115+ Lovable Baby Names Meaning Heart

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Shower your little one with love with these names meaning “heart”

Co-authored by Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson and Devin McSween

Last Updated: August 8, 2026 Fact Checked

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“Heart” serves as beautiful inspiration for your little one’s name, whether you want to show them how loved they are, encourage them to be brave and strong, or they’re a Valentine’s Day baby! To help you choose the perfect name, we’ve compiled the best girl, boy, and gender-neutral names that mean “heart.” Plus, we interviewed naming experts for sweet options that mean “love” or “brave.” Keep reading for more!

The Best Names That Mean Heart

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• For Girls: Corazon, Cordelia, Croía, Dila, Kokoro, Libi
• For Boys: Caleb, Hugh, Levi, Obi, Thaddeus, Zamir
• Unisex: Heart, Janan, Mandeep, Xinyi

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Girl Names That Mean Heart

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   There are lots of beautiful girl names that mean “heart,” which are perfect for showing your little one how cherished and loved she is. Some of our favorite name options from around the world include:

   • Corazon: “Heart” (Spanish)
   • Cordelia: “Heart” or “daughter of the sea” (Latin)
   • Cordula: “Heart” (Latin)
   • Croía: “Heart” (Irish)
   • Croíadh: “Heart” (Irish)
   • Cushla: “Pulse of my heart” or “darling” (Irish)
   • Delnaz/Dilnaz: “Loved of the heart” (Persian and Indian)
   • Dila: “Heart” (Persian)
   • Dilara: “She who delights the heart” (Persian)
   • Gönül: “Heart” or “soul” (Turkish)
   • Koharu: “Heart of spring,” “small spring,” or “late summer” (Japanese)
   • Kokoro: “Heart, mind, and soul” (Japanese)
   • Könül/Konul: “Heart” or “soul” (Azerbaijani)
   • Libi: “My heart” (Hebrew)
   • Yolotli: “Heart” or “spirit” (Nahuatl)

   Meet the wikiHow Experts

   Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson is a naming expert and consultant. She shares name meanings and naming tips with her over 20k followers on her Instagram, @little_name_library.

   Lacey Coffey is a baby name consultant who shares name ideas and meanings on her Instagram and TikTok @softbabynames.

   Sonya Prior is a baby naming expert known as the BB Namer. She works with families to find the perfect baby name and shares name content on social media to over 30k followers.
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Boy Names That Mean Heart

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   Looking for a lovable and sweet boy name that means “heart?” Luckily for you, there are lots of masculine names that mean “heart” from all around the world. For instance, naming expert Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson suggests popular ideas like Hart and Levi. Check out more of our favorites below:

   • Caleb: “Whole-hearted” or “faithful” (From the Hebrew word “kelev,” meaning “dog,”)
   • Cor: “Heart” (Latin); a common nickname for names like Corbin or Cornelius
   • Dameer: “Heart” or “conscience” (Arabic)
   • Dilshod/Dilshad/Delshad: “Heart of joy” or “happy heart” (Persian)
   • Fuad: “Heart” or “mind and spirit” (Arabic)
   • Hardik: “From the heart” (Hindi)
   • Hart: “Heart” or “brave spirit" (English and Old German)
   • Hubert: “Bright heart” or “bright mind” (German)
   • Hugh: “Heart,” “mind,” “soul,” or “spirit” (Germanic and English)
   • Hugo: “Heart,” “mind,” “soul,” or “spirit” (Germanic)
   • Kamon: “Heart” or “mind” (Thai)
   • Kordian: “Heart,” from the drama Kordian by Juliusz Słowacki (Polish)
   • Lev: “Heart" (Hebrew)
   • Levi: “Attached” or “joined" (Hebrew)
   • Manohar: Literal meaning - “stealing the heart;” common meaning - “charming” or “captivating” (Sanskrit)
   • Manpreet: “One who delights the heart” or “love of the mind” (Sanskrit)
   • Obi: “Heart,” “father’s heart,” or “heart of God” (Igbo)
   • Obinna: “Father’s heart” (Igbo)
   • Tadas: “Heart” or “courageous” (Lithuanian and Aramaic)
   • Taddeo/Tadeo: “Heart” or “courageous” (Italian, Spanish, and Aramaic)
   • Thaddeus: “Heart” or “courageous of heart” (Aramaic)
   • Ugo: “Heart,” “mind,” “soul,” or “spirit” (Italian and Germanic)
   • Zamir: “Heart” or “conscience” (Arabic)

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Gender-Neutral Names That Mean Heart

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   If you’re looking for a name that’s not traditionally feminine or masculine, there are a few gender-neutral options that mean “heart,” including the sweet name Heart! Here are some additional lovable options:

   • Hartley: Based on Hart, meaning “heart” (English)
   • Heart: “Heart” (English)
   • Janan: “Heart” or “soul” (Arabic)
   • Mandeep: “Light of the heart and mind” or “enlightened” (Sanskrit)
   • Xinyi: “Heart,” “soul,” “happy,” or “harmony” (Chinese)
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Names That Mean Love or Loving

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   When you think of hearts, you probably think of red and pink love hearts and all the warm and affectionate feelings they’re associated with. So, if you’re looking for a heart-themed name (especially for a Valentine’s baby), this makes names that mean “love,” “loving,” or “beloved” great options! There are lots of sweet names that mean “love,” explains Dr. Wilson, like Aziz, Amora, David, and Esmé. Check out our favorites below:

   • Agapi: “Love” (Greek)
   • Ahava: “Love” (Hebrew)
   • Amabel: “Lovable” (Latin)
   • Amara: “Beloved” or “grace” (Spanish and Igbo)
   • Amata: “Beloved” (Latin)
   • Amias: “Loved” (Latin)
   • Amora: “Love” (Spanish)
   • Amoret: “Little love” (Old English)
   • Amoura: “Love” (Modern English)
   • Amy/Aimee: “Beloved” (French and Latin)
   • Anahita: After the Persian goddess associated with love
   • Anwen: “Very beautiful, fair, and loved” (Welsh)
   • Aphrodite: After the Greek goddess of love
   • Aziz: “Powerful” or “beloved” (Arabic)
   • Carissa: “Grace” or “beloved” (Greek and Latin)
   • Carisella: From Carys meaning “love” (Welsh)
   • Caritas: “Charity” or “love” (Latin)
   • Carwyn: “Blessed love” (Welsh)
   • Carys: “Love” (Welsh)
   • Cherie: “Darling” or “beloved” (French)
   • Cherise: “Beloved” (French)
   • Cherish: “To treasure” or “to love” (English)
   • Darina: “Gift” or “beloved” (Slavic)
   • Darla: “Darling” or “loved one” (English)
   • David: “Beloved” (Hebrew)
   • Davina: “Beloved” (Hebrew and Scottish)
   • Dilys: “Genuine” or “beloved” (Welsh)
   • Erasmia: From eros, meaning “love” (Greek)
   • Eros: “Love” (Greek)
   • Esmé: “Loved” or “esteemed” (Old French)
   • Freya: After the Norse goddess associated with love
   • Habiba: “Beloved” (Arabic)
   • Ishtar: After the Mesopotamian goddess of love and fertility
   • Kamala: “Lotus” or “beloved one” (Sanskrit)
   • Kerensa: “Love” (Cornish)
   • Mabel: "Loveable” (Latin)
   • Mila: “Dear one” or “gracious” (Slavic)
   • Milena: “Dear,” “beloved,” or “gracious” (Slavic)
   • Priya: “Beloved” (Sanskrit)
   • Rahim: “Compassionate” or “merciful” (Arabic)
   • Suki: “Beloved” (Japanese)
   • Valentina: Associated with St. Valentine, the patron of love (Latin)
   • Valentine: After St. Valentine, the patron of love (Latin)
   • Venus: After the Roman goddess of love

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Names That Mean Brave or Strong

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   Hearts are also symbolically associated with courage, resilience, and strength. So, why not choose a name that inspires your little one to be strong of heart? Dr. Wilson notes that names meaning “strength” or “courage“ are popular options to encourage your baby to be capable and resilient, and says some wonderful ideas include Conrad, Leonard, Alessia, and Valeria. Check out more heart-themed ideas below:

   • Alessia: “Defending warrior” (Greek and Latin)
   • Alexander: “Defender of the people” (Greek)
   • Andrew: “Manly” or “strong” (Greek)
   • Ariel: 'Lion of God” (Hebrew)
   • Basil: “Brave” or “fearless” (Arabic)
   • Bernadette: “Brave as a bear" (French and German)
   • Bernard: “Brave bear” (German)
   • Brian: “noble” or “strong” (Irish)
   • Conrad: “Brave counsel” (German)
   • Dustin: “Brave fighter” (Norse and English)
   • Erol: “Brave” (Turkish)
   • Ethan: “Firm,” “enduring,” or “strong” (Hebrew)
   • Evander: “Good or brave man” (Greek)
   • Everett: “Brave boar” (English and German)
   • Fergus: “Man of strength” (Irish)
   • Hector: “Steadfast” (Greek)
   • Leonard: “Brave lion” (German)
   • Leopold: “Brave people” (German)
   • Liam: “Strong-willed warrior” (German and Irish)
   • Marcella: “Little warrior” (Latin)
   • Matilda: “Battle-mighty” (German)
   • Mert: “Brave” or “manly” (Turkish)
   • Oscar: “Divine strength” or “spear of the gods” (English and Norse)
   • Raymond: “Wise protector” (German and French)
   • Sloane: “Warrior” (Irish)
   • Valeria: “Strong and valiant” (Latin)
   • Valerio: “Strong and healthy” (Latin)
   • Valerius: “Strong and healthy” (Latin)
   • William: “Resolute protector” (German)
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More Name Ideas

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1. Still looking for a sweet yet strong name? We’ve got plenty of more name articles to help you find the perfect option for your little one—check them out below!

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   • 160 Baby Names That Mean “Brave” for Boys & Girls
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