Spanish names
206 names from the Spanish naming tradition, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and how it is seen around the world.
- AdelardoBoyFrom Germanic elements meaning "noble" and "hard", combined to express nobility and strength.
- AdelitaGirlA diminutive form of Adela, meaning "noble".
- AdelmaGirlA feminine form of Adelmo, carrying connotations of nobility and protection.
- AdolfitoBoyA diminutive form of Adolfo, meaning "noble wolf" from Germanic roots.
- AdoraGirlA short form of Adoración, meaning "adoration" or "worship" in Spanish.
- AilanysGirlAn elaborated form of Ailani, carrying connotations of cheerfulness or light.
- AlianysGirlAn elaboration of Aliana, a modern variation suggesting alliance or nobleness.
- AlmudenaGirlFrom Arabic al-mudayna, meaning "the fortress" or "the citadel"; a term for a walled city.
- AlondraGirlFrom Spanish alondra, meaning "lark", the songbird of the fields.
- AlonsoBoySpanish form of Alfonso, from the Germanic elements ald "old" + funs "ready, prompt", meaning "ready for all" or…
- AltagraciaGirlMeans "high grace" in Spanish, derived from Spanish elements meaning "high" and "grace".
- ÁlvaroBoyFrom Visigothic roots, possibly combining elements meaning "all" with another element meaning "cautious, aware" or…
- AmadaGirlThe feminine form of Amado, derived from the Latin amatus, meaning "beloved" or "loved one".
- AmadeoBoyFrom the Latin Amadeus, composed of amare "to love" and Deus "God", meaning "beloved of God" or "lover of God".
- AmadoBoyDerived from the Latin amatus, meaning "beloved", "loved one", or "darling".
- AmadorBoyFrom Latin amator, meaning "lover" or "one who loves"; an agent noun derived from amare "to love".
- AmarantaGirlDerived from the amaranth flower, a symbol of immortality in ancient Greece, via Greek meaning "unfading" or "eternal".
- AmarilisGirlSpanish form of Amaryllis, derived from Greek, referring to a pastoral maiden and a genus of flowering plants.
- ÁmbarGirlSpanish cognate of Amber, directly referring to the golden fossilized resin prized for its beauty.
- AmparoGirlFrom Spanish: "protection, shelter, refuge".
- AnaGirlFrom Hebrew Hannah: "grace, favour, gracious".
- AnacletoBoyFrom Greek: "called back, invited, recalled".
- AnahíGirlPossibly derived from Guarani, possibly meaning "flower" or referring to a specific flowering tree.
- AntelmoBoyFrom Germanic elements meaning "ancestor" and "protection" or "famous".
- ArcadiaGirlFeminine form of Arcadius, derived from Arcadia, a region in ancient Greece.
- ArgentinoBoyMasculine form of Argentina, derived from the Spanish word for silver (plata).
- Aya (Spanish)GirlSpanish and French form of Aia, a name of uncertain meaning used in modern European naming.
- AzaharGirlMeans "orange blossom" in Spanish, derived from Arabic meaning "flower".
- AzenethGirlPossibly a Spanish variant of Asenath, a biblical name possibly meaning "belongs to her father" or "made by the sun…
- BalduinoBoySpanish form of Baldwin, from Old German elements meaning 'bold' and 'friend'.
- BermudoBoySpanish form of the Visigothic name Veremund, meaning "man's protection" or "guardian of men".
- BetaniaGirlSpanish and Portuguese form of Bethany, a biblical place name meaning 'house of figs'.
- BethaniaGirlA variant form of Bethany, the biblical place name meaning 'house of figs'.
- BolívarBoyFrom the Basque place name Bolibar, combining 'bolu' (mill) and 'ibar' (riverside).
- BoscoBoyFrom the Italian surname Bosco, used to honour the Catholic saint John Bosco (1815-1888), a priest and educator.
- BraianBoyA Spanish spelling of the Irish name Brian, meaning "noble".
- BrayanBoyA Spanish variant of the Irish name Brian, meaning "noble".
- BrígidaGirlThe Portuguese and Spanish form of Bridget, from the Irish and Celtic tradition meaning "exalted one" or "strength".
- BrisaGirlDirectly from the Spanish word for "breeze", a light wind.
- CalistoBoyThe Spanish and Portuguese form of Callistus, from the Greek root meaning "most beautiful" or "most handsome".
- CalixtaGirlThe Spanish and Portuguese feminine form of Calixtus, from the Latin rooted in "chalice" or derived from the Greek…
- CalixtoBoyThe Spanish and Portuguese form of Calixtus, from Latin rooted in "chalice" or possibly from Greek meaning "most…
- CamilaGirlThe Spanish and Portuguese form of Camilla, from the Latin rooted in "camillus" meaning "attendant" or "noble maiden".
- CamiloBoyThe Spanish and Portuguese form of Camillus, from the Latin rooted in "camillus" meaning "attendant" or "noble".
- CarlosBoyFrom Latin Carolus: "man" or "peasant", later understood as "strong".
- CarlotaGirlSpanish form of Charlotte, ultimately from Germanic roots meaning "free" and "nobleman".
- CarmelitaGirlDiminutive of Carmel, from Mount Carmel, sacred in both Jewish and Christian tradition.
- CarmeloBoyFrom Mount Carmel, the holy mountain in Israel sacred to Hebrew, Christian and Islamic tradition.
- CarmenGirlMedieval Spanish form of Carmel, from Mount Carmel; altered through association with Latin "carmen", meaning "song".
- CarmenzaGirlAn elaboration of Carmen, from Latin 'carmen' meaning 'song' or 'poem'.
- CasildaGirlOrigin uncertain. Possibly from Arabic qaṣīda (poem), or from a Visigothic name with the element meaning battle.
- CasimiroBoyFrom Slavic roots: possibly from "mir" (world or peace) with an initial element meaning "to proclaim" or "famous".
- CataleyaGirlDerived from Cattleya, an orchid species, named to honor the botanist William Cattley.
- CatalinaGirlFrom Greek Aikaterinē. The true origin is unknown, though it has long been linked to katharos, "pure".
- CayetanaGirlSpanish feminine form of Caietanus, from Gaeta, a town on the Campania coast of Italy.
- CebriánBoySpanish form of Cyprianus, from Latin 'Cyprius' meaning 'of Cyprus'.
- CintaGirlSpanish and Catalan word meaning 'ribbon', used as a given name.
- ClodomiroBoySpanish form of Chlodomer, combining Germanic elements meaning 'famous' and 'renowned'.
- CoralysGirlAn elaboration of Coral, the name of the sea organism known for its beautiful formations.
- CorazonGirlFrom the Spanish word corazón, meaning "heart".
- CrisóstomoBoyFrom Greek roots meaning "golden-mouthed", derived from chrysos (gold) and stoma (mouth).
- CruzitaGirlA diminutive form of Cruz, the Spanish word for "cross", with the affectionate -ita suffix.
- DayanaGirlA Spanish adaptation of Diana that reflects English pronunciation patterns rather than strict Spanish phonetics.
- DayanaraGirlAn elaborated form of Dayana, possibly with influence from the classical name Deianira.
- DenisseGirlA feminine adaptation of Denis, derived from the Greek god Dionysus.
- DeysiGirlA Spanish adaptation of Daisy, the English flower name with etymological roots in "day's eye".
- DignaGirlDerived from the Latin word dignus, meaning "worthy" or "dignified".
- DiógenesBoyFrom Greek roots meaning "of Zeus" or "born of Zeus", derived from the god's name and the verb meaning to beget.
- DivinaGirlDerived from the word divina, meaning "divine or godly".
- DominadorBoyDerived from Spanish, meaning "one who dominates, a ruler, or master".
- DonacianoBoyA Spanish form of the Roman name Donatianus, derived from Donatus, meaning "given" or "donated".
- EberardoBoyA Spanish form of Everard, derived from Germanic elements meaning "wild, strong boar".
- EidenBoyA modern Spanish adaptation of Aidan, reflecting English pronunciation and usage patterns.
- ElianysGirlA modern elaboration of Eliana, creating a more distinctive form with added phonetic flourish.
- ÉlidaGirlDerived from the Greek name Elide, meaning "the forsaken" or "abandoned woman".
- EmigdiaGirlThe feminine form of Emygdius, a name with possible roots in ancient tradition.
- ErciliaGirlThe Spanish form of Hersilia, derived from ancient Latin and Roman tradition.
- EspiridiónBoyA Spanish form of Spyridon, derived from Greek and meaning "spirited" or "quick".
- EutropioBoyFrom Greek 'eu' (well) and 'tropos' (turn, way), meaning 'well-turned' or 'versatile'.
- ExaltaciónUnisexSpanish word meaning 'exaltation' or 'praise', referring to the elevation and ascension of Jesus Christ.
- FacundoBoyFrom Latin 'Facundus', meaning 'eloquent' or 'fluent in speech'.
- FideliaGirlFeminine form of Fidel, from Latin 'fidelis' meaning 'faithful' or 'loyal'.
- FrutosBoySpanish form of Fructus, from Latin 'fructus' meaning 'fruit' or 'harvest'.
- GénesisGirlSpanish form of Genesis, from Greek 'genesis' meaning 'birth' or 'origin'.
- GilbertaGirlFeminine form of Gilberto, from Germanic 'gisil' (pledge) and 'beraht' (bright).
- GilmaGirlEtymology uncertain; several possible sources have been proposed but none are definitively established.
- GreciaGirlFrom the Spanish word for Greece, derived from Latin 'Graecia'.
- GrimaldoBoySpanish and Italian form of Grimwald, from Germanic 'grim' (fierce) and 'wald' (rule).
- GualterioBoySpanish form of Walter, derived from Germanic elements meaning "ruler of the army".
- GutierreBoySpanish form of Walter, from Germanic elements meaning "ruler of the army".
- HerbertoBoySpanish and Portuguese form of Herbert, derived from Germanic elements meaning "bright army".
- HerminiaGirlFeminine form of the old Roman family name Herminius, whose original sense is not firmly known.
- HilariaGirlFrom the Latin hilaris, "cheerful", as the feminine form of Hilarius.
- HipólitaGirlSpanish and Portuguese form of Hippolyte, derived from Greek meaning "released by horses" or "horse lover".
- IridiánGirlRelated to Iris or rainbows, ultimately from the Greek word for the iris of the eye and the rainbow.
- IsidoraGirlFrom the Greek Ἰσίδωρος (Isidoros): "gift of Isis".
- IsmaelBoySpanish and Portuguese form of Ishmael, from Hebrew: "God has heard".
- ItzayanaGirlPossibly an elaboration of Itzel, related to Nahuatl origins connecting to the moon and water.
- IvelisseGirlSpanish form of Yvelise, of uncertain origin possibly related to Germanic or French traditions.
- IzanBoySpanish form of Ethan, derived from the Hebrew meaning "strong" or "firm".
- JafetBoySpanish form of Japheth, derived from Hebrew meaning "enlargement" or "expansion".
- JeydenBoySpanish form of Jaden, a modern name of uncertain origin possibly related to the biblical Judah or the Hebrew word for…
- JimenoBoyA variant of Ximeno, derived from a Basque or medieval Spanish origin of uncertain meaning.
- JoelysGirlJoelys is a feminine elaboration of Joel, which means "Jehovah is God" in Hebrew.
- JomarBoyJomar is a short form combining José and María, merging the meanings "God will increase" (José from Joseph) and…
- JoséUnisexJosé means "God will increase," derived from the biblical figure Joseph, traditionally interpreted as one who will…
- JosepeBoyJosepe means "God will increase," following the biblical origin of Joseph.
- JulissaGirlJulissa is a feminine elaboration of Julia, derived from the Roman family name Julius, traditionally associated with…
- JuníperoBoyFrom the Latin iuniperus meaning "juniper", referring to the aromatic tree.
- KaelBoyKael's meaning is unclear, though it likely borrows from or parallels Gael, a name with disputed etymology possibly…
- KatiuskaGirlKatiuska is a Spanish adaptation of the Russian diminutive Katyusha, derived from Ekaterina (Catherine), meaning "pure"…
- KenielBoyKeniel combines Ken (often a short form of Kenneth, meaning "handsome chief" in Scottish) with the suffix -iel, which…
- KeydenBoyKeyden is a Spanish adaptation of Caden, a modern English name with disputed origins, possibly derived from Celtic…
- LadyGirlLady derives from Old English hlæfdige, a compound element referring to someone who kneads dough, which eventually…
- LeninBoyTaken from the surname of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, the Russian revolutionary who led the Soviet Union's founding, and…
- LisandraGirlA Spanish form of the Greek name Lysandra, built from roots for 'to free' and 'man', so understood as one who frees men.
- LisandroBoyThe Spanish and Portuguese form of Lysander, a Greek name joining roots for 'to free' and 'man'.
- LluviaGirlSpanish for 'rain', used as a nature word-name for girls.
- LuceroUnisexSpanish for a bright or morning star, from luz meaning 'light'.
- LujánGirlFrom Nuestra Señora de Luján, a Marian devotional title and the name of Argentina's patroness.
- LuzmilaGirlA Spanish-shaped form of Ludmila, reheard around luz, 'light', while keeping the original sense of 'dear to the people'.
- MarelyGirlA modern Spanish blend of María or mar, 'sea', with the fashionable name-ending -ly.
- María GuadalupeGirlA compound of María and Guadalupe, honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico's patroness.
- MaricelaGirlA blend of two classic Spanish names: Mary and Celia.
- MaricruzGirlA shortened form of María Cruz, meaning Mary of the Cross.
- MarielGirlA shortened form of María.
- MarielaGirlA shortened form of María.
- MarielosGirlA compact form of María de los Ángeles, meaning Mary of the Angels.
- MarijoseGirlA shortened form of María José, combining two classic Christian names.
- MariluzGirlA shortened form of María de la Luz, meaning Mary of the Light.
- MarimarGirlA compressed form of María del Mar, meaning Mary of the Sea.
- MarinoBoyAn Italian and Spanish form of Marinus, meaning of the sea.
- MariolaGirlA shortened form of María Dolores, meaning Mary of Sorrows.
- MaritesGirlA Filipino-Spanish contraction of María and Teresa.
- MaritzaGirlDerived from Maria with the -itza suffix, meaning "of Mary".
- MarivicGirlA shortening of the compound name María Victoria.
- MartirioGirlMartyrdom; derived from the Spanish word for suffering endured for faith.
- MayraGirlA variant of Myra, traditionally meaning myrrh or fragrant resin in its original Greek form.
- MillánBoyDerived from Aemilius, a Roman family name meaning eager or striving.
- NacioBoyA shortening of Ignacio, derived from the Latin name Ignatius meaning fiery or ardent.
- NayelisGirlAn elaboration of Nayeli, a name with possible Nahuatl origins relating to water and flow.
- NayraGirlPossibly derived from Guanche roots with meanings related to guidance or frontrunner.
- NeithanBoySpanish adaptation of Nathan, derived from the Hebrew meaning he gave or God gave.
- NeizanBoySpanish form of Nathan, derived from Hebrew meaning "he gave" or "God gave".
- Nicol (Spanish)GirlSpanish and Czech clipped form of Nicole, the feminine form of Nicholas, from Greek meaning "victory of the people".
- NubiaGirlDerived from a northeastern African kingdom's name, possibly connected to the Egyptian word for gold.
- OdalisUnisexPossibly an elaboration of Odilia, a Germanic name meaning "wealth" or "property".
- OmairaGirlA feminine form of Omar, derived from Arabic meaning "long-lived" or "eloquent".
- PacíficaGirlSpanish feminine form of Pacificus, derived from Latin meaning "peaceful".
- PatrociniaGirlFeminine variant of Patrocinio, derived from Latin meaning "protection" or "patronage".
- PlácidaGirlFeminine form of the Latin name Placidus, meaning "calm, quiet, peaceful".
- PoncioBoySpanish form of Pontius, derived from Latin meaning "of the sea" or "bridge".
- PráxedesUnisexSpanish form of Praxedes, derived from Greek meaning "action" or "proof".
- PrósperoBoySpanish form of Prosper, derived from Latin meaning "fortunate" or "successful".
- QuiteriaGirlOf uncertain origin, possibly related to Kythereia, an ancient Greek deity or place name.
- RainerioBoySpanish adaptation of Rayner, derived from Germanic roots meaning "judgment" or "warrior's decision".
- RayénGirlA name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from indigenous Latin American roots or associated with the natural world.
- RaymundoBoyA powerful warrior advisor, derived from Germanic roots meaning "counsel" or "protection" combined with "strength" or…
- RefugioUnisexRefuge or shelter; protection and safety offered to those seeking haven.
- Reina (Spanish)GirlThe Spanish word for 'queen'.
- RodolfitoBoyA diminutive form suggesting a small or young warrior of fame, derived from Germanic roots meaning "renowned" and…
- RosendoBoyFrom a Visigothic compound of Gothic roots meaning roughly "famous journey".
- SalvacionGirlSalvation or deliverance; rescue or redemption from hardship or sin.
- SanchaGirlThe feminine form of Sancho, derived from medieval origins suggesting holiness or saintliness.
- SantanaUnisexFrom a contraction of Santa Ana, honouring Saint Anna, or derived from places and surnames bearing the saint's name.
- Sarita (Spanish)GirlA Spanish diminutive form of Sara, itself derived from Hebrew meaning "princess".
- SaturninaGirlFeminine form of the Roman name Saturninus, "belonging to Saturn".
- SilvinaGirlFeminine form of the Roman name Silvinus, from Latin silva, "wood, forest".
- SócratesBoyDerived from ancient Greek, carrying associations with wisdom, philosophy, and the examined life.
- SofronioBoyDerived from ancient Greek roots meaning "of sound mind" or "sensible," conveying wisdom and prudence.
- SolanaGirlFrom Spanish solana: a place receiving full sun.
- SolanoBoyFrom Spanish solano or related to the surname meaning sunny.
- SosimoBoySpanish adaptation of Zosimus, a name of Greek origin.
- SulpicioBoySpanish form of Sulpicius, a Roman family name.
- SusanitaGirlSpanish diminutive of Susana, meaning little Susan.
- TeóduloBoySpanish form of Theodulus, meaning servant of God.
- TerceroBoySpanish word meaning third, traditionally given to the third child.
- TierraGirlThe Spanish word for "earth" or "soil", used directly as a given name.
- TrianaGirlFrom the Triana neighbourhood of Seville, Spain; the meaning of the place name is uncertain.
- ValenciaGirlDerived from the Latin term for strength and vigour; used as a place name in Spain and Venezuela and subsequently…
- ValerianaGirlFrom Latin valere, "to be strong", via the Roman family name Valerius and its adjective Valerianus.
- VariniaGirlFeminine form of the old Roman family name Varinius, whose original sense has not been established.
- Vega (Spanish)GirlSpanish for "meadow" or "fertile lowland", also a Marian title.
- VictorianaGirlFeminine form of Victorianus, "belonging to Victor", ultimately from Latin victor, "conqueror".
- VirgenGirlSpanish word for virgin, used as a name in reverence of the Virgin Mary.
- YadielBoyPossibly a variant of Jediael or a modern creation using the biblical ending -iel.
- YadiraGirlMeaning uncertain; possibly derived from an Arabic name.
- YahirBoyMeaning uncertain; possibly a variant of Yair.
- YamilaGirlBeautiful; graceful. Derived from the Arabic name Jamila.
- YanielBoyMeaning uncertain; possibly a modern combination of two names.
- YareliGirlMeaning uncertain; possibly an elaboration of Yara, a name of unclear origin.
- YarelisGirlMeaning uncertain; an elaboration of Yareli.
- YaretziGirlMeaning uncertain; possibly a variant of Yaritza.
- YarielBoyMeaning uncertain; possibly a variant of Jeriel, or a modern combination using the suffix -iel.
- YarielisGirlMeaning uncertain; the feminine form of Yariel.
- YaritzaGirlMeaning uncertain; an elaboration of Yara.
- YazmínGirlJasmine flower; fragrant.
- YemayáGirlSpanish form of the Yoruba Yemọja, said to mean "mother whose children are like fish", the orisha of the sea.
- YéniferGirlFair one; white wave.
- YennyGirlFair one; white wave. A diminutive of Jennifer.