Spanish Names

Coletta

Italian and Spanish variation of Colette or short form of Nicoletta

Coletta is a Latin relative of the better-known French Colette, which is derived from Nicole and is ultimately a feminization of Nicholas. Only a handful of baby girls are named Coletta or Nicoletta…

Garcia

Spanish and Portuguese

"bear"

This evocative Spanish surname would make an unusual but lively choice for a girl.

Joaquina

Feminine variation of Joaquin, Spanish

"God will judge"

As Joaquin enters the American mainstream, his sister might just follow.

Peopa

Peopa is an extremely rare feminine name with obscure origins. It may have connections to various indigenous or Pacific Island naming traditions, though specific etymological roots are difficult to…

Gabrela

Gabrela is a feminine variation of the name Gabriel, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my strength' or 'devoted to God.' This less common spelling offers a distinctive alternative to the more…

Pepina

Pepina is a feminine name with Spanish and Italian origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Josefa or Josephine, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Joseph meaning 'God will add'. This…

Coleta

Coleta is a feminine name with Latin and Spanish origins, derived from Nicoleta or serving as a feminine form of Nicholas, ultimately meaning 'victory of the people.' This elegant yet uncommon name…

Joseva

Joseva is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of the name Joseph, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' In some cultures, particularly in Fiji and parts…

Pepita

Spanish, diminutive feminine variation of JosÉ

Personification of pep.

Chefa

Chefa is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Spanish contexts, it can function as a feminine form of 'chef' or relate to 'jefa,' meaning 'female boss' or 'leader.' The name may also…

Josefana

Josefana is a feminine name that appears to be an elaborate form of Josefa, the feminine version of Joseph, which means 'God will add' in Hebrew. This extended variation maintains the biblical…

Hosefina

Hosefina appears to be a rare feminine name that may have developed as a variant of Josefina, the Spanish feminine form of Joseph, which means "God will add" in Hebrew. The 'H' spelling could…

Jovita

Spanish, feminine variation of Jove, Roman king of the gods

Lively and joyful. Jovie could be a cute short form.

Juana

Spanish, feminine variation of Juan

"God is gracious"

Juana has not achieved the popularity in the U.S. of the male version Juan. Whereas Juan has made it almost to the Top 50 on the U. S. hit parade, sister Juana has barely entered the thousand most…

Bahia

Spanish

"bay"

Cool tropical Latin word name.

Graviella

Graviella is an elegant feminine name with likely Romance language origins. This melodious name may be a creative variation of Gabriella, or possibly related to the Italian word 'grazia' meaning…

Gebriela

Gebriela appears to be a variant spelling of Gabriela, the feminine form of Gabriel, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my strength' or 'devoted to God.' This alternative spelling may reflect…

Clementia

Latin

"showing clemency"

Clementia, related to names like Clementine and Clemence, was the older and original feminine version of this name. It was used most frequently in the Middle Ages in continental Europe. Clementia was…

Gabella

Gabella is a feminine name with possible Italian or Latinate origins. It may be derived from 'Gabriella,' a feminine form of Gabriel (meaning 'God is my strength'), or potentially from Italian…

Clementina

Spanish feminine form of Clement, Latin

"mild, merciful"

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.