10 Pet Names for Valentine's Day

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It’s not long until Valentine’s Day and this month we’ve got a 10 Words blog post with a twist for you. How many of these pet names for loved ones do you know? 

  1. babe/baby – a pet name for a loved one, implies intimacy
    ‘I love you, babe,’ he said. 
    I love you, baby,’ he said. 

     
  2. love – an affectionate way of addressing someone, from the verb ‘to love
    ‘Are you okay, love?’ she asked.
     
  3. beautiful – a pet name for a loved one, from the adjective ‘beautiful
    ‘Good morning, beautiful,’ she whispered to me. 
     
  4. cutie – a pet name for a loved one, from the adjective ‘cute
    ‘See you later, cutie,’ I said.
     
  5. sweetheart – a pet name for a loved one, from the adjective ‘sweet
    ‘Thanks for all your help, sweetheart,’ he told his boyfriend.
     
  6. honey – a pet name for a loved one, implies someone is sweet like honey
    Honey, I’m home!’ I called when I entered the house.
     
  7. boo – an affectionate name for a loved one, possibly from the French word ‘beau’ 
    ‘I love you, boo,’ she said, smiling. 
     
  8. darling – an affectionate name for a loved one 
    What would I do without you, darling?’ he asked me. 
     
  9. dear – an affectionate way of addressing a loved one
    ‘Pass the salt, dear,’ she said.
     
  10. sweet pea – a pet name for a loved one, implies someone is sweet and pretty like the flower
    ‘See you next week, sweet pea,’ he said. 

Click here to practise spelling these words. 

Happy Valentine's Day! 


11 Feb 2021
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