Buzz·Posted on Feb 6, 2013The History Of Gross, Lovey-Dovey NicknamesWhen did people start using today's disgusting terms of endearment?by Joanna BornsBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail Darling - 9th century Sweetheart - 1290 Honey - 1375 Baby - 1684 Cutie - 1768 Sweetie - 1778 Pumpkin - 1900 Snookums - 1919 Sweetie Pie - 1928 Sugar - 1930 Baby Cake - 1949 Boo - 1990s Schmoopy - Seinfeld? View this video on YouTube