Cat Names That Mean Love

Carita may feel like an endearing nickname but it's a name in its own right, used throughout Scandinavia in this form and as Karita, Caritas, and Karitas as a variation on Charity.

An alternative to the more familiar Aviva.

A soft and lovely Hebrew name with an equally lovely meaning. Variations include Ahavah, Ahaba, Ahabah, Ahuva and Ahuvah.

This feminine version of the Welsh name Carwyn could be a good choice for parents looking for something fresher than Bronwen.

Common transcription of Maria throughout Europe.

Not nearly as popular as neighbors Trenton and Camden, but occasionally used for girls. Shirley Temple played a Philadelphia in the old western movie "Fort Apache."

Name that's virtually unknown here but has a lovely meaning and a simple sound and spelling.

A common unisex name used frequently in South Africa.

An appealing unisex Hawaiian name (more commonly used for boys) with a lovely meaning and vibrant sound. It derives from the words ke "the" and aloha "love". Keahloha is also a common Hawaiian surname.

Despite its attractive meaning, this name is very rare in the States: it has only appeared twice in the US charts, in 2006 and 2020. Akam is a genre of Classical Tamil poetry, and the ring name of WWE wrestler Sunny Dhinsa.

A loveday in medieval England was a day when people engaged in a dispute would come together and try to resolve their differences amicably. The name was sometimes given to babies, male or female, who were born on such a day. The etymology of Loveday is English, yet historical use was mainly relegated to Cornwall, and it is considered a traditional Cornish name. Loveday is rarely used today, however, when it is, it is usually used for baby girls.

You can just hear some sassy dame in a 1930s movie using this name. We prefer the original -- or even its original, Amabel.

The Latin word for love. Amor has strong potential for the middle name position.

An unusual spin on Mila and Milena.

Irish Gaelic spelling of Molly, which derives from Mary.

Lively sounding Hebrew choice.

The French word for "love" translates nicely into a baby name for a child of either sex.

Frigg was the wife of Odin in Norse mythology, and may share a common origin with the goddess Freya.

A modern invented name, taken directly from the French phrase "J'adore", meaning "I love".