Names That Mean Loved

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.

Amada

An appealing unisex Hawaiian name (more commonly used for boys) with a lovely meaning and vibrant sound. It derives from the words ke "the" and aloha "love". Keahloha is also a common Hawaiian surname.

 A notable bearer is the first Poet Laureate of Hawaii, Steven Kealohapauʻole Hong-Ming Wong, known mononymously as Kealoha. James Kealoha was a Hawaii politician who was the first Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii. And Kealoha Pilares is an American football player.

Kealoha

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&mdash; known in English as Grace O'Malley-- whose name passed into poetry as a symbol of Ireland. 

Grania is popular in Ireland and possible here, especially in this Anglicized spelling.

Grania

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. 

Names That Mean Loved

Amada

Kealoha

Grania

Gráinne