Love is in the air: 35 baby names inspired by love for Valentine’s Day
These romantic names from around the world are perfect for your February-born babes.
February is the month of love thanks to a special little day that falls on the 14th … Valentine’s Day!
Whether you want to honour your February-born babe or simply pay tribute to the romance and love in the air in this second month of the year, choosing a baby name that celebrates all things love and adoration is a sweet idea.
Read on to find a gorgeous selection of ‘love’ names from all over the globe in the three galleries below …
Gender-neutral Valentine’s Day baby names
Amore
This divine French origin name translates literally into ‘love’.
Angel
Stemming from the Greek word for the heavenly being, Angelos, which means ‘messenger’, try to whisper this name to your baby without falling in love, we dare you!
Cariad
Taking its meaning from the Welsh word ‘caru’ which means ‘to love’, the meaning of the name Cariad is ‘sweetheart’. Nawwww.
Caro
This sweet sounding Spanish origin name means ‘dear’ or ‘beloved’.
Court
This strong, Old English name comes from the word ‘courtier’ which is a person who attends a royal court as a companion or adviser to the king or queen.
February
What better way to celebrate your little Valentine than naming them after the month of love?!
Hart
Traditionally the name Hart means ‘stag’ or ‘deer’, but phonetically it’s the word ‘heart’ and what is more romantic than that?
Love
Is there a better way to honour love than by using the very word to name your sweet, new littlest love?! We don’t think so.
Paris
From the Latin meaning ‘lover’ and, of course, the name of France’s capital city, known as one of the most romantic cities in the world.
Valentine
From its Latin origins meaning ‘strong’, Valentine, or Val, is a perfect name for your February born babe.
Valentine’s Day baby names for boys
Apollo
Apollo was the God of the sun, prophecy, poetry, archery, healing, arts and music … how romantic is that?!
Aziz
With Islamic origins, Aziz means ‘beloved, powerful’ and that’s what love is all about.
Ceri
This Welsh origin name means ‘love’ and what’s more Vaelntinish than that?
Cupid
Good old Cupid is the God of love and desire and when it comes to Valentine’s Day, Cupid is one of the most popular and recognisable Valentine’s Day mascot!
Eros
With Greek origins meaning ‘desire’, Eros was a god not simply of passion but also of fertility and was known for making people fall in love.
Habib
This name of Arabic origin means ‘loved one’.
Lev
A strong name of Slavic origins that means ‘heart’.
Nayeli
With Mexican origins, the name Nayeli translates literally into ‘I love you’.
Romeo
What celebrates the romance of Valentine’s Day more than the name Romeo?
Valentine’s Day baby names for girls
Aiko
This adorable name has Japanese roots meaning ‘little loved one’.
Aphrodite
Naming your February babe after the Greek goddess of love is a perfect fit.
Belle
With French origins meaning ‘beautiful’, Belle is name that evokes feelings of adoration and love.
Cordelia
With Latin origins, Cordelia means ‘heart’ and what is more romantic than that?
Dove
This nature name comes from the word of the same name and we all know doves symbolise love.
Femi
This sweet sounding name of Nigerian origin means ‘love me’.
Libi
This adorable name of Hebrew origin means ‘my heart’.
Milada
This sweet name has Slavic origins and means ‘young love’.
Priya
With Sanskrit origins meaning ‘beloved’, this name is perfect for your sweet February babe.
Rose
If there’s any flower that symbolises Valentine’s Day, it’s definitely the rose!
Ruby
A dark red coloured stone, Ruby is the perfect name to sum up everything good about Valentine’s Day.
Suki
This gorgeous name with Japanese origins means ‘beloved’.
Venus
The Roman Goddess of love, beauty, and fertility makes for a perfect name for baby girls born in February.
