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Names That Mean Affectionate

Nameberry
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
  1. Philemon

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "kiss"

    • Description:

      Rarely heard New Testament name -- he was a friend of Saint Paul -- that might conceivably stand up to modern usage.
  2. Philomon

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "affectionate"

    • Description:

      Also written as Philemon, this New Testament character was a recipient of Paul's epistles.
  3. Philémon

    • Origin:

      French from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "kiss"

    • Description:

      French form of Philemon, as rare and archaic in France as it is for English speakers.