42 Super Sweet Baby Names Inspired By Valentine's Day

Want to pay homage to the most romantic holiday? Consider these baby names inspired by Valentine's Day symbols, historical references, and more.

Published on January 31, 2023

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February 14 is arguably the most romantic day of the year. If you've always loved the sweet holiday—or if your due date is in mid-February—you might be looking for a Valentine's Day-inspired baby name. There are plenty of monikers to choose from, ranging from historic picks (like Romeo, Eros, or Paris) to symbolic ones (such as Ruby, Dove, and Hart). You can also pick a baby name that means "love" or "beloved;" some examples are Annabel, Esme, and David.

For even more inspiration, check out our round-up of 42 Valentine's Day baby names. Whether you want an obvious reference to the holiday (we're looking at you, Valentino) or a more subtle association, these names all evoke love, sweetness, and affection. They might also guarantee your little one a lifetime of chocolate kisses!

Baby Names That Symbolize Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day brings to mind all things sweet and romantic. From hearts and flowers to precious gems and candy, these Valentine's Day baby names are sweet as can be.

Dulce - Girl's name of Latin origin meaning "sweet" (A similar name with a slightly different pronunciation is Dulcie)
Candy - A fitting name for your favorite sweetie
Dove - The bird symbolizes peace, love, and softness
Ruby - After the precious red gemstone
Hart - An English name pronounced like "heart;" it's typically used for boys, but we also love it as a girl's name or middle name
Rose or Rosa - One of the most popular Valentine's Day flowers to gift your lover
Teddy - For your sweet little bear (Can also be a nickname for Theodore, Edward, Edmund, and Ted)
Honey - A unique name to celebrate a super-sweet baby
Redd - A boy's name inspired by the color often associated with Valentine's Day
Scarlett - A girl's name after the vibrant hue that denotes passion and joy

Historic Valentine's Day Baby Names

Parents seeking a Valentine'a Day baby name can take inspiration from the pages of history, timeless myths, and great works of literature.

Valentino- Inspired by St. Valentine, the patron saint of love and happy marriages
Valentina - The feminine version of Valentino
Eros- The Greek god of love
Venus - The Roman goddess of love and beauty
Paris- The capital of France known as the "city of love"
Romeo - One of the star-crossed lovers from William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Juliet - The other famous lover from Romeo and Juliet
Freya- The Norse goddess of love
Aphrodite - The Greek goddess of love and beauty
Amadeus - A name of Latin origin meaning "lover of god"—and also the middle name of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Archer - Cupid, the Roman god of love, is an archer with his bow and arrow set
Sonnet - A classical form of poetry that's often romantic

Baby Names With Loving Connotations

Valentine's Day names don't always need to be obvious. If you're looking for a subtler alternative, consider choosing a name whose meaning relates to love or beauty.