These common nicknames for your crush are a great way to say, “Hey, I like you,” without being too obvious. You can use them as their contact name, or be bold and call them it in person! Give a dashing smile or a cute wink when you say it to make it extra flirty.
[1] Take a look at these classic nicknames:
Darling
Sweetheart
Baby
Love
Dear
Honey
Angel
Princess
Queen
Prince
King
Dearest
Cutie
Baby Doll
Beloved
Babe
Treasure
Beau
Boo
Sweetie
Handsome
Hun
Charming
Lover
Mate
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Make their heart skip a beat with these cutesy nicknames. Boring nicknames? Yeah, we’ve never heard of them. These nicknames are the perfect way to make your crush blush and feel special. They’re playful, flirty, and oh-so-adorable! Simply pick whichever one matches your boo best.
Sunshine
Angel Face
Baby Cakes
Silly Goose
Snuggle Bunny
Sweet Cheeks
Teddy Bear
Munchkin
Giggle Monster
Honey Drop
Ducky
Boo Bear
Hottie
Doll Face
Baby Love
Sugar
Kitty Cat
Lovey
Sugar Lips
Stud
Button
Love Bug
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Pick a pet name that matches your crush’s personality. Make your crush’s nickname special by calling them something unique to them. For instance, if they have rizz, you could call them Prince Charming to allude to their charm. If they’re mischievous, try Mayor of Mischief. Keep it cute, simple, and personal! Here are some more ideas:
Moon Child
Mad Hatter
Love Bug
Party Starter
Queen Bee
Showstopper
Silver Fox
Macho Man
Chief
GOAT
Hot Shot
Ace
Superstar
All-Star
Dynamite
Cuddle Buddy
DJ Dreamy
Shortcake
Lovey Dovey
Hot Stuff
Candy Eyes
Heart Taker
Precious
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If your crush is sweeter than candy, let their pet name reflect it. Maybe you call them their favorite treat or something they remind you of. Either way, these nicknames are a cute and endearing way to show you’re interested.
Candy
Cupcake
Peach
Pumpkin
Pepper
Dumpling
Cutie Pie
Sugar Plum
Snickerdoodle
Muffin
Honey Bunch
Gummy Bear
Tootsie Roll
Lemon Drop
Chocolate Chip
Biscuit
Sweet Pea
Pop Tart
Cookie
Sugarplum
Peanut
Jellybean
Honey Bun
Hot Tamale
Tater Tot
Nugget
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Make your crush feel like a work of (natural) art with these nicknames. Does your crush light you up like sunshine or fill your stomach with butterflies? If so, give them a nickname to prove it! Name them after something in nature they remind you of, or you’re inspired by. Check out these cute and charming ideas:
Daisy
Tulip
Flower
Rose
Marigold
Buttercup
Sunflower
Bunny
Sunshine
Violet
Honeysuckle
Bumblebee
Dewdrop
Butterfly
Luna
Comet
Water Lily
Teardrop
Little Bird
Goose
Puffin
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Nod to your crush’s hobbies and interests to make them blush. If your crush is into music, books, gaming, or sports, use that to your advantage! Nicknames can be anything you want them to be, and if you’re at a loss for ideas, think about what they like most. Then, cater their pet names around that! Not only is this a great way to make them feel special, but it also shows that you’ve been paying attention to what they like.
[2] Take a look at these examples for more inspiration:
Musical Nicknames:
Treble Maker
Harmony
Lyric
Melody
Cadence
Symphony
Bookish Nicknames:
Miss Page
Sonnet
Fable
Poet
Bookworm
Pop Culture Nicknames:
Chart-Topper
Superman
Puddin’
Captain
Chosen One
Globetrotter
Daredevil
McDreamy
Princess Peach
Ken
Hercules
Romeo
Snoopy
Mr. Darcy
Techy Nicknames:
Legend
Conqueror
Circuit Charmer
Pixel
Tech Temptress
Quantum Queen
Gamer Queen
Miss Pixel
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These nicknames are excellent for anyone (even if your crush isn’t multicultural)! Borrow a sweet pet name or endearing sentiment from another language to tell your boo how much you adore them. Plus, speaking another language can be especially romantic.