The nickname Big refers to his status as a major tycoon, major dreamboat, and majorly out of [Carries] league, according to the shows dialogue. When Carrie and her friend Samantha bump into Big at a nightclub, Samantha tries to hit on him, but he tactfully declines.

How did Mr Big get his nickname?

Bushnell gave him the nickname Mr Big “He was one of those New York guys with a big personality—you just notice him as soon as he walks in the room,” Bushnell told New York Magazine. “I called him Mr Big because he was like a big man on campus.”

What does Mr Big represent?

Mr. Big represents the father Carrie was never able to capture in her childhood, said Lieberman, who was unaware that Carrie recently revealed that her father deserted her and her mother when Carrie was 5. Mr. Big represents that guy.

Does big actually love Carrie?

In the end, Big really did love Carrie, even if he didnt always show it. For the majority of the series, it seemed pretty apparent that Mr. Big didnt really respect Carries other romantic relationships. He sat down with Carries three besties and was honest about his feelings.

Is Mr. Big a bad guy?

Because he is the catalyst for so much of Carries stressful behavior, we have been quick to categorize him as a bad guy. This is false. Big is often viewed as selfish because of his resistance to become more like the wholesome, stable, keen-to-lock-things-down dudes Carrie goes on to dump.