What People Call their Loved Ones Around the World

There’s no doubt that many of you reading this had a teenage relationship where you called each other embarrassing nicknames, like Pooky, which might come out in late-night throwback conversations with friends, and which still make you blush.

You don’t even have to share any of this information in the chat box when you play online bingo, but we thought it might be fun to laugh at all of the cutest, silliest and downright most bizarre names that people call their loved ones all over the world, whether you’re single or attached. After all, surely we can all do better than “dearest”, “babe” or even “darlingest darling”. Take a look and see how many of them would work for you!

My moon – Arabic

“Ya amar” sounds quite romantic, and one that we think is quite sweet, although a combination of teenagers, car windows and easy-to-pull-down trousers may have ruined “my moon” for everyone in the English-speaking world. However, that’s not to say that you can’t bring a bit of lunar inspiration into a close relationship, especially if you happen to have a particularly scenic spot where you can look at the moon from. Safely, that is.

Silly pig – Cantonese

Similar to “piglet”, a term that some Brits use affectionately, “silly pig” – as the Cantonese phrase translates – is one we also thought this was quite adorable, although the direct translation might not go down that well in a pub while you’re trying to practise your pick up lines. While you might get an appreciative response in Hong Kong, we’d recommend not referring to anyone as “silly”, or any kind of animal that could offend anyone, even if you do happen to find pigs very appealing!

My cabbage – French

All the cabbage fans out there might find something attractive about this name, as do the French, but we could think of more alluring vegetables to go with! Or could we? “Mon chou” does have quite a pleasant ring to it, though, and might be a name that could grow on you, especially if you happen to start making particularly delicious cabbage-based dishes with a special someone to help it stick.

My finest greenstone – Maori

“Taku kairangi.” Now here is a name that veers away from farmyard animals and vegetables, and goes straight to items of value, such as semi-precious stones. We don’t know if a greenstone – or jade – would be anyone’s first choice for their engagement ring, but we like the more sophisticated feel of this term of affection. Perhaps it could work with other gemstones around the world? Or not.

Kitten – Russian

We like the playful feel of this one, and while it could remain completely innocent, we imagine that there might also be some more, shall we say, boisterous, associations with this nickname. “Kotyonok” can also be used across genders, which makes it a particularly versatile option, too!

Sky – Spanish

From the bizarre, cute, and romantic to the beautifully abstract. We all like looking at the sky, right? So we think that “cielo” is also a very poetic “sweet nothing” and one that could perhaps refer to all of the heights you’ll soar to together. Too cheesy? Perhaps, but when it comes to nicknames in an intimate relationship, it’s safe to be a little vulnerable.

My breath – Turkish

Speaking of poetry, Turkish people also seem to have a knack for nicknames that portray a deep sense of connection, especially with ones like “nefesim”, or “my breath”. Conjuring up images of star-crossed lovers, his-and-hers matching towels, and something to be included in wedding vows, we think this one takes the cake, so to speak.

Flea – Italian

Why anyone would think a flea is delightful is beyond us, but perhaps something as small and diminutive as a flea could be considered petite, and beguiling, or something, and could become part of our list of global pet names. In fact, the Italians aren’t the only ones who call their loved ones “pulce”; the French also have their own version – “ma puce”, or “my flea”.

Put it this way, we certainly don’t think you’ll come across any flea-related themes when playing slots online, or on any bingo site, but maybe it’s the unexpectedness of this nickname that gives it its unique charm!

Honey cake horse – German

Yes, most of the names on this list, while sometimes far out, have been based on things that most people would know from everyday life. What a honey cake horse or “honigkuchenpferd” looks like is anyone’s guess, but we do like how there are so many ideas and references combined into one name. Perhaps we’re missing some subtext, but riding a honey cake horse might be, well, sticky. But we’ll leave the details to your imagination.

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Whether you like to play online bingo games or online slots, there will be something there for you, just like there are pet names for everyone, no matter whether your tastes and preferences lean towards the mundane, the surreal or the deeply poetic!