Settling on a nickname for your boyfriend can seem like a difficult task! After all, you don't want to make him cringe or embarrass him when you say it in public. Rather, you need a term of endearment that lets him know he's your number one, whether the tone is flirty, traditional, or just plain cute. You definitely don't need to pick one on the first date, but once you have a sense of his personality, let the naming begin! Of course, you don't have to settle on just one. It can be fun to have several nicknames to choose from depending on the mood.
If you haven't come up with a pet name for your Precious, you're sure to find a winner on our list, which includes pop culture suggestions like "Maverick," "Mr. Big," and "McSteamy"; ideas heavy on the sex appeal (we loooove "Trouble"); and a few serious ones, too, such as the simple, swoony "Soulmate." There are some recs that are so hilarious they're sure to put a great big grin on his face, but we promise that we've steered clear of icky, cloying nicknames, like Seinfeld's legendarily nauseating "Schmoopy." Then, after you've chosen a moniker for your guy, head on over to Love Quotes for Him That Will Touch Your Man's Heart for the perfect sentiment to send in a text or card.
Traditional Nicknames for Your Boyfriend
- Mister
- Handsome
- Loverboy
- Future Husband
- Dear
- Charmer
- Sugar
- Captain
- Mi Amor
- Novio
- Monsieur
- Bestie
- Favorite
- Man of My Dreams
Sweet Nicknames for Your Boyfriend
- Sweets
- Pet
- Sweetheart
- Honey Bunny
- Mr. Wonderful
- Cutie Patootie
- Babycakes
- Boo
- Mister Man
- Love Bug
- Sunshine
- Jellybean
- Sweet Pea
- Snuggle Bug
- Sweet Stuff
- Big Spoon
- Teddy Bear
- Dream Machine
- Monkey
- Cupcake
- Ducky
- Peanut
- Pudding
- Cutie
- Pumpkin
Flirty Nicknames for Your Boyfriend
- Baby
- Trouble
- Beast
- Bad Boy
- Stallion
- Bae
- Stud
- Big Daddy
- Baby Boy
- Naughty Boy
- Hot Stuff
- Corazón
- XXX
- Lover
- Sexy
- Foxy
- Hottie
- Tiger
- Big Mac
- Hot Shot
- Wild Thing
- Boytoy
- Amóre
- Playboy
- Firecracker
Silly Nicknames for Your Boyfriend
- Sugar Britches
- Stud Muffin
- Love Machine
- Tater Tot
- Sir Loves-A-Lot
- Hunka-Hunka Burnin’ Love
- Hottie McHotterson
- Love Nugget
- Hot Tamale
- Sergeant Sexy
- Macho Man
- Wookie
- Hubba Bubba
- Cuddle Cake
- Hunk-a-Lunk
- Mr. Sexy Bottoms
- Squeegee
- Nutter Butter
- Captain Awesome
- Sugar Booger
- Grandmaster Yummy
- Señor Studly
- Slayer of Hearts
- Boo Thang
- Babelicious
Serious Nicknames for Your Boyfriend
- Beloved
- My One and Only
- Darling
- Handsome Man
- My Heart
- Mr. Right
- Hunk
- Angel
- Prince
- Love
- My Heart's Desire
- King
- Soulmate
- Hero
- Superstar
- My Beau
- Kindred Spirit
- Partner
- My Forever
- Dearest
- Adonis
- My World
- True North
- Treasure
- My Man
Pop Culture Nicknames for Your Boyfriend
- Pooh Bear
- Romeo
- Superman
- Pizza Man
- Prince Charming
- Maverick
- Captain America
- McDreamy
- He-Man
- Mr. Bond
- The Dude
- Mr. Big
- Candyman
- Casanova
- McSteamy
- Muppet
- Hercules
- Tarzan
- Don Juan
- Mr. Darcy
- Iron Man
- Rocky
- Robin Hood
- Braveheart
- Daredevil
Jill Gleeson is a travel journalist and memoirist based in the Appalachian Mountains of western Pennsylvania who has written for websites and publications including Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Country Living, Washingtonian, Gothamist, Canadian Traveller, and EDGE Media Network. Jill is the travel editor for Enchanted Living. Learn more about her journey at gleesonreboots.com.