Did You Ever Call Paul McCartney This Nickname? If So, Just Know He Hated It American Songwriter

It comes with the territory of being famous—procuring unsolicited nicknames that seemingly make celebrities’ skin crawl. This has sadly been a longstanding tradition for as long as anyone remembers, and no famous personality is safe from the practice. Among these folks is Paul McCartney. Racking up nicknames such as “Macca” and “Percy Thrillington,” McCartney has come to despise one name in particular: “The Cute Beatle.”

Inspired by his younger years as a clean-cut chap from Liverpool, the name has unfortunately stuck with him for quite some time. Due to his involuntary attachment, McCartney has had a public disdain for the name. Though, in McCartney fashion, he acknowledges it with a tasteful amount of grace and humor.

Paul McCartney’s Least Favorite Nickname

In numerous interviews, McCartney has openly explained his dislike for the name. In a 1989 Daily News Interview, McCartney stated, “I’m not comfortable with being ‘The Cute Beatle.’ I’ve never really thought I was ‘cute,’ though I guess some people think so. Maybe there were a few moments of cute, mostly in the early days.”