Spanish Names
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Clareta
Clareta is a feminine name with Latin roots, functioning as a diminutive form of Clara, which means 'bright' or 'clear.' This elegant variation adds a melodious quality to the classic original with…
Arcelia
Spanish
"treasure chest"
Arcelia is an undiscovered Spanish treasure worth considering.
Florida
Place name and Spanish from Latin
"flowery"
Lacks the cachet of some newer place-names.
Flor
Spanish
"flower"
Attractive Spanish name heard in the movie Spanglish. Roll that final r. Or say it the French way: Fleur.
Lucinda
English, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of Lucia
"light"
Lucinda, an elaboration of Lucia created by Cervantes for his 1605 novel Don Quixote , is a pleasingly pretty alternative to Lucy. It was subsequently used by Moliere in his play The Doctor in Spite…
Filomela
Filomela is a rare feminine name derived from the Greek 'Philomela', meaning 'lover of song' or 'sweet singer'. In Greek mythology, Philomela was transformed into a nightingale after a tragic tale…
Fifi
French diminutive of Josephine, Hebrew
"Jehovah increases"
Fifi is a perfect name -- for a French poodle. But Fifi may seem more child-friendly as names like Coco and Lulu rise. Fifi in its fluffiness also balances the seriousness of such full names as…
Chiquita
Spanish
"little one"
As a term of endearment, maybe, but not as a proper name, where it would practically demand the refrain "Banana."
Emala
Emala is a delicate feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variation of names like Emma or Amala, or could have roots in African or Pacific Islander naming traditions. In some…
Felisa
Felisa is a feminine name with Spanish and Latin origins, derived from the Latin "felix" meaning "happy" or "fortunate." This charming name has been used primarily in Spanish-speaking cultures since…
Feliz
Feliz is a feminine name with Spanish and Portuguese origins, directly meaning "happy" or "fortunate." Simple yet profound, this name bestows an inherently positive quality upon its bearer. While…
Felicita
Italian
"happiness; good luck, good fortune"
This pretty Italian name is derived from the Latin and Roman goddess name, Felicitas, but also coincides with the Italian word felicità meaning "happiness".
Chara
Greek
"joy"
Chara is the name of a star in a constellation that represents hunting dogs, recently named as one of the most likely to host extraterrestrial life. Also, Chara is a variation of both Sarah and…
Abril
Spanish and Catalan variation of April
This Spanish month name has been quietly used for several years now in the US.
Felicitas
Latin
"good luck, fortune"
In Roman mythology. Felicitas was the deity of good luck.
Felixa
Spanish
"happy, lucky"
The futuristic consonant x sets this apart -- for better and worse -- from all the other Felices, Felicias, and Felicitys.
Charo
Spanish nickname for Rosa or Rosario
"rose or rosary"
A nickname-name made famous by the uni-named Spanish singer Charo, whose full name was María del Rosario Pilar Martínez Molina Gutiérrez de los Perales Santa Ana Romanguera y de la Hinojosa Rasten.
Felicidad
Spanish
"happiness"
Used exclusively in Latino families.
Felicia
Latin
"lucky"
A lacy, lucky name very popular in the Hispanic community a decade ago, less so now.
Charita
Charita is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'caritas' meaning 'charity' or 'love.' This beautiful name embodies compassion and kindness, reflecting virtues highly valued across many…