Beloved Baby Names
603 Beloved names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Beloved baby names are names whose meaning is love itself — words for “dear,” “loved,” or “cherished” passed down as names for generations. They’re a favorite pick for parents who want a name that says, from the very first day, exactly how they feel about their child.
Two roots, one meaning
Most beloved names trace back to one of two sources: the Hebrew name David, which means “beloved,” and the sprawling Miriam family, whose ancient root has long been linked to that same idea. Between them, they’ve given rise to dozens of forms across languages and centuries.
Names born from David
Every name in this branch carries David’s meaning forward: Davis and Dawson literally mean “son of David,” while Davina is the graceful feminine form.
The Miriam & Mary family
This is the largest beloved family, and it shows in how many ways it’s been reshaped: Miriam, Maria, Mary, Mia and Mila are the classics, with Marian, Mariana and Milena offering softer, more textured variations.
More names that mean “beloved”
The idea shows up outside those two families too: Amy comes from the French for “beloved,” Esme carries that same warm sense of being cherished, and Kara means “dear” in its Scandinavian roots.
Every name below links to its own page with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation — so you can hear it before you choose.
Beloved Girl Names
Mia#6 in the U.S.Mine; beloved; my own▶Mila#43 in the U.S.Gracious; dear; beloved; from Slavic milu (gracious, dear)▶Maria#87 in the U.S.Sea of bitterness; or beloved; wished-for child — Latin and Greek form of Hebrew Miryam (Mary)▶Mary#125 in the U.S.Possibly 'beloved,' 'bitterness,' or 'wished-for child' — from Hebrew Miryam, meaning uncertain▶Miriam#246 in the U.S.Beloved; wished-for child▶Amy#257 in the U.S.Beloved; from Old French Amée, past participle of aimer (to love), from Latin amare▶Mariana#261 in the U.S.Combination of Mary (bitter, beloved) and Ana (grace); grace of Mary; sea of grace▶Esme#298 in the U.S.Beloved, esteemed; highly regarded▶Maryam#351 in the U.S.Arabic form of Miriam and Mary, from Hebrew Miryam, possibly meaning 'beloved', 'wished-for chi▶Astrid#376 in the U.S.Divinely beautiful; from Old Norse elements meaning god and beautiful or beloved▶Maren#472 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of Marina or Mary, from Latin 'marinus' (of the sea) or from Hebrew Miriam (b▶Mae#501 in the U.S.Spelling variant of May, the fifth month; also a pet form of Mary (meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter▶Mariam#505 in the U.S.Variant of Miriam, the Aramaic/Hebrew form of Mary; from Hebrew Miryam, with debated roots poss▶Marlee#536 in the U.S.Feminine form of Marley, from the English surname Marley (from Old English mearc-leah meaning '▶Loretta#606 in the U.S.Diminutive of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'bay laurel' — the plant used to crown Roman vic▶Amiyah#620 in the U.S.Creative variant of Amaya (Japanese 'night rain') or Amia/Amia (Hebrew/Latin 'beloved' or 'my p▶Maliyah#626 in the U.S.A variant of Malia, itself a Hawaiian and Swahili form of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-fo▶Bridget#724 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic Bríd or Brighid, from the Old Irish Brigit, possibly meanin▶Davina#749 in the U.S.Scottish feminine form of David, from the Hebrew Dawid (דָּוִד), meaning 'beloved' or 'darling'▶Karina#750 in the U.S.Scandinavian and Eastern European form of Karen or Carina; from the Greek Katharine (pure) thro▶Marilyn#761 in the U.S.Star of the sea or beloved; a 20th-century blend of Mary (from Hebrew Miryam) and the suffix -l▶Milana#812 in the U.S.Gracious, kind, or dear; the feminine form of Milan, from the Old Slavic root mil meaning grace▶Nyomi#825 in the U.S.A creative phonetic respelling of Naomi, from the Hebrew naomi meaning 'pleasantness', 'my deli▶Nala#856 in the U.S.From the Swahili and Zulu nala meaning 'successful' or 'beloved'; also shares roots with the Sa▶Marianna#874 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning bitter sea or beloved) and Anna (from Hebrew Ha▶Darla#941 in the U.S.English name derived from darling, an Old English term of endearment meaning beloved one or dea▶Mariella#943 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Maria, itself from Hebrew Miriam, meaning beloved, wished-for child, or p▶Milena#950 in the U.S.Slavic feminine name derived from the element mil meaning gracious, dear, or beloved, found in ▶Mazie#966 in the U.S.Variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish diminutive of Margaret or Mary, from Greek margarites mean▶Kara#988 in the U.S.Dear, beloved; from Italian cara (dear, beloved)▶Annika#995 in the U.S.Scandinavian and German diminutive of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah meaning grace, favor, or He has ▶Maite#1044 in the U.S.Lovable, beloved; from Basque maite (love, dear one)▶Miah#1080 in the U.S.Mine; a spelling variant of Mia, itself an Italian/Scandinavian short form of Maria (Hebrew: be▶Ingrid#1092 in the U.S.Beautiful; from Old Norse Ingridr, composed of Ing (Norse fertility god) + fridr (beautiful, be▶Desiree#1130 in the U.S.Desired, longed for; from French désirée (desired, wished for), from Latin desiderare (to desir▶Marian#1151 in the U.S.Beloved; a blend of Mary (Hebrew Miriam: beloved, bitter, wished-for) and Ann (Hebrew Hannah: g▶Mollie#1206 in the U.S.Bitter or beloved; English pet form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam (bitter, beloved, or wished-for▶Maleah#1210 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of Malia (Hawaiian form of Mary: bitter, beloved) or a blend of Maleah (Hebr▶Frida#1252 in the U.S.Peace; beloved; from Old Norse Fríða (beautiful, beloved) or a short form of names containing O▶Karen#1263 in the U.S.Pure; beloved; Danish/Scandinavian form of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine (pure)▶Eimy#1266 in the U.S.Beloved, cherished one▶Eliette#1290 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of God▶Cara#1294 in the U.S.Dear, beloved, friend▶Mariela#1324 in the U.S.Beloved of God; diminutive of Maria▶Renesmee#1325 in the U.S.Invented compound of Renee (reborn) and Esme (esteemed, beloved)▶Prisha#1331 in the U.S.Beloved, darling, one with a loving nature▶May#1357 in the U.S.The month of May; also pearl or beloved as a pet form▶Jenny#1388 in the U.S.God is gracious, beloved▶Annya#1392 in the U.S.Grace, favor, beloved▶Arizbeth#1393 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of God▶Yaneli#1438 in the U.S.God is gracious; beloved of God▶Aimee#1467 in the U.S.Beloved, beloved one, one who is loved▶Carina#1479 in the U.S.from the Italian word 'cara' and Latin 'carus' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'▶Ahuva#1845 in the U.S.Beloved▶Priya#1857 in the U.S.Beloved▶Marion#1867 in the U.S.French diminutive of Marie (Mary), from Hebrew Miryam; meaning debated, commonly 'beloved' or '▶Rayah#1928 in the U.S.Friend, companion, beloved▶Mayte#2000 in the U.S.Spanish blend/short form of María Teresa, taking 'Ma' from María and 'te' from Teresa. Closely ▶Kaleia#2031 in the U.S.From Hawaiian 'ka' (the) + 'lei' (garland of flowers), meaning 'the flower wreath' or by extens▶Aziyah#2147 in the U.S.Arabic-derived, 'precious, beloved, mighty' (related to Aziza/Aziz, root 'izzah 'honor, strengt▶Maritza#2240 in the U.S.of the sea, beloved▶Marla#2334 in the U.S.beloved, drop of the sea▶Mariama#2369 in the U.S.beloved, wished-for child▶Ellamae#2405 in the U.S.whole, universal and beloved▶Annemarie#2432 in the U.S.grace and beloved, or grace and star of the sea▶Annmarie#2433 in the U.S.grace and beloved▶Karissa#2671 in the U.S.Grace; dear, beloved.▶Aziza#2924 in the U.S.Powerful, respected, beloved▶Maliya#2993 in the U.S.Variant of Malia, the Hawaiian form of Mary/Maria, from the Hebrew Miriam meaning beloved, wish▶Mallie#3062 in the U.S.Pet form of Molly or Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam meaning bitter or beloved; also a diminutive ▶Maricela#3063 in the U.S.A Spanish blend of Maria (from Hebrew Miryam meaning beloved or bitter) and Celia (from Latin c▶Davie#3082 in the U.S.Beloved; diminutive of David or Davina, from the Hebrew Dawid meaning beloved▶Airam#3113 in the U.S.Maria spelled backwards; a name originating in the Canary Islands of Spain, created as a revers▶Lovelyn#3140 in the U.S.Modern English coinage combining 'love' (from Old English 'lufu') and the suffix '-lyn,' creati▶Annamarie#3166 in the U.S.Combination of Anna (from Hebrew 'hannah', meaning 'grace' or 'favour') and Marie (French form ▶Eymi#3230 in the U.S.Beloved; a phonetic spelling of Amy, from Old French amee and Latin amata▶Marely#3247 in the U.S.Modern Latin American coinage blending Mar- — from Maria, of debated Hebrew origin, often linke▶Darling#3339 in the U.S.Beloved, dear one; from Old English deorling, 'darling, favorite', also an English surname▶Sahar#3363 in the U.S.Dawn, the time just before sunrise; from Arabic sahar, beloved in Persian and Urdu as well▶Aziya#3388 in the U.S.Modern name reading as a variant of Asia — the continent name — or a streamlined Aziza, Arabic ▶Khalyla#3416 in the U.S.Modern y-spelling of Khalila, the feminine of Arabic Khalil, 'beloved friend, intimate companio▶Raniyah#3428 in the U.S.Gazing, looking intently (at the beloved); elaborated form of Arabic Rania▶Yeimy#3437 in the U.S.Spanish phonetic rendering of the English name Jamie — from James, 'supplanter' — or of Amy, 'b▶Amada#3441 in the U.S.Beloved; the Spanish feminine past participle of amar, 'to love', from Latin amata▶Anamaria#3443 in the U.S.Compound of Anna, 'grace', and Maria, the great matriarch name often linked to 'beloved'▶Carissa#3448 in the U.S.From Greek charis, 'grace', via the name Charissa; reinforced by Latin carissima, 'dearest, mos▶Kahlia#3459 in the U.S.Modern h-styled variant of Kalia — in Hawaiian, the name of a flowering tree, with 'beloved' a ▶Maryanne#3469 in the U.S.Compound of Mary — often linked to 'beloved' — and Anne, 'grace'▶Dawsyn#3513 in the U.S.Feminine -syn spelling of Dawson, an English surname meaning 'son of David' — David from Hebrew▶Maleia#3542 in the U.S.Variant of Malia/Maleah, the Hawaiian form of Mary (Maria), traditionally linked to 'beloved' o▶Amyla#3569 in the U.S.Modern American coinage blending Amy ('beloved') or Amelia with Myla/Mila — no single tradition▶Delina#3583 in the U.S.Beloved in Eritrean and Ethiopian (Habesha) communities; also a short form of Adelina/Delphina ▶Leylah#3602 in the U.S.Variant of Layla/Leila — Arabic 'night', the beloved of the Layla and Majnun romance▶Mehar#3611 in the U.S.Grace, kindness, divine blessing; from Persian mehr ('love, kindness, sun') via Punjabi, belove▶Miri#3613 in the U.S.Short form of Miriam — the prophetess sister of Moses, whose name is linked to 'beloved' or 'se▶Fannie#3654 in the U.S.Pet form of Frances — from Latin Franciscus, 'Frenchman, free one' — a beloved Victorian-era Am▶Kalila#3665 in the U.S.Beloved, darling, sweetheart; the feminine of Khalil, 'dear friend', from Arabic▶Radha#3676 in the U.S.Success, prosperity; from Sanskrit radha — the name of Krishna's beloved, embodiment of devotio▶Esmee#3706 in the U.S.From French esmé, 'esteemed, beloved', past participle of esmer, 'to esteem/love'; a double-e s▶Ezmae#3707 in the U.S.Modern phonetic spelling of Esmé — French esmé, 'esteemed, beloved' — with a -mae ending▶Maribella#3723 in the U.S.Blend of Maria/Mari ('beloved' or 'star of the sea') with bella, 'beautiful' — 'beautiful Mary'▶Mialani#3787 in the U.S.Modern blend of Mia ('mine/beloved') with Hawaiian -lani, 'heaven, royal' — a melodic coinage▶Raaya#3793 in the U.S.From Hebrew ra'aya, 'beloved, wife, dear companion' — the term of endearment in the Song of Son▶Renesmae#3794 in the U.S.Spelling of Renesmee — Stephenie Meyer's Twilight coinage blending Renée ('reborn') and Esme ('▶Shams#3800 in the U.S.From Arabic shams, 'the sun' — also the name of Rumi's beloved teacher, Shams of Tabriz▶Gaby#3836 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabriela/Gabrielle — Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength' — beloved in Spanish use▶Haneen#3837 in the U.S.From Arabic hanin, 'longing, yearning, tender nostalgia' — the heart's soft ache for the belove▶Suki#3869 in the U.S.From Japanese suki, 'beloved, liked, fondness' — also an English pet form of Susanna ('lily')▶Zakiya#3874 in the U.S.Feminine of Zaki — Arabic zakiy, 'pure, virtuous' (also read 'intelligent, sharp') — beloved in▶Lupita#3921 in the U.S.Diminutive of Guadalupe — the Marian title, place-name read 'river of the wolf' — Mexico's belo▶Aissatou#3952 in the U.S.Fulani/West African form of Aisha — 'alive, living, prosperous' — the Prophet's beloved wife's ▶Cheryl#3970 in the U.S.20th-century blend of Cherie ('darling') with the -yl of Beryl — 'beloved', mid-century beloved▶Dunya#3977 in the U.S.From Arabic dunya, 'the world, the present life' — the temporal realm beloved in poetry▶Leeba#4073 in the U.S.From Yiddish liebe/lib, 'love, dear, beloved' — a tender traditional name▶Dilara#4207 in the U.S.From Persian dilara, 'beloved, sweetheart; one who adorns/comforts the heart' (dil, 'heart', pl▶Marisela#4335 in the U.S.Latino blend of Maria ('beloved/bitter') with Marcela or Gisela; routes layered▶Nalah#4339 in the U.S.-ah spelling of Nala — Arabic na'ila, 'achiever, winner', or African ('gift'/'beloved') and Lio▶Masha#4422 in the U.S.Russian pet form of Maria — from Hebrew Miriam, 'beloved' or 'bitter'; routes debated▶Nikita#4431 in the U.S.From Greek aniketos, 'unconquered' (a male name in Slavic use); also a Sanskrit girls' name ('t▶Yakira#4450 in the U.S.From Hebrew yakira, 'precious, dear, beloved' (feminine of yakir)▶Devina#4481 in the U.S.From Latin divinus, 'divine, heavenly', and/or a form of Davina (feminine of David, 'beloved');▶Ezme#4487 in the U.S.Z-spelling of Esme — from Old French esme, 'esteemed, beloved'; also linked to Persian 'emerald▶Marygrace#4520 in the U.S.Compound of Mary ('beloved/bitter/wished-for child') and Grace ('grace, favor'), given as one n▶Marykate#4521 in the U.S.Compound of Mary ('beloved/bitter/wished-for child') and Kate (a short form of Katherine, 'pure▶Amie#4554 in the U.S.French spelling of Amy — from Old French amee, 'beloved' (and amie, 'friend') — from Latin amar▶Ammy#4555 in the U.S.-mm- spelling of Amy/Ami — from Old French amee, 'beloved'; also a pet form of Amelia; routes l▶Marietta#4608 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Maria — 'little Mary' (Maria from Hebrew Miryam, 'beloved/bitter/wished-f▶Meryem#4611 in the U.S.Turkish form of Maryam — the Arabic/Aramaic Mary, from Hebrew Miryam, 'beloved/bitter/wished-fo▶Carys#4669 in the U.S.From Welsh caru, 'to love' — 'love, beloved'▶Filomena#4681 in the U.S.Italian/Portuguese form of Philomena — from Greek philos, 'friend/love', plus menos, 'strength'▶Marelyn#4720 in the U.S.Spelling of Marilyn — a blend of Mary ('beloved') and the -lyn ending; routes layered▶Myriam#4837 in the U.S.French/Spanish form of Miriam — from Hebrew Miryam, variously 'beloved', 'wished-for child', or▶Yatzil#4869 in the U.S.From Yucatec Mayan yatzil, 'love, the loving one; mercy, beloved'▶Mariya#4965 in the U.S.Slavic/Arabic form of Maria — from Hebrew Miryam, variously 'beloved', 'wished-for child', or '▶Marylou#4967 in the U.S.Compound of Mary ('beloved') and Lou (from Louise, 'famous warrior'); a vintage double name▶Maureen#4969 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Mairin — an Irish diminutive of Mary ('beloved; star of the sea') — 'little ▶Radhika#4977 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Radhika, 'successful, prosperous' — a name of Radha, the beloved consort of Krish▶Amicia#5015 in the U.S.From medieval Latin Amicia — from amicus/amica, 'friend' — 'friendship; beloved friend'▶Eimmy#5040 in the U.S.Latina phonetic spelling of Amy/Emmy — from Old French Amee, 'beloved' (from Latin amata)▶Malaia#5084 in the U.S.Spelling of Malia/Malaya — the Hawaiian Mary ('beloved/calm'), and/or Tagalog malaya, 'free'; r▶Davi#5171 in the U.S.Short form of David/Davina — from Hebrew David, 'beloved'; predominantly a boys' name (and the ▶
Beloved Boy Names
David#35 in the U.S.Beloved; darling; dear one▶Dawson#143 in the U.S.Son of Daw — Daw being a medieval short form of David, from Hebrew Dawid meaning 'beloved'▶Kevin#221 in the U.S.Handsome, beloved — anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Caoimhín, from caomh (gentle, kind, handsom▶Milan#242 in the U.S.Gracious; dear; beloved; from Slavic mil (grace, favor, dear)▶Zayd#633 in the U.S.From Arabic zayd (زيد), from the root z-y-d meaning 'to increase,' 'to grow,' or 'abundance.' Z▶Davis#668 in the U.S.Welsh and English patronymic surname meaning son of David, from the Hebrew name David meaning b▶Jedidiah#876 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yedidyah, composed of yedid meaning beloved or friend and Yah, a shortened form of ▶Leif#917 in the U.S.From Old Norse leifr meaning heir, descendant, or one who is left (as an inheritance); also rel▶Darwin#961 in the U.S.From Old English deorwine, composed of deor meaning dear or beloved and wine meaning friend, gi▶Mariano#1151 in the U.S.Of Mary; a Spanish and Italian masculine form combining Maria (from Hebrew Miriam: bitter, belo▶Davion#1236 in the U.S.Beloved; from David with -ion suffix▶Amado#1245 in the U.S.Beloved, loved one▶Giovani#1250 in the U.S.God is gracious, beloved of God▶Dovid#1300 in the U.S.Beloved, dear one▶Krish#1355 in the U.S.All-attractive, divine, beloved of all▶Davian#1391 in the U.S.Beloved; David elaboration with -ian suffix▶Davi#1402 in the U.S.Beloved, dear one▶Cam#1422 in the U.S.Beloved; crooked nose; warrior▶Aziz#1727 in the U.S.Powerful, respected, beloved▶Jed#1985 in the U.S.Beloved of Yahweh ▶Dave#2012 in the U.S.Beloved▶Lipa#2197 in the U.S.Beloved man▶Amadeo#2229 in the U.S.beloved of God▶Marion#2321 in the U.S.beloved, sea of bitterness▶Demarion#2395 in the U.S.Of Mars; of the sea; modern American compound of De (French: of/from) + Marion (French/Hebrew: ▶Krishna#2406 in the U.S.Dark; black; all-attractive; from Sanskrit krishna (dark blue-black, dark-complexioned) — the n▶Jedediah#2718 in the U.S.beloved of Yahweh▶Davin#2793 in the U.S.Beloved▶Kevon#2847 in the U.S.Beloved birth▶Leobardo#2849 in the U.S.Dear, beloved▶Dawud#2877 in the U.S.Beloved▶Levin#3017 in the U.S.Dear friend; beloved friend▶Rehan#3195 in the U.S.Sweet basil; fragrant herb, something beloved and pleasing▶Ehsan#3279 in the U.S.Benevolence, doing what is beautiful and good; from Arabic ihsan, a core spiritual concept, bel▶Lakai#3299 in the U.S.Modern American coinage extending Kai — Hawaiian for 'sea' — with an La- opening; also the name▶Ekam#3396 in the U.S.One, oneness; from Sanskrit ekam, central to the Sikh declaration Ik Onkar — 'One God' — and be▶Zalmen#3446 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Solomon — Hebrew Shlomo, from shalom, 'peace' — long beloved in Ashkenazi commu▶Avrumy#3451 in the U.S.Yiddish diminutive of Avrum (Abraham) — Hebrew Avraham, 'father of multitudes' — beloved in Has▶Habib#3470 in the U.S.Beloved, dear, darling; from Arabic habib, a term of deep affection▶Davey#3527 in the U.S.Pet form of David — Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved' — with the affectionate -ey ending▶Dewey#3613 in the U.S.From Welsh Dewi (David), 'beloved' — or an Americanized surname; borne by Admiral Dewey and phi▶Duvid#3705 in the U.S.Yiddish/Ashkenazi pronunciation-spelling of David — Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved' — the shepherd-king▶Emre#3709 in the U.S.From Turkish emre, 'friend, brother, companion'; borne by the beloved Sufi poet Yunus Emre▶Dallin#3803 in the U.S.From an English surname — 'dale/valley dweller' readings — beloved in Latter-day Saint naming (▶Peace#3857 in the U.S.From the English word peace — Latin pax — the virtue outright, beloved in African Christian nam▶Dawsyn#3993 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Dawson — 'son of Daw', a medieval pet form of David, Hebrew 'beloved'▶Charbel#4079 in the U.S.From Aramaic/Syriac, glossed 'story/story of God' — borne by St. Charbel, the beloved Lebanese ▶Humza#4106 in the U.S.Spelling of Hamza — Arabic, 'strong, steadfast; lion' — the Prophet's beloved uncle▶Jediah#4239 in the U.S.From Hebrew Jedidiah/Jediah — 'beloved of Yahweh' or 'hand/praise of Yahweh'; routes layered▶Jebediah#4352 in the U.S.Variant of Jedediah — Hebrew Yedidyah, 'beloved of Yahweh' (the God-given name of Solomon)▶Kavin#4362 in the U.S.Spelling of Kevin — Irish Caoimhin, 'handsome, gentle, beloved'; also Tamil kavin, 'beauty'; ro▶Johndavid#4476 in the U.S.Compound of John ('God is gracious') and David ('beloved'), given as one name▶Davit#4581 in the U.S.Georgian (and Armenian-toned) form of David — from Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved'▶Kalil#4621 in the U.S.Spelling of Khalil — from Arabic khalil, 'friend, close companion; beloved'▶Dawood#4909 in the U.S.Arabic form of David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved' — a revered prophet (Dawud) in Islam▶Tevita#5018 in the U.S.Tongan/Fijian form of David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved'▶Yida#5039 in the U.S.Possibly linked to Hebrew yedid/yadid, 'a friend, a beloved one'; also a modern/Latino name; gl▶Jedd#5123 in the U.S.Double-d spelling of Jed — a short form of Jedidiah, from Hebrew, 'beloved of the Lord; friend ▶Nalo#5169 in the U.S.From an African (often glossed Bantu/East African) name Nalo, 'much loved; the beloved'; the gl▶
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Frequently Asked
What are beloved baby names?
Beloved baby names are names whose literal meaning is love itself — "dear," "loved," or "cherished" — rather than names that simply sound sweet. Parents choose them because the sentiment is built right into the name.
What baby names actually mean "beloved"?
David is the classic example, a Hebrew name that means "beloved," and Amy comes from the French word for the same thing. Names like Davis, Dawson and Davina extend David’s meaning into new forms.
Are Mary, Maria, and Miriam related?
Yes — Mary, Maria, Miriam, Mia and Mila all descend from the same ancient name family, whose root has long been associated with the idea of "beloved."
What are good beloved-themed names for a boy?
David is the root name, and Davis and Dawson both mean "son of David," making them natural picks for parents who want that same meaning in a more contemporary form.
How many beloved baby names are on More4Kids?
More4Kids lists 603 beloved baby names, each with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.