Falling in love with your significant other is one thing, but finding a cute nickname to call them just takes you both to a whole new level. 😂 Seriously, though! Ree Drummond loves calling her hubby Ladd "Marlboro Man" or even "pookie head" from time to time. But if you're a girlfriend or wife, you might be looking for a cute couple name, too. For instance, Mauricio sometimes calls Alex his "wifey" on social media, and it's just the darnedest thing. Looking for more inspiration for cute nicknames for girlfriends and wives? Keep reading for some fun ideas!
Depending on your personality, these nicknames can have a pretty broad range. There are plenty of pet names you can choose from, like "Bunny" or "Care Bear" as well as pop culture names and names inspired by your favorite foods! These nicknames are also great for those who need help signing a love message on an annual anniversary card. Better yet, you can do what the Drummonds do and share these nicknames in a couples Instagram caption. It's a great way to express your love!
Cute Nicknames for a Girlfriend or Wife
- Angel
- Beauty
- Bubbles
- Goldie
- Princess
- Rebel
- Blossom
- My Lady
- Mrs. Right
- Buttercup
- Bebe
- Cowgirl
- Sunshine
- Cutie-pie
- Doll Face
- Sweet Stuff
Funny Nicknames for a Girlfriend or Wife
- Shortie
- Super Star
- Boss Lady
- Bluebell
- Dolly
- My Weakness
- Ginger Spice
- Hot Stuff
- Crusher
- Wifey
- Pookie
- Dancing Queen
- Better Half
- Trouble
Food-Inspired Nicknames for a Girlfriend or Wife
- Sugar Cookie
- Mint Julep
- Honey Butter
- Peanut
- Snickerdoodle
- Muffin
- Peaches
- Cupcake
- Silly Sausage
- Tootsie Roll
- Sweet Pea
- Apple Bottom
- Cherry Pie
- Brown Sugar
- Shortcake
- Cocoa Puff
- Sweets
- My Little Truffle
- Chicken Nugget
- Dumpling
- Hot Tamale
- Fruit Loop
Pop Culture Nicknames for a Girlfriend or Wife
- Tigger
- Cinderella
- Rapunzel
- Wonder Woman
- Khaleesi
- Wednesday
- Rainbow Brite
- My Little Mermaid
- Snow White
- Boo
- Bambi
- Lil’ Mama
- Empress
- Tinkerbell
- Sleeping Beauty
- Rogue
- Honey Bunny
- Mystique
- Captain Marvel
Pet Names for Girlfriend or Wife
- Honeybee
- Foxy
- Bunny
- Poodle
- Wildcat
- Butterfly
- Bluebird
- Kitten
- Birdie
- Ladybug
- Snuggle Bear
- Bun-bun
- Lil’ Mouse
- Firefly
- Ladybird
- Care Bear
Nicknames for a Girlfriend or Wife in Other Languages
- Mi Corazón (“my heart” in Spanish)
- Cara Mia ("beloved" in Italian)
- Liebling ("darling" in German)
- Mon chéri ("my darling" in French)
- Xiao Bao ("little bun" in Mandarin)
- Neshama Sheli ("my soul" in Hebrew)
- Buah Hatiku ("fruit of my heart" in Indonesian)
- Canim ("my life" in Turkish)
- Chuchuzinho ("pumpkin" in Portuguese)
- Muru ("bread crumb"in Finnish)
- Principessa ("princess" in Italian)
- Habibi ("my love" in Arabic)
- Amore mio ("my love" in Italian)
Josiah is the Digital Content Producer for the commerce team at Popular Mechanics, Best Products, Runner’s World, and Bicycling Magazine. He also writes for “BIO Buys”—a column on Biography.com—giving readers the lowdown on what products their favorite celebs are using. In another life, Josiah was an editor at ThePioneerWoman.com, where he sharpened his expertise on all things lifestyle, food-news, and entertainment. Outside work related matters, he’s a fan of Studio Ghibli films, unimportant reality TV drama, and melancholy Lorde songs.
