One aspect of relationships that you probably either find endearing or super annoying is couples having nicknames for each other. Sure, a lot of people have nicknames based on their actual first names (shout out to all the Annies, Lizzies, Bobbies, and Hanks out there). But the nicknames you give your significant other are different. These are used as ways to show affection for the other person — not trying to shorten their name. Nicknames are unique, personal, and restricted to certain people, so if you have one for your lover, you’ve entered sweetheart territory. (Congrats!)
And sometimes, no matter how embarrassing, those nicknames have a way of making your lover feel special. It’s also a great way to get out of trouble or unruffle feathers if you’ve made your boo mad. Of course, it could have the opposite effect if your current love finds out they inherited the nickname of your last love! So, if your nickname for your previous girlfriend was “Schmoopie,” you do yourself a favor and find a new one for your next relationship.
But if you’re in the market for a nickname for your girlfriend, here are a few suggestions.
The Classics
Babe
Love
Beautiful
Gorgeous
Darling
Lovey
Sweetheart
Light of My Life
My Better Half
Angel
My Queen
My Treasure
Princess
Mama
Dream Girl
Bright Eyes
Dove
My Rose
Goddess
Perfection
Beloved
Bombshell
Superwoman
Wonder Woman
Baby Face
Rosebud
My Lady
Dear
Dearest
Sweetie
Soulmate
Sunshine
Doll
Wifey
Boss
The Mrs.
My One and Only
My Girl
Foxy
Hummingbird
Food-Related Nicknames
Honey
Honey Pie
Cutie Pie
Sweet Pea
Cuddle Muffin
Honey Bunny
Pancakes
Cuddle Cakes
Cookie
Cupcake
Sweetie Pie
Sugar Lips
Pickle
Sugarplum
Yummy
Apple (of My Eye)
Baby Cakes
Pudding
Pudding Pie
Butter
Jellybean
Love Muffin
Toffee
Marshmallow
Fluffernutter
Sprinkles
Peanut
Sweet Thang
Sugar Mama
Honeybun
Juicy
Muffin
Hon’
Honey Bunch
Candy
Candy Eyes
Caramel
Gummy Bear
Peaches
Peach-O
Tootsie Roll
Lollipop
Cherry Pie
Donut
Sprinkles
Cuddle Cake
Dumpling
Sweet Butt
Sweet Cakes
Peachy Pie
Sweetkins
Sugar Smacks
Snuggle Muffin
Manna
Coco
Mochi
Pumpkin
My Little Churro
Tutti Frutti
Gingersnap
Cute Picks
Boo
Boo Boo
Snooki
Snookipuss
Cutie Patootie
Toots
Dollface
Main Squeeze
Kitty
Buttercup
Baby Girl
Bunny
Carebear
One Who Is Always Right
Bootylicious
Future Wife
Hot Lips
Kissy Face
Bunny Bee
Lovebug
Twinkles
Bun-Buns
Meow
Star
Flower
Butterfly
Juliette
Magic
Lucky Charm
Tulip
Water Lily
Snugglepuff
Heaven
Huggles
Boo Thang
Star Shine
Emerald
Poppy
Honey Bee
Duckling
Bee’s Knees
Lovebird
Baby Boo
Giggles
Double Bubble
Nibbles
Little Mouse
Miss Kisses
Lil Minnie
Heartstopper
Descriptive Options
Divine One
Ms. Hottie
Ms. Universe
Pretty Face
Freckles
Knockout
Pretty Lady
Sparky
Vixen
Speedy
Tiny
Teacup
Shortie
Dimples
Genius
Smiley
Chief
Fly Girl
Captain
Bootie
Slick
Sunshine Pants
Champ
Sunflower
Sunny
Cute Eyes
Sleeping Beauty
Starlight
Starry Eyes
Smoke Show
Nicknames From Other Languages
Habibi Albi (Arabic for “love of my heart”)
Ya Rouhi (Arabic for “you are my soul”)
Mon Mignon (French for “my cutie”)
A Rúnsearc (Irish for “my secret love”)
Luce Dei Miei Occhi (Italian for “light of my eyes”)
Solnishko (Russian for “little sunshine”)
Motek (Hebrew for “sweetheart” or “honey”)
Chemo tkbilo (Georgian for “my sweetie”)
Sikvarulo (Georgian for “my love”)
XĪNGĀN (Chinese for “heart and liver” but denotes the most beloved person in one’s life)
BǍOBÈI (Chinese for “treasure” but used as endearment as “baby” among younger couples)
Tesoro (Italian for “treasure”)
Mariposa (Spanish for “butterfly”)
Cariña (Spanish for “dear one”)
Gatinha (Brazilian Portuguese for “kitty”)
Meri Jaan (Hindi for “my love”)
Lubov (Russian for “love”)
Cara (Italian for “dear”)
Piccolina (Italian for “little one”)
Zaika (Russian for “darling,” “baby”)
Amorina (Italian for “love”)
Principessa (Italian for “princess”)
Linda (Spanish for “pretty”)
Mi Alma (Spanish for “my soul”)
Hermosa (Spanish for “beautiful”)
Jaan (Hindi for “life”)
Elskede (Danish for “beloved”)
Snoepje (Dutch for “candy”)
Mon Chou (French for “sweetie”)
Schatz (German for “sweetheart”)
Liebling (German for “darling”)
Cuore Mio (Italian for “my heart”)
Vita Mia (Italian for “my life”)
Topolina (Italian for “mouse”)
Piccola (Italian for “small”)
Agapi Mou (Greek for “my love”)
Amante (Spanish for “secret lover”)
Ashkim (Turkish for “spiritual love”)
Baba Ganoush (a Lebanese dish)
Babochka (Russian for “butterfly”)
Moya Golubushka (Russian for “my little love”)
Azucar (Spanish for “sugar”)
Bichito (Spanish for “little bug”)
Bombon (Spanish for “chocolate piece”)
Chiqui (Spanish for “Chiquito,” or “something tiny”)
Chica (Spanish for “girl”)
Bella (Italian for “beautiful”)
Mi Cielo (Spanish for “my heaven”)
Ya Amar (Arabic for “my moon”)
Tesoruccio (Italian for “little treasure trove”)
One More Note About Nicknames
Nicknames typically need to hold meaning. Sure, you can fall into the “babe” and “honey” line. And that’s fine. But the best nicknames will always have a special meaning — often that only the two of you will understand. Maybe you called her “bunny” because she wiggles her nose or likes to have sex… a lot. Maybe she is a mini Alex Trebek, so you called her JEOPARDY! It may not seem romantic on the surface, but she will appreciate you recognizing her for her brain. If she is a ginger with an Anne of Green Gables obsession? You might even get away with calling her “Carrots.”
What is she good at? What is she obsessed with? What do you enjoy doing together? Nicknames can just be cute pet names with no meaning. However, if you can find a way to personalize it, it will mean that much more to her… and you.
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