Portuguese Names
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Isdro
Isdro is an uncommon masculine name likely derived as a variation of Isidro or Isidore, which comes from Greek origins meaning 'gift of Isis.' Though rare in contemporary usage, the name carries…
Jaco
Portuguese variation of Jacob
Intriguing twist on Jacob, but may be too strongly associated with Michael Jackson.
Januario
Januario is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'Januarius,' which relates to Janus, the Roman god of doorways, beginnings, and transitions. The name literally connects to the month of…
Joaquim
Portuguese variation of Joachim, Hebrew
"established by God"
A softer take on Joaquin or a quirkier version of Joachim, depending on how you look at it.
Jordão
Jordão is a masculine Portuguese name that originated as a variant of Jordan. The name derives from the Jordan River in the Middle East, which holds significant religious importance in Christianity…
Lando
Portuguese, Spanish, Italian
"land"
A lively nickname with the cool -o ending, Lando has been racing up the UK charts following Lando Norris's Formula 1 debut in 2019. Appearing in the Top 1000 for the first time in 2020, a more recent…
Rolando
Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese variation of Roland, German
"famous throughout the land"
Rolando, along with brother name Orlando, are among the most attractive and appealing of Latinate names. It has been in the US Top 1000 every year since 1946.
Laurencho
Laurencho is a masculine name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of Lorenzo or Lawrence. It has Latin origins, ultimately derived from Laurentium, an ancient Roman place name referring to…
Lorenco
Lorenco is a masculine name with Mediterranean and Latin roots, representing a variation of Lorenzo or Lawrence. Derived from the Latin 'Laurentius,' meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with…
Laudalino
Laudalino is a rare masculine name with Romance language origins, most likely Portuguese or Spanish. The name may derive from Latin roots, possibly related to 'laudare' meaning 'to praise' or 'to…
Lourenco
Portuguese
"from Laurentium"
Properly spelt Lourenço, this is the Portuguese form of Laurence.
Macario
Spanish from Greek
"blessed, happy"
Macario is the modern Spanish form of the ancient Greek Makarios or the Latinized Macarius and the name of several early saints. Accessible and worldly, Macario can lead to the friendly nickname Mac.…
Matteus
Matteus is a masculine name that represents a variation of Matthew, which derives from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning 'gift of God' or 'gift from God.' This form of the name is particularly…
Mateus
Portuguese variation of Matthew, Hebrew
"gift of God"
Portuguese variation of Matthew.
Maximino
Maximino is a masculine name with Latin roots, serving as a diminutive form of Maximus, meaning 'greatest' or 'largest.' Popular in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, it carries the…
Othão
Othão is a masculine name with Portuguese origins, likely a variant or elaborate form of Otto or Otho. These names derive from Germanic roots meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity.' The tilde over the 'a'…
Pascoal
Pascoal is a masculine name of Portuguese and Galician origin, derived from the Latin "Paschalis" meaning "relating to Easter" or "born at Passover." It's the Portuguese equivalent of Pascal or…
Patricio
Spanish variation of Patrick
The final o in Patricio adds a bit of punch and pizzazz, though it also spins the name closer to the feminine Patricia.
Paulo
Portuguese, Swedish, and Hawaiian variation of Paul
Paulo suffers in comparison to the richer and more authentic-sounding Paolo.
Prospero
Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of Prosper
"succeed, prosper"
Shakespeare's Tempest has kept the name Prospero alive.