200 Cute Names to Call Your Boyfriend

Maggie Jameson

If you and your boyfriend are the kind of couple who like to call each other cute names, it can be hard to come up with new and original ones. You don’t want to get stuck in a pet name rut, so it’s a good idea to throw in some new ones now and then, or settle on that one perfect cute name. Read through this list and get some inspiration about what to call your guy.

Adorable – Simple, yet effective. If your boy really is adorable, tell him!
Amazing One – Again, this needs no explanation. Let your guy know how amazing he is.
Amore Mio – This means “my love” in Italian.
Angel – The perfect pet name for a sweet and angelic boyfriend. Or for a Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan!
Angel Face – A cute name for one with an angelic face.
Apple – Get fruity with this pet name.
Babe – A classic name to call a boy, but a classic for a reason.
Baby – A cute name to call a guy who you have to look out for.
Baby Boy – Similar to “baby” but with more alliteration. What’s not to like?
Baby Cakes – A cute name for all those cake lovers out there.
Baby Doll – For that unbearably cute guy in your life.
Bad Boy – If your boyfriend’s a rebel, this name will suit him well!
Batty Boo – Okay, this one might be a little out there, but could work if you and your guy don’t mind baby talk.
Bear – The perfect pet name for a big and powerful dude.
Beautiful – Some guys are simply beautiful. Tell it like it is!
Beloved – A sweet and meaningful pet name for a guy who you love.
Big Guy – Could be fitting for a big, cuddly guy, or ironic if you’re dating a smaller man.
Binky – Sickeningly cute, but perfect if that’s what you’re after.
Boo – An oldie but a goodie.
Boobear – A good variation on “Boo” and as cute as hell.
Booboo – Ideal for a guy who kisses all your booboos better.
Book Worm – The perfect pet name for a dude who loves to read.
Bugbug – Aww! Just the cutest name!
Bun – Short, but sweet.
Button – Not exactly traditional, but buttons are small and cute. See where we’re going here?
Buzz – A good pet name for a guy who doesn’t like overly cutesy names.
Candy – Because he’s sweet as candy. Geddit?!
Captain – A nautical name for that special someone.
Casanova – Ideal for a sexy and romantic man in your life.
Charming – If your dude charmed his way into your heart, this might be the ideal pet name.
Cherub – For a guy who’s sweet, romantic and ridiculously cute.
Chicken – Not in the sense that he’s scared, but because he’s your little chickadee.
Chief – A perfect pet name for a guy who likes to take charge.
Chiquito – For an exotic little guy.
Cookie – A good name for a boy who’s sweet and delicious.
Cowboy – This man in your life is wild and rugged.
Cuddle Bunch – If you’re boyfriend is cute and cuddly, call him this.
Cuddle Cakes – Cuddles and cake? Best day ever.
Cuddles – He’s your cute little cuddler.
Cuddly Bear – Ideal for a guy who’ll snuggle with you all day long.
Cuppycakers – There’s nothing sweeter than your cupcake-loving guy.
Cute Pants – Great for a guy who’s so adorable that even his pants are cute.
Cutie Patootie – A cute name and a good rhyme.
Cutie Pie – The best kind of pie!
Daredevil – Perfect for a daring and adventurous guy.
Darling – Straightforward but from the heart.
Dear Heart – For one who you love more than anything else.
Dearie – A cute name, without being too cute.
Doll – This guy’s your perfect plaything.
Doll Face – A great name for that special someone who’s relentlessly gorgeous.
Doodle Bug – This is one bug that’s not creeping you out.
Duck – A cute, but strong name for your guy.
Dumpling – Perfect for a tasty guy.
Eye Candy – A cute name for a dude you can’t keep your eyes off.
Everything – The ideal pet name for the man who means everything to you.
Ecstasy – Because you feel ecstatic when you see him.
Emperor – He might not have power over you, but he is important.
Favorite – For your best guy.
Firecracker – A pet name for a guy who’s spontaneous, exciting and unpredictable.
Foxy – A cute name to use for a guy who gets you going.
Flame – The best name for a man whose light shines brighter than the rest.
Fluffer Nutter – He’s sweet, cute and definitely delicious.
Fruit Loops – A boy who’s sweet, fun and a little bit crazy.
Funny Hunny – Dating the class clown? This is the pet name for you.
Fuzz Butt – His butt might not be literally fuzzy, but this is a cute and cheeky name for your boy.
G-Man – He may not work for the FBI, but he is a gorgeous man!
Giggles – An excellent name for that dude who’s always laughing.
Good Looking – This one gets straight to the point.
Gorgeous – Think your fella’s gorgeous? Well, let him know that!
Gumdrop – He’s a guy who’s sweet enough to eat.
Gum Shoe – For that wanna-be detective in your life.
Handsome – Well, hello handsome!
Heart Breaker – Your guy might be a regular heart breaker, just make sure he treats you right.
Heart Throb – A cute name for that special someone who makes your heart beat faster than the rest.
Hercules – The perfect pet name for a strong guy.
Hero – A guy who is brave and would do anything for you.
Honey – You can’t go wrong with the classics!
Honey Badger – He might look cute, but he has a dark side.
Honey Bear – He’s big and powerful, yet cute and cuddly.
Honey Bee – An ideal name for a guy who’s industrious and hard working.
Honey Buns – Oh yeah. Those are some sweet buns!
Hot Chocolate – For a guy who’s hot, sweet and rich.
Hot Lips – If your boyfriend has the most kissable lips, you’ve found the perfect pet name.
Hot Stuff – He’s too hot to handle!
Hugs McGee – A cute name for that hug monster in your life.
Hun – Short, but cute. The sort of name to call a guy who doesn’t like silly pet names.
Hun Bun – Like “Hun” but with a bit more flair.
Ibex – For a dude who loves adventure.
Ice Man – He can be cold at times, but he’s all yours.
Iron Man – Perfect for a strong and heroic man.
Jammy – Because he’s one lucky guy.
Jay Bird – A good name for a boy with a beautiful singing voice.
Jellybean – Who doesn’t love jellybeans?
Jock – A fun name for a sports fan.
Knave – Call your boyfriend a knave if he’s a little bit naughty.
Kiddo – A cute and caring name to call your boyfriend.
Knight in Shining Armor – If your boy is always coming to your rescue, you can be his damsel in distress.
Knock Out – For a real stunner.
Ladies Man – Your guy might have a way with the ladies, but he’s loyal to you.
Lamb – An adorable name for the sweetest of guys.
Looker – Ideal for a guy who’s great to look at.
Love – If you love this man, this pet name will tell him so.
Love Muffin – You love him and he looks good enough to eat.
Lover – For that special someone who rocks your world in the bedroom.
Lovey – A cute name for your boyfriend, without being over the top.
Major – Great for that major crush in your life.
Marshmallow – He’s so sweet and you can’t get enough of him.
Mi Amor – Spanish for “my love.”
Monkey – A perfect name for a cheeky and playful dude.
Mr. Cool – He’s cool and he knows it.
Mr. Cutie – Ideal name to call the cutest boy you know.
Mr. Muscleman – Because he’s got the biggest guns and the gun show.
Mr. Perfect – Okay, so nobody’s truly perfect, but this boy comes close.
Mr. Right – He’s the right guy for you in every way.
Muffin – Because he’s just what you want to wake up to in the morning.
My All – This man means so much to you.
My Angel – You couldn’t ask for a sweeter and more considerate guy.
My Dear Boy – An archaic pet name with a touch of class.
My Everything – For that special someone who completes your life.
My Knight – A cute name for a chivalrous gentleman.
My Love – A sweet and meaningful name for your boyfriend.
My Sunshine – The perfect name for that guy who lights up your life.
My Sweet Boy – Because he really is the sweetest thing.
My Sweet Prince – For someone who’s really special to you.
My World – A cute name that means so much.
Nature Boy – Perfect for fans of the great outdoors. Or for fans of Nick Cave.
Naughty – He’s bad, but you like it.
Nemo – You’ll make sure you never lose him.
Night Light – The sweetest name for a guy who makes you feel safe.
Old Man – A funny pet name if your boyfriend is younger than you.
Omega – If your boyfriend is the be all and end all, call him your Omega.
Oreo – A sweet name to call a yummy guy.
Other Half – Because you couldn’t live without him.
Pancake – For a guy who you could just eat right up.
Panda Bear – A cute name for a rare and special someone.
Peach – He’s juicy, ripe and oh so sweet.
Pickle – You’ll want to bite right into this pickle.
Playboy – The ideal name for a guy who loves the ladies.
Pooh Bear – As in “Winnie the Pooh.”
Pookie Bear – He’s so cute that you want to snuggle him all night.
Poopie – A bit mean, but cute and funny.
Popeye – If you’ve got a strong or muscular boyfriend, this is a cute pet name.
Prince Charming – Because he swept you off your feet.
Pudding Pie – He’s a sweet treat.
Pumpkin – Your boyfriend’s probably not orange or round, but this is still an adorable pet name.
Pup – For a guy who’s just the sweetest thing.
Puppy – A name for a guy who you just want to pet all day long!
Quackers – Perfect for a man who’s cute, but a little weird.
Quirky Boy – He might be odd, but he’s your quirky boy.
Quake – Because the earth shakes when he looks at you.
Randy – Means the same as horny in England. You get the picture.
Robin Hood – The ideal pet name for someone who always tries to go the right thing.
Rocky – A cute name for a plucky underdog type.
Rockstar – What you should call your musician boyfriend.
Romeo – For a guy who’s dreamy and romantic.
Sailor – Hello, sailor!
Sex Face – A bit of a silly pet name, but fun nonetheless.
Sexy – This guy turns you on, that’s for sure!
Sexy Pants – A cute and funny name for that special guy.
Shortie – He’s your shortie, there’s no denying it.
Shy Guy – If your boyfriend’s a shrinking violet, this might be the pet name for him.
Snapper – A sweet name for a guy with a short temper.
Snoochie Boochie – A super cute pet name, but also fitting for a Jay and Silent Bob fan.
Snuggle Bug – He’s cute as a bug and so nice to snuggle with.
Snuggle Butt – Because you just want to snuggle his ass.
Snuggler – A guy who smuggles snuggles.
Soda Pop – The perfect thing to call a guy who’s sweet and refreshing
Soul Mate – You and this boy are destined to be together.
Sparkie – He’s one bright spark.
Stud – He knows how to impress the ladies.
Stud Muffin – A cute variation on “Stud.”
Sugar – For a guy who’s simply the sweetest.
Sugar Lips – Now those are lips you want to kiss!
Sugar Puff – A cute pet name for your honey monster.
Sunshine – Because your life is dark without him.
Super Stud – This name is funny, but could be true!
Superstar – At least he’s a superstar in your eyes.
Sweet Cheeks – For a guy who looks good from behind, if you get our drift.
Sweetie – A simple pet name, but a classic for a reason.
Sweetie Pie – Because he’s the sweetest guy in your life.
Sweetness – A great pet name for a genuinely nice guy.
Sweetums – This pet name is cutesy as hell, but fitting for a sweet heart.
Tater Tot – Sinful but delicious.
Teddy Bear – The kind of guy you guy want to squeeze.
The Love of My Life – This one needs no explanation.
Tiger – He’s a tiger in the bedroom. Roar!
Toots – A cute name for someone with excess wind!
Tough Guy – Your guy might be tough, but he’s sweet deep down.
Ultimate – Because this man is the ultimate boyfriend.
Underpants – A strange, but cute, pet name.
Viking – This viking has pillaged your heart.
Winkie – A super adorable name for a super adorable guy.
Wolverine – For a strong and brave man.
Wonder – For a boyfriend who is the wonder of your life.
Wonder Boy – He’s strong, cute and smart.
Woo Bear – Like “pooh bear” but with more woo!
Yankee – Perfect for a baseball fan.
Yummy Treat – Yum! This guy sure is tasty!
Zebu – We’re not suggesting that you’re dating an exotic bovine, but “zebu” is just fun to say.
Zorro The strong, silent type.

You probably ended up on this article because you are sick and tired of using the same old pet names on your boyfriend, right? Are you thinking that it is about time to spice up the wordplay between you and your lover? Then you have come to exactly the right place. Affectionate pet names can be incredibly difficult to think of on your own, we know that. Especially when it comes down to finding the perfect one to fit each individual specifically. It’s okay if you didn’t find any you like above and you cannot think of many to use, that’s what we are here for and that is the exact reason we have laid out 200 more pet names right here, right now, that you can use every single day for the man in your life!

Apple Butt– If your man has an extremely nice bum then this name is for you to use.
Alpha– If he acts as the alpha in your life.
Alfalfa– Perfect for a guy who is as cute and full of character just like the Little Rascals character..
Apple Pie– This is a sweet and sultry pet name to use.
Agapai Mou– Simply meaning My Love in Greek.
Ash– This name is ideal for any Pokemon lovers out there.
Booger– Just a cute nickname for a cute guy.
Butter Babe– If your handsome lad is smooth as butter.
Bees Knees– Meaning someone is amazing or cool.
Bambi– Like the delicate prince of the forest from the Disney movie.
Bam Bam– Referencing the cuties from The Flinstones, Pebbles and Bam Bam
Babykins– Another adorable spinoff of the word baby.
Babyface– If your lover has a babyface, this one is perfect!
Beast– If he is a beast in all the right ways.
Big Poppa– You are the mama and he is the poppa.
Bubs– A cute term of endearment for your babe.
Bubba– Another way to turn Bubs into a different nickname.
Buttercup– If your boy is sweet like a reeses peanut buttercup, this name is for him.
Boothang– A cute, simple boo related term.
Beau– It means boyfriend, so it’s the perfect pet name.
Birdie– Birds are handsome little creatures and graceful, too, there’s no doubt about that.
Buddy– Because he is your best bud.
Brainy– For someone with smarts.
Bean– If he is tall and lanky, this name is for him.
Bon Bon– Like the delicious dessert.
Buff Babe– For a man who hits the gym.
Bright Eyes– Maybe your babe has beautiful eyes.
Bumpkin– For a country sweetheart.
Beast– The only person who will know if he’s a beast in all the right ways is you, so it’s up to you whether you want to use this term or not.
Candyman– The candyman always has something sweet to give.
Candybar– Who doesn’t love a candy bar?
Cupid– Like the mythological creator of love.
Crabapple– Not everyone is sweet as syrup all the time. If your man gets crabby at times, but you find his grumpiness cute, this name is for him.
Cinnamon Buns– For some with sweet buns.
Carebear– For someone who is caring about you.
Cool Cat– Obviously your boyfriend is cooler than all the other cats, so dawn him with this chill name.
Champ– A cute name to let him know he’s number 1.
Caregiver– Given to a man who knows how to take care of his girl.
Churro– A sweet, sugary dessert, just like him.
Cheeky– If he has a mouth on him and likes to get cheeky, use this name.
Cookie Monster– Like the endearing sesame street character.
Coco bean– For someone who is delicious, just like chocolate.
Dandy– The definition of dandy is a man devoted to style, neatness or it means excellent. Both definitions work.
Dashing Man– For someone with finesse.
Dancer– Given to those who have amazing moves!
Dime– He’s your dime in a sea of pennies.
Dreamboat– For a man who is everything you’ve ever dreamed of.
Dollface– Does your man have perfect features? Then he is definitely a dollface.
Dearest– Close to dear and dearheart, but meaning he’s your dearest of all.
Definite One– Meaning he’s the one you want indefinitely.
Egghead– If your man is a bit absent minded sometimes.
Fated One– If you know you two are fated to be.
Fruity Pebble– Delicious like the cereal.
Fruitcake– What’s sweeter than fruit and cake? Not much if you ask us.
Dork– For a man lives a little more on the nerdy side of things.
Diamond– Because he is your diamond in the rough.
Dimples– For a boy with dimples.
Dreamer– Given to those who love to dream.
DragonFly– A cute name for a freeflying kind of guy.
Flame– If he lights a fire under you.
Flamethrower– Similar to flame, but much more powerful.
Forest– If he runs like Forest Gump through your mind.
Glorious– If you find him glorified in every way.
Gummy Bear– For a man who is tough but sweet enough to gobble up!
Goofball– A name laid upon those who are goofy.
Goku– For a tough guy who loves Dragon Ball Z.
Goofy– Could be for a man who is just like the Disney character or just because he is a silly person.
Guapo– Spanish for good-looking.
Golden– He is the golden boy of your life.
Giggles– Good to use on him if he has a cute laugh or if he makes you giggle a lot.
Gangsta Baby– If he has ‘hood’ qualities.
Hot Stuff– Maybe he gets you going just by glancing at him.
Hot Pants– For a boy with a persona that’s on fire.
Honey Bunny– For a sweetheart with quiet tendencies.
Hermoso– Spanish for handsome.
Hottie McNaughty– For a hottie who acts truly naughty.
Hoshi– Japanese for star.
Hubby– For the guy you plan on marrying.
Heisenberg– For a bad boy who loves Breaking Bad!
Huggy Bear– If your dude loves to give you hugs.
Hunk– For the hunky heap of man you adore.
Hulk– For someone strong like the superhero.
Huggy bear– Give this one to a guy full of great embraces.
Honey Pot– Perfect for someone who is so delicious you want to dip right in.
Hot Fudge Sundae– Hot chocolate is sweet and warm and full of sugar.
Jamster– Someone who loves to jam out!
Just Mine– Meaning he doesn’t belong to anyone else but you.
Jitterbug– An appealing pet name to use for fun.
Jello Cup– A cute term for a cute guy.
Joy– For the soulmate who brings joy into your life.
Jujube- Like the candy.
Junebug– For the boy who loves summer.
Jelly Bean– Jelly beans come in all flavors, maybe your man is versatile, too.
K.O– Meaning he is a knockout.
Kind Heart– A name set aside for those with hearts of gold.
Kindred Soul– Someone who shares the same beliefs as you, such as your boyfriend should.
Kissyface– Give him an idea of how much you really enjoy kissing his face.
Kawaii– The Japanese word used for cute.
Kitten– Like a baby cat.
Lambchop– If your boy is cute like a little lamb, this is a good name to use.
Lucky Charm– If he makes you feel like the luckiest girl in the world, let him know.
Love Muffin– Who doesn’t love muffins?
Loverboy– For if your handsome man loves you the right way.
Lady Killer– If a guy has charm and style then this is the perfect name.
Little Monster– A silly but affectionate pet name to use.
Ladies Man– If he can’t stop attracting female attention, especially yours.
Lovey Dovey– If you find yourself falling in love with him everyday, this is a great nick name.
Link– This one is in relation to the Zelda game.
Main Squeeze– For someone who is your go to guy, your main man.
Mack Daddy- Show him how much you love mackin’ on him with this pet name.
McMuffin– Like we said, who in the heck doesn’t love a good, delicious muffin?
McSteamy– A play off the hot doctor from Grey’s Anatomy.
McDreamy– Another sexy doctor off of Grey’s Anatomy.
Monkey– For someone who is your little monkey.
Moonbeam– Let your man know he totally reminds you of the beautiful night sky.
Munchkin– For someone who is smaller, but adorable.
My Man– This one is pretty self-explanatory.
Mine– As well as is this one. Let him know he is yours and yours only with this cute pet name.
Muppet– If he reminds you of any of the muppets, which are dorky, but cute.
Magic Prince– Showcase how magical you really find him with this name.
Muscleman– Give this to him if he is very muscular.
Mr. Wikipedia– If your boyfriend is incredibly smart and knows most things.
Movie Star– Maybe he has movie star good looks and charm.
Moose– If he is a bit bigger and buffer.
Machoman– Meant for a tough guy.
My man– Showcase he is yours with this term.
Nice Guy– For a guy with a kind heart.
Nanner– Kind of like banana, but cuter.
Nasty– If he is nasty (in a good way) then this is for him.
Niceness– If your boo carries around a cloud of nicety, call him the niceness.
OG– Stands for Original Gangster, but you could mean it as in original lover or original babe.
Only– As in your only one.
Other Half– The other half of who you are, someone who makes you complete.
Papi– A spanish term for daddy, which could be used in spanish or english as a pet name.
Papito– Latin way of telling a man he is desirable.
Pikachu– Another cute Pokemon name to use.
Puppet– If he is like your puppet.
Pet– The ultimate pet name, also commonly used as a term of endearment in the U.K.
Paws– For someone who is a little handsy.
Puddin’– For a sweet guy.
Pudding Pop– Another play on pudding.
Punk– Let your man know you enjoy how edgy he is by calling him punk. It’s a playful name.
Popsicle– Meaning he is tasty AND chill.
Playboy– Use if you consider your man a player.
Poopsie– Why? Because it’s funny and lighthearted!
Pagemaster– Perfect for a guy who loves to read books.
Plum– Plums are some of the sweetest fruit!
Panda man– Pandas are adorable, who are we kidding?
Paddy– For someone who may have the luck of the Irish in them!
Potter– For a fellow who loves or acts like Harry Potter.
Porro– The cute little creature from the popular video game League Of Legends.
Peanut or Peanut Butter– He is the pb to your j!
Precious– If you hold him dear to your heart and feel protective over him..
Playmate– If your boy is someone you are constantly playing with and you love it.
Professor– Meant for someone who is good at one or many subjects.
Rad Lad– Used for a radical kind of guy.
Rocker– For the man who rocks your heart.
Richie Rich– If your honey is wealthy.
Roo- Like the cute little kangaroo from the Winnie the Pooh series.
Raindrop– A simplistic nickname for someone who dropped like rain into your life.
Sexy Pants– This one doesn’t need too much of an explanation.
Silly– Use on someone with a great sense of humor or who acts goofy.
Sweet Pickle– Meaning he is deliciously sweet and savory like a sweet pickle.
Smile Maker– If he brings constant smiles to your face everyday.
Slick– For someone who is smooth in not only their words, but also their actions.
Smoochie– It implies he is a good at giving you smooches.
Snookums– This one is just a nice name to call someone you hold dear to you.
Snugglekins– Let your man know how good of a cuddler he is.
Snoogan– This one also implies he’s got lips made for kisses due to it’s play on snogging, which is a british term for kissing or locking lips.
Sour patch– If your guy gets a bit of a sour attitude sometimes, but you love him anyways because that’s just who he is.
Studley– Obviously meant for the smokin’ hot boyfriend.
Sweet-pea– Used on men with sweetie-pie attitudes.
Sweet-pear– If neither of you are a fan of sweet-peas, then go with sweetpear.
Smiley– If your boyfriend is all smiles all the time then this name is most definitely for him.
Sweetcheeks– Something to call someone with candied character.
Sexy Devil– A bad boy with sex appeal should be called this pet name.
Savior– If your man is your hero, he could be called your savior.
Sunbeam– If you feel like he is a ray of sunlight in your life.
Studley– Another way to let him knows he is a handsome hunk.
Sweets– If he reminds you of everything sweet and good then sweets is the name for him.
Spunky– For the dude with a lot of ‘tude.
Sparkles– Use on the guy who truly lights up your life.
Starshine– If you feel your honey has star-like qualities, let him know with this affectionate name.
Sugar Booger– A silly, yet adorable name.
Sugar Britches– This one is also goofy, but really insansely cute.
Sheriff– He can be your sheriff and you can be his deputy.
Snowflake– All snowflakes are unique, just like your man.
Schnitzel– A good, funny term of endearment referencing german cuisine.
Shaggy– Good to use if he has long hair.
Scooby– Most people love scooby-doo, if he does or you do then this name is ideal.
Stitch– For a man as cute as stitch.
Teddy Bear– If he is a really good snuggler and you can’t resist holding him close like a teddy bear.
Tomcat– Use on a man who likes adventure!
Tarzan– Ideally used for someone who is the epitome of strength and bravery.
The Postman– Meant for a man who knows how to deliver, if you know what we mean.
Uppity– For someone doused in high energy.
Warrior– Usually used on someone who is very strong and always stands by you.
Your majesty– Use this one if you believe he is your king and that you are his queen.
Zazu– The cute little bird that is Mufasa’s right hand man from Lion King.
Zeus– A mythical, strong Greek God.