Romantic Nicknames

-- Romantic Nicknames --

From the time we’re small, our parents and loved ones coo nicknames to us with adoring baby voices. As we get older, we tend to do the same thing – to people we love! Nicknames seem to pop up in nearly every relationship, and from the sickeningly sweet (Pookie) to the seemingly bizarre (Toesie) nearly everyone has uttered some sort of nickname before!

Choosing a nickname

If you want to come up with an extra-special nickname for your loved one, get creative! Variations of the person’s name are likely used by friends or family members, and usually a romantic name is a bit like a private language between the two of you. Think of inside joke that the two of you have shared. Does she have a silly habit that you love to tease her about? Usually romantic nicknames just sort of grow on their own, but if you really want to choose a nickname, pay attention to the little things she does.

Be kind

A romantic nick-name should be just that – romantic. Make sure that your partner likes the romantic nickname you’ve chosen before you start addressing Daisy as “Lazy.” Remember – this is your lover, not your kid sister or annoying cousin! The name should be sweet, kind, and loving – not something that embarrasses or annoys her.

Be Private

Lots of people tend to be private about the little things that make their relationships special. Read: You boyfriend doesn’t want you to call him “Petey Pete” in front of his buddies. However, if the name encompasses a complement, your girlfriend does want you to say it in front of her: “Hello, Beautiful Beth!” Be sure that if you are using a pet name for your honey that you always respect their wishes!

Generic romantic Nicknames:

Lots of couples call each other by rather generic romantic nicknames: but there’s a reason they’re popular! They’re sweet, adorable, and endearing. Some examples you might try out to see how they feel: Honey, Hon, Darling, Sweetie, Sweetheart, Sugar, or Love. While at first it might feel awkward to use a pet name, soon it will be rolling off your tongue easily.

Romantic Names

Words of endearment can strengthen a relationship and help create a bond between two people. Over the years, you might even find that you use your pet names for each other more often than your real names!

Discussing Nicknames

While some nicknames evolve over time, other couples tend to talk about and discuss what they will call one another. If you’re not comfortable with a pet name that your partner has begun to address you as, be sure to speak up! If you want to set some ground rules or boundaries for when pet names are appropriate, then be kind and open minded about it. Chances are, if one of you isn’t happy with the situation, the other has no idea and will be anxious to set things right.

From “Darlings” to “Dumplings”; from “Care Bears,” to “Sweethearts,” a nickname is a lovely way to express your sentiments on a daily basis. Let your sweetie know how much you love him or her – by calling her by a romantic nick name!