If you’re wondering whether a guy likes to be called baby or babe, this depends on who he is. If he is a close friend and not a boyfriend, the answer is probably not. It’s not hard to imagine why, as he would think that you have feelings for him and won’t know how to properly act.
This article not only takes a look at this, but some additional information too, like what guys like to be called in relationships, and whether baby or babe is the more romantic name. Read ahead for more information.
Do Guys Liked Being Called Baby or Babe?
As mentioned, the answer to this depends on who the guy is. If he is someone that you are romantically seeing, he would definitely not have a problem with either of the two names. And which of the two that he prefers would depend on him – ‘babe’ is the more colloquial option, which he may like.
But if he’s just a friend, he might feel uncomfortable with you using the two names, as you’re using a nickname that’s reserved for intimate partners.
Is Baby or Babe More Romantic?
I generally would say that ‘baby’ is more romantic. It is more formal, and would make the occasional seem more special when you say it in contrast to just ‘babe’. But also, ‘babe’ is commonly used as a compliment. So, using ‘baby’ is the more romantic option.
For instance, someone can say that you look like a ‘babe’ to imply that you look good. Of course, the answer to the question depends on what your partner likes too. If your partner prefers the latter more, it would be more romantic when you use it.
Can a Guy Tell Whether You Like Him?
If you have been calling a guy that you’re into babe or baby, he probably suspects that you have feelings for him. The only way around this would be if you start calling everyone around you as either babe or baby too. This would make it seem like they are terms of endearment that you like using, so he would not feel that special.
But also, your behavior can tell a guy know whether you have feelings for him. For example, if you compliment him more often, touch his arm or leg during conversations, and make way more eye-contact when speaking to him too.
How Can You Tell Whether Your Boyfriend Doesn’t Like a Nickname?
You can tell if he does not like a certain nickname by his body language. For instance, he may shrug away when you call him the name that you think he does not like. You of course would know that he does not like a name if he acts shy when you use it in front of his friends and family.
And you would know how he feels if he tries to make you stop calling him the name. He may have casually brought up another nickname that you ended up ignoring.
What Do Guys Like to Be Called in Romantic Relationships?
The answer to this question is kind of tricky. Because some guys like certain names compared to others. As mentioned, ‘baby’ is a very romantic name that you can use for your partner. If you want to make things a bit more casual, you can call him babe instead. Another iteration of babe/baby is ‘bubba’ – it’s of course not as common but I think that it has a nice ring to it.
At the same time, you could call him ‘love’. It is a common term of endearment that both genders use for each other. What’s also nice is that you can use the term outside of relationships with your friends and family.
If you’re not a fan of the above options, you can go ahead and call your partner a special nickname that you may have made. This would make things more personal, as you would have a codename for him that is just between the two of you.
What does it Mean When a Guy Calls You Baby?
If the two of you are dating or have been romantically together for a while, him calling you baby would not be a surprise. He is calling you it as he wants you and the world to know that you mean a lot to him.
However, if the two of you are not dating, then why he may be calling you the name is a bit tricky. There is a chance that he likes you and is trying to signal it across.
If he does have feelings, there are a couple of tell-tell signs to look out for, like him constantly complimenting you, touching your arms or legs during conversations, and making more eye contact than usual.
You will of course know whether a guy has feelings if you speak to his friends about this. As you can imagine, however, this would be easier said than done. But you can get a direct answer to your question, so you would not have to overthink whether he has feelings or not.
Or baby could be a term of endearment for loved ones that he picked up that he thought was cool. You can be sure that this is the case if you notice that he calls everyone else the name too.
How Do I Start Calling My Boyfriend Babe?
‘Babe’ is pretty casual so you don’t have to worry about throwing it in conversations that much. In my opinion, the best way to include it would be by asking him a question, and then excluding his name but calling him babe instead.
You can of course ask him whether he would like to be called the name, and then ease into it during conversations. As mentioned, ‘baby’ is a more intense version that you can try. It is not as casual, so you will likely find it harder to use in sentences when you are with your friends and family.
Is Babe the Same as Bae?
Yes, Bae is another term for babe. It is a shortened form that people mostly use when texting – you rarely hear couples call each other it in person. I am not the biggest fan of calling someone ‘bae’ as you can just go with babe instead. Also the nickname can sound kind of childish.
What Word(s) Can I Say Instead of Babe?
In my opinion, the best names that you can use would be darling, sweetheart and love. I touched on ‘love’ earlier, as it’s pretty popular. I think it is the best from the three. If the two of you have been seeing each other for a while, you can think back to when you first met and use a nickname that is reminiscent of a memory or experience that you share.
Is it weird to call a guy babe?
The answer to this depends. If he is someone that you are not romantically seeing, then yes, calling him babe would be weird. However, if he is your boyfriend or partner, then calling him babe would be perfectly normal. You are calling him this and not his name as you want the world to know that he means a lot to you.
You are probably asking this question as you have just started dating and are self-conscious about having to call him babe. But remember what I mentioned above that you can have a conversation with him beforehand and ask what he would like to be called.
You will know what types of names he would like in the process. It especially would not be weird if he calls you them too. Most likely, he has a special nickname like ‘darling’ or ‘sweetheart’ that he uses for you.
Final Thoughts
The answer to the question depends on who the guy is. If he is someone that you are romantically interested in, he would have no problem with you calling him babe. In fact, he might enjoy it as it makes things more special, as you have special names for each other now.
You could also go for one of its other versions, like baby. Going with nicknames like these is always smart as this would strengthen your relationship with each other.
Hopefully you found all of the points that were run through useful.
