Nicknames come in all shapes and forms, but the pet names that you call the love of your life should always be unique. These nicknames may come into play almost immediately once you start dating, and your actual name is soon forgotten. In fact, many consider it to be a clear indicator that you are in some kind of trouble when your significant other calls you by your first name instead of the pet name they have given you. If you find yourself in the doghouse and need some sweet nickname inspiration, we've got you covered with these favorite nicknames for significant others.
Show Them How Well You Know Them
Much like an inside joke or a favorite memory, a pet name is one of the many ways that couples can honor and express their appreciation for a shared history together that only the two of them are intimately familiar with. And while cute pet names are often looked upon as too cheesy or lovey-dovey, there is no need to feel any shame in using them to express your affection for your partner.
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Sweet Nicknames
- Princess
- Buttercup
- Dream Girl
- Love Bug
- Sunshine
- Sweetheart
- Precious
- Darling
- Angel
- Shug
- Shuggy
- Doll
- Hon'
- Honey Bunch
- Honey Bunches
- Honey Bunny
- Sweets
- Sweetie
- Baby
- Cutie
- Angel Eyes
- Blossom
- Baby Doll
Affectionate Nicknames
- Babe
- Love
- Beautiful
- Good-looking
- Handsome
- Beau
- PIC (Partner-in-Crime)
- Dream Boat
- Gorgeous
- Precious
- Lovely
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Nicknames That Turn Up the Heat
- Sweet Cheeks
- Kitten
- Hottie
- Lover Boy
- Stud
- Hunk
- McDreamy
Food-Inspired Nicknames
- Cutie Pie
- Muffin
- Sweetie Honey Pie
- Apple of My Eye
- Nutter Butter
- Pumpkin
- Sugar
- Sweet Pea
- Peach
- Honey Bun
- Stud-Muffin
- Honey
- Sugar Pie
- Honey Butter Biscuit
- Sugar Snap Pea
- Pudding
- Candy
- Cupcake
Silly Nicknames
- Pookie
- Cutie Patootie
- Snookums
- Toots
- Boo
- Bugs
- Bubba
- Bo
- Old Man
- Lovey Dovey
- Doodlebug
- Ace
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Nicknames For Your One And Only
- My Dear
- My One and Only
- Beloved
- Queen
- Prince Charming
- Casanova
- Knight in Shining Armor
- Love of My Life
- Dearest
- My Beloved
- Captain
- Other Half
- Main Squeeze
- Bae
- Better Half