The month of June is a special month in the Church as it turns our gaze toward the Sacred Heart of Jesus — a feast overflowing with love, mercy, and divine tenderness celebrated on June 27 this year. In stained glass windows and quiet chapels around the world, His heart is depicted as radiant, wounded, and aflame — a powerful image of love that suffers, gives, and never ceases to call us back.
The devotion to the Sacred Heart reminds us that God is not distant or cold. His love is not abstract. It is human and divine, vulnerable and victorious. It’s the kind of love that embraces our weakness, meets us in our brokenness, and remains faithful — even unto death.
For parents awaiting the arrival of a daughter, this sacred season provides the perfect opportunity to give a name that not only resonates with the boundless love and open heart a parent has for a child, but with the Sacred Heart itself. So take a look at the seven names below that carry something of the mystery of the Sacred Heart — be it mercy, love, truth, or simply the beauty of belonging to the Heart that never stops beating for us.
1Caridad
Spanish for “charity,” Caridad speaks of the selfless, sacrificial love that flows from the Heart of Jesus. It’s a name full of compassion and courage — perfect for a soul called to love boldly.
2Coeurline
A poetic, and very rare, name with French roots (coeur meaning “heart”), Coeurline feels both tender and timeless. It’s a gentle nod to the Sacred Heart without being too obvious — a little name with a great interior depth.
3Amada
Meaning “beloved” in Spanish, Amada reminds us of how deeply each of us is loved by Christ. It’s a name that whispers belonging, echoing the truth that we are never forgotten.
4Verity
Rooted in the Latin for “truth,” Verity reflects another attribute of the Sacred Heart: steadfast, honest love that never deceives. It’s an elegant name that points to the integrity of Jesus’ mission.
5Corinne
Derived from cor, the Latin word for “heart,” Corinne is both soft and strong. It holds within it the quiet power of a heart attuned to grace — a beautiful connection to the mystery we honor in June.
6Mercy
Simple, luminous, and full of meaning, Mercy is the very language of the Sacred Heart. It’s a name that carries the hope of healing and the promise that no matter what, love always has the last word.
7Faustina
Finally, no list would be complete without the name of the Polish nun to whom Jesus entrusted the message of Divine Mercy: St. Faustina Kowalska. Though the devotion to the Sacred Heart and the message of Divine Mercy are distinct, they are deeply intertwined — both springing from the same source: the heart of Christ, burning with love for humanity. Faustina is a name that speaks of trust, humility, and a soul attentive to God's voice. It’s quietly powerful, honoring a saint whose mission was to make His mercy known to the world.
These names are not just lovely to the ear — they’re full of the kind of meaning that can guide a soul through life. Whether you’re choosing a name for your baby or simply reflecting on the gifts of the Sacred Heart, may these suggestions remind you that Christ’s love is personal, enduring, and closer than we think.
