pet-name
Fond nickname for loved ones
A pet-name is an affectionate nickname used between people in close relationships—lovers, family members, or close friends.
Terms like honey, sweetie, or baby are generic pet-names; others are personal and private: My grandmother's pet-name for me was Peanut.
The hyphenated form distinguishes this from a name given to an actual pet.
Affectionate name for beloved
- darlingBeloved person or pet
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- babyVery young child
- dearTreasured or costly
babe · love · sweetie · sugar · beloved · angel · pumpkin · cupcake
Informal substitute name
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
- endearmentAffectionate word or phrase
- monikerInformal designation for someone
- sobriquetDescriptive informal name
affectionate · childhood · fond · mama · papa · nana · sissy · buddy
sweetheart
Affectionate name for beloved
dear · babe · love · sweetie · sugar · beloved · angel · pumpkin · cupcake · snookums
nickname
Informal substitute name
- diminutiveVery small, or nickname form
- endearmentAffectionate word or phrase
- monikerInformal designation for someone
sobriquet · affectionate · childhood · fond · mama · papa · nana · sissy · buddy · peanut
Fido
Stock dog name
Whiskers · Rex · Luna · Lucky · Mochi · Ginger · Tiger · Princess · Duke · companion
cariño
Spanish for dear