Nicknames are common because it is often used as a form of endearment for a friend, family member, or workmate. But have you ever had a nickname for your boss? On the positive side,  coming up with a funny nickname for your boss can relief stress in the office and even boost morale at work.

But be careful because the wrong nickname could also backfire if the boss takes offense to comment or doesn’t share the same sense of humor. All those disclaimers aside, here’s a list of more than 500 nicknames you can use that aren’t overly offensive. 

Boss Nicknames

  • The Big One
  • The Round One
  • Mr. Stinky
  • Mr. Naughty
  • The Humble Leader
  • The Ladder Climber
  • Mr. Uptight 
  • Mr. Never Smiling
  • Always Late Boss
  • Smarty Pants
  • The Old One 
  • Bossy Boss
  • The Grumpy One
  • Mr. Bad Breath 
  • The Fatty Boss 
  • Blue Eyes
  • Big Bear 
  • Working Late Larry
  • The Big Boss 
  • The Layoff Master
  • The Fire King
  • The Mighty One 
  • Quick Thinker 
  • The Dork 
  • The Brainy 
  • Cookie Monster 
  • Freddie Mercury 
  • Mister Panda
  • Baby Boss
  • Workaholic
  • Gym Addict 
  • Coffee Dependent 
  • Curly Hair 
  • Always Smoking
  • Mr. Donald 
  • Dunkin Man 
  • Fries For Days
  • Bad Driver 
  • Speeding Comet
  • Moonlighting
  • Mr. Police
  • Mr. Coke
  • White Hair Queen
  • Noted
  • Balance King
  • Spreadsheet
  • Mr. Accounting
  • Bald Hawk
  • The Stopper
  • The Walking Fish
  • Master Of The Tribe
  • Lovable Boss
  • The Hero
  • Mr. Heroic Deeds
  • Thunderstorm
  • Ms. Lightning
  • Thunderous Boss
  • The Shield
  • Hawk Eyes
  • Eagle Brain
  • The Brainy
  • Fiasco
  • Winter King
  • Disney Princess
  • French Fries
  • Burger Queen
  • Ramen Soba
  • Plump Melon
  • The Striker
  • The Pitcher
  • The Catcher
  • Polished Gem
  • Brown Sugar
  • Ferry Queen
  • Flying Nun

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Female Boss Nicknames

  • The Girl Boss
  • The Perfect Boss
  • The Production Queen
  • Customer Service Princess
  • Ms. Perfect 
  • The Queen 
  • Almighty Queen 
  • Beauty Queen
  • Babydoll
  • Ms. Upright 
  • Ms. Principal 
  • Snow White 
  • White Chick 
  • Sleeping Beauty 
  • Angel Heart
  • Angelina Jolie 
  • All Around Boss 
  • Devil Wears Prada
  • Victoria Angel 
  • Heart of Gold
  • Regina George
  • Taylor Swift  
  • Cruella De Vil 
  • Wonder Woman
  • Betty Boop
  • Kim Possible
  • Moana
  • Princess Jasmine 
  • Princess Diana 
  • Gal Gadot 
  • Betty Boop
  • Princess Leia
  • Cuticle

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  • Sahara Desert
  • North Pole
  • Ms. Sprite
  • The Soprano
  • Ms. Granny
  • Ms. Fragrant
  • Math Queen
  • Ms. Sharp Mind
  • Classy Cork
  • Long Nails Princess
  • Ms. Salon
  • Orange Beauty
  • The Nightingale
  • Singing Lovebird
  • The Soprano
  • The Charming Gal
  • The Sprayer
  • All-Talk Nun
  • High-Heeled Runner
  • Queen Of Thrones
  • The Magical Babe
  • Miss Secret
  • Toothache Chum
  • Priceless Princess
  • Potty Queen
  • Ms. Comfort Room
  • Restroom Fanatic
  • Meeting Restorer
  • Sweetie Supervisor 
  • Manager Rain
  • The Umbrella Freak
  • Bag Master
  • Small Waist Boss
  • Snail
  • Ms. Turtle
  • Swaying Palm
  • Chirpy Birdie
  • Smiling Roach

Male Boss Nicknames

  • Jr. CEO
  • Mr. Smiley
  • Always Caring
  • Negative Energy
  • Mr. Honest 
  • Mr. Giraffe 
  • Lavender Man
  • Caffeine Addict 
  • Man of The Hour
  • Energetic Boss
  • Killing It 
  • Ideas Bank
  • The Energizer
  • Sneaker Head 
  • Main Man 
  • The Big Guy
  • Everyone’s Friend 
  • Grandpa Luke 
  • Santa Claus 
  • Hercules 
  • Flinstone 
  • Big Mouth 
  • Jurrasic Park
  • Stanley 
  • Mood Maker 
  • Always OT 
  • Dancing Machine 
  • Mr. Tobacco
  • Court MVP 
  • The VIP 
  • Johnny Bravo
  • Mufasa
  • Policy Maker
  • Photofinisher
  • Porky Pig
  • Laptop Addict
  • Mr. Minutes
  • Mr. Whiteboard
  • Laughing Giant
  • The Grind
  • Chief In the Boardroom
  • The Flyer
  • Talkative Tiger
  • Backflow
  • The Cutter
  • Meeting Stopper
  • The Rebounder
  • Mr. Thrifty
  • Spoiled Food
  • Bag Of Wisdom
  • Tough Dough
  • The Spicy Sardines
  • Crunch
  • Chopping Board
  • Deadly Knife
  • Tamed Lion
  • Growing Child
  • Gym Bag
  • Mr. Rubber Shoes
  • Slides
  • Mr. Connectivity
  • Word Fanatic
  • Excel Master
  • Mr. Hotdog
  • The Weightlifter
  • Gardener
  • Chipmunk
  • Chewy Chop
  • Deadly Dude
  • Wishing Giant
  • Manicured Lawn
  • Caterpillar
  • The Beautiful Butterfly
  • Waterfall
  • Willing Friend
  • The Thirsty Boss
  • All-Year Happiness
  • Successor
  • Success Story
  • High- Storied Mansion
  • The Condo
  • Oink Oink
  • Bow Wow
  • Wagging Tail
  • Fast Snail
  • Crooked Road
  • Zigzag
  • Fine Pines
  • Tree Top
  • Free World
  • Mustache 
  • Cross-Eyed

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Funny Boss Nicknames

  • The Funny Man
  • The Jokester 
  • The Prankster
  • The Clown
  • Always Laughing 
  • The Laughing Stock 
  • The Joker 
  • Mr. Comedy 
  • Laughing Ass 
  • Adam Sandler 
  • Homer Simpson
  • Mr. Bean
  • Goofy 
  • Black Sparrow 
  • Teddy Jungle 
  • Mr. Crackhead 
  • Popeye The Sailorman 
  • Spongebob 
  • Sir Volcano
  • Ms. Mischief
  • The Magician
  • Toothpick
  • Dancing King
  • Sleeping Beauty
  • Pork Chop
  • Sour-Faced
  • Clothed Monster
  • The Ghost
  • Lost Spirit
  • Mr. Haircut
  • Home Bound
  • Mr. On-The-Dot
  • Spooky Eyes
  • The Rattlesnake
  • The Eye Of The Needle
  • Browsing Bear
  • Collecting Agent
  • The Accounting Clerk
  • Topic Finder
  • Worm In The Apple
  • Raw Meat
  • Mr. Cellphone
  • The Clone
  • Melted Ice Cream
  • Sleeping Brain
  • Constant Follower
  • Mr. Yes Man
  • The Choosy Rat
  • The Flat Wheel
  • The Hiding Leader
  • Mr. Wandering Brain
  • Sleeping Fellow
  • The Guard
  • Trueman Show
  • Spell Caster
  • Laughing Out Loud
  • Bro Code 
  • The Apple
  • Bottled Drink
  • The Fast Drinker
  • Steady Driver
  • The Intruder
  • Stubborn
  • Wooden Table
  • The Tablet
  • Ipad
  • Miniature
  • Mini-Me
  • Mini Skirt
  • Empire
  • Estate Tax
  • The Estatic Companion
  • You Tuber
  • Tic Toc Addict
  • Craze
  • Waze
  • Maze
  • Face Of Beauty
  • Soaring Bird
  • The Blinker
  • Winnie The Pooh
  • The Electrician
  • Electrified Workman
  • Remote Controller
  • Work From Home

Mafia Boss Nicknames

  • The Scary Boss 
  • Ready to Kill 
  • James Bond 
  • Frank Colletti
  • Ready to Charge 
  • The Russian Mafia
  • Scary Boss 
  • Tough One 
  • The Villan
  • The Mafia 
  • Tough Man 
  • Bruce Almighty
  • Alpha Boss
  • Mighty Dragon 
  • Red Bull 
  • King of The Jungle 
  • Mufasa 
  • The Bad Guy 
  • Always In Action 
  • Decision Man
  • Frankenstein
  • Head Man
  • Performance Addict 
  • Sales Verdict 
  • Mr. Groot
  • Ms. Hyena
  • Eruption
  • Spirited King
  • High Tide
  • Doubting Ruler
  • The Blender
  • Balance Beam
  • The Judge
  • Prosecutor
  • Tidal Wave
  • Earthquake
  • The Tsunami
  • Big Stones
  • Majestic Rock
  • Sharp Blade
  • Knife Of Fury
  • King Of The Mob
  • Bomb Maker
  • Curious Cobra
  • Big Mob
  • Fat Fist
  • The Hunk
  • Glorious Fury
  • Dreadful Deeds
  • Death
  • Drunk Attacker
  • Sharpened Bolo
  • The Scar
  • Lion’s Den
  • Mambo
  • Fiasco King
  • Boss Of All
  • Godly Boss
  • Boos Boss
  • Manic Driver
  • The Bald Bulldog
  • Wrinkled Bull
  • Fat Tomato
  • Big-Toed Tiger
  • Cool Gangster
  • Gangster Manager
  • Scar-Faced
  • Sour Grapes
  • Super Mario
  • Flexible Foe
  • Adidas
  • Plaintiff
  • Mascot
  • The Diary
  • The Homing Pegion
  • Petting Zoo
  • Zodiac Sign
  • Cancer
  • Scorpion
  • Acquarius
  • Taurus
  • Aries
  • Gemini Babe
  • Chocolate Mousse
  • Banana Shake
  • Fried Egg
  • Thash
  • Canned Soup
  • Nobody’s Friend
  • The Romanticist
  • The Fickle Mind
  • Opportunistic Worker
  • Praise
  • Worshipper
  • Homebody
  • The Socialite
  • Skinny 
  • Dipped Chips
  • Spartan
  • Horseman
  • Today’s Chef 
  • Milky Maid
  • Solar System
  • The Sun
  • Rings Of Fortune
  • Weekly Schedule

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Cool Boss Nicknames

  • Calm & Collective 
  • The Cool Boss 
  • Prim & Proper 
  • The Good Example
  • Like Your Mama
  • Mama’s Boy 
  • Cultured Boss
  • Friendly Dude 
  • Big Boss
  • Top Guy
  • Main Man
  • Big Shot
  • Top Dog 
  • Mr. Just In Time
  • The Playful Cat
  • Lovable Mastiff
  • Goldie
  • Hungry Dodo
  • Glory
  • Beach Babe
  • The Vegetarian
  • Dutiful Dude
  • The Checker
  • Wise Owl
  • Witness
  • The Defender
  • Unicorn
  • Ms. Unique
  • The Classy Coat
  • Mr. Showroom
  • Ms. Lightbeam
  • Kind Heart
  • King Of Splendor
  • Chic Model
  • The Elite
  • Man Of The Times

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  • Workaholic Worm
  • Non-Stop Thinker
  • The Analyzer
  • Quick-Thinker
  • Simple Simon
  • The Yielder
  • The Laughing Stock
  • Money Lender
  • Gifted Boss
  • Happy Hour
  • Festivity
  • Huggable Kitty
  • Gyrating Squid
  • Dressed Dancer
  • Milky Way
  • Knock-Knock
  • Xerox
  • Brain Dead
  • The Silent Member
  • Toddler
  • Mama’s Boy
  • Papa’s Girl
  • The Crying Baby
  • Muscled Man
  • Superman’s Act
  • Your Supergirl
  • Iron Man
  • The Chronicles
  • Bullet
  • Bulletin Board
  • Blackboard
  • Timer
  • Alarm
  • Reminder
  • Notifier
  • Step-In
  • Out Of Stock
  • The Scolder
  • Cold Beer
  • Brewing
  • Grilled Chops
  • Barbeque
  • Chopsticks
  • Spoon-Feed
  • Fork On The Road
  • The Fortress
  • Fort Santiago
  • Remote
  • Daydreamer
  • Wishful Thinker
  • Drama
  • Life
  • Dramatic Act
  • The Active Man
  • The Sleeping Seal
  • Silent Worker
  • The Pesticide
  • Voice Out
  • The Defending Champ
  • Circle
  • Youthful
  • Spin

Nicknames for Leaders

  • Best Example 
  • The Chief 
  • The Main Man 
  • Bigfoot 
  • Drip
  • Number One 
  • The Bomb
  • The Best 
  • High Hopes
  • Superman 
  • Superhero 
  • Red Ally
  • The Zone
  • Seasoned Head
  • Mindful Leader
  • The Tempest
  • Senior Ruler
  • Born Leader
  • Number One 
  • The Forgotten
  • Dishonest Eagle
  • Furious Monk
  • Mad Donkey
  • Russian Roulette
  • The Prober
  • Law Breaker
  • The Opportunist
  • Fighter Of Awe
  • Great Wisdom
  • The Fist
  • Holy Leader
  • True Boss
  • Light-Headed Leader
  • Shallow Brain
  • The Real Ruler
  • The Gritty Gunner
  • Pioneer
  • Mountainous Chief
  • Level-Headed Ruler
  • Pristine Plain
  • Noteworthy
  • Trusted King
  • The Pandemic
  • Mute
  • Master Of Deceit
  • Country’s Bait
  • The Welder
  • The Painter
  • Speechless
  • The Talker
  • The Borrower
  • The Lender
  • Paused Film
  • Strong Leader
  • Frightened Cat
  • The Bystander
  • The Onlooker
  • Chimp
  • Hungry Cannon
  • Dutiful Guardian
  • The Winner
  • Sleepwalker
  • Tantrum Thrower
  • The Witty Snake
  • The Sure Striker

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Manager Nicknames

  • Snowman 
  • Grumpy Guy 
  • Lotto Man 
  • Cigar Man 
  • Lit By Luis 
  • Country Man 
  • Cold As Rock 
  • Erratic Lady 
  • Monster in the Bag
  • Mighty Dragon 
  • The Black Dog 
  • Power Hungry 
  • Creative Thinker 
  • Selfish Snitch 
  • Racist Man 
  • Ugly Demon 
  • Old As Corpse 
  • Doing Nothing 
  • Silent Boss 
  • Cartoon Face 
  • Close Call
  • Tender Cut
  • Clean Shave
  • Razor Blade
  • Melancholic
  • Stupor
  • The Supporter
  • Baller
  • Eve’s Favorite
  • Correct Answer
  • The Persistent Caller
  • Sensibility
  • Conscious Kid
  • Steady Walker
  • Big Strides
  • Sharp Scissors
  • Bike Rider
  • Business Minded
  • The Pointer
  • Big Foot
  • The Choreographer
  • Waitlist
  • Watts
  • Theater Guy
  • Mr. E-mail
  • Slow Mover
  • Picky Eater
  • Red Roses
  • Black Widow
  • Tiny Elephant
  • Gigantic Spider
  • Watering Can
  • The Prayerful
  • Problem Solver
  • Neck Pillow
  • Sleepy Head
  • Proven Workaholic
  • The Cucumber
  • Adhesive Tape
  • The Cutter
  • Chairperson
  • The Wonderer
  • Minute-Maker
  • Big Font Boss
  • Styled Leader
  • Sleepy Zone
  • Angry Alley
  • The Wishing Wolf
  • Neat Freak
  • The Doorknob
  • The Sting
  • The Grudge
  • Cute Pony
  • Gentle Breeze
  • Croissant
  • Baggage
  • Beehive Babe
  • Jack Of A Few Trades
  • Serious Sister
  • Crazy Cat
  • The Snake
  • Red Riding Dude
  • Lost Tribe
  • Noah Of Ark
  • Mr. Adam
  • Rocking Chair
  • People Power
  • Blessing
  • The Cracked Tile
  • Shell Fish
  • Towering Inferno
  • Basket
  • Laundry Bag
  • Trashcan
  • Dutiful Duck
  • Poor Hindsight
  • The Replenisher
  • The Orderer
  • The Echo
  • Story-Teller
  • Make Up Princess
  • Legs Of Fortune
  • The Light
  • Headlights
  • Heated Pool
  • The Scarf
  • Automotive
  • Beep Beep
  • Pork Stock
  • Clingy Mosquito
  • The Fly
  • Ant
  • Sweet-Tooth
  • Noisy Maya
  • Fumbling Hand

Supervisor Nicknames

  • Feisty One 
  • Ugly Betty 
  • Never Smiling 
  • Old Lady 
  • Many Bloopers 
  • Strict Man
  • Never Smiling
  • Mr. Smiley 
  • Goody Two Shoes
  • Mr. Obama 
  • Cool Guy 
  • Lunch Dude
  • Pretty Nails
  • Hair Up
  • Tattooed Hands
  • Kingpin
  • The Silencer
  • Mighty Dragon 
  • Baby Girl
  • Lady Runner
  • The Conductress
  • Ms. Fast Reply
  • Curious Cat
  • Mr. Query
  • The Addendum
  • Thank You Guy
  • The Placemat
  • Visitors’ Friend
  • Rattling Sup
  • Vending Machine
  • The Creator
  • The Poised Professional
  • Self-Made Man
  • The Story Maker
  • Serious Patroller
  • The Preacher
  • Praying Pawn
  • Fashion Seeker
  • The Mentor
  • Old Geek
  • Slow Mover
  • Swaying Stem
  • Plain Daisy
  • The Moneychanger
  • Misty-Eyed
  • Mr. Chance
  • Canyon Cove
  • Valley Of Darkness
  • Rainbow
  • Eraser Fluid
  • Solid Leader
  • Tabled Topic
  • The Agenda
  • Hard Hat
  • The Reasonable Boss
  • Unruly Master
  • Behaved Bat
  • Constant Shadow
  • Goddess Of Excel
  • Airbag
  • Comic Strip
  • Our Protector
  • The Lawyer
  • The Actress
  • Steak Freak
  • Bread Fanatic
  • Brother Of All
  • Home Run Batter
  • The Bowler
  • The Brawler
  • Best Bet
  • Virgin Oil
  • The Adhesive
  • Candy Corner
  • Boutique Guru
  • The Monk
  • Glowing Candle
  • Happy Child
  • Girlie
  • Dracula’s Wife
  • The Tycoon
  • Rich & Famous
  • Sad Eater
  • Chestnut
  • Humor
  • The Gravestone
  • The Partner
  • Criminal Lawyer
  • The Cop
  • The Favorite Supervisor 
  • Stumble
  • Humble
  • Enable
  • The Greedy Pal
  • The Usher
  • Shy Usherette
  • Cheap Gum
  • Rich Ally
  • Glorious Future
  • Terrified Fish
  • Backpack Collector
  • Holy Garment
  • The Traveller
  • Stilleto

Tips For Coming Up With A Nickname For Your Boss

When deciding on a nickname for your boss, it needs to match the supervisors personality. But you also need to be careful to select a name the manager does not find offensive. Let me give you some tips to come up with the best nickname for your boss. 

It has to be short – One word or two words will do. A nickname should be short and concise. Something that can easily be said or pronounced. 

It should be connected with the person – You can’t have a nickname for someone that doesn’t have anything to do with that person. A nickname should remind you of that person’s personality or physical being. Does your manager always hNave a Starbucks coffee in hand? Maybe you could call her Caffeinated Susan. Is your supervisor always 5 minutes early to a meeting? You could call them Early Bird. 

It should not be offensive – Stay away from names that reference physical attributes, age, or sex. You wouldn’t want your boss to take offensive to a nickname, would you? 

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Should you call your boss a nickname?

Having a nickname for your boss depends on your personal relationship with your direct manager or supervisor. If you’re aren’t sure how the boss would respond, I’d remain silent on the matter. 

There are only a couple bosses in my past that I would create a nickname for. In my opinion, it would be unwise to come up with a nickname for your boss the first day of the job. If you’re a new employee, you won’t be able to gauge the personality of the boss in a short amount of time. 

If you aren’t sure how a boss might react, I would focus on completing the tasks and responsibilities of your role. Overtime, you may catch a glimpse into your managers personality and be able to come up with something that matches their personality. 

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