105+ Weird and Unconventional Pet Names for Guys

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Dating and relationship coach Emyli Lovz provides her top picks for weird pet names

Co-authored by Sophie Burkholder, BA Reviewed by John Keegan

Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Fact Checked

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You might already call your boyfriend by nicknames like babe, sweetie, or darling…but what if you want something a little more unique? That’s where we come in, with this list of 105+ weird, unconventional, and totally one-of-a-kind pet names to use for your man, with ideas from dating and relationship coach Emyli Lovz. From funny terms of endearment to cute or pop culture-inspired ones, we've got the perfect name for your main man!

Unique Nicknames for a Boyfriend

Dating and relationship coach Emyli Lovz recommends choosing a pet name that feels personal, playful, and tied to a shared moment or inside joke. Here are a few fun ideas:

• McDreamy
• Papa Cheeks
• Pudding-Pop
• Shmoopy
• Trash Panda

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Funny & Weird Pet Names for a Boyfriend

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   Try quirky pet names like Coocoocachoo or Sugar Booger. If you and your boyf are all about making each other laugh, then a goofy, silly, and totally hilarious pet name will really fit the bill. Here are some ideas:

   • Babyface
   • Boss: This can be ironic or sincere, depending on the dynamic, according to Lovz.
   • Boy Toy
   • Bruh
   • Chaos: This is perfect for the lovable troublemaker, says Lovz.
   • Chicka Wow
   • Chicken Butt
   • Coocoocachoo
   • Dude
   • Hot Lips
   • Hottie McHotterson
   • Kissy King
   • Monsieur
   • Mr. Wiggles
   • Papa Cheeks
   • Playboy
   • Señor
   • Sergeant Sexy
   • Sir
   • Sir Loves-a-Lot
   • Squishy
   • Stinky
   • Sugar Booger
   • Tall Boy

   Meet the wikiHow Expert

   Emyli Lovz is a dating and relationship coach based in San Francisco, CA. With over 14 years of experience, she runs a coaching program, Dating Decoded, that helps men and women achieve their dating and relationship goals.
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Cute & Weird Pet Names for a Boyfriend

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   Give him an adorably silly pet name like Squeegee or Sugar Britches. Having a “weird” pet name doesn’t mean it can’t be cute!! These cute terms of endearment might be unconventional, but they’re also oozing with sweetness, affection, and all the feels:

   • Babezilla
   • Big Spoon
   • Boo-Boo
   • Boo Thang
   • Cuddle Cake
   • Cutie Patootie
   • Gizmo
   • Goober
   • Hot Shot
   • Hubba Bubba
   • Love Bug
   • Love Nugget
   • Lover Boy
   • Mister Man
   • Moon: This is intimate, mysterious, and soft, according to Lovz.
   • Pot Belly
   • Princeling
   • Punky
   • Shmoopy
   • Squeegee
   • Squeeze
   • Stinker
   • Sugar Britches
   • Sunshine: This is perfect for a warm, grounding, and emotionally steady boyfriend, says Lovz.
   • Sweet Stuff

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Weird Pop Culture Pet Names for a Boyfriend

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   Go for a weird name inspired by his favorite movie or show. If you need some inspiration for an amazing pet name, you don’t need to look any further than the amazing world of pop culture! A pop culture pet name also works well if you want a more personal nickname that naturally develops from an inside joke between the two of you (e.g., you call your boyfriend “Bambi” because he has the biggest brown eyes!). Regardless, here are some ideas to get you started:

   • Bambi
   • Braveheart
   • Captain: This gives playful, powerful energy, especially if he’s decisive or protective, says Lovz.
   • Cowboy: Feel free to use this even if he’s never touched a horse, notes Lovz.
   • Don Juan
   • Gatsby
   • He-Man
   • Jon Snow
   • Mad Max
   • Marlboro Man
   • McDreamy
   • McSteamy
   • Mr. Big
   • Mr. Bond
   • Mr. Darcy
   • Muppet
   • Obi Wan
   • Pooh Bear
   • Romeo
   • Tarzan
   • Wookie
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Weird Food-Related Pet Names for a Boyfriend

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   Choose a funky pet name for your favorite foodie. Food is yummy, delicious, and totally addicting…just like your boo! So, it’s a natural fit to use one of these unique but absolutely adorable nicknames for your boyfriend’s go-to pet name:

   • Banana Muffin
   • Beef Cake
   • Big Mac
   • BonBon
   • Bubble Yum
   • Dumpling
   • Hot Tamale
   • Jelly Belly
   • Meatball
   • Mochi Man
   • Muffin
   • Noodle: This is perfect for someone silly or endearingly awkward, says Lovz.
   • Nutter Butter
   • Peanut
   • Pudding-Pop
   • Short Stack
   • Snack: This is affectionate and flirty in a lighthearted way, according to Lovz.
   • Snickerdoodle
   • Stud Muffin
   • Sugarplum
   • Sugar Snap Pea
   • Tater Tot

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Weird Animal-Related Pet Names for a Boyfriend

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   Give a literal pet name to your honey bunny! Whether your boyfriend is a big, strong tiger or more of a love bug type, there’s sure to be an animal-related pet name that suits his vibe. Here are a few to choose from:

   • Anaconda
   • Bug: This is weird, affectionate, and oddly cute, according to Lovz.
   • Bulldog
   • Crawdaddy
   • Duckie
   • Fox
   • Golden Retriever: This is perfect for the sweet, loyal, and slightly goofy boyfriend, says Lovz.
   • Goose
   • Grizzly
   • Honey Bunny
   • Kraken
   • Lobo
   • Moose
   • Pugapoo
   • Trash Panda
   • Weenie
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