130 ultimate nicknames for your boyfriend

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