Names That Mean Love

Thando is used for boys and girls in South Africa and neighboring countries, where it comes from a word meaning "to love."

A French spelling of a Russian word, recorded on at least one baby in France.

A Spanish term of endearment that first appeared on the charts in 2005, and is slowly gaining traction.

This sweet little acronym, popularized in the age of texting, has established itself as a baby name. The similarity to Ivy, Isla and Riley/Miley has undoubtedly played a role.

The Turkish word for "love" is a Gen X name in its country of origin, but is a fresh option in the US. It debuted on the charts in 2021 thanks to the Turkish soap opera Adı Sevgi (Its Name's Love), which is also broadcast in Spanish.

Variation of Lyubov.