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100 popular baby names that mean love

Show your baby how much you love them with a name that means amour

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Choosing your baby’s name is a huge decision. You and your partner have made lists. There have been numerous suggestions from well-meaning family and friends. If that perfect name still eludes you, why not pick a name that actually means love? You already adore your little one all the way to the moon and back.

Names that mean love are a wonderful way to show your child how much you treasure them. There are actually hundreds of names through the ages that mean love or a variation on the emotion. You don’t need to have a February baby to decide on a love name, either. A love name is ideal for any baby as long as the name speaks to you.

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Names that mean love

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You’ve been through the baby names lists, and nothing stands out. Well, dare to be different and look to the language of love. Thankfully, there’s not a shortage of names that mean love. Love names come from across the globe, spanning multiple languages. So, if you’re looking for a unique name, you just might find the inspiration you were looking for on this list of baby names that mean love.

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Esme

If you’re a fan of the popular British drama Grantchester, you are familiar with the girl name Esme. Esme has its origins in France and means beloved. It has also been among the top 1,000 baby names in America.

Lennon

For parents-to-be searching for a gender-neutral baby name, how about Lennon. Lennon is an Irish name that means lover. It’s also a great pick for music fans with its close ties to legendary Beatle, John Lennon.

Annabelle

A combo of two popular names, Anna and Belle, gives us this beautiful name that means loving.

Cerys

A unique girl name is actually very popular in Wales. The Welsh name Cerys is another name that means love.

Suki

Gilmore Girls fans will be happy to know that the beloved character of Suki’s name actually means love. This Japanese name is a cousin of the name Susan.

Priya

Another unique name for a girl is Priya. Priya has its origins in India and also means beloved.

David

This is a classic name. David is a Hebrew name, which means beloved as well.

Milena

If you’re looking for a different girl name, try Milena. Its origins come from Central Europe. Milena means love, warmth, and grace.

Love

Yes, you could go this route, too. Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt had it as her middle name. Love could also be a gender-neutral first name, but consider whether your child will “love” the name when school starts.

Croia

An extremely popular name in Ireland, Croia means heart. If you’ve been looking for a little-known girl name, this may just fit the bill.

More girl names that mean love

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For some more love-inspired names, try these to see if they speak to your heart.

  • Adora
  • Aiko
  • Aimee
  • Amanda
  • Cara
  • Carissa
  • Cher
  • Davina
  • Filomena
  • Freya
  • Kalei
  • Kalila
  • Mabel
  • Mila
  • Mina
  • Mirna
  • Paris
  • Philomena
  • Pippa
  • Valentina
  • Venus
  • Yaretzi
  • Cora
  • Juliet
  • Noorie
  • Siran
  • Emma
  • Amorette
  • Aphrodite
  • Caera
  • Caralie
  • Carwen
  • Davita
  • Dodi
  • Ismay
  • Keris
  • Lida
  • Lovey
  • Maryam

More boy names that mean love

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There does seem to be quite a few girl names that mean love, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a list of boy names that also mean amour. If you want to give your little guy a name that means love, see if one of these strikes a chord.

  • Amias
  • Amadeus
  • Amado
  • Theophilus
  • Beau
  • Desi
  • Obi
  • Jedidiah or Jed
  • Erasmus
  • Prem
  • Aziz
  • Corwin or Corwyn
  • Dewey
  • Lennan
  • Lev
  • Kordian
  • Milo
  • Milos
  • Osian
  • Romeo
  • Philip
  • Fenmore
  • Ren
  • Cedric
  • Kevin
  • Sajan
  • Connor
  • Philemon
  • Philo
  • Didier
  • Caradoc
  • Erazem
  • Darrell
  • Dilan or Dylan
  • Connelly
  • Ceri
  • Leofric
  • Graziano
  • Cordian
  • Armas

As a parent-to-be, picking the perfect name is an exciting and daunting time. There are so many names, from classic to trendy to retro. It can really be hard, especially when you want to choose a meaningful name your child will love when they are older. So, if you want to go with a name your child will hopefully adore, how about a name that means love?

There are actually quite a few names with origins in many languages that mean love. A name that means love can be the ultimate gesture of adoration for your baby. We have compiled a list of 100 baby names that mean love or beloved that span the globe. From the French Esme to the immortal Cher to the classic David to the gender-neutral Lennon, you are bound to find one that suits your little Lovey. Yes, that’s a name that means love, too.

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