Names That Mean Sweet

Sweet names often share a few roots, and knowing them helps you see how the names connect. Dulce is the Spanish word for sweet, and it has a soft, simple sound. Many others come from the Greek word for honey. Melina is linked to that word, and Melinda and its nickname Mindy grew from the same source. Melyssa, Malissa and Meliza are spellings of a Greek name meaning honeybee.

Other names carry sweetness in a different sense. Pamela was coined by an English poet in the sixteenth century and is often explained as all sweetness. Eulalia is a Greek name meaning sweetly spoken, a pretty choice with a long history. Nahomy, Nayomi, Noemy and Neomi are variant spellings of a Hebrew name meaning pleasantness. Honey and Candy are direct English word names with a playful feel.

This page includes names for both girls and boys, though most of these names are used for girls. Spelling is the main thing to watch. Several names here have many variants, and each one may be read differently, so choose the spelling that best matches how you want the name said. Longer names such as Eulalia and Melinda also offer natural nicknames for everyday use.