Pet & Animal

The best pet names for your crush or special someone

If you need a good nickname for your crush, you’ve come to the right place! Crushes can be complicated, but coming up with a pet name for that special someone doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re looking for a cute name to use as their contact in your phone or a playful name to call them when you pass in the hall, we’ve got your back! Take a look at this list of the most charming, affectionate, and flirtatious nicknames to call your crush.

[Edit]Top Names to Call Your Crush

Darling
Sweetheart
Cupcake
Babe
Handsome
Bunny
Sweetie

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[Edit]Classic Nicknames for Your Crush

Stick with a timeless pet name to show you’re interested. These common nicknames for your crush are a great way to say, “Hey, I like you,” without being too obvious. You can use them as their contact name, or be bold and call them it in person! Give a dashing smile or a cute wink when you say it to make it extra flirty.^[1] Take a look at these classic nicknames:
- Darling
- Sweetheart
- Baby
- Love
- Dear
- Honey
- Angel
- Princess
- Queen
- Prince
- King
- Dearest
- Cutie
- Baby Doll
- Beloved
- Babe
- Treasure
- Beau
- Boo
- Sweetie
- Handsome
- Hun
- Charming
- Lover
- Mate

[Edit]Playful Nicknames for Your Crush

Make their heart skip a beat with these cutesy nicknames. Boring nicknames? Yeah, we’ve never heard of them. These nicknames are the perfect way to make your crush blush and feel special. They’re playful, flirty, and oh-so-adorable! Simply pick whichever one matches your boo best.
- Sunshine
- Angel Face
- Baby Cakes
- Silly Goose
- Snuggle Bunny
- Sweet Cheeks
- Teddy Bear
- Munchkin
- Giggle Monster
- Honey Drop
- Ducky
- Boo Bear
- Hottie
- Doll Face
- Baby Love
- Sugar
- Kitty Cat
- Lovey
- Sugar Lips
- Stud
- Button
- Love Bug

[Edit]Personality Nicknames for Your Crush

Pick a pet name that matches your crush’s personality. Make your crush’s nickname special by calling them something unique to them. For instance, if they have rizz, you could call them Prince Charming to allude to their charm. If they’re mischievous, try Mayor of Mischief. Keep it cute, simple, and personal! Here are some more ideas:
- Moon Child
- Mad Hatter
- Love Bug
- Party Starter
- Queen Bee
- Showstopper
- Silver Fox
- Macho Man
- Chief
- GOAT
- Hot Shot
- Ace
- Superstar
- All-Star
- Dynamite
- Cuddle Buddy
- DJ Dreamy
- Shortcake
- Lovey Dovey
- Hot Stuff
- Candy Eyes
- Heart Taker
- Precious

[Edit]Sweet Nicknames for Your Crush

Name your crush after a treat if they’re as sweet as can be! If your crush is sweeter than candy, let their pet name reflect it. Maybe you call them their favorite treat or something they remind you of. Either way, these nicknames are a cute and endearing way to show you’re interested.
- Candy
- Cupcake
- Peach
- Pumpkin
- Pepper
- Dumpling
- Cutie Pie
- Sugar Plum
- Snickerdoodle
- Muffin
- Honey Bunch
- Gummy Bear
- Tootsie Roll
- Lemon Drop
- Chocolate Chip
- Biscuit
- Sweet Pea
- Pop Tart
- Cookie
- Sugarplum
- Peanut
- Jellybean
- Honey Bun
- Hot Tamale
- Tater Tot
- Nugget

[Edit]Nature Nicknames for Your Crush

Make your crush feel like a work of (natural) art with these nicknames. Does your crush light you up like sunshine or fill your stomach with butterflies? If so, give them a nickname to prove it! Name them after something in nature they remind you of, or you’re inspired by. Check out these cute and charming ideas:
- Daisy
- Tulip
- Flower
- Rose
- Marigold
- Buttercup
- Sunflower
- Bunny
- Sunshine
- Violet
- Honeysuckle
- Bumblebee
- Dewdrop
- Butterfly
- Luna
- Comet
- Water Lily
- Teardrop
- Little Bird
- Goose
- Puffin

[Edit]Interest-Based Nicknames for Your Crush

Nod to your crush’s hobbies and interests to make them blush. If your crush is into music, books, gaming, or sports, use that to your advantage! Nicknames can be anything you want them to be, and if you’re at a loss for ideas, think about what they like most. Then, cater their pet names around that! Not only is this a great way to make them feel special, but it also shows that you’ve been paying attention to what they like.^[2] Take a look at these examples for more inspiration:
- Musical Nicknames:
  - Treble Maker
  - Harmony
  - Lyric
  - Melody
  - Cadence
  - Symphony
- Bookish Nicknames:
  - Miss Page
  - Sonnet
  - Fable
  - Poet
  - Bookworm
- Pop Culture Nicknames:
  - Chart-Topper
  - Superman
  - Puddin’
  - Captain
  - Chosen One
  - Globetrotter
  - Daredevil
  - McDreamy
  - Princess Peach
  - Ken
  - Hercules
  - Romeo
  - Snoopy
  - Mr. Darcy
- Techy Nicknames:
  - Legend
  - Conqueror
  - Circuit Charmer
  - Pixel
  - Tech Temptress
  - Quantum Queen
  - Gamer Queen
  - Miss Pixel

[Edit]International Nicknames for Your Crush

Be mysteriously charming by using a nickname from another language. These nicknames are excellent for anyone (even if your crush isn’t multicultural)! Borrow a sweet pet name or endearing sentiment from another language to tell your boo how much you adore them. Plus, speaking another language can be especially romantic.
- Amorcito (Spanish for “little love”)
- Mi Alma (Spanish for “my soul”)
- Cheri (French for “darling”)
- Mon Chou (French for “my cabbage”)
- Schatz (German for “treasure”)
- Liebling (German for “darling”)
- Cara Mia (Italian for “my beloved”)
- Tesoro (Italian for “treasure”)
- Solnyshko (Russian for “my sun”)
- Anata (Japanese for “dear”)

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Did you know that pet names are a universal sign of affection? When you use a nickname, you’re sharing your admiration for someone else.^[3]
Fun fact: Pet names that start with b or p (like “baby” and “sweetie pie”) are more commonly used because they use bilabial sounds that are easier to pronounce quickly.^[4]

[Edit]References

[_note-1] ttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/flirting

[_note-2] ttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/love-digitally/202006/how-flirt-effectively

[_note-3] ttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifetime-connections/201603/pet-names-between-couples-are-very-good-sign

[_note-4] ttps://www.theswaddle.com/psychology-of-couples-pet-names-baby-talk

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