20 baby names inspired by Valentine’s Day

Is your baby due around Valentine’s Day or are you just a big romantic? February is the month of love, so why not give your bub a Valentine’s Day inspired moniker?

From the really obvious names like Valentine and Rose, to the more subtle ones like Amy and Chad, there is a HEAP of names linked to this special day.

Check out 20 of the most loving baby names below…

10 girl names inspired by Valentine’s Day

1. Amy

A name derived from the old French word which means ‘beloved’.

2. Amora

A Spanish baby girl name which means ‘love’.

3. Carys

This name means ‘to love’.

4. Dove

After the bird used to represent Valentine’s Day.

5. Juliet

A romantic character in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

6. Paris

Named after the ‘city of love’.

7. Rose

A romantic flower associated with February 14th.

8. Valentina

The feminine version of Valentine.

9. Venus

The Roman goddess of love and beauty.

10. Vida

The Hebrew word for ‘dearly loved’.

10 boys names inspired by Valentine’s Day

1. Amadeus

Latin for ‘he who loves God’.

2. Beau

The French word for ‘handsome’.

3. Casanova

After the Italian adventurer from the 18th century who was loved by women.

4. Chad

This name means ‘protector’.

5. Cupid

Cupid is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess Venus.

6. Eros

After the character in Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra.

7. Love

It’s unconventional, but Love could be a cute middle name or first name.

8. Hart

An English last name meaning ‘stag’.

9. Romeo

The main character in Shakespeare’s play.

10. Valentino

An Italian name that means ‘brave or strong’.

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