Relationships
From Angel to Zaddy.
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You know you’ve got a strong relationship when you’ve given each other some custom, straight-from-the-heart nicknames that are used only for and by each other. The longer you spend with someone, the instances you call them by their legal first name become fewer and fewer — and the nicknames that replace it get progressively sillier and more personal. Coming up with nicknames for your boyfriend or husband to all but replace their actual name entirely is a relationship right of passage. Some people even get to the point of taking offense when their birth name is used in lieu of a loving “Babe” or “Sweetie Pie.”
Using cute terms of endearment for your partner brings you closer, makes them feel loved, and is a way to identify them as a special person in your life. While there are certainly the OG pet names you could call your boyfriend or husband that always relay your affection, the exact nicknames you bestow upon your SO depend on the dynamics of your relationship, your inside jokes and experiences together, and each of your personalities.
While one twosome may never dream of calling each other “Smelly” or “Noodle Head”, for others with a more playful jab-filled rapport, such titles are of the highest form of affection and honor.
Then, as seen on TikTok, some couple nicknames are quite simply unhinged and nonsensical (and hilarious). But sometimes they simply slip off the tongue out of nowhere and boom, he’s now called “Mister Potatoe Head”. These creative names are the ones that just roll off the tongue because whatever off-handed comment someone made in the YouTube video you watched last night just kind of stuck around in your subconscious. And often, they’re the best kind and always make for a good laugh.
To demonstrate your most sincere of affections, give one of these nicknames for your boyfriend or husband a spin. From the tried and true classics, to adorably cringe, to the totally hilarious and absurd, here are 517 ideas for new relationships to long-term partners to get you started. His heart will do a little dance, even if his face does an eye roll — these pet names will make him feel totally loved.
Classic Nicknames For Your Boyfriend Or Husband
- Love
- Baby
- Babe
- Sweetheart
- Sweets
- Honey
- Sweetie
- Hun
- Darling
- Dear
- Hot Shot
- Stud
- Handsome
- Cutie
- Bubs
Cute & Sweet Nicknames For Your Boyfriend Or Husband
- Mister
- Honey Bunny
- Honeybun
- Precious
- Love Bug
- Sugar Butt
- Angle Face
- Angel
- Pebbles
- Bambi
- Sweet Thing
- Sweet Stuff
- Teddy Bear
- Main Squeeze
- Smiley
- Doll Face
- Fave
- Sweetness
- Bubsy
- Boop
- Boopie
- Boopster
Cute & Slightly Cringy Nicknames For Your Boyfriend Or Husband
- Bubba
- Cuddle Muffin
- Squish
- Cuddle Bug
- Cutie Patootie
- Cute Patoot
- Boo
- BAE
- Zaddy
- Big Daddy
- Boo Thang
- Boo-Boo Bear
- Squish Muffin
- Wuvvie
- Pooters
“Babe” & “Baby” Variants To Call Your Boyfriend Or Husband
- Babes
- Babeh
- Mister Babe
- Baberoonie
- Baby Cakes
- BB
- Bébé
- Babe-o
- Baby Love
- Baby Bug
- Babykins
- Baby Boo
- Hot Babe
- Baby Babes
- Babelicious
Romantic Nicknames For Your Boyfriend Or Husband
- Dearest
- Lover
- Lovey
- My Sweet Love
- My Whole Heart
- Dreamboat
- Guapo
- Lovely
- Me-Me
- King
- Beau
- Doll
- Love Dove
- Other Half
- Sweetums
- Mr. Romantic
- Better Half
Nicknames For Your Boyfriend Or Husband From Different Languages
- Mi Amor (“my love” in Spanish)
- Amor (“love” in Spanish)
- Mi Corazon (“my heart” in Spanish)
- Cariño (“darling” in Spanish)
- Tesoro (“treasure” in Italian)
- Caro (“dear” in Italian)
- Mon Chéri (“my love” in French)
- Mon Chou (“my cabbage” in French)
- Ke Aloha (“beloved” in Hawaiian)
- Kochanie (“honey” in Polish)
- Min Skatt (Scandinavian term for “my treasure”)
- Knuddelbärchen (“cuddle bear” in German)
- Mausbär (“mousebear” in German)
- Canım (“my life” or “my soul” in Turkish)
- Melmë (“my love” in Elvish, The Lord of the Rings)
Nicknames For Your Boyfriend Or Husband From TV Shows
- Mo Chridhe (“my heart” in Scots Gaelic, Outlander)
- Mo Leannan (“my darling” in Scots Gaelic, Outlander)
- Bràmair (“sweetheart” in Scots Gaelic, Outlander)
- Blood Of My Blood (Outlander)
- McDreamy (Grey’s Anatomy)
- McSteamy (Grey’s Anatomy)
- My Person (Grey’s Anatomy)
- Doc (Days of Our Lives)
- Sweet Knees (Happy Days)
- Schmoopie (Seinfeld)
- Marshmallow (How I Met Your Mother)
- Lobster (Friends)
Pop Culture Nicknames For Your Boyfriend Or Husband
- MrBeast (YouTuber, MrBeast)
- Bubble Boy (Bubble Boy)
- Mr. Darcy (Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen)
- Ken (Barbie)
- Clyde (to your Bonnie)
- Stinky Pete (Toy Story 2)
- Princeling (Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas)
- Brute (A Court of Thorns And Roses by Sarah J. Maas)
- Snoopy ("Li'l Folks" by Charles Schultz)
- Casanova (Giacomo Girolamo Casanova, world-famous historic Italian womanizer)
- Padawan (Star Wars)
- Hodor (Game of Thrones)
Nicknames For Your Boyfriend Or Husband From Songs
- Sunshine (“You Are My Sunshine” by Johnny Cash)
- Mr. Boombastic (“Boombastic” by Shaggy)
- Mr. Fantastic (“Boombastic” by Shaggy)
- Mr. Lover Lover (“Boombastic” by Shaggy)
- Sk8r Boi (“Sk8r Boi” by Avril Lavigne)
- Mr. DJ (“Pon de Replay” by Rihanna)
- Baby Boy (“Baby Boy” by Beyoncé)
- Big Poppa (“Big Poppa” by The Notorious B.I.G.)
- Ocean Eyes (“Ocean Eyes” by Billie Eilish)
- Sunflower (“Sunflower” by Post Malone and Swae Lee)
- Mr. Know-It-All (“Mr. Know-It-All” by Kelly Clarkson)
- Cowboy Casanova (“Cowboy Casanova” by Carrie Underwood)
- Starboy (“Starboy” by Daft Punk and The Weeknd)
- Beautiful Thing (“Beautiful Things” by Benson Boone)
Funny Nicknames For Your Boyfriend Or Husband
- Pretty Poppa
- Cabbage (playing off of the French term of endearment “mon chou”)
- Sparky
- Wonder Boy
- Wonder Man
- Buddy Boy
- Cowboy
- Shawty
- Chewbacca
- Cookie Monster
- Hot Pants
- Your Majesty
- Your Highness
- Naughty Nugget
- Naughty Noodle
- Papito
- Mystery Man
- Honey Boo Boo Child
- Little Honey Boo Boo
- Lumpy
Masculine Character Nicknames For Boyfriends & Husbands
- Superman
- Tarzan
- Mr. Incredible
- Hercules
- Rambo
- Hulk
- Prince Charming
- Iron Man
- Mr. Bond
- Captain America
- Maverick
- Robin Hood
Goofy Nicknames For Your Boyfriend Or Husband
- Silly Goose
- Bucky
- Forehead
- Muffin Head
- Goofball
- Goofy
- Sugar Daddy
- Sleepyhead
- Honey Pop
- Love Machine
- Beef Cake
- Hottie McHotterson
- Grandmaster Yummy
- Fancy Face
- Skippy
- Skipper
- Spicy Boy
- Mr. Cheeky
Creative Nicknames For Your Boyfriend Or Husband
- Mister Man
- Mister Boy
- Bert (to your Erie)
- Batman (to your Robin)
- Slam Dunk
- Boy Boy
- Sergeant
- Dream Machine
- Big Friend
- Tickle Taxer
- Cuddle Captain
- Cuddle Coach
- Kissing King
- Doctor Dude
- Duke Of Dapper
- Blanket Burrito
- Treasure Chest
- Brainy Babe
- Captain Comic
Nicknames For Your Boyfriend Or Husband With Flirtatious Bully Energy
- Stinky
- Stinker
- Smelly
- Little Rat
- Himbo
- Pooter
- Pooteroonie
- Nerd
- Dork
- Sasquatch
- Hot Breath
- Drama King
- Grandpa
- Grumpy
- Ding Dong
- Noodlehead
- Old Man
- Toll Troll
- Dingus
- Grumplestiltskin
- Grumpy Guts
- Meanie Bo Beanie
- Humpty Dumpty
Funny Nicknames For Boyfriends & Husbands From Trending TikTok Sounds
- Nasty Girl (“Nasty Girl” by Tinashe)
- Phil (“IM GOIN IN”)
- Glo (“Yeah Glo!” by GloRilla)
- Man In Finance (“Looking For A Man Tema Remix”)
- Chauffeur (“How The Hell You Spell Chauffeur”)
- Amanda (“I’m Amanda”)
- Chick-fil-A Sauce (“No Chik-fil-A Sauce?”)
- Slithery Little Snake (“I’m a Snakee”)
- It Girl (“IT GIRL” by Aliyah's Interlude)
- Million Dollar Baby (“Million Dollar Baby” by Tommy Richman)
- Cute Jeans (“You’re Cute Jeans”)
Ego-Boosting Nicknames For Your Boyfriend Or Husband
- Macho
- Macho Man
- Big Man
- Hunk
- Hero
- Rockstar
- Superstar
- Mr. Charm
- All-Star
- Six Pack
- Sheriff
- Ace
- Mr. Muscles
- Muscle Man
- Manly Man
- Viking
- Superstar
- Major
- Beast
- Sergeant
- Sir Studly
- Daredevil
Nicknames For New Boyfriends
- Stud Muffin
- OG
- Buddy
- Fella
- Chief
- Good Lookin’
- Trouble
- Mister Dude
- GOAT
- Sport
- Jock
- Kiddo
- Bud
- Pal
- Lover Boy
- My Dude
- My Guy
- Tough Guy
- Lil’ Thang
Nicknames For Long-Time Boyfriends
- LOML
- Bub
- Cutie With A Booty
- Bubby
- Lovie
- Loverboy
- Special Guy
- Bobo
- Sweet Cheeks
- Snuggle
- Candyman
- Pet
- Chef
- Wonderboy
- Squeeze
- Partner In Crime
Nicknames For Husbands
- Hubby
- Hubs
- Husband
- Mister Fix It
- My Heart
- Mr. Right
- My Handsome Man
- Soulmate
- Twin Flame
- Kindred Spirit
- Partner
- My Forever
- My World
- Treasure
- Number One
- Day One
- My Man
- My Groom
- Ex-Fiancé
Sappy Nicknames For Your Boyfriend Or Husband
- Goober
- Beloved
- Romeo
- Lover Man
- Hubba-Bubba
- Pooh Bear
- Cuddly Wuddly
- Big Spoon
- My Sweet Joy
- Heartthrob
- Fluffy
- Sweet Temptation
- Bugaboo
Sweets-Related Nicknames For Boyfriends & Husbands
- Sweetie Pie
- Sugar
- Muffin
- Muffin Man
- Cutie Pie
- Pumpkin
- Pumpkin Pie
- Pop Tart
- Honey Bunches of Oats
- Sugar Pot Pie
- Sugar Nuggets
- Apple Dumpling
- Egg Nog
- Sugarplum
- Jellybean
- Honey Pot
- Cupcake
- Otter Pop
- Popsicle
- Fairy Floss
Food Nicknames For Your Boyfriend Or Husband
- Hot Tamale
- Tater Tot
- Sweet Pea
- Peach
- Curly Fry
- Sushi
- Spring Roll
- Baby Spring Roll
- Chicken Wing
- Pickle
- Nugget
- Nugget Head
- Hot Sauce
- Crunch Wrap Supreme
- Chalupa
- Dumpling
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Peanut
Weird Nicknames For Boyfriends & Husbands That Make No Sense
- Bingo Butt
- Chicken Licker
- My Little Fruitbat
- Baby Pterodactyl
- Peter Pan Man
- Headbutt
- Sneef
- Buckets
- Headus Butticus
- Sniffapotamusaurus Rex
- Captain Caterpillar
- Bugby
- Bugbert
- Almighty Loaf
- Cotton Candy King
- Lobster Butter
- Cotton Head
- Beepsqueak
Animal-Related Nicknames For Your Boyfriend Or Husband
- Bugs
- Bugs Bunny
- Bee
- Honey Bee
- Bunny
- Bear
- Chipmunk
- Lamb Chop
- Honey Bear
- Fox
- Foxy
- Silver Fox
- Mr. Fox
- Baby Fox
- Honey Badger
- Otter
- Baby Otter
- Monkey
- Caterpillar
- Capybara
Bird-Related Nicknames For Your Boyfriend Or Husband
- Penguin
- Chicken
- Goose
- Turkey
- Turkey Butt
- Tweety Bird
- Chickadee
- Puffin
- Duck
- Rubber Duck
- Ducky
- Lucky Duck
- Bird
- Birdy
- Baby Bird
- Big Bird
Spicy Nicknames For Boyfriends & Husbands
- Drake
- Smokeshow
- Stallion
- Boy Toy
- Saucy Stallion
- Tiger
- Naughty Boy
- Hot Lips
- Big Guy
- Firecracker
- Playboy
- Sizzle Lips
- Eye Candy
- Bad Boy
- Cute Butt
- Randy
Nicknames For Boyfriends & Husbands Who Are Fathers
- Daddy
- Dad
- Daddio
- Papi
- Father Frisky
- Vader
- Papa Bear
- Pops
- Soda Pop
Nicknames For Outdoorsy Boyfriends & Husbands
- Mountain Man
- Nature Boy
- Lumberjack
- Wild Man
- Rugged Randy
- Ranger
- Cute Caveman
- Handsome Hiker
- Bear Man
- Bear Boxer
- Fire Man
- Fish Slayer
- Captain
- Father Earth
- Daddy Earth
- Poppa Earth
- Dirty Dan
- Survivor
- Big Foot
Nicknames For Stylish Boyfriends & Husbands
- Show Stopper
- Mr. Drip
- Style Boy
- Style Man
- Mr. Swag
- Swag Man
- Model Man
- Hipster
- Fashion Boy
- Doctor Dapper
- Sharp Shooter
- Runway Randy
- Mr. Studly
- Studly Dursley
- ‘Fit Check Frank
- Dapper Dresser
- Movie Star
Random Nicknames For Boyfriends & Husbands
- Magic Mike
- Mikey Mouse
- Tree Trunks (for strong-legged men)
- Bubble Butt
- Dump Truck
- Jack the Ripper
- Dimples
- Freckles
- Mr. Long Legs
- Jack-o’-lantern
- Flow McGee
- Mr. Man Bun
- Danny Boy
NSFW Nicknames For Boyfriends & Husbands
- Hunk of Meat
- Dirty Dog
- Naughty Boy
- Naughty Girl
- Bedroom Buddy
- Sneaky Link
- Bad Boy
- Little Freak
- Hotshot
- Spicy Romeo
Affectionate Nicknames For Boyfriends & Husbands
- Pookie
- My Love
- Cherub
- Sugar Boo
- Snuggle Bear
- Mr. Man
- Darling Dear
- Baby Boo
- Honey Child
- Lovebird
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