Admittedly, choosing a heart emoji shouldn't feel like taking a personality test , and yet...here we are. While there's no official rulebook for what every heart emoji means , many of them have taken on their own cultural meanings over time. ♥️The flat red heart (♥️) originated as the heart suit from a deck of playing cards, but today it's often used interchangeably with the classic red heart. ❤️Just like red roses are the most traditionally romantic flower, the red heart is still the most classic heart emoji. 💓The beating heart emoji gives "my heart skipped a beat" energy.