Names That Mean Love

Love names come from Latin, Greek, Welsh, Zapotec and French, and they include choices for both boys and girls. Amor is Latin and Spanish for love, and Amora and Amoura are modern feminine forms built on it. Amanda, from Latin, means worthy of being loved, and Aimee is French for beloved. Venus is the Roman goddess of love, a bold and classic mythological choice.

Greek gives Philip and Phillip, from philos, love, and hippos, horse, so the name means lover of horses. It was borne by the father of the Macedonian king who conquered Persia, and by apostles and kings across Europe. Carys is a Welsh name from the word for love, and Nayeli is often explained as a Zapotec phrase meaning I love you. Charity, from Latin caritas, is a Puritan virtue name meaning love for others.

English also has Love as a direct word name. When choosing from this list, think about how openly you want the meaning to show. Love and Amor state it plainly, while Philip and Amanda carry it inside a classic. For siblings, Carys or Nayeli pair well with other names from different traditions, giving you a shared theme without matching sounds.