Guys, A not-so-cute nickname? is that a friendzone sign?

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The guy I'm talking to long distance has started calling me "Goob" on the regular.

Now, he'll also call me "babe" on the phone, in person, and over text, as well as "baby". He also consistently calls me every night, texts without me texting him, and responds to my texts. I'm also now his new alarm clock, so we talk every morning first thing.
But the " Goob" is throwing me off. Is this close to friendzoning?

Guys, A not-so-cute nickname? is that a friendzone sign?
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