400+ Affectionate & Amusing Nicknames for Your Husband

Are you trying to think up the most adorable nickname for your husband and coming up blank? Look no further, because we’ve got 250 cute pet names for hubby he’ll appreciate. Find romantic, funny, and sweet names, plus get answers to questions about choosing the best hubby nickname.

Top Pet Names for Hubby

Cute Pet Names: Sweetheart, Honey, Babe, Cutie
Romantic Pet Names: Darling, Dear, Romeo, King
Sweet Pet Names: Bunny, Bear, Lovey, My Sweet Love
Funny Pet Names: Mr. Drama, Mister, Nugget, Love Bug
Food-Related Pet Names: Muffin, Nutter Butter, Pumpkin, Sweet Pea
Pop Culture Pet Names: Iron Man, Popeye, Chewbacca, Dark Knight

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Cute Pet Names for Hubby

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Choose a cutesy nickname for your hubby so the two of you feel closer. You can start with several variations on “babe,” like “baby,” “bo,” and “bae.” Other cute hubby names are based on “sweetheart,” “angel,” or “honey.” It doesn’t take much altering to turn your favorite words to call a man into something special.
- Angel
- Shug
- Hun
- Sweetie
- Baby
- Cutie
- Bugs
- Bubba
- Bo
- Bae^{[1]
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- Baby Boy
- Honey
- Naughty Boy
- Boo bear
- Hon Hun
- Big Papa
- Care Bear
- Silly Goose
- Babylicious
- Fella
- Love Dove
- Sparky
- Squish
- Moonpie
- Sweet Tooth
- Smile Maker
- Giggles
- Sweet Boy
- Binky
- Mr. Cutie
- Numnums

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Sweet Pet Names for Hubby

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Bring a smile to his face with adorable husband nicknames. Like cute nicknames for boyfriends, kids, babies, or actual pets, these sweet names let him know he’s the most important thing to you. Bring in cute phrases like “honey bunny” or “nugget” to liven things up. Similar-sounding phrases like “lovey-dovey” and “house mouse” also feel like natural terms of endearment.
- Love Bug
- Sunshine
- Sweethearty
- Precious
- Honey Bunny
- Sweets
- Toots
- Boo
- Puppy Face
- Nugget
- Lovey
- Sugarplum
- Candikins
- Cabbage
- Rubber Ducky
- House mouse
- Dimpleman
- Sweetest Thing
- My Pet
- Dreamweaver
- Cherub
- Sweetums
- Gizmo
- Bubsy
- Boopie
- Lumpy
- Fancy Face
- Honey Pop^{[2]
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Unique Pet Names for Hubby

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Make your hubby feel special with creative nicknames meant for him. Names like Pookie, “PIC”(for “partner-in-crime”), and “Mustang” are both recognizable and yet different from “baby” or “honey.” Whatever that special thing is about him, choose a pet name he’ll love hearing you say.
- PIC (Partner-in-Crime)
- Lion Man
- Pookie
- Cutie Patootie
- Other Half
- Main Squeeze
- Baby Gorgeous
- Mi Vida (“My life” in Spanish)
- King
- Mister
- Loverboy
- Mustang
- Woody
- Hot Stuff^{[3]
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- Fluffles
- Lambkin
- Wonderboy
- Heart Stealer
- Firebender
- Rock
- Macho Man
- Good Looking
- Pops
- Mr. Fix-It
- Chef

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Funny Pet Names for Hubby

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Show him he’s your favorite with nicknames that make him laugh. You can use a pet name that makes him cringe but giggle at the same time. Ones that boast about his manly charm or great dance moves will also likely bring tears and laughter. Having a sense of humor is an important part of any relationship, so cherish a name that celebrates fun as a couple.
- Sweet Cheeks
- Stud-Muffin
- Snookums
- Old Man
- Lovey Dovey
- Doodlebug
- Hottie
- Stud
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- Booboo
- Boopsie
- Booger
- Snuggle Bear
- Dreamboat
- Pooh Bear
- Big Teddy
- Cuddly Buddy
- Goober
- Wookie
- Love Buns
- Charmer
- Fly Guy
- Spanky
- Chubs
- Mr. Two Left Feet
- Eye Candy
- Boo Thing
- Hot Tamale
- Captain Cuddles
- Handsome Pants
- Smush Face

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Romantic Pet Names for Hubby

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Turn up the romance to remind him why you’re in love. Even if you don’t say romantic things to each other daily, a pet name that comes across as romantic and loving can say it all. Traditional choices like “love” or “babe” work, as well as flattering phrases like “my one and only” or “love of my life.” You can even get old-fashioned with trademark names like “dearest” or beloved.”
- Babe
- Love
- Dashing
- Handsome
- Beau
- Gorgeous
- My One and Only
- Beloved
- Love of My Life
- Dearest^{[5]
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- Sugar Lips
- Soulmate
- Romeo
- Mi Corazon (“My heart” in Spanish)
- My Sweet Love
- Sexy
- Heartthrob
- My Soul
- Man of My Dreams
- My Valentine
- Heart’s Dearest
- Key to My Heart
- My Everything
- XOXO
- Dream Guy
- Man of My Life
- All Mine
- My Muse

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Witty Pet Names for Hubby

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Help keep your relationship fresh and fun with playful names. Let your imagination go wild regarding distinct pet names for your hubby. Turn him into the “Prince Charming” he’s always wanted to be or the “casanova” he looks up to. Witty names usually border on funny, so don’t be afraid if your nickname gets a few laughs.
- Ace
- Prince Charming
- Casanova
- Knight in Shining Armor
- Captain
- Better Half
- Sugar Daddy
- Wrangler
- Mr. Drama
- Big Guy
- Wild Thing
- Hot Shot
- Stud
- Love Professor
- Mr. Man
- Mr. Squishy
- Mr. Dependable
- Mr. Favourite
- Champ
- Maverick
- Caveman
- Hothead
- Mr. Tie
- Yes Boss
- Cherry Bomb
- Partner
- Playboy

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Fancy Pet Names for Hubby

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Show him your posh side with fancy names loaded with elegance. You can refer to him as one of many alter egos, like “Mr. Bond” or “Fancy Man.” Include phrases that are both delicate (“fluffy”) and old-fashioned (“my beau”). Address him however you see him most, from a “slayer of hearts” to a “baron” or admiral.”
- Dear Love
- Slayer of Hearts
- My Beau
- My Forever
- Treasure
- Mr. Bond
- Fluffy
- Baron
- Professor
- Admiral
- Cyrano
- Paramour
- Adored One^{[6]
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- Dashing
- Fancy Man
- Perfect
- Bookworm
- Brainiac
- Foodie
- Mr Dear Boy
- My Sweet Prince^{[7]
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Quirky Pet Names for Hubby

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Enjoy thinking up an offbeat but affectionate name for your husband. You can (and should) get as strange as possible if you know he’ll appreciate a name like no other. Don’t be afraid to call him “Smokeshow” or “Bubs.” You may regard him as “Ninja” or just your “Old Man,” because these names have no rules!
- Sport
- Bubs
- Muscles
- Smokeshow
- Sugar Britches
- Daredevil
- Bubble Butt
- Fuzzy Butt^{[8]
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- Ninja
- Raindrop
- Schmooky
- Butterfingers
- Winky
- My All
- Nature Boy
- Old Man
- Quackers
- Snapper
- Shy Guy
- Sparkie^{[9]
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Food-Related Pet Names for Hubby

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Show him you care with names inspired by your favorite foods. Classics include “sweet pea” or “cutie pie,” but you can use whatever food you both love best. Make him your “honey bun” or your “tater tot” if that’s what he likes the most. Food is love, and so are pet names that use food to express love.
- Cutie Pie
- Muffin
- Apple of My Eye
- Nutter Butter
- Pumpkin
- Sugar
- Sweet Pea
- Honey Bun
- Sugar Pie
- Honey Butter Biscuit
- Pudding
- Cupcake
- Dumpling
- Tater Tot
- Sprinkles
- Bubblegum
- Sweet Tea
- Dulce de Leche
- Meatball
- Big Mac
- Oreo Man
- Butter Babe
- Waffles
- Lambchops
- Honey Bunches of Oats
- Tootsie
- Bagel
- Gummy Bear
- String Bean
- Truffle
- Pickles
- Noodles
- Marshmallow
- Biscuit
- Jellybean
- Pop Tart
- Hot Dog
- Peach
- Gumdrop^{[10]
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- Cherry Pie
- Cookie
- Short Stack^{[11]
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Pop Culture Pet Names for Hubby

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Turn your hubby into anything he wants to be with pop culture names. Here’s your opportunity to turn him into McDreamy, He-man, or Ken (to your Barbie). Go for hero nicknames that are cool with ones he’ll respond to, like Superman or Dark Knight. Choosing Simba, Snoopy, or Elmo becomes one of many cute ways to tell him you love him.
- McDreamy^{[12]
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- Tarzan
- Sexy Beast
- McSteamy
- Boytoy
- McLovin
- Baby Love
- Superman
- Iron Man
- Popeye
- Adonis
- Zorro
- He-man
- Chewbacca
- Dark Knight
- Burger King
- Simba
- Elmo
- Buzz Lightyear
- Ken
- Hulk
- Hercules
- Snoopy
- Mr. Darcy
- Don Juan
- Marlboro Man
- The Dude
- Cookie Monster
- Tony Stark
- Mad Max
- Braveheart
- Padawan
- Christian Grey
- Captain von Trapp
- Indiana
- Gatsby
- Wolverine
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Animal-Related Pet Names for Hubby

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Get inspired by the animal kingdom to name the guy you love best. You can focus on the big, strong animals like the “bear” or “lion.” Other guys might prefer the cutest animals on the planet, from a “chipmunk” to a “duckling.” You can name him after more obscure animals like a “mudbug” or “crawdaddy.”
- Bunny
- Chipmunk
- Bear
- Duckling
- Panda
- Tiger
- Lion
- Honey Bee
- Mudbug
- Crawdaddy
- Stallion
- Ducky
- Skunk
- Dragon
- Wolf
- Panther
- Eagle
- Hawk
- Falcon
- Fox
- Anaconda
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Pet Names for Hubby in Other Languages

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Let him know how much you adore him in every language. Go for obvious choices like “guapo” (“handsome”) in Spanish to quirky ones like “Tamago Gata no Kao” (“eggs with eyes”) in Japanese. There are many ways to say “my angel,” “my baby,” or “love” in different languages for inspiration. Find the one that suits him best and stick with it.
- Monsieur (“mister” in French)
- Guapo (“handsome” in Spanish)
- Mon Ange (“my angel” in French)
- Bebetom (“my baby” in Turkish)
- Ke Aloha (“the love” in Hawaiian)
- Joon (“dear” in Farsi)
- Amorzinho (“little love” in Portuguese)
- Lyubov Moya (“my love” in Russian)^{[15]
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- Chuchuzinho (“pumpkin” in Portuguese)
- Terron de Azucar (“lump of sugar” in Spanish)
- Buah Hatiku (“fruit of my heart” in Indonesian)
- Ma Puce (“my flea” in French)
- Tamago Gata no Kao (“egg with eyes” in Japanese)
- Ghazal (“gazelle” in Arabic)
- Chang Noi (“little elephant” in Thai)
- Chen yu Luo Yan (“diving fish swooping geese” in Chinese)
- Golubchik (“little dove” in Russian)^{[16]
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- Liebling (“darling” in German)
- Muru ("crumb" in Finnish)
- Schnuckiputzi ("cutie pie" in German)
- Xiao Bao ("little bun" in Mandarin)
- Mo Chuisle ("my pulse" in Gaelic)
- Rodnoy ("soul mate" in Russian)
- Kuschelbär ("cuddle bear" in German)
- Cara Mia ("my beloved" in Italian)^{[17]
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Pet Names for a Friend with Benefits

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Use your imagination when addressing your friend with benefits. Just because your relationship isn’t clearly defined doesn’t mean you can’t give him a cute nickname to enjoy. Go for unique takes on words like “hunk” or “sexy.” Calling him “bestie” is another way to wink at the dual nature of your relationship.
- Sir Loves a Lot
- Hunk-a-Lunk
- Hot Shot
- Firecracker
- Bestie
- Pet
- Mr. Wonderful
- Dream Machine
- Sergeant Sexy
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- Hottie McHotpants
- Captain Cool
- Dr. Hotbutt
- Hot Bod
- Mr. Naughty
- Mr. Cool
- Fancy Britches
- Hunka Hunka Burning Love
- Guy
- Señor Studly

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Pet Names for a Fiance/Husband

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Use a pet name that reflects all your guy’s charms. Whether he’s your fiance or husband, show him you appreciate him with an affectionate nickname. Go for the romantic (“eternal flame”) or the kooky (“spice guy”). Even by calling him “my dude,” you’re elevating his importance in your life.
- Superstar
- Wonder Boy
- Champ
- Spice Guy
- Future Hubby
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- Studly
- Wuvy
- Eternal Flame
- Love Bird^{[20]
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- Magician
- Jazzy
- Mr. Right
- Ultimate
- Omega
- My Whole Heart
- Lovely
- Hubby
- Cutie Patootie
- My dude

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Pet Names for a Casual Relationship

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Get cheeky with names for your favorite casual relationship guy. Make your pet name for him as humorous as possible, like “hot pants” or “trouble.” Choose a name that sums up the possibly complicated dynamic of your relationship, like “rockstar” or “looker.” Find something you both share and run with it, especially where his name is concerned.
- Mr. Big
- Trouble
- Hot Pants
- Eye Candy
- Macho
- Baby Boy
- XXX
- Hottie
- Hubba Bubba
- Wild Thing
- Mr. Sexy Bottoms
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- Rockstar
- Deepwater
- Quarterback
- Love Genie
- Yankee
- Looker
- Mr. Cutie
- Hunk Monkey

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Quirky Pet Names for the Father of Your Child

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Show your baby daddy how adorable he is to you. These names emphasize the cute angle for the father of your child. Childlike choices like “BFG (big friendly giant)” and “Chicken Butt” are nicknames that your baby can also use for their dad one day. Fatherly names from “doc” to “coach” all fit the guy who is the “papa bear” in your life.
- Squishy
- Snuggles
- BFG (“Big friendly giant”)
- Chicken Butt
- Baby Daddy
- My Man
- Papa Bear
- Coach
- Doc
- King of my Heart
- Sweet Stuff
- Cheerleader
- Starbucks
- Nibbles
- Wuggles
- Yummers
- Major
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- Stinky
- Pop Pop

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Why use nicknames for your husband?

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Pet names help celebrate the closeness in a romantic relationship. Psychologists have noted that when in an intimate relationship, you begin to exchange a private language between the two of you. Nicknames, baby talk, or in-jokes can strengthen the closeness you share in your relationship. Baby talk (like using pet names) can increase the amount of dopamine and oxytocin in the brain, so it can make you and your partner feel a rush.^{[23]
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- Using nicknames is another way to show affection with your partner throughout the day. Other ways include leaving notes of gratitude, bringing home a small gift, or helping your partner with daily chores to show you care.^{[24]
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Pet Names for Hubby FAQs

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If you’re struggling to find out what guys like to be called, it all depends on the kind of guy you’re with. Some guys love classic nicknames like “baby,” “sugar,” “honey,” or “darling.” Others prefer stronger names that speak to their manhood, like “stud,” “handsome,” or “wolf.” If you’ve got a particularly goofy guy on your hands, try extra-corny pet names like “Bubba,” “boo-boo,” or “Lambkin.”
Some Spanish pet names include “mi corazon” (“my heart”) or “mi amor” (“my love”). Unique French nicknames like “mon petit chou” (“my little cabbage”) prove that terms of endearment differ in every language.^{[25]
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What are some flirty names you can call your boyfriend?

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When choosing a flirty nickname for your boyfriend, pick something that fits his personality and has some meaning to the two of you. Here are some suggestions for flirty nicknames: