These cute nicknames are perfect for either your kid or your boyfriend or girlfriend! Find the coolest nicknames for the one you love on these lists.
Nicknames are a funny thing – either you love them or you hate them. There are nicknames that are just shortened versions of a name (like calling Elizabeth “Lizzie” or calling Robert “Bob”) and there are nicknames that show connection, love and affection.
These kinds of nicknames can be totally ridiculous and completely annoying to others, but help create a special kind of bond with that special person. Cute nicknames for someone special can be a great way to show your bond.
Nicknames for kids will let them know they are special and important to you. I affectionately call my kids my “Little Duckies” because they’re always following me around, and when they are babies they are my “Smushies” because they are just so mushy and cute!
Whether you are looking for endearing nicknames for your kids, or a cute nickname for your boyfriend or girlfriend, you’ll find them all within these seven lists!
Cute Nicknames
These cute nicknames are perfect for your boyfriend, girlfriend, baby or anyone you care about. Calling your girlfriend one of these nicknames is sure to make her swoon, though these nicknames are cute for your little one as well. These are the more “mushy nicknames” of the list.
Angel
Babe
Babs
Babycakes
Beauty
Boo
Bubba
Butterball
Buttercup
Chickadee
Coco
Cuddles
Cutie
Cutie Pie
Dimples
Doodle
Itty Bitty
Lovey
Mini Me
Mo
Munchkin
Pipsqueak
Smiley
Smushy
Squishy
Stinker
Sugar Bear
Sunny
Sunshine
Sweetie
Sweetie Pie
Sweetums
Foodie Nicknames
Let’s face it – our culture LOVES food! Whether you want to call your sweetie something sweet, need a funny food nickname for your boyfriend, or want to call your zesty little one something a little more spicy, these foodie nicknames are perfect.
If you want a cute vegan nickname, try Bean, Chickpea, or Sugar. If you want a cute food nickname, maybe Cookie or Jelly Bean will do the trick. Try out a few to see which fits your love best!
Bean
Bun
Cherry
Chickpea
Chip
Cookie
Cupcake
Dumplin’
Fruitcake
Gingersnap
Gummy Bear
Honey
Honeypie
Jelly Bean
Lemon
Marshmallow
Muffin
Nugget
Peachy
Peanut
Pepper
Pepperoni
Popcorn
Pumpkin
Snickerdoodle
Sugar
Sugar Plum
Sweet Pea
Tater Tot
Animal Nicknames
Is your little one a snuggly bear, or a wild chicken? Do they follow you around like ducks in a row? Is your love just a goofy, silly goose? Maybe you’re just looking for a masculine name for your boyfriend.
These animal names make such endearing nicknames. For a sweet little girl nickname, try Birdie or Kitty. For a rough-and-tumble guy, a cool nickname like Bear or Cub may be better suited.
Bear
Birdie
Bug
Bunny
Butterfly
Chick
Cub
Dove
Duckling
Ducky
Goose
Honeybear
Jaybird
Junebug
Kitten
Kitty
Ladybug
Lovebug
Monkey
Moose
Mouse
Owlet
Piglet
Swan
Rough-and-Tough Cool Nicknames
Do you have a little Wrecker at home? These nicknames are perfect for older kids and teenagers who might not find it cute that you’re still calling them “Doodle Bug” in front of their friends. These cool kid nicknames like Ace, Boss, and Tank are great cute nicknames for boys.
Ace
Big Guy
Boss
Buck
Bud
Buddy
Buzz
Challenger
Champ
Dare
Dash
Fighter
Flash
Junior
Kip
Maverick
Mini
Scout
Skip
Slim
Stone
Tank
Tiny
Toughie
Truck
Wrecker
Silly Nicknames for Kids
Want a funny nickname for your beloved prankster? These silly nicknames are perfect for acknowledging goofy and funny personalities.
Funny Hunny
Giggles
Goober
Goofball
Goose
Joker
Prankster
Silly Goose
Cute Nicknames for Girls
Don’t get too caught up on the gender assignment of these nicknames. Here are some particularly feminine nicknames that would be perfect for a little girl (or boy!)
Beautiful
Dolly
Dottie
Fifi
Flower
Lola
LouLou
Petunia
Polka Dot
Princess
Queen
Cute Nicknames for Boys
Just like in the previous list, don’t get too caught up on the gender assignment of these nicknames. Here are some particularly masculine nicknames that would be perfect for a little boy (or girl!)
Ace
Big Guy
Buck
Buzz
Handsome
King
Mud
Mutt
Prince
Tank
Truck
Completely enamored with someone? Totally head over heels in love? Try a nickname for your boyfriend/girlfriend like Sweetie Pie, Buttercup, or Gummy Bear.
Do you have the cutest baby in the world? Call them your Prince or Princess, your little Flower or even your little Bug.
Whatever nickname you choose will be perfect for your loved one!
