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Portuguese Royal Baby Names

  1. Pedro

    • Origin:

      Spanish; Portuguese variation of Peter, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "rock, stone"

    • Description:

      Pedro is one of the most familiar Spanish names for boys, via baseball star Pedro Rodriguez and many others.
  2. Mafalda

    • Origin:

      Italian and Portuguese variation of Matilda

    • Description:

      Mafalda is nearly unknown in the English-speaking world, despite an appearance in Harry Potter. Indeed, it does have a witchy feel. Matilda itself is preferable, or her French form Mathilde, Spanish Matilde, or abbreviation Maud.
  3. Eugenia

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Eugene, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "wellborn, noble"

    • Description:

      Eugenia, a name scarcely used at all since the 1980's, is another that flourished a century ago and could be due for a revival.
  4. Fernando

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Portuguese variation of Ferdinand

    • Meaning:

      "bold voyager"

    • Description:

      Can you hear the drums Fernando? Although 58% of Nameberries prefer Ferdinand to Fernando, the Iberian variant has a softer, more romantic feel that makes it a better fit with all those Javiers, Lorenzos and Matteos.
  5. Tomas

    • Origin:

      German; Norwegian; Swedish; Lithuanian, version of Thomas, Aramaic

    • Meaning:

      "twin"

    • Description:

      The most common form of Thomas in various European languages, although some Anglophone parents also use this as a phonetic spelling of the classic name. Tomas is usually pronounced with an emphasis on the second syllable -- toe-MAHS -- though you might not succeed in getting other people to go along with that in the US, where your exotically named Tomas may quickly devolve into just plain Tom.
  6. Eugenio

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Italian variation of Eugene

    • Description:

      The name of four popes and several saints: a promising Italian import.
  7. Alexandre

    • Origin:

      French variation of Alexander

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      What's the difference between Alexander, the usual English spelling of this deeply classical name, and Alexandre, the French version? English speakers might find the proper French pronunciation challenging: a-lehk-SAHN-dreh, but that last syllable is barely pronounced. Americans might an an a or an ee on the end of the name, or simply pronounce it as Alexander, for better or worse.
  8. Manuela

    • Origin:

      Spanish, feminine variation of Emmanuel

    • Meaning:

      "God is with us"

    • Description:

      Manuela is one feminine form that's more energetic than the male original, and is worth considering if you're seeking an easily assimilated Spanish name.
  9. Berengaria

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "bear spear"

    • Description:

      Berengaria was one of the medieval queens of England - married to Richard I (also known as Richard the Lionheart). She was originally from Navarre (in modern northern Spain) and despite being the Queen of England, she only lived in England after her husband had died. Despite its royal roots, Berengaria is one of the less attractive medieval names, although it gets points for having an unusually strong meaning for a feminine name.
  10. Diogo

    • Origin:

      Portuguese form of Diego

    • Meaning:

      "supplanter"

    • Description:

      Diogo is the much-less-known brother of Diego, both forms of James, which is itself a form of the Biblical Jacob. And Diego itself probably started life as a short form of Santiago, aka Saint Jago, aka Saint James.
  11. Micaela

    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish, and Israeli variation of Michaela

    • Meaning:

      "who is like God"

    • Description:

      The original versions of Micaela have morphed into all manner of "inventive" spellings -- Makayla, McKalla et al -- but we prefer the genuine international versions, like this one.
  12. Duarte

    • Origin:

      Portuguese variation of Edward, English

    • Meaning:

      "wealthy guardian"

    • Description:

      Incredibly handsome and super smooth, Duarte sounds like it came straight out of a romance novel. You almost wouldn’t believe it’s derived from Edward.
  13. Jose

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Portuguese version of Joseph, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah increases"

    • Description:

      Jose is as widespread in the Hispanic community as Joseph and Joe are elsewhere in the U.S., though its numbers here are starting to decrease somewhat. Jose is one of those Spanish baby names that has never crossed over into the Anglo naming culture.
  14. Leonor

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Portuguese variation of Eleanor, from English, meaning unknown

    • Description:

      This streamlined variation of Eleanor is common in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Portugal itself, where it has ranked among the Top 3 baby girl names for over a decade.
  15. Henrique

    • Description:

      Henrique is the Portuguese and Spanish form of Henry, a name with Germanic origins meaning 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household.' This variation maintains the regal heritage of the original while adding a distinctive Latin flair through its pronunciation (en-REE-kay). Popular throughout Portugal, Brazil, and Spanish-speaking countries, Henrique conveys strength and nobility while sounding melodic and warm. The name has a long history of use among European royalty, carrying connotations of leadership and dignity. While less common in English-speaking countries, it has gained recognition through cultural exchange and global connectivity. Henrique offers parents a sophisticated international option with accessible nickname possibilities like Enrique, Ricky, or Rique.

  16. Francisca

    • Origin:

      Spanish, Portuguese

    • Meaning:

      "free man"

    • Description:

      Spanish and Portuguese form of Frances or Francesca
  17. Clementina

    • Origin:

      Spanish feminine form of Clement, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "mild, merciful"

    • Description:

      The Spanish version, with its -eena ending, takes the name out of the Oh My Darlin' realm, which for many American parents may be just the thing.
  18. Augusto

    • Origin:

      Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian variation of Augustus, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "majestic, venerable"

    • Description:

      With the current craze for ancient Roman names, variations of the Latin Augustus with its majestic meaning are becoming more popular in many cultures. Month name August, also drawn from the original Augustus, is the most popular form in the US, but Augusto may start showing up on international popularity lists.
  19. Margarida

    • Origin:

      Portuguese

    • Meaning:

      "daisy; pearl"

    • Description:

      This Portuguese version of Marguerite, Margherita, or Margaret has a distinctive yet familiar sound and could get you to nicknames Maggie, Daisy, Margo, Ida, and Edie.
  20. Catarina

    • Origin:

      Portuguese variation of Katherine

    • Description:

      One of the most popular names of all time in Portugal and Brazil, with a romantic, lively sound. The main risk is confusion with other names that sound similar: Catalina, Katrina, and so forth. Caterina, with an "e," is more common in Italy.