Do guys like being called babe or baby?

Question

the guy I’m dating calls me baby a lot and I don't know what kind of endearing names to call him back I've never had a boyfriend before so I don't know...

Zeus_66 · Accepted Answer

Good question. I've called my exes "hun" for which is obviously short for "honey." And I had a long term relationship with a girl that always called me "babe." I don't think I could've ever dated anybody else that called me babe though because if you knew the girl that called me that, it went with her personality. So think about what works for both your personality and what will resonate with him as a term of endearment. As your relationship develops, you'll figure out what the right word/term is.

Best wishes!

MrOracle · Accepted Answer

Those are fine. But otherwise, we prefer more masculine "pet names" rather than "cute" names that some girls want to use.

Jaye234 · Accepted Answer

My boyfriend calls me babe and love while i call him baby and hunny. Everyone has their pick of endearing terms to call their so.
And i think we all like to be called pet names, its sweet and let's you know the person cares.

Moonchild714 · Accepted Answer

I've always HATED Pet Names. My Hubby can call my Sweetheart and I call him Sweets this is only relationship I like a Pet Name but only Sweetheart. And Ibcall our Son Sweetie Pie

hikerunbeer · Answer

Either one is fine for me. I wouldn't stress figuring out what to call him yet. I think some people, myself included, don't like babe or baby because it's so generic. Not bad but generic.

The most endearing names come to you naturally as you get to know the person better.

Ex. A girlfriend of mine had lovely curly fluffy hair. When we got close enough it became natural for me to call her my "fluffhead."

the_imperfectionist · Answer

At first I thought it was weird, til I got a boyfriend who doesn't really do it. But whenever he does call me "baby" my heart flutters and my stomach knots up.

I usually call him (not all the time) baby, sweetheart, love, honey, b, basically anything that feel right in the moment

Chiefbenttwig · Answer

As for myself I don't care what you call me ( shithead, dipshit, pendejo, cabrón.) Just don't call me late for supper or sex.
I might be Latino & born a Yankee, but I grew up in Texas & I live the cowboy & redneck life.
Cowboys & Redneck DON'T care what you call us just don't call us late for dinner or sex.

ElDiablo666 · Answer

Ah, good question.
I've been called babe by girlfriends, and I've had no problem with it.
I suppose it depends on the guy. Same with girls.

Every girl is darling to me, it's part of how I talk, but girlfriends are usually babe, baby, babygirl, my love or my angel. Some like it, some don't. Pet names are usually fine for most people.

I suggest trying one, and if they don't complain, it's ok. Just don't fall into the trap of saying it TOO MUCH, like in every sentence.

MannMitAntworten · Answer

My ex often called me Babe and occasionally Baby. It was endearing coming from her. As common as it is, it was a first coming from a girlfriend so specifically from her I likes it. A woman after her called me Babe... it didn’t quite have the same effect. If anything, it just reminded me of my ex who also used my name a lot... something the other woman never did. Which is bizarre to me.

CubsterShura · Answer

I just say babe and prefer that myself too. Not that I don't mind saying baby or being called baby myself... But it's just that you never really call an actual baby a babe so it just feels more fitting. You know what I mean?

Kaneki05 · Answer

I like it :) Nothing wrong with that. I mean my best friend calls me mochi bear or bean i really don't mind. Affection i feel when i hear it that is the only thing that matters.

CuteNerd9 · Answer

My husband hates babe or baby. I started calling him monkey as a joke, but 12 years later he loves monkey and thinks its cute. Though we don't use nicknames in public.

NamerOfStars · Answer

It doesn't bother me, but some guys might feel a little affronted. As a general rule, I'd stick with more masculine-sounding pet names until you've got a better feel for what he likes.

novelita_21 · Answer

I like being called babe or baby if I'm in relationship with him

MissDawn7961 · Answer

try saying this to him - since you call me baby a lot I am trying to think of a nickname to call you - ! thanks

Lov2PlezUgurl · Answer

Sweetheart honey sugar AND baby are all fine but sugar burger, babes, turtle honey poo please don't go there

ellkell · Answer

I don't have a preference. Babe, baby, love, lover, darlin, lady I just don't like being called princess

Ripper_E · Answer

Not me. Why the fuck would I want to be called the same thing you called every guy before me? There is no significance to it. I'd rather just hear my name

Mossberg500 · Answer

Call me daddy bitch.

Nah I don't mind babe or baby, it's very common. It's become kind of a boring go to cutesy name for every relationship, but I don't mind.

Just don't call me 'boo' or 'bae' or I'm out the doh.

batchelorasylum · Answer

Me and my girlfriend have multiple nicknames for each other it changes mid convo all the time but the main ones atm that we are guaranteed to use  Her to me is Floofy cactusMe to her is Honey Bear

Barry88 · Answer

If it's the right girl calling me like that I would like it.

JustTheTrue · Answer

Call me papi to feed my ego lol Honestly I don’t mind what she call me lol

Nik1hil · Answer

Don't call him baby..  You can use babe..  But it is better if you use words like..  Hunk, sexy, handsome.

Madhatter920 · Answer

Some guys do. You don't have to call him anything, if you don't want to. Do what feels natural.

1CentWorth · Answer

you don't have to call him anything. Names in a relationship are just what you like calling him.

slatyb · Answer

Whatever you feel, or just his name. Don't overthink things like this. Whatever you do is fine.

sheikalana · Answer

If they don't like then I've never been aware of it. I always call them babe or baby.

lovedejj_xo · Answer

I call my boyfriend babe only time I call him by his first name is when I’m mad

Thatsamazing · Answer

Ehh, we like "handsome" more than that, "babe" is okay, "baby" no.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

I think I would probably like being called "babe.". Not sure about "baby.". I guess we'd just have to find out.

Danny_dan92 · Answer

I prefer babe. I think baby is more of a man to woman thing

Browneye57 · Answer

It depends. So, your 6-5 burly bear is a baby, huh? LOL

Rippersavage · Answer

I don't. I would rather a girl call me something original

loveslongnails · Answer

Doesn't matter to me, so long as the girl calling me that is someone I like !!

Massageman · Answer

That's one of the few names that those Chinese masseuses even know in English!

Trooper205 · Answer

I LOVE IT. Baby Babe Bae Boo Hon Honey Sugar Stud Things like that!

magiusX26 · Answer

most of us are fine with those 2. honey is quite often ok too

Anonymous · Answer

Babe or honey is fine. Baby is more a name that a guy calls his woman.

Pulseofsulfur · Answer

I'd be fine with either or. That or a abbreviated version of my name like "Dommy" idek why I thought of it but I think it's cute when a woman calls me that

jennifer_bloom · Answer

Call him gecko or panda bear

JesseCraft · Answer

Personally I like it if she was my girlfriend, I'd call her babe and baby too

diablo200 · Answer

My girlfriend calls me babe.. and for 80% of time I found it annoying

Crankor · Answer

Im not a fan of it. Once in a while is ok but all the time makes it sound superficial

Anonymous · Answer

I don’t mind being called those names but I don’t like using them myself

asshole_ · Answer

Either one Every guy likes different things though

silvricky00 · Answer

Either way doesn't matter. What matters is that it feels sincere and not a forced term of endearment.

tjbyrd39 · Answer

I absolutely despise it. But probably for different reasons so...

hardmattc · Answer

I do, I can't speak for every guy. If I would have to guess I would say yes they do.

Oric5 · Answer

I bet if you blow him a lot he won't care if he even had a nickname.

CashMoneyElias · Answer

I'll roundhouse her if she calls me that

snowboarder720 · Answer

I like being called that 😊

Amanda2 · Answer

I like the name nugget

newgen_khurana · Answer

you should have made a poll... it could help

ValleyofDrakes · Answer

I absolutely do. I also Love sir. 💦

Hepy82 · Answer

Honeybun is my personal favorite...

Don-_-Don · Answer

Yeah, we call each other that on the regular.

Anonymous · Answer

Noo0o0o0o0ooo (maybe)

Gedaria · Answer

Yes. I quite like it..

babybae96 · Answer

I call guys babe, baby too...

JokersWild99 · Answer

Only when she's moaning it

Iron_Man · Answer

Yeah sure but not every day

Imuglyandiknowit · Answer

Baby: I’m too ugly to be called a babe

scott04sa22 · Answer

I been called babe. I'm ok with it.

yucel_eden · Answer

My name.  It’s real. I like real people.

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