pet name

noun

1. a name or a term of address used to express affection for a person, thing, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pet name¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

She drew round the verses a garland of flowers, and signed it with her pet name, Lorchen.

From The Daily Beast

The message in this case was signed by a pet name used only between Albert and his wife and was packed with personal details.

From The Daily Beast

That pet name of Yaia intensely amused M. le Baron, who inquired next what were the resources of this interesting family.

From Project Gutenberg

"Empey" is her pet name for him, an abbreviation of "Emperor;" and he likes to hear her say it.

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Ratmirov seemed on the best of terms with his wife; he called her by her pet name in addressing her.

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Never before had the Indian pet name carried such significance as now.

From Project Gutenberg

He feels a mad desire to take her in his arms, and to call her "you blessed darling," or some other similarly foolish pet name.

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