Hey baby mamas! Are you due to give birth TODAY – or on your way to Holles Street as you’re reading this?
Well, you’re in luck, because we just solved your baby name puzzle for you!
How about choosing a name for your babe to reflect the time of year – where Valentine’s Day and LOVE will soon be on everyone’s minds.
There are many monikers associated with romance and love, or even with romantic characters or destinations, so if baby really is just around the corner, why not go for one of these Cupid-approved names?
Baby Girl Names Inspired By Valentine’s Day
Ruby
The colour Ruby is a warm, dark red like roses, but that’s not the only reason it’s inspired by the day of love. In Latin, the meaning of the name Ruby is “precious jewel”.
Adora
Adora is an Old German name, meaning “a gift, beloved, adored”.
Valentina
The two versions of this name for boys (Valentino) and girls are a take on ‘Saint Valentine’.
Rose
This name has long been associated with the fragrant flower, commonly given to partners on Valentine’s Day. The name is used most commonly in England and France.
Amora
The name Amora is of Spanish origin and means “love”.
Carys
Carys is of Welsh origin and derived from the Welsh word ‘caru’ which means “to love”.”
Florence
Florence is an English name for girls. It comes from the Latin word “blossoming” and Florence in Italy is also a common romantic destination for couples.
Juliet
The name in one of the most famous love stories of all time, need we say more.
Freya
Freya is the name of the Norse goddess of love and fertility.
Esme
This name of Persian origin means “emerald”, but also has the meaning “esteemed and beloved”.
Milena
This name is of Czech origin meaning “love, warmth and grace” – all lovely qualities to name your baby after.
Kalila
Kalila is an Arabic term of endearment that means “girlfriend” or “sweetheart”.
Baby Boy Names Inspired By Valentine’s Day
Chad
This name, most commonly used for boys, has the English meaning of “protector” and refers to people who are thoughtful.
Romeo
The name in one of the most famous love stories of all time, need we say more.
Valentino
The two versions of this name for boys and girls (Valentina) are a take on ‘Saint Valentine’.
Cradoe
Cradoe is a a fairly common name in Wales, and means ‘beloved’.
Connelly
This name of Irish origin is an alternative to the more often used name “Connor” and means “love and friendship”.
Tris
The name Tris is a Celtic baby name which features in a famous love story from the middle ages, in which Tristan, a nephew of King Mark of Cornwall, was in love and pursuit of the princess Iseult of Ireland.
Amadeus
In Latin the meaning of the name Amadeus is: ‘He who loves God’. Famous Bearer: late composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Eros
The name Eros is a Shakespearean baby name, and one that sounds pretty on point for a February babe, we think.
Anwell
The name Anwell has Celtic origins, and means ‘beloved’.
Gerwyn
The name Gerwyn is Welsh and means ‘fair love’.
Jedi
Jedi is a Hewbrew baby name which is thought to mean ‘beloved by God’.
David
David is a common name in many languages and countries, the meaning however, us universal: ‘Beloved.’
What do YOU think, guys? Would you give your baby a seasonally inspired name? Let us know in the comments or e-mail me at: Trine.Jensen@Herfamily.ie
