Cat Names That Mean Love

In the Shona language of souther Africa, this simple and wearable boys' name means love.

The Latin word for love. Amor has strong potential for the middle name position.

Derived from Welsh caru meaning "to love".

The name of the Lithuanian love diety is a unique way to get to the nickname Millie. Milda has also been seen as a diminutive for names such as Matilda and Mildred. It appeared on the US Top 1000 in 1886 and 1887.

A name whose sweet sound matches with its meaning, Habiba is popular in Somalia and North Africa. It comes from the Arabic habib meaning "dear, beloved", making it a bright and endearing choice.

A North African choice, particularly popular in Tunisia and Syria.

Agapi has a sweet meaning of love and affection, but though this name is used in modern Greece, it's one of the Greek names for girls that has not yet emigrated to the US along with so many of her sisters.

A rare Finnish name which is used for both sexes, but more often for girls. It is usually found in the middle spot.

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.

A light-sounding name with a great meaning that could also appeal to non-Yiddish speakers. It is quite rare in the US, but on an upwards trend.

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.

A seriously classic name meaning love, Adelpha is also the name for a genus of butterflies.

A pretty spin on Maria or Marissa.

A modern (and very rare) form of Jedidah, the mother of the biblical king Josiah.

A unique and vintage-feeling combo name, borne by silent child film star Ethelmary Oakland.