Sweet and Affectionate Nicknames

Many people are identified by two names: by proper names and by nicknames. Nickname may be a short-form or familiar form of your proper name, or it may be totally different. Many nicknames reflect some typical characteristics of a person. Generally, the nicknames are used to express love or close emotional bond with that individual. Most children are identified by their nicknames, even in their adulthood. The nicknames are more commonly used by writers, poets and film artists. Sometimes they are more famous with their nicknames. Most people are not even familiar with their original names.

Nicknames as a short form of Proper Names

The name ‘Aaron’ can be called as ‘Ron’. ‘Arnold’ can be called as ‘Arnie’. The nickname ‘Mandy’ is a truncated form of ‘Amanda’. You can lovingly call ‘Barbara’ as ‘Babs, Bobbie or Barbie’. The nickname of ‘Blanche’ is ‘Bea’. You may call your sweet daughter ‘Brittany’ as ‘Britt’. ‘Cal’ is a short-form of ‘Calvin’ or ‘Caleb’. Your beloved ‘Caroline’ can be called by many nicknames such as ‘Carol, Cassie, Caddie, Carrie, Lynn or Lena’. ‘Lindy, Linda or Lynn’ is a cute short-form of ‘Celinda’. ‘Lum’ is a very little form of ‘Columbus’. It sounds very funny, isn’t it?

Sometimes, the nicknames are bigger than the proper names. ‘Delpha’ is called by the nickname ‘Philadelphia’. ‘Cordelia or Fidelia’ are the nicknames for ‘Delia’. ‘Dell or Della’ may be called as ‘Adela, Delilah or Adelaide’. ‘Georgiana’ is the nickname of ‘Georgia’. ‘Helen’ can be called by several nicknames such as ‘Ellen, Aileen, Elaine, Eileen, Eleanor, Lena, Nellie or Nell’. ‘Jane’ can be called as ‘Janie, Jenny, Janet, Joanna, Jessie, Jinsey or Joan’.

Romantic Nicknames

Romantic nicknames contribute a lot in developing a strong emotional bond between you and your partner. It’s a unique way to express your affection for your beloved one. Some of the popular romantic and affectionate nicknames are as follows: angel, angel of love, baby, babe, baby doll, bombshell, beautiful, cutie pie, Cinderella, darling, doll face, dear, gorgeous, honey, handsome, hot sexy mama, hun (honey), hunk, love, prince charming, sunshine, sugar and sweetheart.

Popular Nicknames for the Boyfriend

The girls can call their boyfriends with many cute and affectionate nicknames. Here are some cute nicknames for guys:

• Handsome: It will assure your boyfriend that you find him attractive and handsome. This assurance is very important in order to improve emotional attachment between you and your boyfriend.
• Movie Star: Give your boyfriend a feel like being a film star by using this nickname.
• Cowboy: This nickname is very popular as the cowboys are considered as sexy and manly.
• Hot Chocolate or H.C.: It’s a perfect nickname for a dark, tall and handsome man.
• Honey Bear or Cuddly Bear: This cute nickname is suitable for a cool, fun-loving guy.
• Tiger: The word ‘tiger’ is related to power that men love to have. Any guy would like this perfect nickname.

Popular Nicknames for the Girlfriend

There are number of nicknames that can be used to call your beloved girlfriend. Some of the popular nicknames for the girlfriend are as follows:

• Honey: Any girl will like this cute nickname. It expresses your intense love for your girlfriend.
• Sweetie: This nickname is perfect for your cute girlfriend.
• Baby: This nickname makes your girlfriend feel younger.
• Dear/Darling: This romantic nickname is very popular. You can express your affection for your girlfriend with this nickname.
• Sweetheart: Your girlfriend will surely like this nickname. It gives her the pleasant feeling that she is someone very special for you.

The sweet and affectionate nicknames can give you a special identity. They help to create an emotional bond with your partner as well as bring back happy memories in your life.