petname
nounUK /ˈpɛtneɪm/
US /ˈpɛtneɪm/
A special name you call someone you love, like 'sweetie' or 'honey'.
My grandma always calls me 'pumpkin' as a petname.
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2. A shortened or cute form of a person's real name used by close friends or family.
Everyone calls Alexander 'Sasha' as a petname.
3. A name given to a favorite animal or object out of affection.
The children gave their pet rabbit the petname 'Fluffy'.
4. A familiar name used between romantic partners.
He whispered her petname, 'my little star', when they said goodnight.