'Loves'. The top ten league-table of romantic nicknames was compiled by the charity initiative, Adopt a Word, which asked 1000 Brits to admit to the
gooey pet-names they use for their loved ones. Two thirds of adults in the
UK confess to regularly using soppy monikers.
Less popular names, but still making the top ten list, include Sweetheart,
Gorgeous and Honey. Failing to make the grade after being picked by just 1% of people was the cheesy Muffin and sickly-sweet Treacle.
"The diverse top ten proves that what can be a toe-curlingly embarrassing
nickname to one person, may make someone else turn to jelly and go weak at the knees," comments Patricia Adiele of Adopt a Word, "but, with Valentine's Day around the corner and women gearing up for Leap Year proposals, we think February should be the month that these special, romantic words are celebrated."
Adopt a Word is running a campaign for I CAN children's communication charity this valentines day. Lovers across the UK can show each other how much they care with a truly individual gift all at the click of a button. For just £15, any romantic name or word, real or made-up, can be added to the Adopt a Word website and the money raised goes to I CAN which supports sufferers with speech, language and communication needs. I
Virginia Beardshaw, I CAN Chief Executive, said, "What a wonderful way to
express your love this Valentine's Day - being able to give that special
name to the most important person in your life. Expressing one's thoughts and feelings are difficult for the one million children in the UK who have communication needs. All those people who Adopt a Word this Valentine's Day, directly help those children who would otherwise be unable to say 'I love you'."
The top ten UK romantic pet-names in full:
1. Darling
2. Babe/Baby
3. Love
4. Sweetheart
5. Gorgeous
6. Honey/Hun/Honeybunch
7. Sweetie/Sweetie pie/Sweets
8. Angel
9. Sugar/Sugarplum
10. Boo
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UK is a nation of 'Darlings' - Top Ten Romantic Pet-Names Revealed
