Cute Nicknames for Your Boyfriend

The other day, I got asked, “Ryan, what’s a cute nickname for your boyfriend?” That’s a great question! I love pet names and nicknames!

A cute pet name is something that shows your boyfriend that you’re into him. In a study by the Journal of Science and Personal Relationships, they outline the various ways that we all feel loved. And actually, the purpose of the study is to demonstrate just how many “models” there could be for how one person feels love compared to the other.

Another way of putting this: it’s not a one-to-one way that you could feel love, and your significant other can feel love. Author Gary Chapman took this concept even further when he decided to come up with “The 5 Love Languages,” which simplifies this model into five different types of ways that someone could feel love.

When we think of pet names, this would indicate someone who experiences love through “words of affirmation.” This is like telling someone that they are pretty, often and with intensity.

My experience with pet names…

I’ve had many women call me particular pet names. Anywhere from “babe” to “king.” And I have to admit; it works well! It lets me know, through a very small word, that the woman is into me. This reciprocal nature of her being “into me” makes me want to show her that I’m also “into her.”

It’s a highly effective way to exchange love. Picking the perfect pet name for your guy is going to take a little time. It should speak to your personality and his. And it shouldn’t be too cliché. In the ideas listed below, I break down a few ideas based on the characteristics of your boyfriend. For example, if he’s tall, of a particular ethnicity, or otherwise.

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Super cute nicknames for your boyfriend

—Cute nicknames for your boyfriend

Generally cute nicknames to use when you want to show him that you love him. Or that he’s very special to you. Make sure that you use these as a general guide for what your nickname could be. If you find the perfect one, that’s great. Although, don’t let it stop you from thinking more creatively about what other nicknames could be.

1. Darling
2. Handsome
3. King
4. Babers
5. Babes
6. My Man
7. My King
8. Prince
9. Sugar Pie
10. Sweetheart
11. Boo
12. Bae
13. Pretty Boy
14. Lover
15. Love Dove
16. Lovey Dovey
17. Prince Charming
18. Sweets
19. Sweetie
20. My Everything
21. Hot Buns
22. McDreamy
23. McSteamy
24. Thumper
25. Big Stick
26. Hottie
27. Hot Stuff
28. My Man
29. Future Hubby
30. Future Husband
31. My World
32. Baby Face
33. Big Daddy
34. Daddy (What does it mean when she calls you daddy?!)
35. Dear
36. Dearest
37. Cuddle Bunny
38. Cuddle Bug
39. My Love
40. Bubby
41. Bubs
42. Mister Man
43. Boo Bear
44. Freckles
45. Snugs
46. Snuggy Wuggy
47. Big Bug
48. Big Guy
49. Captain Cutie
50. My Rock
51. Stud
52. Papa Bear
53. Hot Pants
54. Stud Pants
55. Dumpling
56. Best Guy

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Food-related names that you could call your boyfriend

—Cute nicknames for your boyfriend

Food-related names are always very cute. For example, “Pumpkin” or “Peanut” are some of the best cute nicknames to use. Although, you may want to be careful with “Peanut” as it could indicate that he’s a “short king” or “short guy.” And maybe this could hurt his feelings rather than build him up.

1. Sugarplum
2. Honey
3. Pumpkin
4. Peanut
5. Peachy Boy
6. Honey Pot
7. Butter Cup
8. Laughy Taffy
9. Spicy Meatball
10. Honey Bee
11. Chicken Nuggie
12. Chicken Nugget
13. Honey Muffin
14. Cookie
15. Sugar
16. Sugar Pie
17. Stud Muffin
18. Pumpkin Pie
19. Cupcake
20. Apple of My Eye
21. Sweets

Extra cute nicknames for your black boyfriend

—Cute nicknames for your boyfriend

When your boyfriend is a particular ethnicity, this presents a great opportunity to describe them. Let’s be honest, “Brown Sugar” is a great nickname! It’s cute, it’s funny, and it shows them that you really think they’re sweet. When you have this opportunity, capitalize on it!

1. Brown Sugar
2. Cocoa Butter
3. Dark Shadow
4. Shadow
5. Coal Fire
6. Denzel
7. My Denzel
8. Tall Dark and Handsome
9. Brown Cutie
10. Brown Buns
11. Dark Buns
12. Biggest Boy
13. Biggest Guy
14. Thick Stick
15. Thicc Rick

Cute pet names for your boyfriend that are also funny

—Cute nicknames for your boyfriend

When you want to pick a nickname that’s going to make him laugh (either a temporary nickname or something that sticks long term)—then a funny one is the way to go! It’s best to pick a nickname that isn’t making fun of their character or person. Rather, speaks to cute moments that the two of you share together.

1. Teddy Bear
2. Thunder Clap
3. Big Thumper
4. Knee Weaker
5. Super Hottie
6. Tripod (Referring to his “third leg”)
7. Pickle
8. Zaddy
9. Mi Amor
10. Angel Eyes
11. Peachy Poppy
12. Poppy
13. Guapo
14. Big Balls
15. Testy Testy
16. Dom Dom
17. Foxy
18. Chipmunk
19. Cutie Pies
20. Trouble Maker
21. Doctor Love
22. Love Bug
23. Love Doctor
24. Playboy
25. Woody
26. Pecker Man
27. Dr. Pin Me Down
28. My Everything
29. My Irreplaceable
30. Officer

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Unique and different nicknames for your boyfriend (that are also cute)

—Cute nicknames for your boyfriend

We’ve all heard “babe” before. What’s different from that? What are some cute pet names that you can use on him that he’s maybe never heard before. The fact that it’s a unique pet name goes a very long way. It shows him that he’s special to you. And that you’ve never “called someone” that name before.

1. My World
2. Angel
3. Lovey
4. Cute Buns
5. Stiff Stuff
6. Apple of My Eye
7. Teary
8. Deary
9. My King
10. Only One
11. One for Me
12. My Everything and Anything
13. Schmoops
14. Schmoopy Poops
15. Booboo
16. Poopy Butt
17. Poops
18. Fluffy Stuff
19. Bun Bun
20. PIC (Partner in Crime)

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Country boyfriend cute pet names

—Cute nicknames for your boyfriend

If you’ve got yourself a lovely redneck hunk. And he’s proud of it. Then you have the opportunity to describe him in a really fun way. It’s okay to be proud of the fact that you’re a southern boy at heart! Try out a few of these fun nicknames on him!

1. Boot Kicker
2. Booty Boy
3. Truck Hunk
4. Redneck Rick
5. Redneck Lover
6. Country Babe
7. Reddy Babe
8. Thick Brick
9. Leather Neck
10. Hunk a Junk
11. Hunk in a Truck
12. Slick Stick
13. Dirt Kicker
14. Big Bass
15. Seabass
16. Squirrely

Tall boyfriend cute pet names

—Cute nicknames for your boyfriend

Is your boyfriend really tall? This is a great way to be specific about him. Remember, the best nicknames and pet names come from describing him or your relationship together. If you’ve got a tall guy on your hands, then use this to your advantage when you’re coming up with a cute name for him.

1. Heavenly Man
2. Slim Jim
3. Jerky Stick
4. Slender Bender
5. Tally McGee
6. Tall Guy
7. Long Babe
8. Big Babe
9. Higher Power
10. Up There Guy
11. 6’1 and Fun
12. Tally
13. My Highest
14. My Fresh Air
15. My Bend Over