Let’s be real: calling your boyfriend by his actual name all the time is… kinda boring. Sure, “John” or “Mike” is fine, but where’s the fun, the personality, the extra sprinkle of affection? That’s where cute nicknames come in. They’re personal, sweet, and sometimes just plain hilarious. Plus, nothing says “I’m smitten” quite like a silly name that only the two of you understand.
So, whether you’re looking for something romantic, funny, quirky, or downright cheesy, I’ve got you covered. Sit tight, grab a cup of tea (or wine, no judgment), and let’s dive into a treasure trove of nickname ideas that will make him smile—or roll his eyes in the best way possible.
Classic Cute Nicknames
- Babe
- Baby
- Baby Boy
- Honey
- Honey Bunny
- Sweetie
- Sweetheart
- Love
- Lover
- Darling
- Boo
- Boo Bear
- Snuggle Bug
- Snuggle Bunny
- Sugar
- Sugar Pie
- Sugar Plum
- Baby Cakes
- Cuddle Bug
- Cuddles
- Cutie
- Cutie Pie
- Cutie Patootie
- Lovebug
- Lovey
- Lovey Dovey
- Angel
- Baby Angel
- Baby Love
- Baby Boo
- Sweet Pea
- Sweetums
- Pumpkin
- Pookie
- Pookie Bear
- Snuggle Muffin
- Snuggy
- Teddy
- Teddy Bear
- Honey Bear
- Cupcake
- Muffin
- Lovey Bear
- Love Muffin
- Little One
- Sunshine
- Baby Sunshine
- Darling Heart
- Sugar Baby
- Baby Muffin
Funny & Playful Nicknames
- Goofball
- Nerdy Pants
- Snickerdoodle
- Monkey
- Munchkin
- Dimples
- Fuzzy Wuzzy
- Silly Goose
- Nugget
- Jellybean
- Squishy
- Squishmallow
- Smiley
- Bubbles
- Butterbean
- Waffles
- Pickle
- Pickle Pie
- Cheeky Monkey
- Dumpling
- Cupcake Monster
- S’mores
- Cookie Monster
- Giggles
- Snick Snack
- Marshmallow
- Marshy
- Binky
- Pudding
- Pudding Pop
- Peanut
- Peanut Butter
- Snuggle Pug
- Squish Ball
- Cuddle Monster
- Love Nugget
- Sweet Potato
- Tiny Dancer
- Silly Bean
- Jelly Tot
- Noodle
- Wiggles
- Snuggle Muff
- Fuzzball
- Doodle Bug
- Cheeseball
- Smush Face
- Goober
- Babykins
Romantic & Sweet Nicknames
- My Love
- My Heart
- My King
- My Prince
- My Sunshine
- My Everything
- My Soulmate
- My Boo
- My Darling
- My Treasure
- Love of My Life
- Heartthrob
- Prince Charming
- Dreamboat
- Handsome
- Beautiful Soul
- My Knight
- My Hero
- My Angel
- My Star
- Baby Love
- Love Muffin
- Sweetheart Bear
- Honey Pie
- Heartbreaker (playful)
- My Sweet
- My Forever
- True Love
- Lovebug
- Honey Bunch
- Cupcake Love
- Love Muff
- Angel Face
- Heart Eyes
- My Beloved
- My Joy
- Baby Heart
- Sweetling
- My Dear
- My Precious
- Baby Prince
- Heart Thief
- Soulmate Bear
- Beloved
- My Honeybunch
- Love Dove
- Sweet Love
- Baby Angel
- My Dear Heart
Food-Inspired Nicknames
- Honey Bun
- Sugar Cookie
- Muffin
- Cupcake
- Chocolate Chip
- Brownie
- Cheesecake
- Donut
- Pudding
- Jellybean
- Marshmallow
- Sweet Tart
- Caramel
- Candy
- Lollipop
- Sweet Pea
- Cookie
- Biscuit
- Nutella
- Snickers
- Twix
- Kit Kat
- M&M
- Brown Sugar
- Sugar Plum
- Sweet Roll
- Cinnamon Roll
- Choco
- Fudge
- Tootsie
- Sugar Baby
- Snicker Doodle
- Apple Pie
- Cherry Pie
- Pumpkin Pie
- Candy Cane
- Sweet Bun
- Buttercup
- Sugar Cube
- Poptart
- Brown Sugar Bear
- Sweet Berry
- Jelly Roll
- Cake Pop
- Honeycomb
- Sweet Nothings
- Cocoa Puff
- Mocha
- Peanut Butter Cup
- Sweetie Pie
Animal-Inspired Nicknames
- Bunny
- Bunny Boo
- Lovebird
- Teddy Bear
- Koala
- Puppy
- Pupper
- Pookie Bear
- Cub
- Cubby
- Tiger
- Lion
- Lionheart
- Fox
- Wolf
- Wolfie
- Bear
- Bear Cub
- Panda
- Panda Bear
- Kitten
- Kitten Boo
- Chickadee
- Owl
- Bunnykins
- Cuddle Bunny
- Snuggle Bear
- Little Cub
- Honey Bear
- Bunny Love
- Baby Tiger
- Little Lion
- Baby Wolf
- Snuggle Kitten
- Tiger Cub
- Panther
- Baby Fox
- Puppy Love
- Furry Friend
- Lovey Cub
- Sweet Bear
- Tiny Panda
- Baby Panda
- Bunnykins Boo
- Fuzzy Bear
- Baby Kitten
- Little Fox
- Snuggle Cub
- Cuddle Cub
Quirky & Unique Nicknames
- Captain Cutie
- Sir Snuggles
- Baron von Cuddle
- Mr. Giggles
- Sir Laughs-a-Lot
- Lord Snugglepants
- Count Cuddles
- Admiral Adorable
- Professor Hugs
- General Giggles
- Prince Smooches
- Duke Doodle
- King Snugglebug
- Sir Love-a-Lot
- Captain Huggles
- Baron von Snuggle
- Lord Lovebug
- Mister Snugglepants
- Sir Hugsalot
- Dr. Cuddlepuff
- Mr. Munchkin
- Sir Smiley
- Captain Smooch
- Admiral Snuggly
- Count Fluff
- Mr. Snickerdoodle
- Duke of Love
- Prince Fuzzy
- Baron Cuddlepaws
- Lord Snugglebear
- Professor Smooch
- Captain Gigglepants
- Sir Fluffy
- Mister Bubbles
- Count Gigglesworth
- King Snugglepie
- Doctor Hugsy
- Admiral Snugglepants
- Sir Marshmallow
- Mister Nuzzle
- Baron Snuggy
- Duke Snuggleton
- Captain Doodle
- Lord Snug-a-lot
- Professor Lovebug
- Prince Pudding
- Sir Teddy
Short & Sweet Nicknames
- Boo
- Babe
- Hun
- Honey
- Love
- Bae
- Cutie
- Babe-o
- Sweetie
- Baby
- Bub
- Pookie
- Muffin
- Nugget
- Sweet
- Angel
- Lovey
- Lovebug
- Smiley
- Snug
- Tater
- Baby Boo
- Love Muff
- Sugar
- Cuppy
- Bubs
- Cub
- Pup
- Babe Bear
- Lil’ Love
- Sweetums
- Cutie Pie
- Honey Bun
- Snuggy
- Babykins
- Pudding
- Snuggle
- Sugar Pie
- Tiny
- Love Muffin
- Baby Cakes
- Boo Boo
- Honey Pie
- Lovey Dovey
- Baby Love
- Sweet Pea
- Cupcake
- Angel Face
- Love Dove
Geeky & Nerdy Nicknames
- Player One
- Hero
- Jedi
- Wookiee
- Spock
- Data
- Gandalf
- Bilbo
- Thor
- Loki
- Iron Man
- Captain America
- Batman
- Spider-Man
- Superman
- Flash
- Hulk
- Professor X
- Doctor Strange
- Sonic
- Tails
- Pikachu
- Charmander
- Squirtle
- Link
- Zelda
- Mario
- Luigi
- Kirby
- Yoshi
- Fox McCloud
- Donkey Kong
- Sonic Boom
- Star-Lord
- Rocket
- Groot
- Doctor Who
- Sherlock
- Watson
- Neo
- Morpheus
- Pikachu Boo
- Charmander Love
- Linky
- Zelda Bear
- Mario Pie
- Luigi Boo
- Kirby Muffin
- Foxy
- Donkey
- Rocket Boo
Sweet & Sentimental Nicknames
- My Heart
- My Soul
- My Everything
- My Treasure
- My Angel
- My Star
- My Light
- My World
- My Love
- My King
- My Prince
- My Sunshine
- My Forever
- My Darling
- My Joy
- My Gem
- My Heartbeat
- My Rock
- My Life
- My Sweet
- My Beloved
- My Baby
- My Honey
- My Dearest
- My Heartthrob
- My Dream
- My Knight
- My Comfort
- My Soulmate
- My Honeybun
- My Precious
- My Cutie
- My Cuddlebug
- My Snugglebear
- My Treasure
- My Dove
- My Bunny
- My Teddy
- My Pookie
- My Lovebug
- My Sunshine Bear
- My Angel Face
- My Sweetie Pie
- My Pumpkin
- My Baby Love
- My Darling Heart
- My Honey Pie
- My Babycakes
- My Little Star