Names That Mean Beloved

Variant of Marianna

An elaboration of Marisa, a combination of Maria and Louisa. The meaning of Maria is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).

Obscure name from the New Testament.

An unusual Maria variant which feels chic and tailored.

A pretty spin on Maria or Marissa.

Variant of Maricela

The meaning of Maria, from which Maryla is derived, is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).

Lowdy is a variation of Loveday, a name given to babies in medieval England who were born on days when adversaries would come together to resolve their conflicts amicably. Loveday continued to be used in Cornwall long after it died out in the rest of England and is considered a traditional Cornish name despite its Anglo-Saxon roots.

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

Loving choice.

Variant of Maribel or Maribelle

Tahitian names are not well-known beyond the South Sea islands, but with their nature meanings and the new popularity of Hawaiian names, they may travel far in the future.

A Gothic name belonging to the wife of Theodemir, a 5th century king of the Ostrogoths, and the mother of Theodoric the Great. The name also belongs to a genus of moths.

Slovene Mia cognate, rarely seen in the US.

Homely compound name which may be written as one word, two words (Mary Louise), or hyphenated (Mary-Louise).

The meaning of Maria, from which Marysia is derived, is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).

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

A rare Finnish name which is used for both sexes, usually in the middle spot.

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

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