When it comes to naming a little bundle of joy, there are so many options and possibilities that it can be overwhelming. While some people focus on the number of syllables, the first letter, or a name's origin, others choose to focus on the meaning of a name to come up with the perfect one. A new baby brings a lot of things into our lives, but above all, a baby brings our families a new love. We hear all the time how there is no greater love than what a mother feels for her child, so what better meaning could their be for a name than the word love itself? Love is a beautiful, magical, and powerful thing.Ā
And with the word love comes a whole lot of different name options. Different cultures have different words and names that mean love. And in addition to that, there are a lot of references that lead back to love. For example, Aphrodite, the Greek god of love, or Romeo and Juliet, the most famous love story ever. Love references are abundant — and so are baby name possibilities. The feeling of love is universal, so every culture and place has its own way of saying it and expressing it. This can also result in plenty of different name possibilities for a little girl or boy. Some of the names are extremely common, like David, while others are more unusual, like Carys. But, no matter if one prefers a shorter name, a more complicated one, or one that few have heard of before, this list has a solid selection. Here are 20 lovely name options for a mom's newest little love.
AMORETTE
Amorette is a French baby girl name that means ālittle love." It's super sweet and very pretty.
GERWYN
Gerwyn is a Welsh boy's name meaning "fair love." It is an adorable choice for a little man.
CARYS
Carys is a Welsh name that means love. Although it's still a pretty unusual name in America, actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones named their daughter Carys in 2003.
AMOR
Amor is a French name that means "love." It can be used for both boys and girls and it is a beautiful name for either one.
DARREL
The meaning of Darrel is "beloved." Darrel is an English name and it would be more than perfect for a little prince.
AIKO
Aiko is a Japanese name that means āthe little-loved one" or "beloved child." How sweet is that!?
DARLENE
Darlene means "tenderly loved" and is perfectly suited for a darling little girl. It's an American name that was very popular in the 1950s.
PREM
Prem is a common Indian baby boy name. It means "love" in Arabic, Indian, and Sanskrit.
MINA
Mina is a German girlās name meaning ālove.ā It's a short and sweet name with a lovely meaning.
ROMEO
Everyone knows the name Romeo from Shakespeareās Romeo and Juliet, the most famous love story of all time. The name peaked in the US in 2012.
KALILA
Kalila is an Arabic name meaning ābeloved.ā It's is a gorgeous choice for a little girl.
CHER
The nameĀ CherĀ is a girl's name of French origin that means "beloved." It was obviously made popular by the singer Cher and also the lead character in the hit '90s film Clueless.
LENNAN
The Irish baby boy nameĀ LennanĀ means "sweetheart, lover." It's slightly different than the more popular Gaelic name, Lennon (as in John Lennon, of course). It has sometimes been used as a girl's name as well.
PHILA
The nameĀ PhilaĀ is a Greek name that means "love" or "loving." It's a super cute and distinctive name for a little girl.
LOVE
It doesn't get more straight up then using Love itself for a name! Although it's more common as a middle name, it can also make a nice first name.
DAVID
David is a biblical Hebrew name. It means "beloved" and it really peaked in the US in the 1950s, although it is still common today.
VIDA
The name Vida is another Hebrew baby name. It means "dearly loved." It was a popular name in the 1890s, but it makes a lovely girl name.
WILMER
The name Wilmer is aĀ German baby name. In Teutonic, the meaning of the name is "famous and loved." So it's a smart choice for a little boy destined for stardom.
MILADA
Milada is aĀ Slavic baby name that means "my love." Sounds pretty fitting for a sweet baby girl.
APHRODITE
Aphrodite was the goddess of love and beauty in Greek mythology. It's a more dramatic and unusual name for a beautiful little girl.
