130 ultimate nicknames for your boyfriend
Having someone to call your boyfriend is lovely, but coming up with an endearing moniker for said gentleman isn’t always easy. But before you dream up a virtual date with a long-distance partner or special anniversary outing, why not drum up the perfect moniker for your man?
Terms of endearment can not only capture the essence of your affection and your partner’s personality, but also give couples a private language, bringing you closer than ever. Plus, expressing your love for him with a sweet nickname may very well inspire your boyfriend to come up with the perfect nickname for you.
To get the wheels turning, we did the grunt work for you (and you don’t even need to give us credit). Ahead, our comprehensive collection of cute and sweet monikers for every kind of fella. Test a few out and see which stick in your relationship. Some are playful, some are classic, some are a bit out there — but all are sure to help grow your bond and put a big smile on his face. We recommend picking out and test-driving a few that feel authentic to you to see which boyfriend nicknames have staying power. Whether you’re writing a birthday card, sending a sweet text message or beckoning him to put his shoes in the shoe rack (sigh), keep reading for our favorite nicknames for boyfriends.
Classic nicknames for your boyfriend
Prince charming
Honey
Babe
Lovebug
Cutie pie
Cutie
Darling
Sweetie
Sweetheart
Beau
Baby
Dear
Love
My beloved
Paramour
Treasure
Adored one
My one and only
Love dove
My moon
Treasure
Adored one
My one and only
Love dove
My moon
Sweet nicknames for your boyfriend
Dreamboat
Lover
My whole heart
Love of my life
Dearest
Sugar
My everything
My soulmate
My forever
Angel
Angel face
Bumblebee
Precious
Sweetie pie
Honey bunny
Boo
Eternal flame
My king
My true love
Handsome
My heart
Sunshine
Sweetums
My best friend
King of my heart
My knight
My better half
My forevermore
Rockstar
Superhero
Cute and playful nicknames for your boyfriend
Pop tart
Hot stuff
Sweet stuff
Pumpkin
Hot tamale
Good-looking
Cuddle muffin
Cuddle bear
Heartthrob
Champ
Captain
Hugster
Sweets McGee
Dumpling
Fluffy pie
Mon petit ami (“boyfriend” in French)
Mi amor (“my love” in Spanish)
Peaches
Cutie patootie
Silly goose
Buttercup
The wooer
Sweet pea
My guy
Lover boy
Lover boy
Captain cool
Snookums
Love muffin
Hot shot
My rock
Lovebird
Hot shot
Hunk
Honey bear
Sugar lips
Snuggles
Muffin
Cupcake
Snuggle bunny
Sugar thing
Teddy bear
Stud muffin
Pookie
Bear
Handsome pants
Tiger
Hot cakes
Apple of my eye
Munchkin
Pumpkin pie
Pop culture-inspired nicknames for your boyfriend
Mr. Big
Hercules
Romeo
Mr. Darcy
Ken
McDreamy
Casanova
Superman
James Bond
Christian Grey
Adonis
Jack Dawson
Thor
Sherlock Holmes
Gatsby
Prince Eric
Captain von Trapp
Indiana
Wolverine
Don Juan
Jon Snow
Aladdin
Captain America
Prince Eric
Aidan
Don Draper
Legolas
Brad Pitt
Tony Stark
Rick Grimes
This article was originally published on TODAY.com
