8 Pet Names That Will Make Your Guy Feel Like A King! Why "Baby" Isn't Cutting It

[@patrickwade3150]

My last girlfriend called me “baby” which was fine with me, while my nickname for her was “Puppers”…don’t know why I came up with that, but she loved it. Sometimes if a woman overheard me call her that their reaction would like, “he calls you Puppers? I love that!”….😂 Then I dated a girl who only wanted me to call her by her real name because she thought I was disrespecting her if I called her anything else….but then she took everything so seriously. I think pet names are great as intimate terms of endearment. This was a fun and light episode while still making you think…😊

[@2ndActTV]

Thanks Patrick, glad you thought so! For some reason, I just really enjoyed this topic 😊 And “Puppers” is a first for me! Too funny 😂

[@duckypam]

I called him Handsome and he stood up taller and with his back straighter and looked pleased with himself. I stuck with that after I saw how great he felt hearing that.

[@ditpook]

Take it to the next level. I moved from the horrible city environs of the Northeast to laid back Western North Carolina. I was astounded by the waitresses who recognized that pet names mean big tips. I've been called Hon, Punkin', Sugar, etc. that kind of familiarity garners big tips compared to, "what can I get you Sir?"

[@ichuze7312]

I think any name that shows your love in an affectionate way is ok.

[@tracy3812]

I’ve dated beyond my culture frequently, and it has really touched his heart when I call him a term of endearment or the diminutive form of his name in his language.

[@2ndActTV]

That's a great thought! Thanks for sharing!

[@marciamartins1992]

That's right a lot can be lost in translation.

[@leftybelle7022]

"King" is cringe. It sounds like a scammer from overseas. Ugh

[@GirlWithAnOpinion]

Agreed! 🤢🤢🤢 Ditto, don't call me "Queen" or "Empress!"

[@kathryncothern3433]

I love using special cute nicknames for my special guy…and love receiving the same. I will never use “King” and please never call me “Queen”. Gag me with a spoon!! “Warrior Woman” is more appropriate…LOL. 😘 Calling my guy my favorite food item… “Beef Rib”… 🤣🤣🤣 An established relationship must be in place for me before using any cute nicknames. ❤

[@2ndActTV]

Too funny! And absolutely! There has to be some kind of established relationship for "cute" nicknames to mean anything!

[@sharonlyles7268]

My nickname for my man, who is a recently retired 2 star Major General in the Army, is Hero.

[@ditpook]

No disrespect, but I saw one woman calls her husbands organ "The General"

[@2ndActTV]

Nice!!

[@azmike3572]

Hope you don't have to salute him...🙂

[@biondna7984]

I never could call my late husband "Babe" or "Baby." It seemed emasculating. He was taller and stronger than me and protective, and I celebrated that. We enjoyed some sexual role-playing, and as I'm a partial submissive I enjoyed how he responded to hearing "My Lord," or "Monseigneur," which is "My Lord" in French and which flows more, sound-wise. These were all private terms for us. In public if I wanted to express affection I used his name with a "y" or "ie" ending, as in "Mikey," "Joey," etc, which he also used for me. If we wanted to get more rambunctious I called him a "beast" or "handsome animal." He seemed to enjoy that too. Otherwise, "Honey, "Handsome," or "Big Guy." I think it made a difference to both of us to state early on how we wanted to call each other. It increased intimacy and trust for us.

[@2ndActTV]

I'm sorry for your loss, and thanks for sharing your experience. You certainly echo a lot of the articles I read!! I also like the "y" or "ie" endings. Very sweet. I would like hearing that!! 🙂

[@apropst5867]

"My Lord" ? Are you kidding me? My Lord is in Heaven.

[@gratefulforabundance9043]

This video reminds me of a NewYorker cartoon ! “ My husband used to be Beefcake, but now he’s more of a Rissole “ 😎😊

[@2ndActTV]

LOL!! YES - "the food-related pet names" - 🤣

[@dianethompson6804]

My late husband called me "Hun" all the time. I wondered if he forgot my name? I wanted to hear my name!!

[@2ndActTV]

You make a great point!! I'm sure he didn't "forget" your name. But I totally agree that I would much rather hear my name than "Hun"! Thanks for your comment

[@azmike3572]

Like in Attila the Hun?

[@dianethompson6804]

@@azmike3572 lol! As in Honey!

[@raymondsmith2154]

My late wife used to call me baby boy and I called her baby girl. I miss it.

[@2ndActTV]

That is sweet!! Thanks for sharing!

[@DebbieDelgadoChannel]

What a fun topic!!

[@2ndActTV]

Thanks!! We thought so!😄

[@HotRod53-o3g]

My nickname for my wife is sweetness. My wife's nickname for men is hey you!

[@ssiegreen5292]

That made me LOL 😆

[@2ndActTV]

Yes, that made me LOL as well! 😂

[@lilacbirman]

🤣

[@kathryncothern3433]

LOL!! Love it!! 😂

[@andrewbird57]

"King?" "Hero?" Weird. My sweetie calls me "sweetie," which is how I refer to her to other people, such as when I write about her here. She occasionally calls me "sir," when she's trying to make a point or if she wants my opinion about something. Previous generations used "darling" frequently. You see it in old movies. My dad's letters to his wife in England while he was a POW in Germany all open with "Darling."

[@2ndActTV]

I really like "darling"!! Agree, "king" or "hero" - very weird...

[@pollyg4160]

I only call "Jesus" King or My lord, etc. He is higher then my husband and myself! Years ago I started calling my husband a name and it has stuck these 35 years, no complaints. We have a simple language that only we understand plus all the references of movie and show lines, etc. My husband remembers whole dialogues from shows so I don't know what will be said next!!!

[@heatherf6713]

Sir has shades of BDSM culture. If you use this one, keep it at home only! Add Lord to this, too.

[@davidbardes8233]

Good morning Silke, Robert is spot on today. On the "Not so much" list is Schnooky-wookums.

[@2ndActTV]

LOL, that made me laugh!! 😂 "Schnooky-wookums"

[@cyn5962]

Schnooky-wookums is a nauseating pet name.

[@davidbardes8233]

@@cyn5962 I think it is even more nauseating than Pookie-Woo!

[@reflectiveFrankC]

Fuzzy wuzzy for a hairy guy sometimes used but grew out of favour. Probably political correctness.

[@PetitHibou72]

Almost none of these seem to be practical day-to-day suggestions for believable pet names. I’ve struggled with this, so was hoping for some fresh ideas.

[@susansmith9318]

I call my man ...Lover❤

[@2ndActTV]

That's really nice!! I hope he appreciates that ...😍

[@debra13]

I like names like darling, sweetheart, babe (depending), honey. I guess I am OG. Other names would have to come up that would be more specific to the person. I had an old boyfriend call me "Nightbird" because I was an insomniac.

[@2ndActTV]

That's clever, and kinda sweet! Thoughtful comes to mind ...🙂

[@debra13]

@@2ndActTV Yes, he even had a Tshirt made ;-). He also cheated on me for two years ... so ... you just never know.

[@2ndActTV]

@@debra13 been there, got the Tshirt!!

[@debra13]

@@2ndActTV THAT T-shirt is one you never want- sorry!

[@rhondamccartney1966]

I had a very cute boyfriend I called ham sandwich. He and the sandwich were my most favorite things. He actually told people he was my ham sandwich with a big smile

[@2ndActTV]

Too funny! Thanks for sharing!😂

[@reneareynolds5751]

I'm from the South, I call everyone Honey.

[@2ndActTV]

Yes, really surprises me how powerful this topic is! Thanks for watching!

[@marciamartins1992]

I call my husband who is 70 yrs old baby lol, and I'm not changing. Baby says he's cute, precious, and gentile just like I want him. He does'nt seem to mind. He calls me baby too. My sister calls her guy Poppy...I kinda like that too, but it's not my thing.

[@joerockhead7246]

fun episode. thanks, Silke, & Robert

[@2ndActTV]

Thanks Joe!!

[@LadyCamilleE]

Sir is formal IMO. It’s for demonstrating good manners and respect. I use it freely and others respond well as it’s pretty Old Fashioned. I’m a southern bell so darling and sugar are my go to’s. I enjoy pet name’s. They are a playful way of mixing things up. They can lead to some interesting role playing when the other is comfortable stepping in to character, as they would say in theater🎭

[@2ndActTV]

Love it! Thanks for your comment!

[@lilacbirman]

Babe/Baby is something for when I was under 40. Now, I WISH I had a man to call me any endearing pet name he wants! 😁 This was one of the funniest videos yet! LOL. I would never call my man "peanut"... and he might not like that either, LOL!

[@2ndActTV]

Glad you thought it was funny, I did too!! 😂 Yeah, I'm not on board with "peanut" either ...

[@MsRandieK]

Handsome, Lover, sweetheart , Babe are my go 2’s …. He calls me (introduced) as My Love … but mostly Sug (sugar) We call each other our middle names when we’re role playing … lol he will say and what’s your name … if I say my middle name he knows it will be a FUN night !! 😂

[@martinsaunders7925]

Living in the southern U.S. it's common for waitresses at cafés or restaurants to address regulars as Hon or babe. My nickname for the late wife was carabao which took some explaining. Nicknames are best left private.

[@2ndActTV]

I was just going to ask what that meant. 😉 Thanks Martin!

[@martinsaunders7925]

@@2ndActTV water buffalo. She got upset till I pointed out the strength, determination and indispensable nature of water buffaloes coupled with a gentle disposition. Then she was mildly annoyed,but smiled. I didn't, of course,use this in public and gave her a sniff kiss to subtley convey this would be so.

[@reflectiveFrankC]

Interesting topic. Honey and sugar used to be comments related to you are sweet. You attract my taste buds. Something I didn't understand. There are some who just say it out of habit as a way of relating as opposed to someone truly feeling attracted in the moment or more meaningful relationship. Ones I've had and liked were hairy bear and cuddle bear and Armstrong heater meanìng she felt warm and safe with me. Would lead to snuggling and cuddling. This one could be a great one Peter Pan as playful in bed, but can be used negativelyas never grow s up and doesn't take responsibility. So often these are situational to the relationship on has.

[@bluebirdtraveller1213]

Terms of endearment are thrown around like trash in the US South and it's disgusting.

[@pamatkinson6466]

You might not realize that true Southerns use these words both as endearing AND insulting- it’s a true thing and kind of tricky to understand…. But if you know, you know 😂

[@justme1025]

I always have the impulse to call a man I like Sweetheart...because he is so nice and sweet. Honey makes me think sticky and overly sweet...yuck.

[@justme1025]

Or sweetie...

[@ssiegreen5292]

I think there are everyday nick names [used as a name replacement and casual terms of endearment] and then there are the special ones - private and for special occasions that enhance the relationship dynamics by creating closeness, or bringing up special remembrances. King is something I hear in the black community a lot and so is queen, as the feminine equivalent. Honey, hon, sweetie are southern normal for casual interaction with strangers, and it's okay to a certain point - mostly in the hospitality industry or in stores. I can't stand it if a much younger woman calls me that though - add a little bit of vocal fry and it makes me want to pop her one, as it comes across as rude and condescending. I am not YOUR honey, and it always eggs my inner "not honey" on to show her that. Silke - this is the perfect time to throw out that poll - I went looking for it and it's not there. I bet you'd get top engagement for it [think algorithm!] as most ppl would head over to the community page to look for it!!! Go do it, girl! Me personally - I'm probably a hon/honey girl when it comes to my currently still hypothetical man, but I'd also be a short form for his first name gal, if he has a long one or just using his name, when I want his attention. I could get used to snookums again - haven't used that one in a long time. I've had a number of nicknames over the years - and some very original, but the one name I would not want to be called these days is baby, babe, bae. At our age this is just a long line of babes and I'm not going to be one of them.

[@2ndActTV]

Thanks Sabine! As usual, you just have that knack to put things in perspective! 🤗 I was thinking of putting up a pole tomorrow as a follow up. You're probably right, should have done that today along with the video. Live and learn 🙄

[@ssiegreen5292]

@@2ndActTV It's not too late - use the momentum while you're on a roll!

[@2ndActTV]

@@ssiegreen5292 Okay, just did! Thanks Coach! 😉

[@ssiegreen5292]

@@2ndActTV 💟💟💟

[@mtnbkr777]

I've noticed that us men care much more about the intent of whatever word is used (said in a loving way) where women can really get hung up on a given word (honey, for example) even if it's delivered with loving intent. It is very off putting when you call your GF/Wife a loving pet name and her only response is "Don't call me that!!!" Sheesh, sorry I showed you some love. haha

[@ssiegreen5292]

As a woman, I get that "don't call me that" part - especially when it is a much used/abused nickname such as the lazy "babe", which at our age range, means you've been one out of many babes in his life time (exception - you've been married for just about forever, and you've always called her that]. Put a little effort into it and make it a special name instead - one that she knows is just for her - and she will love it. Depending on the specific woman and her experiences, she may not tell you that - but she will.

[@2ndActTV]

We do tend to misinterpret intent a lot about so many things ... both men and women ... 🙄 Thanks for your comment!

[@cyn5962]

I save the pet names for my dog 🐕. I call him sugar bear.

[@azmike3572]

"And someone saved my life tonight...sugar bear..." (Elton John, 1975)

[@berithenback3590]

Darling eller älskling, säger jag och min man till varandra. ❤

[@GirlWithAnOpinion]

I called my ex "Handsome," "Sweetheart," and "Sweetie."

[@paigedavislar]

Sounds like the writer had a deadline and was reaching. Your conversation was fun to watch!!

[@2ndActTV]

LOL, thanks!!

[@BetterWithBubbles]

My husband and I call each other “sweetie”. We never use each other’s proper names.

[@2ndActTV]

Thanks for your feedback!! I like "sweetie" !😊

[@debragarrett7653]

Called my husband Stud man, lady teaser, and huggy bear.

[@markmorton5280]

“Your Grace”:works for both the Duke and Duchess.

[@2ndActTV]

LOL, love it! Thanks for the comment!

[@reflectiveFrankC]

​@@2ndActTVand bishops. Context counts.

[@erob65]

Sparky

[@2ndActTV]

Oh that's cute! Hey Sparky ...

[@Wildevis]

I think pet names are great and adorable, but must be suitable for both partners

[@minoutv7347]

I like moon pie because he’s so dreamy, but not sure if it’s too retro these days.

[@margo7581]

Honey for a loved one is fine for me❤

[@2ndActTV]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching!

[@HooieBones3]

I would never call a man “baby” because I’m not his mother. A name appropriate to the moment is always fun. Avocado toast might be appropriate if he is making avocado toast.

[@2ndActTV]

That's funny! Not sure how Robert pulled "Avocado Toast" out of his mouth! 😅

[@evelynbyrne9955]

My husband was British. He called me "My lady" and I called him "My lord".😂

[@2ndActTV]

Ohh, that sounds so sweet!! 😊 Thanks for sharing!

[@cyn5962]

I like those pet names.

[@reflectiveFrankC]

It goes back to men liking to be knights in shining armour. It relates to being chilverous (spelling.) chilvery

[@azmike3572]

Pet names? She didn't like it when I tried calling her ones like "Rover", "Digger", "Tucker", or "Sport". Couldn't figure out why. 🙂

[@2ndActTV]

😂

[@KatePortice]

I enjoy nicknames because it does show a personal endearment between couples .....just dont call me DEAR or SWEETIE .....those are soooo condesending

[@eddy2561]

My girlfriend's pet name for me: "To whom it may concern"...ROFL Schatz

[@ssiegreen5292]

Very German indeed :o)

[@2ndActTV]

My German kicked in and I immediately thought "Mein Schatz" or "Schatzi" 😃

[@tess7798]

I love food nicknames! Pumpkin, Sugar…

[@2ndActTV]

They are popular! Definitely can have fun with that one! Thanks for watching!

[@2ndChanceAtLife]

Yes, Master.

[@aromaofhope]

I call everyone honey. And ALL of my guy connections have called me honey! Maybe because we are OLD, ROFL!! The foreign guys seem to like "queen" and "king." Not an Americanism, I'd say. Food nicknames are like sweetie pie, cream puff, etc. My mom used to call my dad "lover lips."

[@2ndActTV]

"Lover Lips" that is so sweet!! Thanks for your comment!

[@bitsyboo73]

Mama called Pop Honeyman ❤

[@Frank-r3y2i]

I'm 6' 5" and weigh 140 lbs my girl calls me chubby ubsy wubsy.

[@PamComorski]

My last boyfirend called me little "wink" And I called him big "wink" I was 5' 3 inches he was 5' 9 inches.

[@Durelle522]

This requires a podcast episode? 😅

[@yvonnebaur4485]

My nickname was sugar. It can work for both male or female.

[@2ndActTV]

Yup! That’s a good one!

[@cynthiahendrix3940]

Tiger

[@2ndActTV]

"Hey Tiger" ... I can see that 😀

[@apropst5867]

Can't say that one....my boyfriend would say I was fantasizing about Tiger Woods again ! 😃😃😃

[@legacy634]

King? My lord? uh...no. And I am not a queen so don't call me that. Empress, maybe, but not queen. rofl Just kidding on that last.

[@Trendlespin]

Sweet Dumplin

[@gratefulforabundance9043]

Calling someone’ Dear’ is such a generalization , and is annoying; like they can’t remember their girlfriends names !

[@2ndActTV]

I tend to have a bit of a negative connotation with "dear" as well ... it also sounds a bit condescending to me - "my dear, this is what I meant" ... it is really interesting what certain "nicknames" will trigger!

[@karenleekatebrownparsed]

What about darling ?

[@2ndActTV]

Yes!! I love darling!

[@Tammykennedy-df4kx]

Dear

[@2ndActTV]

Thanks for your feedback, Tammy! It's funny, I think of "dear" as more of something I might call a child ... it's really interesting to hear what people think!

[@duanesnyder1949]

Bubela, if you remember that libido ignighter

[@lifewithmargot]

Sweet pineapple 🍍

[@kathleenburke8183]

How about. Mo Fo?

[@2ndActTV]

Could work .... 😂

[@Grannynan]

LMAO!

[@kathirodden6109]

Lover

[@2ndChanceAtLife]

My guy has a straggly beard. Fuzzy?

[@cyn5962]

My hero? I think not. Lol😂

[@2ndActTV]

LOL, I know! 😂

[@TimTubin]

Daddy Mac?

[@2ndActTV]

That sounds like it's best for the bedroom... ☺

[@GirlWithAnOpinion]

🤢

[@TimTubin]

@@GirlWithAnOpinion You must have lost the ability to spot humor when you picked up that over-inflated bag of how important your opinion is to others. Pro-Tip: A sense of humor can help you interact easily with others, improve your health, and even help diffuse difficult situations. What's not often understood is that you don't have to be funny to have a sense of humor, you just have to learn to see the lighter side of things.

[@valelliott2106]

Sweetie pie, pumpkin,sugar lump.

[@2ndActTV]

LOL. Not sure how I feel about "sugar lump" 😂

[@janemmafernandez7842]

'My Man' (but mainly by text). 'master' at certain times (ahem lol 😂)

[@2ndActTV]

Too funny!! Thanks for the feedback, Jane!

[@mel6433]

This is the most ridiculous thing ever. Honey is not demeaning. Some of these other things? He had better hope I do not use his entire Christian name. Then he is in big trouble !😂😂😂

[@dannwhitehead6193]

Future ex wife #2 or pickle

[@2ndActTV]

That is too funny!! I had a boyfriend years ago who introduced me as his "future ex-wife" - always got a laugh!😉

[@2ndChanceAtLife]

🩵🩵🩵 Caliente = 🔥 hot in Spanish.

[@gentlehorst]

Schatz, honey, sweetheart?!? Generical terms which can be used to your husband or lover-on-the side and personally I uphoard those as a term for partner because one term missfits all (and you do not have to remember 'their' names but to each their own. As a party-trick you can introduce your wife as 'and this is my former girlfriend'. But (similar to the Southeast Asian languages) you pronounce a term has meaning. Ro(w)bert!? could indicate (if pronounced with a wink) positive action. Using the middle name Robert-Maxwell! has a twist which may mean, if used in a stern way, that an item has been left 'unattended' to. But yes, 'Mann' (you-da-man) and 'Frau' or 'Weip' (with a soft p and not the properly spelled B) can and have been endearing terms but just for one specific one. Find one for the real deal and stick to it is my suggestion because he and she are worth it. Place emphasise on the pronounciation (if you are a dog owner because their hearing it a lot better than ours', they pay more at-tension to 'HOW' you pronounce it and even husbands can be taught). If you go for 'King' make her your 'Queen' is a needed require-meant. If he has potential then 'My Prince' and her 'Principessa' and she might be tickled. ... and King can be an upgrade 👑