Pumpkin butter? Oh that’s cute! I’m so going to call my kitty that!
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That is an awesome kitty name. 
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Missy? Sounds the closest to me.
Idk maybe honey, hun,sweety,sweety pie, pumpkin, big head, home-skillet-biscuit, dumpling, darling, dear, my love, kitty, princess. idk but all this sweety pie, pumpkin is making me hungry, i should of ate dinner:sweat_smile:
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Usually my Uncle just said “Come 'ere ya lil sh*t.” when he called me.
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I’m with @Snoe, with Darling. If affectionate.
Names I’ve called my nieces include "Darling, Honey, and Sweety. "
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Lass and doll were the two that came to mind for me. Doll might be a tad bit too familiar depending on the relationship between the characters.
I’ve heard “kiddo” used in general, has more of a playful vibe, though. Or just “kid.” I got “young lady” a LOT at that age when it was more serious, “missy” or “Miss missy” by my grandfather.
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The first one that came to mind was ‘pet’. I didn’t know if it was relevant so I looked it up. Apparently it is a term of endearment specific to the North East of England. There is a detective series named Vera in which the main character calls most of the other characters ‘pet’. It can be a guy or a girl and it can be friendly or passive-aggressive.
If I had to pick from the options already presented in this topic, I think I’ll pick lass.
“Daughter” works if the person speaking is a priest or very similar.
Otherwise, “Lass” would be my generic. “Miss” in the Deep South. “Kid” is generic if condescending.