Romantic Baby Names, Baby Names Mean Romanticry and Powerful, Page 2
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.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Recorded origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlene | An Oath | Female | Celtic |
| Armand | Protective | Male | German |
| Armani | Derivative Of IMANI, Meaning "Faith." | Female | African |
| Armon | High Place. | Male | Hebrew |
| Aroha | Love | Female | English |
| Astrid | Divine Strength | Female | Danish |
| Audra | Nobility: Strength. | Female | French |
| Audrey | Noble Strength | Female | Anglo |
| Aurora | "Dawn." According To Ancient Greek Mythology, Aurora Is The Goddess Of The Da... | Female | African |
| Autumn | Born In The Fall: The Fall Season. | Female | English |
| Ava | Variant Of Medieval Given Names Avis And Aveline | Female | English |
| Avidor | Father Of A Multitude | Male | Hebrew |
| Ayana | Ethiopian Female Name Meaning "Beautiful Flower." | Female | African |
| Babu | A Kiswahili Name Meaning "Grandfather."Also, A West African Name Meaning "Wil... | Male | African |
| Bader | Full Moon | Male | Arabic |
| Bean | Fair Skinned | Male | Scottish |
| Beat | Blessed | Male | Swiss |
| Beau | Handsome. | Male | French |
| Bella | Devoted To God | Female | Hebrew |
| Belle | Fair: Lovely One. | Female | French |
| Bernadette | Has The Courage Of A Bear | Female | German |
| Bianca | White | Female | Italian |
| Blaine | Slender | Male | Celtic |
| Blossom | Fresh | Female | English |
| Blythe | Happy | Female | Anglo |
| Bo | Precious | Female | Chinese |
| Bond | Tied To The Land | Male | English |
| Bonnie | Sweet | Female | French |
| Braden | From The Broad Valley | Male | English |
| Brand | Proud | Male | English |
| Brannon | Variant Of Brandon. | Male | Irish |
| Breck | Freckled. | Female | Irish |
| Brianna | Strong | Female | Irish |
| Brigid | Strong | Female | Celtic |
| Bryna | Strong | Female | Irish |
| Calantha | Lovely Blossom | Female | Greek |
| Camelot | Arthur's Castle (Twelfth Century) | Female | Arthurian |
| Cara | Friend | Female | Celtic |
| Caradoc | Son Of Bran | Male | Arthurian |
| Cari | Flows Like Water | Female | Turkish |
| Carina | Pure | Female | French |
| Carine | Pure | Female | French |
| Carmen | Song. Variant Of Carmel - Fruitful Orchard As Mount Carmel In Palestine. | Female | Spanish |
| Carys | Female | Welsh | |
| Cathy | Form Of The Greek Catherine Meaning Pure. | Female | English |
| Celestia | Heavenly. | Female | French |
| Ceri | Variant Of Cyril. | Female | Spanish |
| Cerise | Cherry: Cherry Red. | Female | French |
| Charlotte | Tiny And Feminine. Also Feminine Of Charles Meaning Manly | Female | French |
| Chaviva | Dearly Loved | Female | Hebrew |
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