A hypocorism or pet name is a name used to show affection for a person or object. It may be a diminutive form of a person's name, such as Izzy for Isabel or Bob for Robert, or it may be unrelated.
What are examples of pet names?
What are the Most-Loved pet Names?
- Gorgeous.
- Beautiful.
- Lovely.
- Love.
- Darling.
- Honey.
- Sexy.
- Angel.
What's a pet name for a boyfriend?
Honey bunny, sweetie pie, my boo, my beau—nicknames for the love in your life come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes a pet name can come from an inside joke.
