Baby Names That Mean Love

Explore baby names that mean love, affection, or beloved across different styles and origins.

Names that mean love usually appeal to parents who want the feeling of the name to be as important as the sound.

This page brings together names tied to love, affection, and belovedness so you can compare which ones feel soft, steady, romantic, spiritual, or classic.

How to use this list

A good place to start if meaning matters most and you want names tied to love, affection, or being deeply cherished.

Names featured in this collection

Mia

Meaning: mine; beloved

Mia is short, international, and full of affectionate warmth.

Grace

Meaning: grace, goodness

Grace is minimal, elegant, and rooted in virtue.

David

Meaning: beloved

David is a foundational biblical classic centered on love and loyalty.

Maria

Meaning: beloved; drop of the sea

Maria is classic, spiritual, and globally familiar.

Rose

Meaning: rose flower

Rose is concise, floral, and one of the strongest middle-name classics.

Frequently asked questions

Why do parents search for names that mean love?

Meaning-based searches help parents connect a name to a feeling, value, or story they want the child to carry. Love is one of the most common emotional meanings people seek.

Do names that mean love all sound soft or romantic?

Not necessarily. Some feel gentle and lyrical, while others feel classic, strong, or understated. The shared theme is the meaning rather than one sound style.