Male Romantic Baby Names

Choosing a Romantic baby name is a sweet way to wrap your child in love from day one. Romantic baby names come from love stories, great romantic films, classic novels, operas, and language roots that literally mean love, beloved, beauty, or heart. They suit both girls and boys and work beautifully for parents who met through a love story of their own — and for anyone who wants a name that sounds like a whispered compliment.

You'll find gorgeous options across literature and language. From love-meaning roots, consider Amara (grace/love), Amanda (worthy of love), Amor (Spanish for love), Esme (esteemed, loved), Mila (beloved in Slavic), and Ayaan (Arabic, gift of God, also linked to love). From romantic literature, pick Juliet, Romeo, Heathcliff, Darcy (for girls or boys), Elizabeth, Daisy (The Great Gatsby), and the gorgeous Aurora (Sleeping Beauty). From romance-language favorites, try Isabella, Sofia, Valentina (meaning strong and healthy, tied to Valentine's Day), and Lorenzo. Less-usual picks include Seraphina (burning ones, often linked to divine love) and Evangeline (good news, Longfellow's heroine).

To wear a romantic name well, say it out loud with love — if it feels like a sigh, it's a good match. Pair a romantic first name with a grounding family name, or use the romantic name in the middle slot. If you love this style, also explore our Poetic baby names, Musician baby names, or our Grace baby names collection. A romantic baby name is a little love letter your child carries through life.