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Portuguese Baby Names

  1. Artur

    • Origin:

      Portuguese, Polish, Estonian, Armenian variation of Arthur, Celtic

    • Meaning:

      "bear"

    • Description:

      The Arthur variation preferred in Portugal and across much of Eastern Europe. It’s a truly international name, and one that would be easy to wear in the US as well.
  2. 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.
  3. Dania

    • Origin:

      Italian, diminutive of Daniela, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "God is my judge; close, near"

    • Description:

      Dania is a fun, offbeat name with international flair that would be a wonderful choice to honor a Danielle, Daniel, or a Dana. It is both an Italian diminutive of Daniela and a spelling variation of the Arabic Daniya.
  4. Paulo

    • Origin:

      Portuguese, Swedish, and Hawaiian variation of Paul

    • Description:

      Paulo suffers in comparison to the richer and more authentic-sounding Paolo.
  5. Julieta

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Juliet

    • Meaning:

      "little Julia"

    • Description:

      The lovely Shakespearean Juliet is finding renewed interest as a baby name today, and Julieta is along for the ride, especially among Spanish families.
  6. Virgilio

    • Description:

      Virgilio is a masculine name with Latin origins, being the Italian and Spanish form of Virgil. The name references the renowned classical Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro (known as Virgil), who authored the epic poem 'The Aeneid.' The name derives from the Latin 'virga,' meaning 'staff' or 'wand,' possibly suggesting someone who flourishes or has authority. Virgilio has remained consistently popular in Italian and Hispanic communities, though it's less common in English-speaking countries. The name carries connotations of literary excellence, classical education, and cultural sophistication. Many bearers of this name might go by the nicknames 'Virgi' or 'Lio.'

  7. Raul

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Ralph

    • Meaning:

      "wolf counsel"

    • Description:

      Raul and French brother Raoul are much more appealing than flat-footed daddy Ralph. Puerto Rican actor Raul Julia, who starred in the Addams Family movies, brought fame to the name before his death in 1994.
  8. Eduarda

    • Description:

      Eduarda is a feminine name of Portuguese and Spanish origin, representing the female form of Eduardo (Edward). Derived from Old English elements 'ead' (wealth, prosperity) and 'weard' (guardian), it carries the noble meaning of 'prosperous guardian' or 'wealthy protector.' The name enjoys significant popularity in Brazil, Portugal, and Spanish-speaking countries, though it remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking regions. Eduarda combines feminine elegance with strength, featuring the fashionable '-a' ending while maintaining the distinguished history of the Edward name family. The nickname 'Duda' is affectionately used in Portuguese contexts. With four melodious syllables, Eduarda offers sophistication and international flair, appealing to parents seeking a name with cultural richness, historical depth, and a balance of strength and grace.
  9. Filomena

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "lover of singing"

    • Description:

      See PHILOMENA.
  10. Lazaro

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Lazarus and Eleazar

    • Meaning:

      "God is my helper"

    • Description:

      This sleek Italian name was raised from the dead by Mexican Mozart in the Jungle star Gael Garcia Bernal, who chose it for his son (he also has a daughter named Libertad). For athletic inspiration, Lazaro Alvarez, boxing for Cuba, is the three-time world champion lightweight boxer. Lazarus and root name Eleazar are both also destined for comebacks.
  11. Maxima

    • Origin:

      Latin, feminine variation of Maximus

    • Description:

      Max names were one of the hottest trends for boys in the mid-2010s, and are still very popular. The girl versions haven't seen so much love, unfortunately. (Or fortunately, if you love them and want them to stay rare!) Maxima got some attention in 2015 when Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan used it for their daughter, but few parents have copied them.

  12. Coralia

    • Origin:

      Romanian, Italian, Galician and Spanish variation of Coralie, French from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "coral"

    • Description:

      Coralia was the name of a dancing mermaid in a 19th century ballet. As Cora — which has another root and means maiden — rises, so may elaborations and related names such as Coralie, Coraline, and Coralia.
  13. Marcos

    • Origin:

      Portuguese and Spanish variation of Mark

    • Description:

      Another culture's slant on Mark, sometimes associated with former president of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos and his shoe-collecting wife, Imelda.
  14. 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.
  15. Flor

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "flower"

    • Description:

      Attractive Spanish name heard in the movie Spanglish. Roll that final r. Or say it the French way: Fleur.
  16. 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.
  17. Urraca

    • Origin:

      Basque or Portuguese, 'magpie'

    • Description:

      Urraca was the name of many infantas and queens of several medieval Iberian kingdoms (most notably Leon). Despite its royal roots, Urraca is one of the names best left to the history books.
  18. Alberto

    • Origin:

      Germanic

    • Meaning:

      "noble, bright"

    • Description:

      Alberto is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese variation of Albert and lends a more unusual and fashionable edge to this name which is still a grandpa name to many.
  19. Jorge

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Portuguese variation of George

    • Description:

      The classic Jorge is one of the most popular and classic Spanish names for boys in the US. Some Latine families pronounce it the same way as George.
  20. Cristiano

    • Origin:

      Italian and Portuguese variation of Christian

    • Description:

      Variation of the popular religious name, boosted by megastar Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.