Hugger

n.kind, joyfulwarm

What it means

A person who readily gives hugs as an expression of affection or greeting.

Reach for it when describing a touch-oriented style only when it is welcome and self-identified

The family's youngest hugger learned to ask before opening her arms.

playful
cuddler
close sustained physical affection suits an intimate relationship
not when Cuddling is more intimate and prolonged than an ordinary hug.
everyday
warm greeter
welcoming manner matters more than how it is expressed
not when A warm greeter may wave, smile, bow, or speak without hugging.
warm
affectionate person
warmth is clear without specifying physical touch
not when Affection can be expressed through words, service, or presence rather than hugs.
professional
tactile greeter
touch is a characteristic part of greeting behavior
not when The phrase sounds clinical and can imply that touch is expected.
literary
embracer
formal or poetic prose needs a person who embraces
not when Embracer is uncommon and can also mean someone who accepts an idea.

natural hugger
A natural hugger can still wait for an invitation.
enthusiastic hugger
The enthusiastic hugger offers a wave when an embrace is not welcome.
family hugger
Being the family hugger does not create a right to anyone's touch.

Hugger describes a preference, not permission; consent, culture, sensory needs, health, and power differences determine whether a hug fits.

The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.