your first two initials. This is a common trick used in families with junior and senior members. The older person uses the name, while the younger person takes on the initials. For example, in a family with multiple generations named “John Jones,” the eldest might go by “John,” and the youngest by “JJ.” If you prefer to keep it in line with the title of “III,” you can add the number three or “the Third” to the end to create something like “JJ3” or “JJ the Third.”
- Get input from the family. If the nickname is for yourself or a family member, ask those most closely related. They’ve likely been through this with the second person to inherit the name and may have some great advice or ideas.
- https://students.ubc.ca/sites/students.ubc.ca/files/Importance_of_Names_Guide_v2.pdf[↩]
- https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210525-how-your-name-affects-your-personality[↩][↩]
- https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/using_a_persons_name_in_conversation[↩]
- "Here's Everything you Need to Know About Passing Down a Name to Baby," The Bump[↩][↩][↩]
- "63 Names That Mean Three, Third," Mum's Invited[↩][↩][↩][↩]
- "24 Unique Baby Names That Mean Three," Names That Mean[↩][↩][↩]
- "What Nickname do you Give the Third?" Baby Center[↩][↩][↩][↩][↩]
- "Troika," Names[↩]
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