Lover or loving
Derived from the Latin 'amans', this name literally translates to 'lover' in Italian and Spanish. It functions as a romantic virtue name, suggesting a person with a passionate and affectionate nature. While rare as a first name, it carries a sophisticated, melodic quality common to Romance language descriptors.
About 5 boys were named Amante in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the opera L'incoronazione di Poppea · L'incoronazione di Poppea
