For some people, today is the most romantic day on the calendar. And although at LILLYDOO we believe that love should be shown every day of the year—and that its foundation should be good communication, respect, and mutual admiration—we also support celebrating everything worth celebrating with your partner, friends, and/or family, especially if fresh flowers, romantic letters, and boxes of chocolates are involved!

Although it sounds lovely, we regret to inform you that we have neither flowers, nor cards, nor chocolates to give you this Valentine's Day. What we do have is a list of baby names inspired by this very special day. Whether you're a fan of February 14th, your estimated due date (EDD) is this month, or you're simply looking for an original and sweet name for your baby, we recommend you stay and keep reading—because we're almost sure you'll fall head over heels for at least one of them. ;)

Girl names inspired by Valentine's Day

There are probably already some girl names that have crossed your mind, such as Julieta or Valentina. However, there are many more names—some of them uncommon—to call your little adventurer in the sweetest and most tender way possible. Here are our top 10!

Amanda

We start with Amanda, which, according to anthroponymy, is considered to originate from Latin and means “she who knows how to love” or “she who is well loved.” Her feast day is February 6th, in honor of Amando of Maastricht.

The spelling of the name remains the same in all languages, although there are some variants, such as Amand in German or Amandine in French. Its diminutives are usually Mandi or Mandy.

Anabel

The name Anabel comes from Scottish and means “affectionate.” For the English, it is a combination of Anna and Bella. However, in Spanish, it is the union of Ana, mother of the Virgin Mary, and Isabel, a Hebrew-origin name meaning “faithful to God.”

The name Anabel has different variations in the following languages, such as Annabella in English; Annabel, Annete, and Hannah in Dutch; and Anika in German.

Dariela

Of French origin, Dariela means “she is the gift,” “dear,” or “beloved.” Rest assured that your baby will have a very original—and beautiful—name if you choose to call her Dariela, since it is estimated that there are only around 3,000 people in the world with this name.

Because it is little known, it has no variations in other languages. Its diminutive is Dari.

Desirée

This name comes from French. Its meaning is “the desired” or “the one desired by God.” The Spanish version is Desiré, although, little by little, it has been returning to its French roots: Desirée. Therefore, the variations of this name are Desiré, Desirée, Desire, and Desiree, and its diminutives are Dess and Dessi.

Desirée's saint day is celebrated on May 23rd, as it coincides with the feast days of Desiderius of Langres and Desiderius of Vienne.

Esme

The name Esme comes from French, and its meaning is “beloved” or “esteemed.” Although it is a French name, it is quite popular in England and Wales. The spelling of the name remains the same in all languages, although sometimes it has an accent on the last letter, becoming Esmé. Esme is also often used as a diminutive of the name “Esmeralda” in Spanish.

Julieta

Although its meaning is "fortress," it is considered a romantic name because of the female protagonist in William Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet. Over the years, it has gained a lot of popularity, both in Europe and in Latin American countries. Its variants in other languages are Juliette in French and Juliet in English. Among the diminutives, you can find Juli, Julita, or Julie.

Julieta's saint celebration is on April 8th, as it is the feast day of Saint Julia Billiart.

Rosa

The origin of the name Rosa derives from the Latin ródja, a word that refers to the rose bush flower. There are also other similar meanings, such as "full of flowers" or "one who is beautiful like a rose bush."

Although the name Rosa remains the same in most languages, it also has the following variants: Rose in English, Rosetta in French, and Rosina in Italian.

The feast day of Rosa is celebrated on August 23rd, as it is the day of Saint Rose of Lima.

Rubí

The female name Rubí literally means "red." However, the name Rubí is a metaphor for a woman's beauty, like that of the gemstone Rubí. Therefore, when applied to the female name, the meaning would be "the one who is beautiful like a rubí."

The only variation of this name is Ruby, and its diminutives are Ru, Bi, and By.

The date of its feast day is unknown.

Valentina

The name Valentina comes from Latin, specifically from the term "valens," which means "strong." Although this name does not have a specifically romantic meaning, it is the feminine form of Valentín, the patron of love and happy marriages.

The name Valentina remains the same in all languages, except in English, where it is Valerie. The diminutives can be Valen, Vale, Val, and Tina.

The feast day of Saint Valentina is July 25th, although it can also be celebrated on February 14th, Valentine's Day, the day of lovers.

Venus

The name Venus comes from Latin and means “love” and “beauty.” Mother of Cupid, the helper who directed the primordial force of love and brought it to mortals.

The diminutive for this name is Ve.

Boy names inspired by Valentine's Day

Are you expecting a baby? Then keep reading! We also have a list of boy names inspired by Valentine's Day. Let's get started!

Amadeo

We begin this selection with this sweet name of Latin origin, which means “the one who loves God.” The feast day of Saint Amadeus is March 31.

Some variations in other languages are Amadeu in Catalan, Amate in Basque, Amadeo in Italian, and Amadeus in English and German.

Amias

The second name on this list is Amias or Amyas. This little-known name is mainly used in the United Kingdom and France, and it originates from Latin. It is believed to be related to Amadeus or even to be a masculine version of Amy. Its meaning is “beloved.”

David

Surely this name sounds a little more familiar to you. David comes from Hebrew and means “beloved.” The celebration day of Saint David, king and prophet of Jews and Christians, is December 29th.

The diminutives of this name are Dai, typical of Welsh, and Dave, Davey, Davie, and Davy in English.

Davis

This name is derived from David and has the same meaning, "beloved," but for some, it is a more modern and fresh version.

The most common diminutive of Davis is Dave.

Eros

Of Greek origin, it means “love” and “desire.” Eros, in mythology, was the god of love, son of Aphrodite. The celebration of Saint Eros is on June 24th.

Variations in other languages are unknown, and since it is such a short name, it has no diminutive.

Felipe

The origin of the name Felipe comes from ancient Greece: Philippos. The root philo means “the one who loves,” and hipos means “horse,” so the meaning of the name is “the one who loves horses.”

Subsequently, it passed into Latin as Philippum and then evolved into its Spanish variant, Felipe.

Some variations of this name in other languages are Felip in Catalan, Philip in English, Filippo in Italian, Philippe in French, and Philipp in German. Among the diminutives, you can find Felipito, Feli, Pipo, Pipe, Philip, and Phil.

Milo or Milos

Of Slavic origin, Milo means “pleasant,” “loved,” and “dear.” February 23rd is celebrated as the day of Saint Milo of Benevento, archbishop of Benevento.

Regarding its variations, there are none in other languages. However, its pronunciation does change. Since it is a short name, it has no diminutive.

Lennah

Of Scottish Gaelic origin, this original boys' name means “affection” or “love.” It is not very popular and is often confused with Lennon.

Romeo

Romeo comes from Latin, and although its meaning is “pilgrim of Rome,” it is known as a romantic name since that was the name of the male protagonist in William Shakespeare's play. Romeo, therefore, is sometimes used as a noun to describe a man in love.

San Romeo is celebrated on March 4th and November 21st.

Valentine

The name Valentín comes from the Latin proper name Valentinus. As with the female name “Valentina,” it does not have a strictly romantic meaning, but it is the name of the patron saint of love and happy relationships.

Its foreign variants are Valentin in English and German, Valens in French, Bahailint in Irish, and Valentim in Portuguese.

Valentine's Day is February 14th, the day of Love and Friendship.

Unisex names inspired by Valentine's Day

We didn't want to end our list without sharing our favorite unisex names. These are:

Aiko

Japanese-origin name meaning "the little beloved."

Love

Of Latin origin, it is the feeling of affection toward a person. Its saint day is October 8th.

Dear

Of Latin origin, meaning "dear" or "beloved."

Paris

Of Greek origin. It is the name of the Greek hero who, by kidnapping his beloved Helen, sparked the Trojan War, although it also refers to the city of love.

The feast day of Paris is celebrated on August 5th.

We hope you liked our selection of names inspired by Valentine's Day. If none of them convinced you, don't worry! With the help of our name search engine of the app LILLYDOO, with more than 17,000 names , you're sure to find the perfect name for your baby.

Happy Valentine's Day!