Endearing Name: Have One or Two

@Shavkat (140443)
Philippines
May 5, 2025 5:54pm CST
Let me share something about giving endearing names to special someone. I have had endearing names with my exes in the past. I find it cute to have one or two. There are some people who are not into this. It is not surprising because there is no reason for them to do it. Here are some common endearing names being used: sweetie, love, baby, babe, tart, sweetheart, and so on. How about you guys?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (353977)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 May
We use some of these to each other but not tart. That would mostly be considered offensive here.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140443)
• Philippines
6 May
Oh, I see. It is nice that you use most of them. I think tart is more used by the young ones.
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@DaddyEvil (148906)
• United States
6 May
Old ladies I don't know call me "sweetie" or "hon"... It's a Southern US terms of endearment. I call Pretty "Babe" or "hon". I was starting to wonder how you've been doing. It's nice to see you.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140443)
• Philippines
8 May
It is nice to know how you perceive about the endearment names. As for me, the most common endearment names that I used are babe and love.
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@DaddyEvil (148906)
• United States
8 May
@Shavkat Once in a while I hear someone call someone else "love", but it's not a name I use for anybody.
cherigucchi
@cherigucchi (15016)
• Philippines
12 May
I never had one. I guess I am not that romantic after all!
Judy Story
@jstory07 (144207)
• Roseburg, Oregon
6 May
I call my husband my big teddy bear. He is 6 feet 5 inches.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140443)
• Philippines
6 May
I guess it suits him. A huggable husband for you. That is a sweet endearing name.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (109961)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
6 May
I like to use the terms of kindness like "My pigeon" or My little bird."
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (140443)
• Philippines
8 May
I like those endearing names. If I were in such a position, I will use unique ones like this.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (109961)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
8 May
@Shavkat I got those nicknames from the classic sitcoms.
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@mnglsp (3652)
• Philippines
7 May
That's a lovely perspective to share—using endearing names can definitely add a warm, personal touch to a relationship. They often become part of a couple’s unique dynamic and can be really comforting or playful. You're right though, not everyone connects with that style of expression, and that’s perfectly okay too—people show affection in all kinds of ways. Personally, I think what matters most is that both people feel seen and valued in the way that works for them. It's always interesting to hear the kinds of names people come up with—some are sweet, some are funny, and some are totally unexpected! Do you have a favorite term of endearment you've used or heard before?
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