There are so many adorable ways to show your future little bundle of joy how much you love them before they arrive earth-side. This can look like taking monthly maternity photos of your baby bump, writing love letters, and even documenting your pregnancy experience in a baby book. Another way to remind your baby you love them? Give them a name that actually means “love.”
You’ve probably heard some of these common names that mean “love” on this list: Amanda, Caleb, and David. But you may not have heard some of the rarer picks. If you’re looking for lovely baby names, here are 100 lovely baby girl and boy names that mean “love,” “heart,” “beloved,” and even “darling.” Plus, gender-neutral baby names to add to your list. All these names have our hearts bursting at the seams!
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Baby Girl Names That Mean ‘Love’
Adora
With a name like Adora, you can’t help but adore her. This sweet name means “to adore” and “beloved.”
Amanda
Your baby is always worthy of love. With a name like Amanda, a baby girl will always feel it within her name, as the name means “worthy of love.”
Amara
The name Amara means “love” and “beloved” in several languages, including Latin and Spanish. In Greek, it means “unfading,” which is a sweet sentiment of the unfading love toward your little one.
Amora
The name Amora is a lovely name. Its counterpart, Amor, also means “love” in Spanish. Wouldn’t you love to love a little girl named “Amora”?
Amy
Amy is a nickname for the name Amanda, but it has become popular as a first name. While it also means “beloved,” beloved actresses that hold the name as a namesake include Amy Adams and Amy Poehler.
Aphrodite
Have your daughter channel her inner goddess with a Greek name like Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and fertility.
Callie
Callie has multiple meanings that you’ll surely love, including “lovely,” “free person,” and “beautiful voice.” The name is believed to come from the name “Callisto,” a nymph and maiden of Artemis in Greek mythology.
Cara
In Latin, Cara means “loved one,” “beloved,” and “darling.” It’s a darling name for a little girl.
Carina
This darling name means exactly that. Carina is a loveable name that means “little darling,” “beloved,” and “dear.”
Cordelia
This vintage girl’s name of Latin origin means “heart” and comes with some pretty adorable nicknames like Cora or Delia.
Dahlia
While the name Dahlia doesn’t directly mean “love,” it symbolizes everlasting love. How sweet!
Delara
Delara doesn’t mean “love” exactly, but it does mean “adorning the heart,” which is a fancy way to say you love someone.
Julieta
Most popular from William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Julietta is a beautiful way to romanticize having a baby girl. The name is of Latin origin, meaning “love’s child” and “youthful.”
Juno
Want to commemorate the love you and your partner have for each other? Name your baby girl Juno. Juno is the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth.
Libi
Give your heart to your baby girl by giving her the name Libi. Not only is it adorable, but in Hebrew it means “my heart” and “loved one” in Yiddish.
Love
Keep it simple and name a little girl Love. She won’t question how much you love her with a name like this.
Milena
Of Slavic origin, Milena comes from the word “mil,” meaning “dear” and “love.” An elegant name for a little one. Nicknames include Mila, Millie, Lena, and Mimi.
Pippa
If you’re a lover of horses or want to manifest a little girl who runs free and is comfortable in her own skin, name her Pippa, which means “lover of horses.”
Priya
In Sanskrit, Priya means “loved one” and “beloved.” It’s a common name in countries like India, Nepal, Thailand, and more.
Rose
A perfect way to symbolize your love for a baby girl, the name Rose symbolizes love and romance.
Venus
The love you have for your little girl can shine as bright as Venus, the brightest planet in our sky! The name also comes from the Roman goddess, Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.
Other Baby Girl Names That Mean ‘Love’
- Amandine
- Amias
- Anabella
- Astrid
- Cerys
- Charity
- Cherish
- Darlene
- Davina
- Freya
- Kaira
- Kalea
- Kalila
- Kara
- Mabel
- Maria
- Mariam
- Mary
- Maryam
- Maryann
- Melina
- Mina
- Nayeli
- Neha
- Philomena
- Priyal
- Suki
Baby Boy Names That Mean ‘Love’
Ames
Welcome the tiniest member to the crew with the name Ames, which means “beloved.”
Amor
In Spanish, the word “amor” means “love.” How cute would it be to introduce your baby as “This is Love?”
Caleb
Profess your whole heart with a name like Caleb. It means “wholehearted” and “bold.”
Connelly
Connelly is a cute name if your meet-cute between you and your partner originally started as a friendship. This adorable Irish name means “love” and “friendship.”
Cupid
Name your little boy after the god of love and affection. This would be fitting if your little boy is due on Valentine’s Day!
David
In Hebrew, David means “beloved” and is biblically tied to King David. The name continues to be in the top 50 boy names.
Hugh
This sweet name is of German origin and means “heart.” Imagine calling your little one “my little heart” every time you call out for Hugh.
Kendi
Kendi is a wonderful name for a future little boy because it means “the loved one” in Swahili. It’s said to symbolize community, a wonderful way to show your little one that he has so many people who love him already!
Leonard
Have a future Leo in your midst? Leonard is most commonly known as an Irish last name, “O Leannain,” which means “lover.” Call him Leo or Lenny for short.
Noa
Fall in love with the name Noa and name him after the Japanese word that means “love” or “affection.”
Rami
The name Rami has multiple meanings, like “archer” and “thrower,” but the sweetest meaning it holds is “loving.”
Valentine
Valentine may not literally mean “love,” but it surely is associated with the term. It means “strength” in Latin, and if you want to show a baby boy just how strong your love is for him, name him Valentine.
Zuko
A little boy named Zuko is said to have a good heart. In Chinese, it means “loved one.” Give your baby a lovely and unique name with a name like Zuko.
Other Baby Boy Names That Mean ‘Love’
- Amadeus
- Amias
- Aziz
- Cedric
- Connor
- Darrell
- Daven
- Dewey
- Eros
- Habib
- Jeb
- Jedidah
- Kedrick
- Kevin
- Lev
- Marion
- Phil
- Philip
- Thaddeus
- Valentino
Gender-Neutral Names That Mean ‘Love’
Aiko
The meanings alone give all the reason to name a baby boy or girl “Aiko.” In Japanese, Aiko has multiple meanings, including “beloved child” and “sunrise child.”
Canan
A popular Turkish name that means “love,” Canan is a symbol of how much parents love their children.
Esme
Love French names? The name “Esme” means “loved” and “esteemed.”
Jo
This gender-neutral name, often short for Josephine, Joanna, and Joseph, means “beloved” and “sweetheart.”
Kealoha
Not only is this name beautiful, but it also means “the loved one” in Hawaiian. “Kea” means “light” or “radiant,” and “aloha” is the well-known greeting that means “love,” “affection,” or “peace.”
Lennon
Besides this name being perfect for any fan of John Lennon, a member of the band The Beatles, the name is also of Irish origin, meaning “lover,” “sweetheart,” and “blackbird.”
Tam
In Vietnamese, the name Tam means “heart,” “mind,” and “soul.” What a wonderful name to give a little one.
Tegan
This gender-neutral name is a favorite to add to a baby name list, especially if you’re keeping the baby’s sex a surprise. The name “Tegan” comes from the word “teg” or “fair,” which means “loved one.”
Other Gender-Neutral Names That Mean ‘Love’
- Armas
- Caron
- Carwyn
- Davy
- Dilan
- Drury
- Mehr
- Obi
- Ren
- Rudo
- Shiloh
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