Are you on the hunt for darling names that mean love for you upcoming little one? Well, you’ve come to the right place!
I’ve compiled a list of 50 baby names that mean love for both boys and girls (and of course a few gender-neutral options thrown in there too!) Because these names come from all over the world, bear with me because they may be very uncommon and several you probably haven’t heard before.
Some names may literally mean “love”, but most have similar meanings like “beloved”, “dear one”, or “lovable”. Either way if you are looking for a name that encompasses all things love or maybe your baby is due around Valentine’s Day, you are sure to find a few to add to your baby name list!
Girl Names That Mean Love
Amanda
A popular 80’s name with origin in Latin, it has several names that all mean love. These include “worth of love”, “lovable”, or “deserving to be loved”.
Amy
Less common in the past few decades, this French name classically means “beloved”. It has several other variations in spelling including “Aimee” and “Ami”.
Annabelle
A combination of the names Anna and Belle or the French form of the name Amabel. This charming name has the simple meaning of “loving”.
Amora
Similar to Amara, this Spanish name means “love” and has been creeping into the top 1,000 names for girls since 2017.
Aphrodite
The meaning of this Greek name isn’t actually love, but it is practically synonymous with the word because it is the name of the famous Greek goddess of love and beauty.
Aziza
The name “Aziza” has its roots in Arabic and means “beloved,” “dear,” or “mighty.” It is a strong name choice, most often used for girls and embodies affection, strength, and admiration.
Cara
A short and sweet girl’s name of Latin, Irish, and Celtic origin, it has several meanings including “cherished”, “dear”, “beloved”, “darling”, and “loved one”.
Carina or Karina
A common, pretty Italian name that means “dear little one”.
Carys or Cerys
More commonly used across this pond in England and Wales, this Welsh name classically means “love”.
Cordelia
Quite a sophisticated option, this Latin and Celtic girl name means “heart; daughter of the sea”. It is most famously used as the daughter of King Lear in Shakespeare’s famous play of the same name.
Darlene
Darlene is a beautiful old-fashioned name meaning “darling” or “tenderly loved”.
Esme
Every Twilight fan fell in love with this name back in the 2000’s so it’s no wonder this name continues in popularity as those fans have their own kids! Esme is from French or Persian origin and means “esteemed” or “loved”.
Imogen
Imogen’s primary meaning with its Celtic roots is “maiden”, however the Old English roots translate it to mean “the beloved child”.
Kalila
A gorgeous Arabic name with several meanings including “darling”, “beloved”, and “dearly loved”. Something about it just rolls off the tongue and sounds amazing!
Kama
Another simple Sanskrit name with the meaning “love”. The Hindu god of love and pleasure was also named Kama.
Mabel
A vintage girl name rising in popularity with modern parents, its roots can be found in Latin and means “lovable”.
Mila
A top 20 girl name in recent years, this Slavic and Russian name is a common nickname for longer monikers such as Ludmila or Milena and means “gracious or dear”.
Mina
In Japanese, it means “love” or “affection.” It’s a short and sweet name with a powerful meaning.
Nayeli
A Zapotec name (a pre-Columbian civilization) meaning “I love you”, this girl’s name isn’t very common in the United States.
Philomena
Definitely a strong, bold choice for a girl, this Greek name rightly means “lover of strength”.
Priya
A popular name in India with several spellings, this Sanskrit name means “beloved”. Traditionally given to girls born in the month of August, it surprising doesn’t rank in the top 1,000 girl names in the United States.
Vida
A short girl’s name of Hebrew and Scottish origin, it means “love” and “friend” respectively.
Yaretzi
Yaretzi is a beautiful name of Nahuatl origin, specifically from the Aztec language. It means “you will always be loved” or “I always love you.”
Boy Names That Mean Love
Amadeus
This is a strong Latin choice for a baby boy. The meaning of this name is “lover of God” or “for the love of God”.
Amias
This boy’s name is as sweet as it is rare. Coming from Latin origin it means “loved one”.
Carwyn
This charming name of Welsh origin simply meaning “blessed one” or “fair love”.
Darrell
An old-fashioned boy name of English origin, its meaning is “darling” or “dearly love”.
David
This classic Hebrew name of biblical roots means “beloved”. It remains a popular choice for boys due to its rich historical and cultural significance.
Davis
A catchy take on the classic name David, this Hebrew boy name means “beloved”.
Dewey
The nickname of the unique name Dafyyd (the Welsh version of David) rightly means “beloved”.
Erasmus
While uncommon in the states, this Greek boy’s name is very traditional and means “beloved” or “desired”.
Eros
Eros is a name derived from Greek mythology meaning “love”, specifically associated with the Greek god of love and attraction. In Greek mythology, Eros was often depicted as the son of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, and he represented passionate and romantic love.
Jedidiah
Another classical biblical name of Hebrew origin, Jedidiah means “beloved of the Lord”.
Kiefer
Kiefer is a German boy’s name and has several meanings including “cherished” and “love”.
Leif
More popular in European countries, this Scandinavian name means “dearly loved”.
Lev
A strong one syllable boy name that in Hebrew means “heart”. If you look at the Russian translation, however, it also can mean “lion”.
Milos
A common name in Greece and Slavic cultures, this Slavic name means “lover of glory”.
Obi
With strong connotations to the classic film series Star Wars, this short African name most commonly means “heart”.
Philo
Philo has Greek origins and comes from the Greek word “philos,” which means “loving” or “fond of.” It’s often used as a prefix in many words related to affection, friendship, or love in Greek.
Prem
Prem is a very common boy’s name in India with a Sanskrit meaning of “love and affection”.
Rudo
This name means “love” in the Shona language spoken in Zimbabwe.
Gender-Neutral Names That Mean Love
Aiko
A darling Japanese name with the meaning of “loved little one”. While most often used for girls, it still is a great option for boys as well.
Aroha
Meaning “love” or “compassion” in Māori, it’s a beautiful name that reflects care and affection.
Connelly
Meaning “love” and “friendship” in Irish, this name has darling nicknames like “Connie” or “Nelly” when they are younger, but also sounds like a respected adult.
Dylan or Dilan
This name has been classic for boys in the US for several decades, but with traditional Turkish roots, this spelling Dilan is considered feminine. It’s a classic gender-neutral option for this list with a meaning as simple as “love”.
Fenmore
This English surname translates to mean “dear love” and is definitely a unique choice with some fun nickname options.
Lennon
This rocker name has grown in popularity in recent years for both boys and girls. So it’s no surprise that this Irish name means “lover”.
Mirren
The Scottish form of Marion, this name means “beloved”.
Paris
While not directly meaning love, why not name your baby after the City of Love? It’s the perfect embodiment of all things love, romance, and travel! (Check out more placed-inspired names!)
Suki
One of the most popular Japanese baby girl names, its no wonder many parents choose it with a meaning like “loved one”.
More Baby Name Ideas
Middle Name Inspiration For Baby Names That Mean Love
Here are some darling first and middle name pairs with one of the names meaning love.
Girls:
- Amanda Rose
- Aimee Seraphina
- Mila Juilet
- Esme AnnabelleDav
- Cara Juliana
- Amora Serene
- Philomena Maeve
- Aiko Camille
- Carys Elodie
- Aziza Genevieve
- Nayeli Sophia
- Priya Elise
- Lennon Grace
Boys:
- David Rhys
- Carwyn Alexander
- Rudo Benjamin
- Philo Sebastian
- Leif William
- Milos Gabriel
- Oliver Rudo
- Theodore Lev
- Finn Kiefer
- Ethan Connelly
- Nathaniel Dylan
Final Thoughts On Names That Mean Love
That sums up our list of names that mean love for your upcoming little one! I hope you found a few that speak to you!
There is truly no love in this world like the love you have for your children. And choosing a name that encompasses that is absolutely perfect. Whether you perfect cool, cute, unique, or timeless names, all of these choices are great ones.
Good luck choosing the perfect love-inspired name for your baby!
