One aspect of relationships that you may find endearing or super annoying is the nicknames couples give each other. Of course, many people’s nicknames are based on their real names (shout out to all the Annies, Lizzies, Bobbys, and Hanks). But the nickname you give your significant other is different. These are ways to express your feelings for the other person – rather than trying to shorten their name. Nicknames are unique, personal, and limited to certain people, so if you give your lover a nickname, you’re entering lover territory. (Congratulations!)
Sometimes, no matter how awkward, these nicknames can make your loved one feel special. It’s also a great way to get out of trouble or calm your anger if you piss off your boo. Of course, that might have the opposite effect if your current lover finds out they’ve inherited your former lover’s nickname! So, if the nickname you gave your ex-girlfriend was “Schmoopie,” do yourself a favor and find a new one for your next relationship.
But if you’re looking for a nickname for your girlfriend, here are some suggestions.
classic
Beibei
like
beautiful
Gorgeous
Honey
Lowe
Honey
light of my life
my other half
Angel
my queen
my treasure
Princess
Mother
dream lover
bright eyes
Pigeon
my rose
goddess
Perfect
beloved
bombshell
superwoman
wonder woman
baby face
rosebud
my lady
Honey
dearest
Honey
soul mate
Sunlight
toy doll
Wife
boss
lady.
my only
my girl
cunning
hummingbird
food related nicknames
Honey
honey pie
cutie pie
sweet peas
hug muffin
dear rabbit
pancakes
hug cake
cookie
cupcakes
Sweetie Pie
frosting
Pickle
sugar plum
tasty
Apple (in my eyes)
baby cake
pudding
pudding pie
butter
gummies
love muffins
lactose
Marshmallow
Maunath
sprinkle water
peanut
Sweet Tang
sugar mommy
honey bag
Juicy
muffin
Honey
honey bunch
candy
candy eyes
caramel
gummy bears
peach
Peach-O
Dudu roll
lollipop
cherry pie
Donuts
sprinkle water
hug cake
dumpling
sweet ass
sweet cake
peach pie
Switkins
sugary taste
Snuggle Muffins
honeydew
cocoa
Mochi
pumpkin
My little fried dough sticks
Fruit Jambalaya
gingerbread
Cute selection
Shhh
Bubu
Snooki
snooki cat
patuti box
Toots
baby face
main extrusion
cat
Ranunculus
baby girl
rabbit
care bear
always right person
greedy
future wife
hot lips
kissy face
bunny wasp
love bug
flashing
well
Meow
Star
flower
Butterfly
Juliette
magic
lucky charm
tulip
water lily
Snuggle Puff
Heaven
Haggs
Bu Sheng
Stars shine
emerald
poppy
bee
little duck
bees knees
lovebirds
baby cloth
giggle
double bubble
nibbles
little mouse
kiss miss
little minnie
Heartache
Descriptive options
Shenyi
hot lady
miss universe
pretty face
freckle
knock out
pretty lady
spark
shrew
fast
tiny
teacup
short
dimple
genius
smiley face
chief
flying girl
team leader
boots
smooth
sun pants
champion
sunflower
sunny
cute eyes
sleeping Beauty
starlight
star eyes
smoke show
Nicknames in other languages
Habibi Albi (Arabic for “My Heart’s Love”)
Ya Rouhi (Arabic for “You are my soul”)
Mon Mignon (French for “my loveliness”)
A Rúnsearc (Irish for “my secret love”)
Luce Dei Miei Occhi (Italian for “Light in My Eyes”)
Solnishko (Russian for “little sunshine”)
Motek (Hebrew, meaning “sweetheart” or “darling”)
Chemo tkbilo (Georgian for “my sweetheart”)
Sikvarulo (Georgian for “my love”)
XĪNGĀN (“heart and liver” in Chinese, but means the most beloved person in life)
BǍOBÈI (meaning “treasure” in Chinese, but used as the love meaning of “baby” among young couples)
Tesoro (Italian for “treasure”)
Mariposa (Spanish for “butterfly”)
Cariña (Spanish for “honey”)
Gatinha (Brazilian Portuguese for “kitten”)
Meri Jaan (Hindi for “my love”)
Lubov (Russian for “love”)
Carla (Italian for “dear”)
Piccolina (Italian for “little one”)
Zaika (meaning “darling” or “baby” in Russian)
Amorina (Italian for “love”)
Principessa (Italian for “princess”)
Linda (Spanish for “beautiful”)
Mi Alma (Spanish for “my soul”)
Hermosa (Spanish for “beautiful”)
Jaan (Hindi for “life”)
loved (Danish for “dear”)
Snoepje (Dutch for “candy”)
Mon Chou (French for “dear”)
Schatz (German for “sweetheart”)
Liebling (German for “dear”)
Cuore Mio (“My Heart” in Italian)
Vita Mia (“My Life” in Italian)
Topolina (Italian for “mouse”)
Piccola (Italian, meaning “little”)
Agapi Mou (Greek for “my love”)
Amante (Spanish for “secret lover”)
Ashkim (Turkish for “spiritual love”)
Baba Ganoush (Lebanese Cuisine)
Babochka (Russian for “butterfly”)
Moya Golubushka (Russian for “my little love”)
Azucar (Spanish for “sugar”)
Bichito (Spanish for “little bug”)
Bombon (Spanish for “chocolate chip”)
Chiqui (Spanish for “Chiquito” or “tiny thing”)
Chica (Spanish for “girl”)
Bella (Italian for “beautiful”)
Mi Cielo (Spanish for “My Paradise”)
Ya Amar (Arabic for “My Moon”)
Tesoruccio (Italian, meaning “little treasure house”)
Another note about nicknames
Nicknames usually need to be meaningful. Of course, you might fall into the “baby” and “honey” ranks. That’s fine. But the best nicknames always have a special meaning—usually one that only the two of you can understand. Maybe you call her “Bunny” because she wiggles her nose a lot or likes to have sex. Maybe she’s a mini Alex Trebek, so you call her “Jeopardy”! It may not seem romantic on the surface, but she’ll appreciate you acknowledging her brain. if she were ginger anne of green gables obsessed? You could even call her “Carrot.”
What is she good at? What is she obsessed with? What do you like to do together? Nicknames can be just cute nicknames without any meaning. However, if you can find a way to personalize it, it will mean a lot to her…and you.
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