It’s so hard to go wrong with cute nicknames for guys. Simply because cute pet names are terms of endearment to show a guy that yours’ is a special relationship.
These nicknames for guys are used for people you want to show extra love to – your brother, son, that special uncle, your boyfriend, your spouse. Or pretty much any other special guy in your life.
You can go ahead and use these names as contact names or in any other way you fancy.
Cute Nicknames for Specific Guy Names
Here are some nicknames you can use for guys with names like these.
Cute Nicknames for Alexander
- Zander
- Zan
- Alex
- Zandy
- Alec
- Sander
- Andy
- Alexi
- Lex
- Al
- Lexy
- A
- Ale
Cute Nicknames for Andrew
- Drewster
- Andre
- Andy
- A
- Drew
- AJ
- Andyrew
Cute Nicknames For Anthony
- A
- Ant
- Anty
- Tito
- Ants
- Tony
- Nino
Cute Nicknames For Austin
- Auss
- Tin Tin
- Tin
- A
- Tenny
- Aussie
- Auzzy
Nicknames for Brandon
- Don
- Andy
- Brant
- Bran man
- Bran Bran
- Brando
- Donny
- Bran
- B
Nicknames for Matthew
- Matts
- Mateus
- Mattchu
- Matty
- Matz
- Mateo
- M
- Matt
Nicknames for Christoper
- Christer
- Christo
- Chrissy
- Topher
- Crispy
- C
- Christos
- Chris
- Crisscross
Cute Nicknames For Daniel
- Dan
- Dan Dan
- Yell
- Dandy
- Dunster
- Dan the man
- Dan-O
- Danny
- D
- Nano
- Dane
Nicknames for Joshua
- Shua
- Joss
- Shu
- Jo
- J
- Josh
- J-man
- Joshy
- Osh
Cute Nicknames For Jacob
- Jacoby
- Jay
- Cob
- JJ
- Jake
- Jacko
- Cobby
- Jakey
- Coby
- Jack Jack
- Jack
- Jackie
Nicknames for Justin
- Justy
- Ju Ju
- J
- Justino
- Tin Tin
- Tin
- Just
- Jubby
- Jay Jay
- Justice
- Jus
Cute Nicknames for Nicholas
- Nickel
- Cole
- Nicky
- Nick
- Nico
- Nicko
- Nix
- N
- Nickels
Cute Nicknames for Tyler
- Tiggy
- T
- Tay
- Ty
- T-Rex
- Tay Tay
- Tyger
Cute Nicknames for William
- W
- Willis
- Willy
- Bill
- Billy
- Will
- Liam
- Wilson
- Will-I-Am
- Dub
Cute Nicknames for Joseph
- Josie
- Jose
- Broseph
- Jay Jay
- Joey
- Seph
- Joe Joe
- Jody
- Joe
- J
- Sephy
Cute Nicknames For James
- Jaymo
- Jamy
- J
- Jimmy
- Jim
- Jamesy
- Jimbo
- Jemo
- Jay Jay
- Ames
- Jay
Cute Nicknames for David
- D
- Dee Dee
- Dave
- Davey-O
- Avey
- Day Day
- Davey
Cute Nicknames for John
- Onny
- Jacko
- Jimbo
- Jacky
- Jock
- Jay Jay
- Johnny
- Jocko
- Jack
- J
- John John
Funny Nicknames for Guys
- Drunkula
- Hard-boiled
- Scratchy
- Admiral
- Burn-out
- Master Blaster
- Space ghost
- Ribeye
- Shark
- Underdog
- Terminator
- Porky
- Tarzan
- Terminator
- Grinch
- Rocket Man
- Tank
- Red Hot
- Braindead
- Chicken butt
- Butthead
- Baron von Bozo
- Professor
- Einstein
- Doofus
- Beavis
- Sly
- Borat
- Jungle Man
- Caveman
- Wolf Man
- Chubster
- Hot pepper
- Egg head
- Shorty
- Fun-sized
- Poindexter
- Goober
- Gumby
- Slowpoke
- Nibbles
- Money bags
- Meatball
- Darth Vader
- Scrappy Doo
- Oddball
- Funnyman
- Slim Shady
- Scarecrow
- Tater Tot
- Mad Man
- Richie Rich
- Trouble
- Scrooge
- McDuck
- Yoda
- Trouble
- Joker
- Sniper
- Zorro
- Turtle
- Atomic Bomb
- Zippy
Unique, Cute Nicknames For Guys
- Jughead
- Yankee
- Giant
- Sunshine
- Doctor Laugh Track
- Sidekick
- ‘Lil warrior
- Ranger
- The Kid
- Peanut
- Rampage
- Ozzy
- Headliner
- Little
- Magician
- Kid
- Bad Customer
- Hot Shot
- Real Deal
- Homie
- Gene Pool
- First mate
- Mad Scientist
- Daddy-O
- Prince
- Chatterbox
- Premium
- Captain
- Vanilla
- Buddy
- Brown Eyes
- Mad dog
- Braddah
- Tick
- Biggie
- Two Left Feet
- Baby Brother
- Ace
- Grand Stan
- Playboy
- Macho Man
- Slim
- Glass Jaw
- Rocket
- The Firm
- Pickle
- One-and-only
- Partner-in-crime
- Golden boy
- Laddie
- Money
- Junior
- Whale
- Homes
- Laid Back
- Gilligan
- Hip Hop
- Doc
- Clutch
- Chief
- Champ
- Buster
- Bruv
- Bro
- Blue Eyes
- Big Boy
- Amigo
Cool/ Badass Nicknames Guys
- Mr. XL
- Batman
- The Hulk
- Black Panther
- Couch Cruiser
- Captain America
- Game Face
- Chaos
- Zombie man
- Cyclops
- The Experiment
- Dr. Strange
- Mr. Jukebox
- Drogo
- The Big Chunk
- Dynamo
- Mad Scientist
- Falcon
- Lady Radar
- Fox
- Snail Male
- Gandalf
- Hired Gun
- Granite
- Mr. Spotlight
- Hammer
- Big Kahuna
- Hawkeye
- Tripper
- Hercules
- Tuna
- Iron Man
- Big Show
- Kane
- Bar Fly
- kbar
- Lumberjack
- Khal
- Mr. Trash Talk
- Macho
- Dr. Upper
- Muscles
- Tiger
- X-Ray
- Panther
- Lip Sync
- Rebel
- Crazy Man
- Robin
- The Lush
- Savage
- Brah
- Soldier
- Gypsy Chaser
- Spider-Man
- Stoner
- Superman
- Tank
- Guru
- Thor
Nicknames For Guys Based On Their Physical Characteristics
This method of giving nicknames for guys still remains the easiest and most common way of coming up with the best nicknames for guys.
Cute Nicknames for Big Guys
‘Big guy’, Fat guy’, whatever you may call them, here are some cute nicknames for them.
- Barrel
- Armor
- BFG
- Big Bird
- Big Guy
- Blue Whale
- Bouncer
- Mountain
- Bruiser
- Giant
- Gigantor
- Ginormous
- Hodor
- Hulk
- Hunk
- Jock
- Liu Kang
- Hercules
- Sir Gregor
- Heavy
- Baymax
- Kong
- Moose
- Pillar
- Bear
- Stocky
- Thor
- Tree
- Tank
- Bowser
- Bigfoot
- Bouncer
- Beast
- Bazuu
- Baloo – bear from the ‘Jungle Book’
- Andre
- Drax
- Beefy
- Beefcake
- Big Boy
- Brick
- Buff Dude
- Bulk
- Bulldozer
- Crixus
- Wreck It Ralph
- Eighth Man – key position in any Rugby team
- Mammoth
- Man of Steel
- Meaty
- Muscle
- Rhino
Cute Nicknames For Short Guys
These are some of the best nicknames for short guys out there;
- Smudge
- Tater Tot
- Shortcake
- Yoda
- Nugget
- Little Guy
- House Mouse
- Smiggle
- Puppy
- Munchkin
- Itty bitty
- Fun-size
- Ewok
- Bite-Size
- Ankle Biter
- Armrest
- Babycakes
- Brief
- Bug
- Chipmunk
- Cupcake
- Elf
- Four Foot
- Fire hydrant
- Gandhi
- Frodo
- Gnome
- Gremlin
- Half Pint
- Hobbit
- Kiddo
- Knee-high
- Leprechaun
- Lil Bit
- Low Rider
- Mini Fridge
- Mickey Mouse
- Mini-Bar
- Napoleon: He was a short man
- Peanut
- Pinkie
- Pipsqueak
- Pocket Square
- Punk
- Pygmy
- Rabbit
- Runt
- Schoolboy
- Short Rib
- Short Legs
- Short Stack
- Shortie
- Shorts
- Shot glass
- Smurf
- Sonny
- Sprout
- Smallie
- Small
- Stub
- Super Mario
- Tadpole
- Teacup
- Tic Tac
- Tiny
- Tiny tot
- Todd
- Tot
- Tyrion
- Wee bit
- Zacchaeus
- Little Giant
Cute Nicknames for Tall Guys
- Tally
- Andre
- Hightower
- Ball Hog
- Chewbacca
- Longboy
- Tree
- Beanstalk – from ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’
- Stretch
- Tally
- Tallest
- King Kong
- Lofty
- Skyscraper
- Hercules
- Gandalf
- Daddy Long Legs
- Goliath
- Longus
- Llama
- Ostrich
- Everest
- BFG – If he’s a ‘Big Friendly Giant’
- Mountain
- Pillar
- Q-Tip
- Sasquatch
- Snowman
- Jupiter
- Treetop
- Tripod
- Yeti
- Bigfoot
- Giant
- Big Ben
- Bird’s nest
- Giraffe
- Top shelf
- String Bean
- Redwood – tallest tree in the world
- Ball Hog
- Icy Pole
- Lankenstein
- Heron
- Lincoln – he was a tall man
- Pillar
- Ginormica – this one has a superhero vibe to it
- Gigantor
- Lanky
- North Pole
- Alpine
- Avatar – for tall, elegant guys
- Tall Pants
- Big Fish
- Iceberg
- Elevator
- Longosaur
- Gigantus
- Grasshopper
- Elevator
- Rooftop
- Human Lift
- Titanosaur
- Tallosaur
- Longosaur
- Slide
- Sycamore
- Cloudy
- Iceberg
- Oosh
- Branch
- Lanky bait
- Ceiling
- Big bear – for tall hairy guys
- Moose
Cute Nicknames For Tall Skinny Guys
- Q-Tip
- Beanstalk
- Spaghetti
- Stilts
- Tripod – a cool nickname for tall, skinny guys
- Skinny
- Lofty – great for a tall, skinny guy
- Daddy long legs
- Mantis – for the tall, skinny guy
- Eiffel – from the ‘Eiffel Tower’
- Brachiosaurus – a dinosaur famous for its height and long neck
- Kong
- Bamboo – perfect nickname for tall skinny guys
- Stick
- Yao Ming – the famously tall Taiwanese baller
- Carrot – perfect for tall, skinny guys with red hair
- Clock tower
- Swizzle stick – sweet nickname for tall, skinny guys
- Sphinx – perfect for tall, long guys
- Slim
- Stickman
- Swing
- Snake – if he’s long enough to be a snake
- Tall boy
- Skeleton
- Long bean
- Belt
- Chopstick
- Noodles
- Ramen
Cute Nicknames For Guys Based on Their Personality
Guys’ personality traits are also a great way to come up with cute nicknames for guys.
Cute Nicknames for Funny Guys
- Clown
- Funny Guy
- Goofball
- Jest
- Giggles
- Oddball
- Comic
- Funny ass
- Laughing gas
- Tickles
- Quip
- Smiley face
- Wisecrack
- Bean
- Kermit
- Sesame street
- Bart
- Homer
- Crazy frog
- Punster
- Quagmire
- Sugar Lips
- Deadpool
- Chris Rock
- Trevor Noah
- Daffy Duck
- Big Poppa
- Lollipop
- Improv
- Bender
Cute Nicknames for Shy Guys
If he’s shy or plain reserved, here are some nicknames for him;
- Angel
- Bambi
- Beaver
- Bunny
- Butter
- Chief
- Crush
- Cutie pants
- Fawn fox
- Fruit cake
- Fudgekings
- Gummy bear
- Hedgehog
- Honeybuns
- Honey Love
- Honey Pants
- Hun
- Icy
- Kermit
- Monk
- Mr. Cool
- Mouse
- Muffin
- Nemo
- Once bitten
- Peaches
- Pumpkin
- Rabbit
- Shy Guy
- Shy Kid
- Soul Mate
- Sparkles
- Sugar
- Sweet
- Sweetie
- Teddie
- Turtle
- Chinchilla
- Dove
- Kitty
- Sweet peach
- Handsome
- Jelly bean
- Duckling
- Sun beam
- Smiles
- Fruit loop
- Shrimp
- Peaches
- Nugget
- Cuddle bunny
- Captain cookie
- Bumpkin
- Blue
- Angel eyes
- Buttercup
- Brownie
- Baby cheeks
Cute Nicknames For Romantic Guys
- Sweetie Pie
- Sweetheart
- Romeo
- My Man
- Love
- Hot Sauce
- Honey
- Darling
- Dumpling
- Cutie Pie
- Cuddle Bunny
- Boo
- Babycakes
- Babe
- Amore
- Sweetie
- Sweet Cheeks
- Muffin
- Lover
- Hot Stuff
- Hottie
- Dumpling
- Darling
- Cupcake
- Bunny
- Beau
- Baby
- Amor
Cute Nicknames for Confident Guys
- Sunshine
- Alpha
- Big Guy
- Boldie
- Braveheart
- Bud
- Captain
- Chief
- Champ
- Colossus
- Daddy
- DareDevil
- Deepwater
- Dementor
- Enigma
- Firecracker
- Ice Cool
- Granite
- Hawk
- Hammer
- Heisenberg
- Hottie
- Hot Shot
- Invincible
- Jigsaw
- Lightning
- Macho Man
- Star
- Charmer
- Dandy
- Mr. Right
- Playboy
- Prince Charming
- Roadblock
- Balboa
- Stallion
- Stud
- Superman
- Untamed
- Viking
- Wolverine
- Volcano
- Unstoppable
- Tarzan
- Sunshine
- Skittles
- Sexy
- Rocketman
- Proton
- Lion
- Zeus
- Spotlight
- North Pole
- Cadillac
Cute Nicknames For Guys From Your Relationship
Cute nicknames for your Brother
- Malcolm in the Middle
- Handsome
- Duckling
- Lil’ Bro
- Pooki
- Mr. Man
- Sweet potato
- Savage
- Chucky
- Cutie Kins
- Amigo
- Foo Foo
- Gringo
- Bratushka
- Little Lamb
- Senior
- Mowgli
- Donkey Kong
- Silly-pickle
- Tyke
- Jellybean
- Doodlebug
- Scrooge
- Bredrin
- Shortie
- Arms
- Angel
- Doughboy
- Wee Lad
- Smurf
- Adopted
- Big Butt
- Sugar
- Brah
- Huggie
- Chocolate
- Homer
- Mufasa
- Babushka
- Butters
- Pickle
- Dummy
- Stewie
- Bro
- Kiddo
- Senor
- Omen
- Zippy
- Bambino
- Giggles
- Pet
- Little Man
- Chico
- Bruddah
- Buddy
- Dork
- The Missing Link
- Zombie
- Cutie Pants
- Fam
- Cherub.
- Little Lady Killer
- Hyman Idiot
- Elf
- One of Us
- Banshee.
- Barbarian
- Dirty Harry
- Old Man
- Psycho
- Snickerdoodle
- Caveman
- Lil’ Boss
- Cuddles
- Shrimp: Skinny kid
- Skunk: for a stinky kid..
- G
- Stinker
- Buck.
- Goon: he’s simply a thug.
Cute Nicknames for Your Male Best Friend
- Dude
- Chief
- Tiny
- Bud
- Buck
- Coach
- Buddy
- Sport
- Pal
- Amigo
- Senior
- Slim
- King
- Doc
- Bubba
- Junior
- Tank
- Bro
- Champ
- Buster
- Madagascar
- Shit Head
- BFG
- Gasoline
- Donuts
- Main Man
- Little Finger
- Playboy
- G
- Old Man
- Call of Duty
- Blondie
- Heartbreaker
- Yankee
- Big Mac
- Fifa God
- Cornrows
- Cariño
- Sunshine
- Tough Guy
- Juggernaut
- Troll
- Bruiser
- Bredrin
- Mad Dogg
- Bomb Squad
- Scar Face
- Chubby
- BodyGuard
- Mad Jack
- Fun Size
- Donkey
- Alfie
- Einstein
- Vegas
- Charcoal
- Big Broad
- Toddler
- Amigo
- Nightcrawler
- Big Bruiser
- Bruv
- Homer
- Roadblock
- Bad Boy
- Gym Rat
- Ghost
- Gandalf
- Romeo
- El Nino
- Lateness
- The Hulk
- Daddy
- Everest
- Kobe
- Tallest
- Lord Varys
- Gap Tooth
- Trouble
- Longus
- Rockstar
- Buff Guy
- Snake
- Little Man
- Don
- Big Papa
- Gramps
- Brick House
- Prince Charming
- No-Chills
- Brethren
- Double Trouble
- Salt
- Rocky
- Big Brother
- Beard Man
- Mufasa
- Adopted Bro
- Farties
- Big Boy
- Baldie
- Ladies’ Man
- Black Santa
- Creeper
- Arm Rest
- Big Daddy
- Captain America
- Bro
- Dwarfy
- Good Looking
- Firecracker
- Zeus
- Hombre
- Hot Stuff
- Bestie
- Iron Man
- Barf
- Trouble Maker
- Bruh
- Brah
- My Hand
- Knuckles
- Brainiac
- Spongebob
- Jefe
- Homie
- Wolverine
- Red
- Slim
Cute Nicknames For Your Boyfriend (or Spouse)
- Sir
- Snuggle Bug
- Honey Badger
- Sweetness
- Big Guy
- Chipmunk
- Gum Drop
- Snuggle Muffin
- Boo
- Daddy
- Chunky Butt
- Superman
- Sugar
- Sugar Daddy
- Honey Bear
- Cookie Monster
- Monsieur
- Baby Boo
- Old Man
- Kid
- Sailor
- Bossman
- Robin Hood
- Iron Man
- Pooh bear
- Silly Goose
- Sweetie Pie
- Dear
- Fella
- Knock Out
- General
- Yankee
- Cowboy
- Sweet Cakes
- My Guy
- Lover
- Baby
- Dreamboat
- Zorro
- Sexy
- ThunderCat
- Wookie
- Main Squeeze
- Mack Daddy
- Shmoopie
- Muscleman
- Good Looking
- Hun
- My Angel
- Pumpkin
- Dumpling
- Casanova
- Bad Boy
- Foxy
- Chewbacca
- Cutie Patootie
- Beau
- Cutie
- Handsome
- Tater Tot
- Major
- Fox
- Bear
- Buddy
- Chunk
- Captain
- Goofball
- Amore
- Hottie
- Stud
- Monkey
- Honey Bee
- Beast
- Hugs McGee
- Soldier
- Loverboy
- Muffin
- Warrior
- Mister
- Hubby
- Hero
- Baby Cakes
- Boss
- Stud Muffin
- Teddy Bear
- Papa
- Honey Bunny
- Hercules
- Mr. Big
- Sweet Stuff
- Honey
- Sweetums
- Beautiful
- One and Only
- Chubby Bunny
- Lovey
- Gummy Bear
- Kiddo
- Tough Guy
- Amigo
- Sweet Thang
- Sweet Pea
- Sweetie
- Sugar Plum
- Panda
- Charmer
- Wonder Boy
- Iceman
- Love Bug
- Panda Bear
- Prince
- Boo Bear
- Cookie
- Heartbreaker
- Fly Guy
- Deary
- Bae
- ChipMunk
- Champ
- Bestie
- Eye Candy
- Meatball
- Cool Hand Luke
- Heart Throb
- Papa Bear
- Babe
- Snuggle Baby
- Playboy
- Hulk
- Huggy Bear
- Wolverine
- Jock
- Sweet Thing
- Rockstar
- Jellybean
- Hot Lips
- Hotshot
- Big Boy
- Snuggy
- Pookie
- Big Fella
- My Drug
- Snuggle Butt
- Honey Bun
- Maverick
- Sexy Pants
- Mi Amor
- Hunk
- Love Muffin
- Love
- Batman
- Big Daddy
- Darling
- Baby Daddy
- Papi
- Cupcake
- Tiger
- My Boy
- Chief
- Snookums
- Gorgeous
- One
- Hot Stuff
Cute Nicknames for Your Uncle
- Dyadyushka (Russian)
- Uncle Sleepy
- Ewythr (Welsh)
- Zio (Italian
- Bud
- Oncle (French)
- Unkie
- Uncle X (with the first letter of their first name)
- Unchi (Romanian)
- Unko
- Uncle Jailtime
- Uncle Drinky
- Uncail (Irish)
- Oom (Dutch)
- Uncle Snores
- Unks
- Uncle Grumpy
- Unk
- Uncie
- Uncle Speedy
- Ojisan (Japanese)
- Unky
- Strýc (Czech)
- Onkel (German, Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish)
- θείος (Greek)
- Buddy
- Tío (Portuguese or Spanish)
- Apo (Kurdish)
Cute Nicknames For Guys From Foreign Languages
Cute Spanish Nicknames for Guys
- Jefe – a cute nickname that means boss
- Lobo – translates to fox
- Güero – for ‘light-haired’ guys
- Esé – this nickname translates to ‘homeboy’
- Mi Rey: my king
- Unica: Unique
- Bellissimo: soul or spirit
- Rubia: Blond hair guy
- Sol: Sunshine
- Agapi Mou: my love
- Maravilloso: Spanish word for attractive
- Preciso Mao: My precious
- Azucar: Sugar/ honey
- Mi Amor: my love
- Osito: cuddly or teddy bear
- Amigo: friend
- Amado: Darling
- Tesoro: Treasure
- Mi Amor: My love
- Mi perrito: my puppy
- Amante: lover
- Pedacito de Cielo: a slice of heaven
- Pastelito: Pie
- Pastelito: Sweet Pie
- Tiger: furious and tough
- Querido: darling or dear
- Azucar: It means as sweet as sugar
- Adorable: Adorable angel
- Amado: darling
- Lindo: it means cute
- Tiger: manly looks or tiger
- Lindo: Cute for younger guys
- Mi perrito: My puppy
- Mi media naranja: my half orange
- Amigo: friend
- Mi rey: My king
- Mi Alma: My soul
- Osito: Teddy bear
Cute Italian Nicknames For Guys
- Carissimo (karissimo) – “Dearest one.”
- Stella – “Star.”
- Patato – use this for a chubby bestie
- Caruccio (caruccho) – darling
- Chicco (kikko) – best for an old friend
- Piccolino (pikkolino) – “Very small.”
- Pulce (pulche) – super anyone
- Caro (karo) – This translates to “Dear.”
- Principino (princhipino) – “Little Prince.”
- Gigio (jijo) – for a sweet guy
- Topino – “Little Mouse.”
- Pulcino (pulchino) – tiny and cute
- Ciccino (chicchino) – For close guy friends
- Sposino – “Little Groom.”
- Pupino – “Little Baby.”
- Topo – “Mouse.”
- Gigino (jijino) – For cute guys
- Amico – “Mate.”/ Friend
- Zuccherino (tzukkerino) – “Sugar.”
- Chiccino (kikkino) – Use this for a guy friend
- Bello – “Beauty”
- Piccolo (pikkolo) –for a “Little” anyone
- Scricciolo (scriccholo) – use it for a short guy
- Pupo – Translates to “Baby.”
- Ciccio (chiccho) – chubby guy
- Angioletto (anjioletto) – Translates to “Little Angel.”
- Gnocco (ñokko) – good looking guy
- Bellissimo – beautiful guy
- Angelo (anjelo) – angel