¿Cómo les gusta que les llamen? Los 21 mejores apodos para llamar a un chico

Should I call him “honey” or “babe”? Hmm… If I do that, maybe he will get scared and pull away. I’m wondering what guys like to be called instead of cutie or sweetie.

These are the thoughts that have probably been roaming around your head for some time now. And how wouldn’t they?

Dicen que los hombres y las mujeres son de dos planetas diferentes y la gente suele acusar a las mujeres de ser demasiado complicadas, ¡pero lo cierto es que los hombres también pueden ser auténticos enigmas!

Sometimes they like being called “handsome”, while other times it annoys them. Sometimes they shower you with affection and the next day, they ignore you completely.

As with every girl out there, the only thing that’s left to do is ask yourself the following questions: ¿Qué buscan los hombres en una mujer? What do guys like in a girl’s appearance? What do guys like to hear when texting?

Y por último, el mayor enigma de todos: ¿Cómo les gusta a los chicos que les llamen en una relación?

Espera, ¿estás en una relación legítima o ¿es sólo una aventura casual? Tantas preguntas y ni una sola respuesta.

Well, it’s high time we change that, right? Heck, yes!

Today, we’ll learn all about the nicknames that guys prefer/like being called.

We’ll explain the meanings of each nickname, which will help you find the right one for your bae (or should I say crush) for every occasion!

“Big Guy”

Let’s face it. Men LOVE feeling powerful, masculine and strong.

Esa es una de las razones por las que son tan competitivos en casi todos los aspectos de su vida, ¡desde los coches hasta los trabajos!

By calling your man a big guy, you are letting him know that he is a good-looking and powerful guy and that he’s making you feel safe and secure!

Aquí tienes todas las razones por las que a los chicos les encanta este apodo:

• It makes them feel more masculine

• It makes them feel protective of you

• It means they give BIG hugs

• It makes them feel powerful

• It makes them feel superior to other guys because they are your BIG GUY

So, yes, if you want to boost your guy’s confidence and impresionarle con tu elección de apodo, entonces definitivamente deberías usar este término cariñoso.

Otros nombres bonitos para tu novio will also make him feel special but being called “big guy” is every man’s dream!

“Babe”

Cheers to the universal pet name used by so many couples so far! The main reason why “babe” is so popular is because you cannot go wrong with it.

It encompasses everything. It’s flirty, romantic, caring and sweet and it goes with everything: Hey babe, I want to cuddle… Hey babe, I’m feeling wild today…

You can use it in so many contexts and it can never look too boring or like you’re overdoing it.

Crea un equilibrio perfecto en cada frase y situación.

Sin embargo, si decides llamarle así todo el tiempo, puede resultar aburrido al cabo de un tiempo.

Por eso tienes que combinarlo con otros apodos bonitos de la lista que también le gusten a tu chico.

“Honey”

Whenever I hear someone calling another person “honey” in movies, it is always about couples and romantic relationships.

Puede parecer universal, pero lo cierto es que este bonito apodo se utiliza sobre todo en las relaciones de pareja.

By calling your man “honey”, you are letting him know that he has won your heart and earned your respect and devotion.

It’s the ultimate sign of love and appreciation for one another.

So, calling your best friend “honey” might be a little bit confusing for him because it indicates something more.

Debemos tener cuidado a quién llamamos así y a quién entregamos nuestro corazón.

If a man makes an effort to win your heart and trust, then you know he’s a real man and he deserves to be called “honey”.

Su propio nombre

Here’s something funny. I chose the nickname “Bubba” for my boyfriend and I’ve been calling him that ever since.

I overused it so much that when I wanted to call him by his own name, I couldn’t remember it.

Sí. Supongo que pasa. De hecho, me pidió varias veces que le llamara por su nombre completo y cuando le pregunté por qué quería eso, dijo:

When you call me by my name, it makes me feel special because it’s different when you call me by my own name from when one of my friends does that.

A los chicos les encantan los motes, pero también que les llamen por su propio nombre de vez en cuando.

One of the main reasons why they love it is because we don’t usually do it when talking to each other.

We usually say something like, “Hey,” and similar. So that is exactly what makes this so special and unique.

“Cutie”

The first time I called my boyfriend “cutie”, I made him cringe. I saw that his cheeks were red and he felt kind of embarrassed by it.

Pero después de repetírselo varias veces, se acostumbró y empezó a disfrutar de que se lo llamaran.

A menudo olvidamos que a los chicos les gusta que les llamen guapos too! We often hear of girls and children being called “cutie” but it is also a great thing to call your guy as well.

It is the perfect nickname for when you’re at the beginning of a relationship because it’s not too serious.

So, no, you don’t need to worry that your guy will run away from you once you call him “cutie”. He will be grateful for that sweet gesture of yours!

“Hot Stuff”

Guys (just like girls) love feeling HOT! They want to know that you find them attractive, handsome and I’ll say it again: hot.

Este apodo puede utilizarse tanto al principio de una relación como durante la misma. If you’re wondering cómo seducir a un hombre, you can call him “hot stuff” or “hottie”.

Both terms have the same connotation and it’s only a matter of your preference.

I suggest using this nickname when you’re on a date and he’s trying to impress you with his outfit and similar.

Esto le dará mucha confianza y estará aún más impaciente por ponerse romántico contigo (ya me entiendes).

Véase también: Cómo mantener el interés de un chico: 12 formas elegantes de hacerlo

“Big Daddy”

I don’t know if you noticed but this is a trending pet name. Some girls prefer to call their man “daddy”, while others prefer “big daddy”.

Este apodo está relacionado principalmente con la atracción física y se utiliza entre las sábanas, pero también como término cariñoso.

También depende del contexto que se utilice, por supuesto.

Being called “big daddy” is a part of the answer to the question ¿Qué es lo que más les gusta a los hombres en la cama?

Les gusta sentirse poderosos y saber que son capaces de satisfacer a su mujer.

If you call your guy “big daddy” then he knows he’s doing something right. Believe it or not, men also need some confidence boosters from time to time.

“Champ”

Champion/champ means a winner or a victor. Now, can you see the connection between this nickname and a man’s tendency to compete and be the best?

Every time you call him “champ”, you are telling him that he has won. But what has he won exactly? Well, he won

¡TÚ! No importa lo raro que suene, tú eres su premio.

He competed with so many men for your attention and finally, you chose him, so he’s the winner of this imaginary contest!

El hecho de que haya conseguido conquistarte le basta para sentirse el hombre más poderoso del mundo.

Así, cada vez que le llames así, le recordarás su dulce victoria; le recordarás a ti.

“Boy”

Do you have a secret crush and you’re not sure what to call him? Well, here’s one suggestion. You can call him “boy”!

Usando este apodo, no serás demasiado obvio sobre tus sentimientos de enamoramiento y tampoco te quedarás atrapado en la zona de amigos.

Estarás en algún lugar intermedio, donde aún hay esperanza de que algún día puedas convertirte en algo más.

Y él también lo sabrá.

Once you start calling him “boy”, he will subconsciously consider himself as not just a boy but YOUR boy. Pensará en hacerte su chica.

As long as he’s thinking about it, there’s a high chance that it will eventually happen.

Hasta entonces, sólo queda esperar y utilizar este dulce apodo de vez en cuando.

“Captain”

“Aye, aye, Captain!” Even though this phrase originates from sailors giving confirmation to their captain, it is widely used today in cartoons, relationships and many other settings.

If you want to get flirty with a guy, you can call him “Captain”.

This will let him know that he’s the captain of your ship and the one in command.

After all, if there’s one thing I’ve learned during my humble life, it is the following…

Esforzarse mucho por mostrar su virilidad es una de las cosas increíblemente estúpidas que hacen los tíos cuando les gustas demasiado.

Once you start calling your bae (or someone you like) “Captain”, they will instantly start behaving that way.

Se empeñarán en defender su título demostrándote que son capaces de ganarte como un jefe.

“Sunshine”

If a guy makes your every day brighter and succeeds in putting a smile on your face, then he deserves to be called “sunshine”. I think this makes sense, right?

Regardless of whether it is someone you’re dating, your crush or your partner, calling him “sunshine” will melt his heart and make him feel truly special.

Why? Because he will know that he’s able to make you happy, which is a huge achievement in every man’s life.

Every guy wants to be someone’s sunshine, someone who is able to make their girl’s day.

They live to make you laugh and show off their comedic skills. By calling him “sunshine”, you will be acknowledging all that (and more).

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“Tiger”

I bet there isn’t a single man in the whole world who wouldn’t enjoy being called “tiger”. Men love to feel both dangerous and protective of their loved ones.

If you call him “tiger”, it will make your man feel wild, cool and flattered. It will also let him know that he’s a beast in the sheets and no other guy can beat him.

Por si necesitas un recordatorio: La capacidad de hacer que un hombre se sienta masculino y protector es una de las cosas que a los hombres les gustan de una mujer, además de su físico.

Si consigues subirle el ego y hacerle sentir como una bestia poderosa y salvaje, no dejará de sorprenderte con sus habilidades secretas y sus dulces trucos con la esperanza de volver a ser elogiado.

“Handsome”

Quieres saber cómo mimar a tu hombre y hacerle sentir especial? Just call him “handsome”!

Este apodo suele reservarse a la pareja, pero también puede utilizarse en juegos de coqueteo.

Al igual que a las mujeres, a los hombres les encanta recibir cumplidos sobre su aspecto y personalidad.

Les encanta oír que son guapos porque les hace sentirse bien consigo mismos.

When you’re calling your guy “handsome”, you’re basically telling him that he’s your handsome guy and not just any guy.

You’re telling him that he’s beautiful from the inside out, which is one of the best compliments out there.

“Darling”

Just like “honey”, “darling” is also a nickname primarily used in relationships.

If you call him that, it will show a guy you care about him and that he’s your teddy bear, your best friend and lover in one.

However, make sure that you don’t experience the same thing as I did.

When I called my boyfriend “darling” for the first time, he told me: Mi última novia me llamaba así.

I realized that if I continued calling him “darling”, I would keep reminding him of his ex, which is a huge no.

So, I decided to find a worthy substitute, which was “honey”. He also admitted that he likes “honey” better than “darling”, which was a huge relief to me.

In order to keep this from happening to you, maybe it’s better to first ask your boyfriend about his previous nicknames; that way, you’ll know for sure which one to choose.

“Bae”

You have probably stumbled upon this pet name on the Internet (especially on social networks) because it’s been really popular lately.

Muchos de mis amigos y conocidos pensaban que este término era la abreviatura de nena. (Vale, yo también lo pensaba).

Para mi sorpresa, este término no tiene nada que ver con bebé, nena ni nada por el estilo.

“Bae” stands for ‘before anything else’, which makes it one of the most beautiful and heart-touching nicknames.

Si le pones este apodo, se haz que tu pareja se sienta súper querida! It’s like telling your guy that he is your priority and your special one.

Since it would be really hard to sum up all this in one word, the nickname “bae” is a perfect alternative that summarizes it all with just three letters.

“Sweetie”

“Sweetie” belongs to the same category as “honey” and “darling”. It’s a term of endearment that has been used for decades in movies and in real life.

Es un apodo popular que rezuma dulzura y afecto.

If you’re not sure which one of the above three to use, I suggest using all of them in rotation.

After all, the secret ingredient of every happy relationship is variety. Calling your man only “honey” all the time might result in boredom and getting stuck in a rut.

Sin embargo, si le llamas por varios nombres, nunca sabrá cuál esperar, ¡lo que hace que todo sea aún más emocionante!

“My Love”

As the nickname suggests, “my love” is not a term of endearment that is suitable for just anyone.

Está reservado específicamente a las personas que están profundamente enamoradas la una de la otra.

There is indeed something truly special about this pet name. Every time you call your man “my love”, his heart will start beating faster.

Recordará al instante la primera vez que te vio, vuestra primera cita y todos esos momentos divertidos que pasasteis juntos.

“My love” summarizes your beautiful love story in just two words. And if he calls you that too, know that it is one of the signs eres la mujer de sus sueños!

Los hombres siempre tienen dificultades para expresarse.

They are afraid of appearing too sentimental because it’s a direct attack on their masculinity.

But if your guy doesn’t have problems using this nickname, then you can be sure he’s head over heels in love with you! He sees you as his queen and the love of his life.

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“Hubby”

If you spend some time on social media, you will see that it’s full of hubbies, daddies and other terms of endearment that are trending at the moment.

I’ve heard multiple times girls calling their husbands “hubby”, which is exactly what this nickname stands for.

Nevertheless, I’ve also heard girls calling their boyfriends “hubby” as well.

If you’re at the beginning of a relationship, if he’s your crush or you just started dating, I would suggest not using this nickname.

If you’re wondering why, la razón principal es que podrías ahuyentarlo.

Sí, los chicos pueden asustarse fácilmente cuando empiezan a sospechar que una chica les está presionando.

If you barely know each other and you’re not romantically involved, they will immediately feel threatened because you have given them the title of being your husband.

Si eso ocurre, optarán instantáneamente por alejarse, enviarte señales contradictorias y cosas similares.

If your “hubby” is not your husband, nor are you in a serious relationship, then stay away from this pet name. It’s always better to be on the safe side.

“Angel”

Cuando pienso en los ángeles, tengo una imagen pura e impecable en mi mente.

Los ángeles representan la perfección y si quieres que tu ser querido sepa lo valioso que es para ti, deberías llamarle así.

Ahora bien, aunque probablemente tu novio no sea perfecto (porque todos tenemos nuestros defectos y manías), sigue siendo un apodo precioso que demuestra tu máxima devoción y amor por él.

You can call him “angel” in various situations; for example, when he helps you with something, during a cuddle session, when you’re parting, in a text message and so on.

Hay muchas ocasiones en las que puedes utilizar este apodo y lo único que necesitas es creatividad y elegir el momento adecuado.

Also, if you suspect that your boyfriend is not really comfortable with being called “angel”, feel free to ask him whether he likes it or not.

Some guys don’t like overly sweet pet names because they prefer more masculine ones like “captain”.

Pues tienes suerte, hay muchas otras alternativas en la lista y todo lo que tienes que hacer es elegir las adecuadas para ti y tu bae.

“Snuggy”

Cuando me topé por primera vez con este apodo, inmediatamente me imaginé un gran oso de peluche acurrucado y adorable.

When I was looking for the real meaning of “snuggy”, I realized that I wasn’t far from the real definition of it.

“Snuggy” basically means cuddling and getting cozy with your special one, which is every couple’s favorite activity.

There’s nothing more satisfying in the whole world than snuggling next to your loved one while watching a movie and listening to the sound of the rain outside.

Todavía me dan escalofríos cuando pienso en ese escenario.

Now, it’s true that men like to pretend to be all tough and rough but it is also true that they are real softies on the inside.

Hay tantos razones por las que a los hombres les encantan los mimos, so you have every right to call your guy “snuggy” because he’s your favorite cuddle buddy and teddy bear.

Esta es una forma estupenda de hacerle saber a tu novio lo mucho que te gustan los mimos y pasar tiempo con él.

“Monsieur”

This pet name means “mister” in French. It is one of the most romantic things to call your man.

Truth be told, when you call him “monsieur” for the first time, he will probably feel a little bit confused because it’s not something you hear every day.

Sin embargo, con el paso del tiempo, ¡le ENCANTARÁ! ¿Sabes cómo lo sé?

Because that’s exactly what I sometimes call my boyfriend and he simply adores it.

By calling him that, you’re letting him know what a thoughtful gentleman with manners he is, how comfy you feel with him and how special he makes you feel every day.

Para conseguir el máximo efecto, lo mejor es combinarlo con algún otro nombre de mascota de la lista que también sea cariñoso y cálido.

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Whichever nickname you choose, I’m sure you’ll succeed in making him feel special!

Here’s some more humble advice that might help you answer the question: ¿Cómo les gusta a los chicos que les llamen? Mi consejo es: Don’t think too much.

Don’t overthink things and don’t be afraid that your guy won’t like a particular nickname.

If you notice that he doesn’t respond affectionately or positively to the nickname of your choice, you can always ask him whether he likes it or not.

Even if he doesn’t like it, he won’t be offended by it; trust me on that.

He will still find it cute and he will be impressed by your determination and effort to make him feel loved up. And that’s all that matters!