Names That Mean Love: 100+ Beautiful Options for Boys & Girls (2026 List)

Names that mean “love” across cultures — boy and girl options with origins and famous bearers.

Top 15 Names that mean love

1. Sophia — Wisdom (Sophia Loren)
2. Liam — Strong-willed warrior (Liam Neeson)
3. Emma — Whole, universal (Emma Watson)
4. Oliver — Olive tree; ancestor’s descendants (Oliver Hardy)
5. Luna — Moon (Luna Lovegood (Harry Potter))
6. Mia — Mine; beloved (Mia Farrow)
7. Benjamin — Son of the right hand (Benjamin Franklin)
8. Aiden — Little fire (Aiden Turner)
9. Theodore — Gift of God (Theodore Roosevelt)
10. Layla — Night (Layla (Eric Clapton song))
11. Zoe — Life (Zoe Saldana)
12. Lily — Lily flower; purity (Lily James)
13. Naomi — Pleasantness (Naomi Campbell)
14. Elara — Variant uncertain; related to ‘elk’ or ‘brightness’ (Elara (moon of Jupiter))
15. Clara — Clear, bright, famous (Clara Bow)

Complete List with Meanings

Name	Meaning	Origin	Famous Bearer
Sophia	Wisdom	Greek	Sophia Loren
Liam	Strong-willed warrior	Irish	Liam Neeson
Emma	Whole, universal	Germanic	Emma Watson
Oliver	Olive tree; ancestor’s descendants	Latin/Norse	Oliver Hardy
Luna	Moon	Latin	Luna Lovegood (Harry Potter)
Mia	Mine; beloved	Scandinavian/Italian	Mia Farrow
Benjamin	Son of the right hand	Hebrew	Benjamin Franklin
Aiden	Little fire	Irish	Aiden Turner
Theodore	Gift of God	Greek	Theodore Roosevelt
Layla	Night	Arabic	Layla (Eric Clapton song)
Zoe	Life	Greek	Zoe Saldana
Lily	Lily flower; purity	English/Latin	Lily James
Naomi	Pleasantness	Hebrew	Naomi Campbell
Elara	Variant uncertain; related to ‘elk’ or ‘brightness’	Greek	Elara (moon of Jupiter)
Clara	Clear, bright, famous	Latin	Clara Bow
Freya	Noble woman; love goddess	Norse	Freya (Norse goddess)
Celeste	Heavenly, celestial	Latin	Celeste (singer)
Hana	Flower, blossom (Japanese); bliss (Arabic); one (Korean)	Japanese/Arabic/Korean	Hana (Japanese singer)
Sakura	Cherry blossom	Japanese	Sakura Haruno (Naruto)
Ren	Lotus; love	Japanese	Ren (Japanese name)
Yuki	Snow; happiness	Japanese	Yuki Tsunoda (F1 driver)
Yuna	Gentle, kind; lotus	Japanese/Korean	Yuna (Final Fantasy X)
Aoife	Beautiful, radiant; she who causes great fear	Irish	Aoife (Irish warrior queen)
Niamh	Bright; radiance	Irish	Niamh of the Golden Hair (mythology)
Aisha	Living, alive	Arabic	Aisha (wife of Prophet Muhammad)
Maryam	Beloved; sea of bitterness	Arabic/Hebrew	Maryam (Quran)
Ingrid	Beloved of Ing; beautiful	Norse	Ingrid Bergman
Leif	Heir, descendant; beloved	Norse	Leif Erikson (Norse explorer)
Phoebe	Bright, shining	Greek	Phoebe Buffay (Friends)
Priya	Beloved; dear	Sanskrit	Priya from The Big Bang Theory
Isolde	Ice ruler; she who is gazed upon	Celtic/Germanic	Isolde (Tristan and Isolde legend)
Cordelia	Daughter of the sea; jewel of the sea	Celtic/Latin	Cordelia (King Lear)
Arlo	Fortified hill; free man	Germanic/English	Arlo Guthrie
Nala	Successful, beloved	Swahili/Zulu	—
Obinna	Father’s heart	Igbo	—
Rudo	Love	Shona	—
Dawit	Beloved	Amharic	—
Laila	Night, dark beauty	Arabic/Hausa	Laila Ali (boxer)
Mariama	Beloved, wished-for child	Wolof/Fula	—
Aiko	Love child (愛子)	Japanese	Princess Aiko of Japan
Aziz	Powerful, dear	Arabic	Aziz Ansari (comedian)
Mariam	Beloved, wished-for child	Arabic	—
Yasmine	Jasmine flower	Arabic	—
Grainne	Grain goddess, love	Irish	Gráinne Mhaol (pirate queen)
Hadassah	Myrtle tree	Hebrew	—
Solveig	Sun strength	Norse	—
Torunn	Thor’s love	Norse	—
Unn	Love, wave	Norse	Unn the Deep-Minded (Viking woman)
Neha	Love, affection	Sanskrit	—
Erasmus	Beloved, desired	Greek	Erasmus of Rotterdam (scholar)
Leander	Lion man	Greek	Leander (Greek mythology)
Narcissus	Daffodil, sleep	Greek	—
Ophelia	Help, benefit	Greek	Ophelia (Shakespeare’s Hamlet)
Dasom	Resembling love (다솜)	Korean	—
Filippo	Horse lover	Italian	Filippo Brunelleschi (architect)
Luda	Love of the people	Russian	Luda
Ludmila	Love of the people	Russian	Ludmila Prokofyeva
Mariya	Beloved	Russian	Mariya Sharapova
Fang	Fragrant (芳)	Chinese	—
Meili	Beautiful and lovely (美丽)	Chinese	—

How to Choose the Right Names that mean love

When selecting a name:

• Meaning — Does it align with your values?
• Pronunciation — Say it with your surname or brand
• Heritage — Honor family or cultural roots
• Popularity — Check SSA trends
• Flow — Test first + middle + last combinations

Expert tips

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best names that mean love?

Top picks include Sophia, Liam, Emma, Oliver, Luna. Browse our full list below — each entry includes context to help you choose.

How do I choose names that mean love?

Consider your goal (baby name, username, team name, etc.), pronunciation, uniqueness, and how the name fits your brand or story. Use our Name Generator for personalized suggestions.

Are these names that mean love unique?

Our lists mix classic favorites and lesser-known options. For name meanings, we prioritize names that are memorable and meaningful rather than overused.

Can I use these names that mean love commercially?

Name ideas are free to use. For business names, always check trademark databases and domain availability before launching a brand.

Trusted Sources

We cross-reference our research with established references:

• Social Security Administration — Popular Baby Names
• Behind the Name — Etymology Database
• BabyCenter — Name Trends

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