So, you're crushing hard. That *one* person is taking up every corner of your mind, whether you listen to a song that reminds you of them or they make an appearance in your dreams. And, as hard as it may be to admit you caught feelings, you want nothing more than to take your relationship with them to the next level.
Whether you showed off your best flirting skills from the jump or started out as friends, one of the best ways to establish your new dynamic is to give your crush an adorably unique nickname. There's a science to curating the perfect nickname for your crush — do you want to keep things flirty and subtle, or do you want to be straightforward and cut to the chase? The move you make depends on how you think they'd react, but something as simple as calling them "babe" or "angel" can totally indicate that you want to take things further. Ahead, we've listed 40 cute names to call to your crush so you can ~casually~ slide it in the next text you send their way.
Cute names to call your crush
- Babe
- Baby
- Angel
- Angel Face
- Dear
- Dove
- Love
- Lovey
- Lovely
- My Love
- Mi Amor
- Amorcito
- Habibi
- Ma Chérie
- Beloved
- Lovebug
- Boo
- Sugar
- Sugar Boo
- Sugar Lips
- Cutie
- Cutie Pie
- Darling
- Munchkin
- Muffin
- Pumpkin
- Cupcake
- Heart/My Heart
- King/Queen/Royalty
- Honey
- Hun
- Honey Bunny
- Honey Bun
- Hottie
- Superstar
- Lover
- Loverboy/Lovergirl
- Sunshine
- Sweetie
- Sweetheart
Sam is an assistant news editor at Cosmo, covering all things pop culture, entertainment, and celebrity news. She previously covered those same topics along with health, lifestyle, and beauty at Seventeen. When she isn't draping her cheeks in blush, you can probably find her live-tweeting awards shows or making SwiftToks.
