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有太多的事情去爱的西班牙语language. It’s romantic, rolls off the tongue effortlessly, and gives so much inspiration in the baby name department. If you’re also looking for some Spanish baby names, we’ve got you covered. Just keep reading. You must have noticed that Spanish names are longer than those found in other cultures. And by longer, we don’t mean more letters. Their names consist of more words. At the time of birth, Spanish babies are given one or two given names and two surnames. The first surname is the paternal surname, which is the father’s first surname and second is the maternal surname, which is the mother’s first surname. Women are not required to change their surname after they get married. So in a family, the mother, father, and children can have different surnames. Another important thing to note is that full names are used only in formal, legal, and document-related matters while given names or first names are used in day-to-day life. From the country of tortillas, Don Quixote, margarita, and flamingo MomJunction brings you a list of exotic, traditional, and popular Spanish baby names with meanings. We hope it will help you make a choice that is right for you and your family.
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
Abad |
|
Boy |
someone who is Everlasting, Eternal |
|
Abejundio |
|
Boy |
Means relating to bee or abaje |
|
Abelardo |
|
Boy |
Basically it means generous, kind ans solid personlaity |
|
Abelino |
|
Boy |
Means unsure pet form of Avila |
|
Abigeal |
|
Girl |
The father's rejoice |
|
Abilo |
|
Boy |
One who is skill and proficient in whatever he does. |
|
Abrienda |
|
Girl |
The opening or the inauguration |
|
Abril |
|
Unisex |
Open |
|
Acela |
|
Girl |
A flower from the God or the ash tree |
|
Acha |
|
Unisex |
The holly bushes or plants |
|
Adalberto |
|
Boy |
The bright noble or the shining noble |
|
Adalira |
|
Girl |
A kind person, noble |
|
Adamo |
|
Boy |
Son of Red Earth; First man to come to life |
|
Adan |
|
Boy |
The son of Adam, man or red earth |
|
Addis |
|
Boy |
Son of Adam; Son of the Red Earth; A derivative of name Adam |
|
Addolorata |
|
Girl |
Our Lady of the sorrows or grief; Virgin Mary |
|
Adelina |
|
Girl |
A form of Adeline |
|
Adelio |
|
Boy |
An honourable and kind person |
|
Adolfo |
|
Unisex |
Noble wolf |
|
Adoncia |
|
Girl |
A sweet girl, sweet like honey |
|
Adoracion |
|
Girl |
An act of religious worship |
|
Adrian |
|
Boy |
Water, or a sea of water |
|
Adriana |
|
Unisex |
From hadria |
|
Aelger |
|
Girl |
A bright or merry person |
|
Aelina |
|
Girl |
Bright shining light, a torch |
|
Afonso |
|
Boy |
The ready and noble person |
|
Agapito |
|
Boy |
One who is dearly loved, precious, adored, cared for, treasured, cherished and one's favourite. |
|
Agata |
|
Girl |
One who is good at heart and mind, pure, kind, gentle and a nature lover. |
|
Agnese |
|
Girl |
A variant of Agnes. It means lamb. |
|
Agueda |
|
Girl |
Spanish and Portuguese form of AGATHA. |
|
Agustin |
|
Boy |
Latin - August, dignified, holy; A variant of name Augustine |
|
Agusto |
|
Boy |
Venerated; majestic; dignified |
|
Ahovira |
|
Girl |
means in a while, later, or yeah, I'll get to it (eventually) |
|
Ahvana |
|
Girl |
The capital city of Cuba |
|
Aimon |
|
Girl |
Homebody |
|
Aina |
|
Girl |
Beautiful Eyed Woman |
|
Ainara |
|
Girl |
精致的 |
|
Ainhoa |
|
Girl |
Refers to the Virgin Mary. |
|
Aitana |
|
Girl |
High honor |
|
Aixa |
|
Girl |
Aixa is pronounced as EY-SHaa †. Aixa is primarily used in the Spanish language |
|
Alamar |
|
Boy |
Arabic - Coated in Gold |
|
Alameda |
|
Boy |
From the popular tree; promenade |
|
Alarico |
|
Boy |
Noble Ruler who is the ruler of all; energetic |
|
Alatea |
|
Girl |
Truth |
|
Alba |
|
Unisex |
Sunrise |
|
Albano |
|
Boy |
Latin - Man from Alba ; A variant of name Alban |
|
Alberto |
|
Boy |
Noble, bright and famous individual |
|
Albinus |
|
Boy |
Latin - White; Blond; Fair One; A variant of name Albus |
|
Aldonza |
|
Girl |
A girl who is sweet and nice towards others |
|
Alejandra |
|
Girl |
defender of mankind |
|
Alejandro |
|
Boy |
guardian of mankind |
|
Alejo |
|
Girl |
supporter |
|
Alessandro |
|
Boy |
Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alexander |
|
Aletia |
|
Girl |
Honest, candid, sincere |
|
Alexia |
|
Girl |
Guardian Of Mankind |
|
Alf |
|
Boy |
哥特——高贵和准备;英语——启发Advice; Old Peace Derived from the element Alfr which means Elf; A variant of name Alfonso and Alfie |
|
Alfons |
|
Boy |
哥特——高贵和准备;A variant form of the name Alfonso |
|
Alfonso |
|
Boy |
Ready, prepared, organized |
|
Alfonsus |
|
Boy |
哥特——高贵和准备;A variant form of the name Alfonso |
|
Alfonzo |
|
Boy |
哥特——高贵和准备;A variant form of the name Alfonso |
|
Alford |
|
Boy |
心血管病ish - old river crossing orford; Old English - inspired advice, Old Peace; A variant of name Alfred |
|
Alfredo |
|
Boy |
Alfredo is Elf Peace |
|
Alheli |
|
Girl |
wallflower |
|
Alicia |
|
Girl |
Of Noble Birth |
|
Alisha |
|
Girl |
Protected by God. |
|
Alita |
|
Girl |
Germanic - Of a noble kind; Latin - Little Winged Girl; Germanic - Noble; Honorable; A variant transcription of Adela |
|
Allegra |
|
Girl |
Joy, delight, joyfulness |
|
Allegria |
|
Girl |
Happiness, pleasure, cheerfulness |
|
Allmira |
|
Girl |
From Almeira |
|
Alma |
|
Boy |
Soul |
|
Almeria |
|
Girl |
Aristocratic Lady; Work Ruler |
|
Almira |
|
Girl |
Of Higher Birth Order |
|
Aloise |
|
Boy |
著名的在战斗中。女性的阿洛伊修斯 |
|
Alondra |
|
Girl |
It is the meaning of a bird. A short form for the name "Alejandra." The Spanish word 'alondra' also takes the meaning, "Lark." |
|
Alonso |
|
Boy |
哥特——高贵和准备;A variant form of the name Alfonso |
|
Alonzo |
|
Boy |
An inspirational dashing noble with sophisticated charm |
|
Alphonso |
|
Boy |
A noble prompt person ready for struggle and war |
|
Alphonsus |
|
Boy |
哥特——高贵和准备;A variant form of the name Alfonso |
|
Alpine |
|
Boy |
Latin - White; Blond; Fair One; A derivative of name Alpin |
|
Alta |
|
Unisex |
A exalted and elevated majestic grace of Mary, the mother of Jesus |
|
Altagracia |
|
Girl |
A person having supreme grace like that of Jesus’s Mother Mary |
|
Aluino |
|
Boy |
A magical noble friend and a strong willed person who is ambition driven |
|
Alva |
|
Unisex |
An exalted white old friend who have supremacy of an supernatural being |
|
Alvaro |
|
Boy |
The noble guardian with an elf army who is the speaker of truth and is cautious, bold and a planner |
|
Alvera |
|
Girl |
Dearly Loved; Gothic - True to all; Truly Foreign; Truly Lively; A variation of the name Elvira |
|
Alvira |
|
Girl |
Dearly Loved; Gothic - True to all; Truly Foreign; Truly Lively; A variation of the name Elvira |
|
Alwar |
|
Boy |
Gothic: Guard for all; A derivative of name Alvaro |
|
Amada |
|
Girl |
Latin - Lovable; Beloved; Loved One; One who loves God |
|
Amadeo |
|
Boy |
Love of God; A variant of name Amadeu which is derived from Latin Amare "to love" and Deus "God". |
|
Amadeu |
|
Boy |
Love of God; derived from Latin Amare "to love" and Deus "God". |
|
Amado |
|
Boy |
Latin - Lover, Love of God ; A derivative of the Spanish name Amadeus and Amador |
|
Amaranta |
|
Girl |
A flower which is everlasting and unfading |
|
阿 |
|
Girl |
The one meant for love and is immortal just like state of nirvana experienced by Buddha |
|
Amaya |
|
Girl |
The beautiful night rain |
|
Amelina |
|
Girl |
The one who is eager work; imitating |
|
Amelinda |
|
Girl |
Work Serpent or Weak Worker |
|
Amerigo |
|
Boy |
German - Work; Ruler; Powerful; Rich; A variation of name Emmerich |
|
Amila |
|
Girl |
他们一个re hopeful, righteous and reliable people |
|
Aminda |
|
Girl |
他们一个re protector of mankind who are loved by all |
|
Amiyah |
|
Girl |
Beautiful night rain |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do Spanish baby names differ from names in other European cultures?
Spanish baby names are distinct from other European names because of the number of given names. The first given name would usually be given as a form of reverence to a saint, believed to protect them, and would rarely be used to refer to the person (1). They would more likely be referred to by their second or third given name.
2. How do baby names reflect the historical roots and cultural diversity of Spain?
The historical origin of Spanish names can be attributed to the multiple cultural influences brought about by Jewish, Latin, Germanic, Arabic, and Catholic traditions (2). Some examples are Ada, a shortened form of the Germanic name Adelaide which means ‘nobility’ or ‘nobleness.’ Casilda is a name with Arabic origins that could mean ‘battle’ or ‘poem.’ Cecilia is a name with Latin roots meaning ‘blind.’
3. How have Spanish baby names changed over time?
There have been gradual but noticeable changes in the Spanish naming system, which took over three centuries to develop. Initially, most people had only one name, but keeping records was deemed necessary with the increase in population. By the 1100s, the naming system was well-established in Spain. Only one family member usually took up surnames, but later on, the names became hereditary. Surnames were generally borne by the wealthy class and later by the lower classes (1).
4. Who did the Spanish descend from?
Like most of the European population, the Spaniards came from three distinct groups, the Mesolithic hunter-gatherers, the Neolithic early European farmers, and the Yamnaya Steppe herders. But the genetic pool of the Spaniards consists mainly of the pre-Roman settlers in the Iberian peninsula, specifically the Iberians, Vettones, Aquitani, and Turdetani. There were also the Celts like the Gallaecians, Celtici, Celtiberians, and the Turduli (2).
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