50+ Dark and Lovely Nicknames For Black Guys

If you are searching for nicknames for black guys, as in, cute names to call a guy that has beautiful dark skin, then you have come to the right place.

In Africa, people with extremely dark skin tones are called by words that describe black or darkness.

Examples of such nicknames for dark-skinned guys are:

• Black Diamond – A cool nickname for a dark-skinned guy.
• Blackie – A popular term of endearment for a black guy.
• Captain Black – A cool nickname for a black guy.
• Charcoal – For a dude who is as black as charcoal.
• Coal – You could make it more fun by adding his name – Terry Coal.
• Dark Knight – A cool name for a dark guy.
• Darkie – For a guy with glowing dark skin.
• Mr. Ebony – A fitting pet name for an attractive dark-skinned guy.
• Tar – Obviously a good black nickname because Tar is black.
• Toast – A sweet but funny term for a dark guy.

As you probably guessed, the above nicknames are offensive and mocking.

But every dark-complexioned person from an English-speaking African country must have been called one of these names.

Also, these nicknames have cuter versions, which are not perceived as offensive, rather they are used as compliments.

The following are cute examples of names used for black guys:

• Brown Sugar – A sweet nickname for a dark-skinned boyfriend.
• Brownie – The perfect nickname for a dark guy.
• Butterscotch – A good pet name to call a chocolate-skinned guy.
• Caramel – For a kind-hearted and hot black guy.
• Chocolate Bunny – A sweet name for a dark-skinned guy.
• Cookie – A lovely nickname for a sweet dark guy.
• Hot Chocolate – For a dark-skinned sexy guy.
• Latte – A playful term of endearment you can call your dark-skinned boyfriend.
• Oreo – You can make it more fun by adding other words such as Mr. Oreo.
• Wesley Snipes – For a hot dark-skinned guy.

However, outside Africa, these kinds of nicknames are downright racist, and they could land you in big trouble.

Remember, a racist nickname is a name that suggests that a person is inferior because of his race.

So what are examples of good nicknames for black guys?

Nicknames For Black Guys

The following are fun names to call a dark-skinned guy:

Adopted Bro – For a guy as close as a brother.

Agapi Mou – A Greek word, meaning “My Love.”

Alpha – A brave leader.

Angel eyes – For a guy with the most beautiful eyes.

Baby Cheeks – For a cute and endearing guy.

Bitsy – A short guy.

Blood – For a close friend, best friend, or brother.

Blue – A shy person.

Boogabear – A cute name to call your boyfriend.

Brethren – A brother or someone who can pass as one.

Bro/Bruh/Bruv – Your best friend.

Brownie – A sweet-natured shy guy.

Bud/Buddy – A popular term of endearment for close friends.

Bumpkin – A cute nickname for an adorably introverted guy.

Buttercup – A cute guy.

Cadillac – A hot and self-assured guy.

Caffeine – For a black guy who loves coffee.

Captain – A cute pet name for a confident guy.

Captain Cookie – For a sweet and attractive boy.

Champ – Short for Champion.

Cheesecake – A cute nickname for a guy who’s easy-going.

Chef – A good name for a black guy who makes the most delicious meals

Chief – A dominant male who reeks of self-confidence.

Chunkie Wunkie – A cute nickname for your funny black guy.

Clown – A dark guy that never fails to make you giggle.

Comedy Central – A charming and funny guy.

Comrade – A cute nickname for your brother-in-arms.

Cuddle Bunny – A sweetly-natured shy guy.

Daddy – A hot nickname for your boyfriend.

DaVinci – A great artist or multi-talented black guy.

Dream Boat – A tall, dark, and handsome guy.

Goof Ball – A cute term for a silly, playful, and lighthearted guy.

Hawk – A cute nickname for an aggressive, confident guy.

Homer – Nicknamed after Homer Simpson?

Homey – A good nickname for a black guy who has your back in all situations.

Hot Shot – A hot nickname for a cute and self-assured guy.

Joker – A Guy that never fails to make you laugh.

Kermit – Nicknames after Kermit the frog?

Lifesaver – A respectable pet name for an African-American doctor.

Mi Amour – Spanish word, meaning “My Love.”

Mickey – A cute nickname for a funny guy.

MJ – An excellent dancer.

Monkey Buns – A funny guy.

My All – For the love of your life.

My Boo – A classic endearing moniker for boyfriends.

Numbers – For a guy who is good with numbers.

Papa Bear – For a huge sweet guy.

Prof – Short for professor.

Rabbit – A shy black guy.

Rib Cracker – A funny guy.

Rum-Rum – A cute pet name for a guy you love.

Seinfeld – Named after the legendary comedian?

Sergeant – A good nickname for a dominant guy.

Side-kick – A cute nickname for your black best friend.

Sparky – A good nickname for an eccentric black guy.

Sugar Lips – A cute nickname for a guy with tempting lips.

Sunshine – A guy that brings the energy into the room?

Vegas – The life of the party.

Wisecrack – For a funny person.

Evidently, there are several other ways you can find a nickname for a black guy; you can use his stature, talents, name, mannerisms, and other fun things to find him a nickname.

Check out our article on nicknames for boys for more general nickname ideas.