Tiktok Trend - Different Nicknames - May 2025

This trend started picking up major momentum in May 2025 and has since become a heartfelt favorite on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

It’s personal, simple, and full of personality. The videos feel like a mini tour of someone’s identity — showing all the different names people use for them in different parts of life.

If your content is about lifestyle, identity, or personal storytelling, this trend is a great fit.

What’s this trend all about?

The format is straightforward: you show yourself on camera while text appears listing different names you’re called — one by the government, one by your mom, one by your friends, maybe even one by your dog (for fun).

The names appear one by one, usually in sync with a dramatic or emotional instrumental sound like “Anchor” by Novo Amor. The contrast between a formal name and silly or sweet nicknames is what makes it relatable and entertaining.

Most videos are short — 10 to 20 seconds — but they manage to feel meaningful and fun at the same time.

What kind of videos people are making

  • Example 1: A girl steps back to show her outfit while different names appear — "Brooklyn" to the government, "Brookie" to her dad, "Twin" to her sister.
  • Example 2: A woman walking playfully at night in the city with names in Portuguese — "Leca" to her brother, "Fofinha" to her mom.
  • Example 3: A woman laughing at a restaurant while names pop up — "Danielle" to the government, "Auntie deeee" to her nephew.
  • Example 4: A little girl named Poppy, with adorable nicknames used by family and friends.

Want to use it? Here’s the step-by-step

  • Write down the names people call you — formal, funny, sweet, everything.
  • Pick the best 5–10 that show different sides of your life (family, friends, work, etc.).
  • Open your video app (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) and use the trending sound “Anchor” by Novo Amor.
  • Film yourself doing something simple — walking, smiling, posing, talking.
  • Add your names as text overlays. Time them to appear with the beat or flow of the music.
  • Make sure the text is easy to read and not too fast.
  • Post it with a caption like “What do people call you?” and use tags like #namespeoplecallme #identity #nicknamechallenge #fyp

When it works best (and why)

This trend works really well when it feels genuine and shows different parts of your personality.

  • Your video has a clean, clear background or nice lighting.
  • The first few seconds catch people’s attention (a smile, outfit, setting, etc.).
  • Your nicknames are funny, sweet, or surprising — something viewers will react to.
  • You use the exact trending sound — this really helps with reach.
  • Your text is big enough and visible against the background.

When it doesn’t work (and why)

Sometimes the trend can fall flat — usually because of these issues:

  • Your nicknames are too generic or all similar — no contrast.
  • The text is hard to read, moves too fast, or gets hidden by the app UI.
  • You pick the wrong sound — using the trending one is key here.
  • There’s too much going on visually — keep it simple so the names shine.
  • You add too many names — it’s better to pick a few strong ones.

More examples

@brooklynandbailey All my names❤️ #names #twins #mama #wife ♬ Anchor - Novo Amor
@helenaanaves

Acho que de todas, essa é minha trend favorita! 💝

♬ Anchor - Novo Amor
@daniarribere ❤️ #fyp ♬ Anchor - Novo Amor
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