Love

At a Glance

Meaning

The emotion of love/affection

Origin

English (from the word 'love'); unrelated Swedish name 'Love' is a form of Louis/Lovisa

Gender

Neutral

Pronunciation

LUVListen

Love is an English name that comes straight from the word "love" — the emotion of affection — and it's used for children of any gender. It's pronounced LUV (IPA /ˈlʌv/). You may run across a claim that it derives from Louis and means "famous warrior," but that's only true of an unrelated Swedish name also spelled Love, a form of Louis or Lovisa; this English name is simply the everyday word itself.

Meaning & Origin of Love

Meaning: The emotion of love/affection.

Origin: English (from the word 'love'); unrelated Swedish name 'Love' is a form of Louis/Lovisa.

A common claim: derives from Louis and means 'famous warrior' Actually: True only for the unrelated Swedish name 'Love' (a form of Louis/Lovisa); the English virtue name Love simply comes from the ordinary word 'love.'

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Love

Popularity of Love

SSA records for Love go back to 1880. The name's peak was in 1890, when it ranked #585 with 12 babies; by 2024 it had climbed to #846 with 319 babies given the name.

Names Like Love

These names share Love’s style, era or origin.

• Daryl
• Lovie
• Loyal
• Adley
• Arden
• Arrow

FAQ

What does the name Love mean?

The emotion of love/affection. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Love?

Love is pronounced LUV (IPA: /ˈlʌv/).

Is Love a popular name right now?

Love peaked at #585 in 1890 and is ranked #846 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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