Cat Names That Mean Love

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

An increasing number of parents are using the Italian word for love as a baby name in the US.

Diminutive of names beginning with the element liob "dear, beloved".

Loving Italian choice with a built-in lullaby.

Irish Gaelic spelling of Molly, which derives from Mary.

Obscure name from the New Testament.

An unusual spin on Mila and Milena.

An outdated feminine form of David sometimes heard in the UK, though Davina is more usual..

A beautiful African name which can also lead to the always-wearable "Addy" nickname.

This modern Hebrew name has a great meaning and is trending upwards.

Derived from Welsh caru meaning "to love".

An ancient name belonging to several medieval English clergymen, also spelt Leofwin or Leobwin.

Amatus is an ancient Roman name in the "Ama" family of names whose meanings relate to love -- they range from Amy to Amity to Amias to Amoret and Amatus.

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

The Tahitian roots of Herenui are here, which means love, and nui, which means big. So this South Sea Islander name can be translated as "big love".

A common unisex name used frequently in South Africa.

Kamadeva is the Hindu god of love. Much like Cupid, Kamadeva or Kama flies around shooting arrows of desire at young lovers. His bow is made of sugarcane and his arrows are decorated with fragrant flowers. Kamadeva is associated with the cuckoo bird, humming bees, and the gentle breezes of spring.

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.

Lively sounding Hebrew choice.

This cutesy nickname made it onto the Top 1000 in 1883.