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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