Romantic Baby Names
168 Romantic names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Romantic baby names are names built around love itself — drawn from poetry, literature, and languages where “love” and “beloved” are woven right into the meaning. Parents drawn to this theme want something tender and timeless, a name that feels like a small love story of its own.
Where the romance comes from
Some romantic names come straight from the word for love, like Amora and Amoura, both rooted in “amor.” Others borrow the devotion of legendary lovers — Juliet and Romeo remain literature’s most famous pairing, while Tristan recalls another star-crossed romance of old.
Romantic girl names
Girl names in this theme lean soft and sweeping, from Ophelia and Lorelai to Italian favorites like Francesca and Luciana. Names like Desiree, meaning “desired,” and Giselle add old-world elegance.
Romantic boy names
Boy names carry the same devotion with a little more swagger: Valentino and Valentin trace back to Latin words for strength and love, while Amado means simply “beloved.” Byron nods to one of history’s most celebrated Romantic poets.
A name with staying power
Because these names draw on such deep, universal roots, they rarely feel trendy or dated. Laila and Lorelei have charmed parents for generations, and that same enduring warmth is why romantic names keep climbing baby-name lists today.
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.
Romantic Girl Names
Amora#247 in the U.S.Love▶Ophelia#264 in the U.S.Help, aid; one who offers assistance▶Elaina#267 in the U.S.Bright, shining light▶Luciana#273 in the U.S.Light; radiant▶Juliet#274 in the U.S.Youthful; dedicated to Jupiter — through the Roman family name Julius▶Antonella#284 in the U.S.Beyond price; priceless; from the Roman family name Antonius▶Julieta#285 in the U.S.Youthful; from the Roman family name Julius, dedicated to Jupiter▶Francesca#307 in the U.S.Free; free person — Italian feminine of Franciscus▶Lorelai#333 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Lorelei, from German, combining 'lore' (murmuring) and 'ley' (rock), referr▶Giselle#382 in the U.S.From Old High German gisil meaning pledge or hostage, used in medieval diplomacy to secure alli▶Briar#400 in the U.S.From Old English brær or brer meaning a prickly shrub, especially a wild rose bush; used as a g▶Laila#413 in the U.S.From Arabic layla meaning night; associated with the classic Arabic love poem Layla and Majnun;▶Lorelei#441 in the U.S.From the German place name Loreley, a Rhine cliff, derived from Old High German 'lureln' (murmu▶Amoura#527 in the U.S.Modern elaboration drawing on French amour meaning 'love' and Arabic amira meaning 'princess' o▶Romina#531 in the U.S.Feminine form of Romano / Romino, derived from Latin Romanus meaning 'a Roman' or 'from Rome'; ▶Violeta#641 in the U.S.Spanish and Romanian form of Violet, from Latin viola meaning the violet flower; the flower nam▶Ellianna#643 in the U.S.A blend of Ella (from Hebrew El meaning God) and Anna (from Hebrew Channah meaning grace or God▶Rosalina#681 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian elaboration of Rosa, from Latin rosa meaning rose, with the diminutive -lin▶Angelica#708 in the U.S.From the Latin angelicus meaning 'angelic,' derived from Greek angelos (ἄγγελος) meaning 'messe▶Laylani#769 in the U.S.Heavenly wreath or garland from heaven; a blend of the Arabic Layla meaning night and the Hawai▶Evelina#778 in the U.S.Life or wished-for child; a Latinate elaboration of Eveline, blending Eva (from Hebrew Chavah m▶Elouise#788 in the U.S.Famous warrior or renowned in battle; a variant spelling of Eloise, from Old High German Helewi▶Julietta#819 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish elaboration of Juliet, itself a diminutive of Julia, from the Roman family ▶Amelie#828 in the U.S.French form of Amelia, derived from the Old High German Amal or Amali, the name of a noble Germ▶Celina#829 in the U.S.Variant of Selena or Celine, ultimately from the Greek Selene, goddess of the moon, whose name ▶Adrianna#872 in the U.S.Feminine form of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' — an ancient city near▶Marianna#874 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning bitter sea or beloved) and Anna (from Hebrew Ha▶Lilyana#897 in the U.S.Lily; variant of Lilliana, combining lily (the flower) with the -ana suffix meaning grace or fa▶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 ▶Rosalee#954 in the U.S.Variant of Rosalie or Rosalie, from Latin rosa meaning rose, combined with the diminutive suffi▶Roselyn#979 in the U.S.Variant of Rosalind or Roseline, combining Latin rosa meaning rose and the suffix -lind from Ge▶Laylah#1056 in the U.S.Night; from Arabic layla (night, dark beauty)▶Lailah#1115 in the U.S.Night; a spelling variant of Layla, from Arabic layla (night, dark beauty)▶Desiree#1130 in the U.S.Desired, longed for; from French désirée (desired, wished for), from Latin desiderare (to desir▶Lorena#1279 in the U.S.Crowned with laurel, the laurel tree▶Mariela#1324 in the U.S.Beloved of God; diminutive of Maria▶Violetta#1462 in the U.S.Little violet flower; small purple flower▶Aimee#1467 in the U.S.Beloved, beloved one, one who is loved▶Everlynn#2235 in the U.S.wished-for child with eternal connotations▶Italia#2237 in the U.S.ancient name of Italy, possibly from Oscan viteliu (bull-calf land)▶Rosanna#2259 in the U.S.rose combined with grace, gracious rose▶Aribella#2262 in the U.S.beautiful altar▶Everlyn#2268 in the U.S.wished-for child with eternal connotations▶Anabella#2276 in the U.S.grace and beauty combined▶Rosella#2335 in the U.S.little rose, diminutive of rose▶Aiyla#2359 in the U.S.moonlight, halo of moon▶Emeline#2365 in the U.S.whole, universal, or hardworking▶Mirabelle#2371 in the U.S.wonderful beauty▶Audriana#2380 in the U.S.noble strength▶Samarah#2420 in the U.S.enchanting, entertaining companion▶Amour#2429 in the U.S.love, romantic love▶Annalisa#2431 in the U.S.grace combined with pledged to God▶Malena#2469 in the U.S.of the sea, of Magdala▶Rosaline#3000 in the U.S.From Latin rosa (rose) combined with Germanic lind (gentle, soft, tender), or simply 'pretty ro▶Vianna#3006 in the U.S.Modern blended name combining a Vi- prefix (from Violet, Vivian: life) with Anna (Hebrew: grace▶Auriella#3014 in the U.S.Modern created name from Latin aurum (gold) + -ella (diminutive suffix); 'little golden one' or▶Lillia#3138 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Lily or Lilia, from Latin 'lilium' meaning the lily flower, itself from Gree▶Lovelyn#3140 in the U.S.Modern English coinage combining 'love' (from Old English 'lufu') and the suffix '-lyn,' creati▶Sicily#3155 in the U.S.Taken from Sicily (Italian: Sicilia), the largest Mediterranean island. The ancient Greek name ▶Valentine#3160 in the U.S.From Latin 'valens' (strong, healthy), the root of Valentinus, the name of several early Christ▶Avelina#3218 in the U.S.Medieval Latin and Norman French elaboration of Aveline, itself from Germanic roots possibly me▶Rosabella#3254 in the U.S.Beautiful rose; a compound of Latin rosa, 'rose', and bella, 'beautiful'▶Amori#3328 in the U.S.Modern American name drawing on Latin amor, 'love', styled with the melodic -i ending▶Giulietta#3521 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Giulia (Julia) — from Roman Julius, traditionally 'youthful' — the Italia▶Anabel#3570 in the U.S.Variant of Annabel — likely from Latin amabilis, 'lovable', reshaped in medieval Scotland — som▶Laela#3845 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Layla/Leila — Arabic layl, 'night' — the dark-haired beauty of legend▶Cosetta#6943 in the U.S.Cosetta is an Italian form of the French Cosette, best known as the gentle orphan heroine of Vi▶Marcheta#8739 in the U.S.Marcheta is a decorative diminutive in the Marquita/Marcia family, ultimately from the Latin Ma▶Caressa#9672 in the U.S.Caressa is a name built on the word caress, from the French caresse and Italian carezza, 'a ten▶Suleika#10300 in the U.S.A European form of Zulaikha - the traditional Islamic and Persian name for Potiphar's wife in t▶Arrabella#10395 in the U.S.A double-r spelling of Arabella, usually traced to the Latin orabilis, 'yielding to prayer,' an▶Evelena#10502 in the U.S.A blend of Evelyn (from Aveline, 'wished-for child; desired') and Lena (from Helena, 'light'). ▶Larose#10688 in the U.S.From the French la rose ('the rose'), joining the article to the flower name; a floral, romanti▶Amabella#11280 in the U.S.A modern name that reads as Latin amabilis ('lovable') crossed with the popular -bella ending o▶Elouisa#11353 in the U.S.A spelling variant blending Eloise and Louisa, ultimately from the Germanic Hludwig, 'famous wa▶Emilina#11360 in the U.S.An elaborated form of Emiline/Emily, from the Latin Aemilia, 'rival; eager; industrious.' The -▶Emylia#11370 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Emilia, from the Latin Aemilia, 'rival; eager; industrious.' The -y adds ▶Evangaline#11382 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Evangeline, from the Greek evangelion, 'good news; gospel' — thus 'bearer▶Evarose#11384 in the U.S.A written-together compound of Eva (Hebrew, 'life') and Rose (Latin, the flower and a symbol of▶Ezmerelda#11389 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Esmeralda, Spanish for 'emerald' (from the Greek smaragdos, via Latin). F▶Laiyla#11653 in the U.S.A modern variant spelling of Layla (Laila), from the Arabic for 'night; dark beauty' — a name f▶Oliviarose#11849 in the U.S.A modern combination name joining Olivia (from Latin oliva, 'olive tree') with Rose (the flower▶Peneloperose#11861 in the U.S.A modern combination name joining Penelope (Greek, linked to 'weaver' or the loyal wife of Odys▶Rosalynne#11912 in the U.S.A decorative spelling of Rosalyn/Rosalind, blending Rosa ('rose') with a -lyn ending; Rosalind ▶Sevda#11950 in the U.S.From Turkish/Azerbaijani sevda, 'love; passion; deep longing' (rooted in Arabic sawda). A warm,▶Ayrabella#12306 in the U.S.Ayrabella is a modern blend, joining an Ayra-/Aira- opening (a name meaning 'noble; respectable▶Caramia#12374 in the U.S.From the Italian endearment cara mia, 'my dear; my beloved' (cara, 'dear,' + mia, 'my'), joined▶Cressida#12408 in the U.S.A literary name popularized by Chaucer and Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida; derived from Gre▶Dezarae#12464 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Desiree, from the French Desiree (Latin desideratus), 'desired; longed f▶Dulcinea#12476 in the U.S.A literary name coined by Cervantes for the idealized lady of Don Quixote, from the Spanish dul▶Giuliette#12576 in the U.S.An Italian-French form of Juliet (Giulietta/Juliette), a diminutive of Julia, from the Roman Ju▶Raella#13100 in the U.S.A modern blend of Rae (short for Rachel) with the -ella ending found in Ella, Bella and Isabell▶Rozalie#13157 in the U.S.Rozalie is the Czech and Dutch spelling of Rosalie, from Latin rosa, 'rose' — a name spread by ▶Rosabel#13191 in the U.S.Rosabel joins Latin rosa, 'rose', with bella, 'beautiful' — 'beautiful rose'. It is a genuine o▶Sebrina#13197 in the U.S.Sebrina is a variant spelling of Sabrina — the Latin name of Britain's River Severn, and in leg▶Rosealina#13306 in the U.S.A modern blend of Rose (the flower) and Alina ('noble; bright'), landing near Rosalina/Rosalind▶Trista#13313 in the U.S.Trista is a modern feminine form of Tristan, the hero of the medieval Tristan and Iseult legend▶Alesandra#13508 in the U.S.Alesandra is a single-S spelling of Alessandra, the Italian form of Alexandra: from Greek alexe▶Amoraa#13557 in the U.S.A modern coinage with a doubled -aa ending. Families read the Latin and Romance amor, 'love,' i▶Amouraa#13574 in the U.S.A modern coinage built directly on the French word amour, 'love,' with a decorative doubled-a e▶Aristella#13611 in the U.S.A modern coinage read as Greek aristos ('best, noblest') joined to Latin stella ('star') — 'bes▶Bellaluna#13686 in the U.S.A modern combination name joining the Italian bella, 'beautiful,' with luna, 'moon' — 'beautifu▶Emeralda#13827 in the U.S.A form of Esmeralda, from the Spanish esmeralda, 'emerald' (ultimately from the Greek smaragdos▶Adrienna#13840 in the U.S.Adrienna is an ornate form of Adrienne, the French feminine of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus▶Emiliarose#13928 in the U.S.A two-name compound of Emilia (from the Roman Aemilius, 'rival; industrious') and Rose (the flo▶Evalyna#13965 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Evelina, itself a Latinate elaboration of Eva ('life', from Hebrew Chavah)▶Galiana#14002 in the U.S.A Spanish name best known from medieval legend: Galiana, the Moorish princess of Toledo, whose ▶Guilianna#14022 in the U.S.A respelling of Giuliana, the Italian form of Juliana, from the Roman family name Julius — trad▶Desree#14071 in the U.S.Desree is a phonetic respelling of Desiree, from the French Désirée, meaning 'desired' or 'long▶Jadora#14131 in the U.S.Jadora is a contemporary coinage. Most readings hear either the French j'adore, 'I adore', or t▶Jaymarie#14177 in the U.S.Jaymarie is a modern American compound joining Jay (or Jae) with Marie, the French form of Mary▶Julliette#14238 in the U.S.A double-l spelling of Juliette, the French diminutive of Julie — so, 'little Julia,' from the ▶Kamour#14278 in the U.S.A modern coinage that most naturally reads as the Ka- prefix joined to the French amour, 'love.▶Kerensa#14347 in the U.S.Kerensa is the Cornish word kerensa, 'love; affection', taken up as a girl's given name during ▶Lauralai#14429 in the U.S.A modern combination of Laura (Latin laurus, 'laurel') with the sound -lai, giving a name that ▶Lylarose#14462 in the U.S.A compound of two names written as one: Lyla, a spelling of Lila or Leila with roots in Arabic ▶Lillieanna#14465 in the U.S.A modern compound of Lillie (from the lily, Latin lilium) and Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace,▶Lillyrose#14468 in the U.S.A fused double name joining Lilly (from the lily, Latin lilium) and Rose (Latin rosa). Two of t▶Livianna#14480 in the U.S.A modern blend built on Livia — the Roman family name Livius, traditionally read as 'bluish' or▶Lorilai#14488 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Lorelei, the name of a steep rock on the Rhine and of the siren said to ▶Lorilei#14489 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Lorelei — the steep rock on the Rhine and the siren of German legend, gi▶Malvina#14660 in the U.S.Malvina is a genuine literary invention, coined by the Scottish poet James Macpherson in the ei▶Sarabella#14930 in the U.S.A modern compound joining Sara (Hebrew Sarah, 'lady; noblewoman; princess') to Bella (Italian, ▶Shireen#14972 in the U.S.From Persian shirin, 'sweet; pleasant; charming'. Shirin is the heroine of the classic Persian ▶Tristen#15054 in the U.S.A respelling of Tristan, the tragic knight of the Tristan and Isolde legend; the name is often ▶Yuliet#15175 in the U.S.A Spanish-styled spelling of Juliet, from Julia/Juliana, ultimately the Roman family name Juliu▶Amoreena#15334 in the U.S.Amoreena is a modern invented name that leans on amore, the Italian and Latin word for love, dr▶Anabell#15402 in the U.S.Anabell is a streamlined spelling of Annabelle, usually read as Anna, Hebrew for 'grace,' joine▶Berlinda#15426 in the U.S.Berlinda is a variant of Belinda, a name of debated origin: often traced to Italian bella ('bea▶Annaleigha#15440 in the U.S.Annaleigha is a modern American respelling of Annalee or Annalia, combining Anna ('grace', from▶Arabela#15464 in the U.S.Arabela is a single-l spelling of Arabella, a medieval Scottish name of Norman origin. It is us▶Angelyna#15497 in the U.S.Angelyna is a spelling variant of Angelina, the Italian and Latin diminutive of Angela, from Gr▶Amarantha#15584 in the U.S.From the Greek amarantos, 'unfading,' by way of the amaranth flower that was said never to wilt▶Clarabella#15686 in the U.S.A compound of two Latin-rooted names: Clara, from clarus, 'bright, clear, famous,' and Bella, f▶Marcilene#15708 in the U.S.Marcilene is a form of Marcella/Marceline, feminine names from the Roman Marcus (linked to Mars▶Elianarose#15776 in the U.S.A modern compound name: Eliana joined to Rose and written as a single word. Eliana is usually r▶Dahlilah#15785 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Delilah, from the Hebrew, usually read as 'delicate' or 'languishing.' De▶Emilea#15887 in the U.S.A spelling of Emilia, the feminine of the Roman family name Aemilius, traditionally 'rival; emu▶Eloiza#15948 in the U.S.A form of Eloisa/Heloise, from the Germanic, often read as 'healthy; wide' or tied to 'famous w▶Gwynivere#15948 in the U.S.A spelling of Guinevere, from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white; fair; smooth; holy' - the name of K▶Elvera#16003 in the U.S.Elvera is a variant of Elvira, a Spanish name of Germanic origin whose exact meaning is debated▶Florinda#16030 in the U.S.From the Latin/Spanish Florinda, tied to flos ('flower') - 'flowering; blooming; in bloom.' A r▶Isabellamarie#16050 in the U.S.A joined double-name: Isabella (a form of Elizabeth, 'pledged to God; my God is an oath') plus ▶Gweneviere#16075 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Guinevere, from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, generally read from gwen ('white, fa▶Avrora#16235 in the U.S.The Russian form of Aurora, from Latin aurora, 'dawn' - the Roman goddess of the morning. The A▶Cristabella#16422 in the U.S.Cristabella is a fuller, Bella-ended form of Christabel, joining the Christian element (Latin '▶Lorenna#16619 in the U.S.A double-n elaboration of Lorena, itself from Lauren/Laurentius ('from Laurentum; the laurel'),▶Loreley#16645 in the U.S.A spelling of Lorelei, the rock and legendary siren of the Rhine whose song lured sailors; the ▶Leili#16667 in the U.S.A Persian spelling of Leila/Layla, from the root for 'night' — the beloved of the classic Persi▶Marianela#16753 in the U.S.A Spanish compound joining Maria - the Latin form of Hebrew Miriam - with Nela, a short form of▶Medora#16775 in the U.S.The name of the heroine of Lord Byron's narrative poem The Corsair, apparently coined or adapte▶Mariavalentina#16813 in the U.S.Mariavalentina is a compound of Maria and Valentina recorded as one name. Maria comes from Hebr▶Miamore#16829 in the U.S.Miamore is a modern name built from the endearment mi amore ('my love'), familiar in Italian an▶Roselynne#17144 in the U.S.An ornate spelling of Roselyn/Rosalyn, joining rose (the flower, from Latin rosa) to the -lynn ▶Shereen#17615 in the U.S.Shereen is an anglicized spelling of Shirin, a Persian name meaning 'sweet' or 'charming', famo▶Juliete#18112 in the U.S.A spelling of Juliet, a French diminutive of Julia (from Julius, 'youthful; devoted to Jove'). ▶Lamora#18615 in the U.S.Lamora is a modern coinage echoing the Italian l'amore ('the love') and the name Mora. We note ▶
Romantic Boy Names
Romeo#302 in the U.S.Pilgrim to Rome; one who has made the pilgrimage to Rome▶Tristan#309 in the U.S.Tumult, noise; possibly 'sad' — from Celtic via medieval French romance▶Leandro#406 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Leander, from Greek Leandros meaning lion man, combining leon (lion▶Valentino#444 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Valentino/Valentinus, from Latin 'valens' meaning strong, vigorous, or he▶Valentin#660 in the U.S.From Latin Valentinus, from valens meaning strong, healthy, or vigorous; borne by a 3rd-century▶Byron#981 in the U.S.From Old English byre meaning cowshed or barn, used as a place name and surname meaning dweller▶Amado#1245 in the U.S.Beloved, loved one▶Valentine#2467 in the U.S.Strong; healthy; vigorous; from Latin Valentinus (from valens: strong, powerful, healthy)▶Desiderio#11226 in the U.S.From the Latin Desiderius, 'desired; longed-for' (desiderium, 'desire; longing'), carried into ▶Romio#13735 in the U.S.A modern respelling echoing Romeo, an Italian name originally meaning 'a pilgrim to Rome' and m▶
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Frequently Asked
What are romantic baby names?
Romantic baby names draw their meaning from love and devotion — some come straight from words like “amor,” while others borrow the names of legendary lovers from literature and poetry.
What are popular romantic girl names?
Ophelia, Juliet, Lorelai, Francesca and Giselle are favorites, each carrying a soft, timeless romance.
What are good romantic boy names?
Valentino, Tristan, Romeo, Byron and Amado all carry romantic meanings or literary roots tied to love.
Do romantic names feel old-fashioned?
Not at all — because they're rooted in universal words and stories about love, romantic names like Lorelei and Juliet feel as fresh today as ever.
How many romantic baby names are on More4Kids?
More4Kids lists 168 romantic baby names, each with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.