Names That Mean Lover

  1. Lennan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "sweetheart, lover"
    • Description:

      From the Irish Leannan, this, unfortunately, would be constantly mistaken for Lennon.
  2. Philippe
    • Origin:

      French variation of Philip
    • Meaning:

      "lover of horses"
    • Description:

      Philippe, pronounced fill-EEP, is Philip with Gallic flair.
  3. Filomena
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "lover of singing"
    • Description:

      See PHILOMENA.
  4. Callaghan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "lover of churches"
    • Description:

      A classic Irish "top-o'-the-mornin' surname with a lot of rhythm and pizzazz.
  5. Filip
    • Origin:

      Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian, Polish, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Macedonian, Romanian, and Finnish variation of Philip, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "lover of horses"
    • Description:

      Streamlined spelling found all across Europe. The Spanish Filipo has extra zip.
  6. Flip
    • Origin:

      Nickname for Philip, Phillip, or Felipe
    • Meaning:

      "lover of horses"
    • Description:

      Flip is a cute, attitude-filled nickname for the very proper Philip and variations. A perfect choice if you're looking for a buttoned-up proper name with an informal short form.
  7. Amarissa
    • Origin:

      Combination name, Ama + issa
    • Meaning:

      "little lover"
    • Description:

      Amarissa is kind of cobbled together from two traditional elements: Ama, which means "love" or "lover" and is found in such more established names as Amabel and Amariah, and -issa, which is a common feminine suffix that functions as a diminutive. While Amarissa is pretty and frilly, it may frequently be misunderstood as Marissa, Melissa, and may ultimately be more trouble than it's worth.
  8. Peppi
    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Pippi and Pepa, Swedish, Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "lover of horses; Jehovah increases"
    • Description:

      Peppi ranked in the Finnish Top 50 from 2007-2012, where it was used for hundreds of baby girls each year. In Finland, Peppi is used as the translation for Pippi in the Pippi Longstocking books.
  9. Filipe
    • Origin:

      Portuguese
    • Meaning:

      "lover of horses"
    • Description:

      Portuguese form of Philip
  10. Callaghan
    • Origin:

      Irish surname
    • Meaning:

      "bright-headed; lover of churches"
    • Description:

      The simpler Callahan spelling remains the most popular, but Callaghan is a rising pick for both boys and girls. Callie is an obvious nickname.
  11. O'connor
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "son of the hound lover"
    • Description:

      Perfect name for the child of dog enthusiasts, and much more distinctive than the trendy Connor.
  12. Philomela
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "lover of songs"
    • Description:

      Philomela, the name of a mythological Athenian princess who was transformed into a nightingale, is rarely heard outside the Greek community. The mellifluous Philomela might make a more distinctive and prettier update for Pamela or Phyllis. Philomela may also be a good choice for a music-lover's daughter. Try Pippa or Millie for short.
  13. Miłosz
    • Origin:

      Polish variation of Milos, Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "lover of glory"
  14. Philippine
    • Origin:

      French, feminine variation of Philippe
    • Meaning:

      "lover of horses"
    • Description:

      Philippine would be taken as an ethnic identification rather than a name in the U.S. Better try Philippa, though if you don't mind eternally correcting people, Philippine can make an interesting alternative. Pippa can be a short form of Philippine as well as Philippa.
  15. Airi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "lover of jasmine; lover of pears"
  16. Éowyn
    • Origin:

      Literature
    • Meaning:

      "horse lover"
    • Description:

      A literary name created by J. R. R. Tolkien for a Lord of the Rings noblewoman of Rohan. It would make an interesting choice for literature lovers or fans of names like Elowen and Evelyn.
  17. Amedea
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "lover of God"
    • Description:

      Feminine form of Amadeus popular now in Italy and ripe for export. Might also be spelled Amadea. The preferred pronunciation is AHM-a-DAY-a but it may also be pronounced ah-MED-ee-a.
  18. Mabs
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Mabel
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful lover"
    • Description:

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

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "lover of God"
    • Description:

      The name of a saint in the Greek Orthodox Church and the Greek version of the more familiar Amadea / Amadeus. Philothea could make for a lovely, unusual way to get to stylish Thea. Bottom line: Philothea is one of those unique baby names that deserves to be discovered.
  20. Tivona
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "lover of nature"
    • Description:

      Hebrew name not often heard in this country, but would have no trouble fitting in.