25 Baby Names Meaning 'Playful'

Celebrating the spirit of joy and lightheartedness.

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Names that mean playful are evocative of joy and energy. They perfectly describe the light-heartedness and happiness a baby brings to a family. All over the world, parents of different languages and cultures choose these names for their children because of the emotions and the indescribable joy the birth and existence of a child brings to the family. On the other hand, they might want their baby to remain playful and happy throughout their lives. These names may mean ‘joyful’ or have complementary meanings such as ‘cheerful,’ ‘merry,’ and ‘joyful.’

Sunny is one of the most well-known names with this meaning in the English-speaking world. It means ‘sunny’ and ‘cheerful’ and embodies the playfulness of sunlight that has enamored poets over the centuries. Another beautiful name with this meaning is Merry. The name itself is a vocabulary word in English that speaks of playfulness. Moreover, it has literary associations, too. It was the name of a happy-go-lucky hobbit in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings series. Other languages also have several names that mean ‘playful.’ Pocahontas is perhaps the most well-known name as it is associated with a Disney movie. It means ‘little playful one’ in Powhatan, an Algonquin language. In Sanskrit, the name Lalita means ‘playful,’ ‘charming,’ and ‘desirable.’ It also has religious significance in Hinduism as it is believed to be the name of one of the gopis devoted to Lord Krishna. The Arabic name Farhan means ‘happy’ and ‘cheerful’ and also conveys the meaning of playfulness.

With so many positive associations, names that mean ‘playful’ have made a permanent place for themselves in the hearts of parents worldwide. These names continue to rule hearts not only because of their beautiful meanings but also because of their lovely sounds and ancient origins.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Lila	Girl	Playful; Amusement; Dark beauty; Night
Kelaya	Girl	Jehovah is light; Called together by Yah; Playful; To throw
Lalita	Girl	Playful; Charming; Desirable
Capriana	Girl	Playful; Whimsical
Lalitha	Girl	Playful; Charming; Desirable
Lalana	Girl	Pleasure; Playful
Kriday	Boy	Kind-hearted; Compassionate; Playful
Josceline	Girl	Member of the Gauts tribe; Playful
Joscelyne	Girl	Member of the Gaut's tribe; Playful
Tannaz	Girl	Playful; Satirical

Caprina	Girl	Whimsical; Playful; Goat-like
Pocahontas	Girl	A playful woman
Lalith	Boy	Playful; Charming; Desirable
Lelayamana	Boy	Document; Playful; Pleasantly humorous; Funny; Sportive
Bertilak	Boy	The playful dance of the light
Dubb	Boy	A playful person; adventurous
Jodette	Girl	Praised; Admired; Playful; Regarded as a woman
Kannaiyan	Boy	The name means Playful
Lalit	Boy	Playful; Charming; Desirable
Leelamayee	Girl	One who is playful; One who plays an amorous sport

Lilabati	Girl	A charming and playful individual
Prafull	Boy	One who is blooming. A playful and cheerful person
Salila	Girl	Water; Rain; Playful; Sportive; A girl who carries water
Yugi	Unisex	Game; Playful one
Gizmo	Unisex	One who is playful

These names that mean ‘playful’ have been a part of the naming lexicon since ancient times and have the potential to continue the same way in the future, too. They capture the joy and delight a baby brings to a family.

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