Honey

Honey comes from Old English hunig, the sweet substance produced by bees that has been a symbol of sweetness, abundance, and natural goodness across virtually every human culture. As a term of endearment in English, "honey" is one of the most intimate and freely given — you call someone honey when they are simply dear to you, when the sweetness of their presence is the whole point.

Honey holds the #71 spot among US pet names, with over 1,300 companions sharing it. The name is warm and immediate — you feel it rather than analyze it. It tends to suit companions with golden, amber, or cream coloring, where the honey imagery becomes visual as well as emotional. But Honey works equally well for any companion whose personality is sweet-natured and affectionate, those who seem to make everything better just by being nearby. It is one of the most naturally loving names in the whole canon.