60 pet names
Pet names
A pet name is a little secret between two people. Here are pet names for her, for him and for either, from classics like honey and sunshine to ones hardly anyone uses. Each comes with a short note on when it fits. Tap the button if you can't decide.
A pet name for today
Beautiful
A classic that always works, especially in a morning text.
For her
- BeautifulA classic that always works, especially in a morning text.
- PrincessFor the days she deserves to be spoiled.
- BabeShort, warm and impossible to overuse.
- KittenPlayful and cuddly, for someone who loves a cuddle.
- DollA little old-fashioned, which is exactly why it's charming.
- My girlSimple and proud: everyone knows who she belongs with.
- DarlingQuiet, warm and a little poetic.
- StarFor the one who shines even on cloudy days.
- Little birdFor a cheerful soul who's always humming.
- QueenFor when she needs a reminder of her worth.
- SweetieSugar in a single word.
- WifeyFor your wife, said with pride and tenderness.
- LionessFor the brave, strong and slightly stubborn one.
- LadybugSmall, colorful and lucky.
- FairyFor the one who makes everything around her a little more magical.
- FlowerGentle, springlike and always in style.
- FoxyFor the clever, sly one, with a smile.
- BunnyPlayful and soft, for happy days.
- My beautyA little more formal, for special messages.
- SugarWhen she's sweeter than any dessert.
For him
- Teddy bearFor the big softie who gives the best hugs.
- DarlingThe safest choice, it never sounds wrong.
- HandsomeFor when he needs a confidence boost.
- My heroWhen he's saved the day, even if he only fixed the tap.
- HubbyFor your husband, warm with a touch of humor.
- My guySimple, and it says it all.
- ChampFor the day before an exam, a match or a big meeting.
- TigerFor the charmer who knows it.
- LionFor the brave, proud and slightly stubborn one.
- DragonFor the fiery one, but only on the outside.
- KingWhen he deserves a crown, even a paper one.
- SweetheartA little tenderness for a tough guy.
- MisterTeasing, for when he's acting important.
- BunnyUnexpectedly cute for a man, which is exactly why it works.
- CaptainFor the one who always knows the way, or thinks he does.
- WolfFor the lone wolf who found his pack.
- GorgeousShort, sincere and something he rarely hears.
- ProfessorFor the one who knows everything and loves explaining it.
- Mr Fix-itFor when he fixes something at home, or your mood.
- My manGrown-up tenderness, no sugar added.
For either
- LoveThe most common pet name in the Balkans, for good reason.
- My heartShort, warm and always sincere.
- HoneyCloseness in a single word.
- PreciousFor someone worth more to you than anything.
- SunshineFor the person who brightens every day.
- Lucky charmFor someone who makes you feel like you've won.
- My lifeBig words for a big love.
- Sweetie pieEven softer than honey.
- CutiePlayful and homely, for the softest moments.
- AngelFor someone whose patience borders on a miracle.
- BabyPopular with younger couples, teasing and sweet.
- GoofballFor the one who always spills something and is lovely anyway.
- PeanutFor a small person with a big heart.
- My treasureFor someone you protect like your greatest treasure.
- KittyCuddly and soft, for snuggles.
- ButterflyFor someone who gives you butterflies.
- CupcakeSweet, soft and a little silly.
- SnowflakeFor winter texts and someone one of a kind.
- My everythingWhen no other pet name is enough.
- PopcornFor your movie nights together.
How to choose the right pet name
- Let it come from your story
The best pet names grow out of a shared joke or memory, not a list.
- Mind the audience
Some pet names are just for two. In front of colleagues and parents, a first name will do.
- Ask if they like it
If they frown, the pet name didn't work. Try another.