100 cute nicknames for girlfriends - from flirty to funny
Over the course of a relationship, couples begin to discover their “couple identity.” Regular date-night spots emerge. Inside jokes form. And, for some couples, pet names are chosen.
While cute nicknames for girlfriends (or nicknames for boyfriends, or however you choose to identify yourselves) can seem corny from the outside, studies show they can actually be a good thing. Research found that relationships that use pet names and other "idiosyncratic communication" (what the kids call "marriage language”) report greater satisfaction than ones that don’t. The same report says that idiom use is most prevalent in the beginning of a relationship, so it’s okay if you’ve just started dating someone new and feel like tossing a few pet names around.
The big question though: Which one are you going to use? Here are 100 cute nicknames for girlfriends to try. You can match them to your couple personality: Some are cute, some are sweet, some are sexy and some are borrowed from other languages, so you can see which ones fit you both best. Do any of these remind you of your sweetheart? Any names that point to in-jokes or other past experiences that reference your shared history as a couple? Test them out, and see if any feel just right.
Sweet Nicknames for Girlfriends
She means so much to you — let her know about it! These really wear their tenderness on their sleeves.
Angel
Beloved
Cherished
Darling
Lady
Love
Mama
My Dear
My Joy
My Other Half
One and Only
Precious
Princess
Queen
Sweetheart
Treasure
Food-Related Nicknames for Girlfriends
A rush of sweetness without the cavities, these names feel like a treat.
Baby Cakes
Cookie
Cupcake
Honey
Jellybean
Lollipop
Marshmallow
Muffin
Peach
Peanut
Pumpkin
Sweetie Pie
Sugar
Sugarplum
Tootsie
Cute Nicknames for Girlfriends
Who says cutesy is bad? Own it with one of these adorable pet names.
Bae
Boo
Bubbles
Cuddles
Cutie
Dimples
Dolly
Dreamy
Hottie
Lovey
Lucky
Missy
Pinky
Pookie
Pixie
Shorty
Shuggy
Smiley
Smoochy
Snuggles
Sunny
Sweetness
Toots
Wuvy
Nicknames for Girlfriends That Honour Her Beauty
Her inner beauty always shines through, but these will make her feel like she's up on a pedestal.
Angel Face
Beauty
Beautiful
Bella
Bombshell
Bonita
Dollface
Goddess
Good-Lookin'
Gorgeous
Nicknames for Girlfriends in Other Languages
Look up the terms of endearment they use in a place where your families are from, or where you've traveled together.
Buah Hatiku (Indonesian, literally "fruit of my heart")
Cara Mia (Italian for "beloved")
Canim (Turkish for "my life")
Chuchuzinho (Portuguese for "pumpkin" — or more literally "squash")
Habibi Albi (Arabic for "love of my heart")
Jaan (Hindi and Urdu for "life")
Knuddelbärchen (German for "cuddle bear")
Liybimaya (Russian for "my love")
Matakia Mou (Greek for "my little eyes")
Media Naranja (Spanish for "my better half," literally "half an orange")
Mi Cielo (Spanish, literally "my sky")
Mo Chroí (Gaelic for "my heart")
Mon Petit Chou (French for "my little cabbage")
Muru (Finnish, literally "bread crumb")
Principessa (Italian for "princess")
Nature-Related Nicknames for Girlfriends
Mother Nature is an endless source of inspiration, and pet names are no exception.
Blossom
Buttercup
Flower
My Rose
Poppy
Rainbow
Tulip
Sunshine
Snowflake
Willow
Actual Pet Names for Girlfriends
All things small, fuzzy and cute make good fodder for "pet" names. Then again, you never know if a Tiger is a better fit!
Birdy
Bunny
Bug
Dovey
Foxy
Honey Bee
Kitty
Kitten
Lambchop
Snuggle Bear
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