How Do You Usually Address Him? A Collection of Formal and Casual Nicknames for Your Beloved Husband.

2016.08.28 published

What do you call your husband? ♡

From the moment you submit your marriage registration at the city hall, the two of you officially transition from lovers to a married couple ♡ When your status changes, so do the ways you call each other. *To all the brides-to-be, how do you usually call your beloved husband?*

@lva__wd

Did you know? "Husband," "master," and "spouse" actually have different meanings. *

When you are together or with close friends and family, you probably call him by his "name," but that isn't the case in the workplace, family gatherings, or on social media...! Many brides-to-be are likely using the words "husband," "master," and "spouse" in public settings, but did you know that their meanings are actually a bit different from one another?

@nao_0111_0422

So this time, we will introduce different ways to call your beloved man along with their meanings, impressions, and usage contexts! We have picked out five names for both formal (serious version) and the trendy casual (casual version) ways to address him. *

[Serious Ver 1] The way to call your beloved man ♡ "Husband"

The original meaning of "husband" refers to the person who stands at the top of a family that runs a business. * So technically, it is polite for a third party to say "your husband is~," but saying "my husband is~" is really not preferred in public...!

@e.t_wdg_hawaii

[Serious Ver 2] The way to call your beloved man ♡ "Master"

The meaning of "master" is the most important person in the family. * Just looking at this meaning may give off a somewhat patriarchal vibe, but that's a thing of the past! Nowadays, "master" is used as the most appropriate term for formal situations or business emails ♡

@e.t_wdg_hawaii

[Serious Ver 3] The way to call your beloved man ♡ "Spouse"

The term "spouse," which means male partner, does not carry the dual meanings like "husband" or "master," so I believe it is the word that women can use most comfortably ♡ Therefore, when "master" feels too formal, I recommend calling him "my spouse." *

@pippi311

[Serious Ver 4] The way to call your beloved man ♡ "He" / "Boyfriend"

The terms "he" or "boyfriend" that you have been using since you were lovers can still be used after marriage ♡ Even on social media like Instagram, many brides-to-be and recently married brides write, "He is~~~."

@haru_0611wd

[Serious Ver 5] The way to call your beloved man ♡ "Father" / "Papa"

After getting married and having children, it is common to call your husband "Father" or "Papa." * In the early stages of pregnancy or when the children are young, many moms seem to struggle with getting used to calling him "Father," which leads to happy challenges. ♡

Next, let's introduce the casual ways to call your husband in relaxed settings, like among close friends or when you are together. *

[Casual Ver 1] The way to call your beloved man ♡ "Husband-chan" / "Husband-sama"

First of all, the terms "Husband-chan," "Husband-sama," or "Husband-kun" are quite popular ♡ It's recommended to use them in a relaxed setting, like when you're together saying, "Husband-sama~♡" or when bragging to close friends with "Husband-chan did~."

@haruno45

[Casual Ver 2] The way to call your beloved man ♡ "Great Pillar"

It's also fun to jokingly introduce him as "Here’s my Great Pillar♡" when family members gather! The term "Great Pillar" actually refers to the person who supports the family, so you might try calling him that when you feel he is reliable. *

@yt20150316

[Casual Ver 3] The way to call your beloved man ♡ "Partner" / "Love Partner"

Calling your husband "Partner" is popular among young couples ♡ Recently, just like the word for best friends, written as "heart friends" or "trusty friends," using "Love Partner" as a way to call him on social media seems to be trending too. * Surprising, right...?

@mochan_40

[Casual Ver 4] The way to call your beloved man ♡ "Darling" / "Daa"

Many brides may have used the familiar term "Darling," right? ♡ Some couples even call him "Daa," a derivative of Darling! While it might be embarrassing to say in front of others, suddenly calling him that may surprise him...♡

@mai_wedding0312

[Casual Ver 5] The way to call your beloved man ♡ "His Pipi"

Finally, the term "His Pipi," which notably ranks first in the dislike list for nicknames, is also quite controversial. * Although it sounds cute at first, many people find its playful tone unpleasant... * It might be fun to use it as a joke among friends who can appreciate humor! ♡

What will you call your husband? *

We have introduced the famous ways to call a husband divided into **Serious Ver** and **Casual Ver**. * While "Master" is the basic term to use in formal settings or business etiquette, I honestly believe that in casual situations, you can use any term when talking in front of others or posting on social media! Enjoy trying out various titles! ♡

@donadai1020