Names That Mean Loved

  1. Suki
    • Origin:

      Japanese or English
    • Meaning:

      "loved one; lily"
    • Description:

      As a Japanese name, Suki has the sweet meaning "loved one". It's also an English diminutive of Susanna, making it a creative and modern way to honor a Susan in your life.
  2. Amias
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "loved; friend"
    • Description:

      Amias is a friendly and attractive sounding name, with a lovely meaning and knightly feel. Though it might sound like a Biblical name, similar as it is to Amos and Ozias, it is in fact a Latin name, ultimately from the elements amicus or amo meaning "friend" and "love" respectively.
  3. Amanda
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "she must be loved"
    • Description:

      Amanda may no longer be the most popular girls' name in her class, but it still holds appeal with its pleasing meaning and solid yet romantic sound. Its heyday however was back in the eighties when it skyrocketed alongside Samantha, Vanessa, Melissa, and co.
  4. Yaretzi
    • Origin:

      Nahuatl, Aztec
    • Meaning:

      "you will always be loved"
    • Description:

      This unusual name from the Nahuatl or Aztec language has one of the best meanings around. It sprang onto the US popularity list in 2006 and made a brief appearance in the Top 300 before sliding down a bit. It's popular in Mexico and with US Americans of Latino or Hispanic heritage, hitting on two big girl name trends in those communities: Ya- beginnings and -i endings.
  5. Theophilus
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "loved by God; friend of God"
    • Description:

      This is a multi-syllabic New Testament relic that could be yet another fresh way to get to Theo. In the beginning of Luke's gospel, he dedicates his words to Theophilus.
  6. Amada
    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Amado, Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "loved"
    • Description:

      Amada is an unusual Spanish name that's becoming more famous thanks to Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes, who named their second daughter Amada Lee and their first Esmeralda Amada. Amada was also the name of two characters played by Mendes and, not coincidentally, her grandmother's name. In 2015, it was used for only 21 girls while brother name Amado was used for twice as many girls, but we predict the name will become more popular thanks to its new star power. Related names include the Latin saints' name Amatus, the musical Amadeo, and even Amy and Amanda.
  7. Amado
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "lover"
    • Description:

      A romantic choice, this appealing Spanish name for boys is both accessible and distinctive.
  8. Aduke
    • Origin:

      Yoruba, Nigerian
    • Meaning:

      "much loved"
    • Description:

      A beautiful African name which can also lead to the always-wearable "Addy" nickname.
  9. Grania
    • Origin:

      Variation of Grainne, Irish
    • Meaning:

      "the loved one or grain of corn"
    • Description:

      In addition to being the appellation of an ancient grain goddess, this name was also borne by two mythic Irish figures, one of whom was betrothed to legendary chieftain Finn MacCool, the other the brave sixteenth century pirate Grainne Ni Mhaille— known in English as Grace O'Malley-- whose name passed into poetry as a symbol of Ireland.
  10. Halia
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "remembrance of a loved one, cherished memory; briny"
    • Description:

      Halia is one of Hawaii's top baby names, in the Top 50 for girls in 2021. Rare yet quietly on the rise outside of Hawaii, it was given to around 64 girls in a recent year. With its appealing meaning and approachable sound, Halia may see more use in the future.
  11. Amyas
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "loved; friend"
    • Description:

      Distinctive and contemporary in appearance, Amyas has in fact been used since Renaissance period. More popularly spelled as Amias today, the name likely derives from the Medieval names, Amis and Amice, meaning "friend".
  12. Habib
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "loved one"
    • Description:

      A North African choice, particularly popular in Tunisia and Syria.
  13. Kedrick
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "loved or royal power"
    • Description:

      Also spelled Kedric, this name has a double origin as either a variant of the surname name Kendrick, or a spelling spin on the literary Cedric, used by Sir Walter Scott for a character in his 1819 novel Ivanhoe. He likely based it on the legendary name Cerdic, which may be a contracted form of Caractacus.
  14. Caratacus
    • Origin:

      Brythonic, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "loved"
    • Description:

      Latinized form of the Brythonic name Caratacos, which belonged to a 1st-century British chieftain who rebelled against Roman rule.
  15. Theophilos
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "loved by God"
    • Description:

      Multisyllabic New Testament relic dimly recalled from the Thornton Wilder novel Theophilus North.
  16. Kealoha
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "loved one"
    • Description:

      An appealing Hawaiian name with a lovely meaning and vibrant sound – reminiscent of rising Hawaiian stars Kai, Koa and Kainoa. It derives from the words ke "the" and aloha "love". Keahloha is also a common Hawaiian surname.
  17. Amato
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "loved"
    • Description:

      Saint's name that emanates amore.
  18. Chaviv
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "loved one"
    • Description:

      Lively sounding Hebrew choice.
  19. Kedric
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "loved or royal power"
    • Description:

      Also spelled Kedrick, this name has a double origin as either a variant of the surname name Kendrick, or a spelling spin on the literary Cedric, used by Sir Walter Scott for a character in his 1819 novel Ivanhoe. He likely based it on the legendary name Cerdic, which may be a contracted form of Caractacus. American football player Kedric Golston is a notable bearer.
  20. Gráinne
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "grain of corn"
    • Description:

      Name of both a goddess and a heroine in Irish mythology, it's popular in Ireland and possible here, especially in its Anglicized spelling, Grania.

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