Are nicknames from guys usually platonic?

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TonyV · Accepted Answer

Well in the world of #metro, wild sexual harrasment claims and false accusations, no smart guys are gonna have very sexy nicknames. I'm not being taken to court for calling a girl I like but don't know well cause we just met because I called her a flirty nickname like "sweetcheeks" or even just "cutie".

If he's making nicknames for you it probably means he likes you, he's noticing little traits of yours, so he's paying attention to you.

Blueeyes81 · Accepted Answer

For teens I'd say no, not necessarily. For adults I'd say yes its mostly platonic.

ObscuredBeyond · Answer

I rarely use nicknames, except on siblings and nephews /nieces. Girls usually let me get away with it more.

For nephews and nieces, especially if they're toddlers:

"Squeakers" = needs /likes bear hugs, like a rubber duck toy

"Little Tickles" = self-explanatory

"Shrimp Imp" = the smallest one

"Boo" = resembles the girl from Monsters Inc.

"Little Fish" = loves to swim

"Bad / dirty duck" = can't stay out of trouble, or can't stop talking nonsense. Usually used on boys.

"[Name or spirit animal here]-meister" = one who epitomizes the theme

Examples: "Jord-meister," or if the girl is associated with frogs, "Ran-meister" (rana, Lat. for frog)

"L'Obez" = le monkey (mixing French and Russian). Used for girls that climb everything

"Spider-Squirt" = used on girls who love finding ways to climb walls

"Mischief" = small boys that are destructive /don't play well with others

"Wildman" = next-level mischief

"Zzzzt-meister" = ticklish one. Think getting zapped by lightning.

"She needs squishin', ticklin', a boop and, the Daily Spin..." = The niece needs a bear hug, tickle, boop, and to be spun around. Lyrics modified from "Clumsy" by Black-Eyed Peas

For girlfriends, I rarely bother with anything more creative than "sweetie" or "dear."

For platonic gal pals, I rarely do more than shorten their names a bit.

TheLoneTerran · Answer

Mine always were. As long as she was cool with it, then yeah, 100% platonic. Just recently had a woman in our group that wanted to be the voice of our group. She was good at speaking, so after a while, I decided to nickname her 'Madame Speaker'. She thought it was funny.

The most senior personal assistant who worked with our director, both women, she still referred to herself as a secretary. So I stole a title from the Soviets and dubbed her General Secretary "name". She quite enjoyed that.

Huh, I've called a lot of people by nicknames now that I think about it. But it has always been met with a smile and/or laugh.

Anonymous · Answer

Usually, but not always. Usually the typical ones that everyone uses (pet names like Babe, Hon, etc) are obvious. But sometimes I can get creative with a nickname for a woman I’m interested in.

I personally like creating nicknames. I try to come up with something, and it’s almost always platonic - usually guy to guy, but sometimes I do that with girls.

I have one that SOUNDS cute - almost like a pet name for a girl (a platonic friend), but it’s meant as a kind of “brotherly love” nickname.

hassanalisyed · Answer

As far as nicknames go, I've always be platonic.

Never sexual.

After getting a lot of good vibes together, I just start calling her by a nickname, in public or otherwise. It comes automically.

It's very personal and tailored to their personality but not at all forced upon.

😃

TransAm85 · Answer

Depends what kind of name. My husband calls me "viaja", mija", or "gordita" and his friends call me "guera" .. now if they called me "gringa", that's no love

Sirenboobzilla · Answer

Depends on the nickname and who is coming from. One of my guy friends I've known since we were kids calls me babe and it's totally fine. Someone new calling me babe? Noooooooo

Shy_Steve · Answer

Usually us Guys aren't looking for Friendship so if he is being friendly with you more than any other Guy he more than likely wants to date you.

K-Girl2 · Answer

Sometimes, I give a lot of guys nick names because I don't know their name

petitedollbabee · Answer

Depends on the nickname. If it’s a pet name, or something playful, then possibly not platanic.

WhitneySnow · Answer

Sometimes. But sometimes they mean he likes you likes you.

Massageman · Answer

Usually - It seems that many of mine are food-related. Honey, Cookie, etc. Sweet pea for a grand-daughter.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I call a girl a nickname when I like a girl or I use it to try getting her to like me too

kinggeorge007 · Answer

I'd say 20% of times it's platonic, 80% of times it's romantic.

In_Trance · Answer

Depends what the name is.  Is it Love Muffin, or Hoochie Smoocher?

blank_brit · Answer

I'm useless with names so I just use nicknames to try and remember people.  Very occasionally it'll be platonic.

TimelessVoidwalker · Answer

Most times they're just a silly reference, about 80%platonic 20% playful flirt, but there are the guys who aren't platonic at all

Anonymous · Answer

THEY CALL ME WHITE SHADOW

Headstrongcrazylover · Answer

Hey girl, please change your nick from expired braincells to something positive.

Slim57 · Answer

What exactly do you mean by platonic in this sense?

TacosRAwesome · Answer

Depends on what the nickname is.

smahala1991 · Answer

I do give platonic Nicknames to my female friends

Wise4myage · Answer

I think that can vary.

Anonymous · Answer

yes.

VV3ZZY · Answer

Sure thing my guy

thedaffodils · Answer

yes prob

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

Possibly

EaterPeter · Answer

May be may be not

Jltakk · Answer

Yeah usually

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