Names That Mean Beloved

Variant of Maribella

One of Mary's more edgy and unusual international variants.

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

Variant of Annemarie

Variant of Marietta

A cognate of the Finnish unisex name Lemmitty, although Lembit is only used as a masculine name. Famous bearers include a 13th century king and military leader, and British former MP Lembit Opik.

Variant of Marylynn

A unisex name used in Nahuatl culture in Mexico and Central America.

Variant of Marilee

Common Slovene spelling of Ludmila, also used frequently in the Baltics.

Variant of Marisa

A French variant of the Ancient Germanic name Leobin, a diminutive of names beginning with the element liob "beloved". The was a 6th century saint Lubin/Leobin, after whom several French towns are named.

Variant of Marissa

Karitas -- with an accent over the i -- is among the Icelandic Top 100 names, a version of the Scandinavian Carita which is itself a spin on Charity. An intriguing and unique name with a beautiful meaning.

Lowdy is a friendly variation of the traditional Cornish name Loveday. In medieval England, a loveday was when adversaries would meet to settle their dispute peacefully. Babies born during such days were sometimes dubbed Loveday in honor.

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

Variant of Marilyn

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

Variant of Marilyn

American photographer Dawoud Bey has increased interest in his uncommon spelling of the name Dawud — the Arabic variation of David.