Baby Name Meanings
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Spanish
"dear, beloved"
Loving choice.
Hebrew
"lover of nature"
Hebrew name not often heard in this country, but would have no trouble fitting in.
Finnish
"beloved"
Armas is an antiquated Finnish word with a loving meaning and a straightforward spelling and pronunciation. A rare name with potential.
Cree
"my little heart, my dear heart"
Turkish
"passion"
Ardent Turkish name used for both sexes.
A unisex name with a great meaning, primarily used in Turkey. Tutku Açık is a Turkish basketball player.
African, English
"love, affection, caring"
From an archaic English word, Loveness is a distinctive yet gentle name, popularly used in Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Meaning "love and affection", the "-ness" ending helps it feel more…
Southern African, English
"loving and kind person"
Used as a surname and as a first name, Lovemore is predominantly given to boys in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Botswana. It is a virtue name with spiritual undertones, and may be used alongside names…
Elaborate form of Amanda, Portuguese, Brazilian, Latin
"she must be loved"
An elaborate from of 80s favorite Amanda, this form is most familiar among Portuguese speakers. Derived from the Latin amanda meaning "lovable, worthy of love", this variation may feel slightly…
Welsh
"lovely, blessed, and fair"
Strong and intriguing with a touch of mystique, Ceinwen is a rare Welsh name, which has been used sparsely and sporadically in Wales since the '90s, peaking in 2017 when it was given to 7 babies…
Lithuanian
"love, affection"
This lovey-dovey Lithuanian name comes from the word meilė , meaning love, affection . A charming European addition to the May- family of names.
Manx
"lovable, affectionate"
A modern Manx name from the Isle of Man, Graihagh comes from the Manx word for "loveable", giving it a cuddly feel which is then balanced out by the stronger sounds. A way to nickname Gray perhaps,…
