By Pamela Redmond · Updated October 2026
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Latin
"fortunate one"
A name with several distinguished namesakes: the wife of ancient Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, a famous Italian opera singer, and two Catholic saints--making it both substantial and unusual.
Spanish variation of James
Though every Spanish student knows that the male classic is pronounced HY-me, for girls this is a straight homonym for Jamie, a favorite ambisexual 1970s nickname name. Another way to think of it is…
Italian, feminine form of Constantine
"constant, unchanging"
This version adds some Italian flair to the somewhat stolid Constance.
Mbama, Sanskrit, Latin, and Spanish
"love; lamp; heavenly; day"
A sweet and simple multicultural choice which has several different meanings and origins. Widely used in Africa, it means "love" in Lembaama. It's a variant spelling of Diya, an Arabic, Hindi and…
Diminutive of Alonzo
"noble, ready"
Adds some dash and substance to Lon.
Spanish variation of Seraphim, Hebrew
"fiery"
Serafin and Seraphim are much less known and used in the US than the feminine forms Serafina and Seraphina, but just as appealing. An out-of-the-box Spanish option with a deep history and an animated…
Spanish variation of Titus
Has diverse associations: the long-term Communist head of Yugoslavia, one of Michael Jackson's older brothers, and an animated Disney character -- none of them a very strong recommendation.
Spanish, feminine variation of Domingo
Nice for a little girl born on Sunday.
Spanish for Greek flower name
"hyacinth"
Jacinta, the Spanish word for hyacinth, is a lot softer and sweeter than the English version. The correct Spanish pronunciation is ha-SEEN-ta, though many English speakers would say ja-SIN-ta.…
Spanish, Thai
"table; April"
Mesa is both the term for a flat-topped mountain, derived from the Spanish word for "table", and the Thai variation of April.
"light"
Lumina is a radiant feminine name derived from the Latin word 'lumen,' meaning 'light.' This elegant name carries connotations of brightness, illumination, and enlightenment across various cultures.…
Petrona is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the masculine name Petrus or Peter, meaning "rock" or "stone." It's essentially the feminine form of the name Petron or Petronius. The name…
Spanish diminutive of Alejandro
"defending men"
Another appealing member of the Alexandrian clan.
Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
"mild, merciful"
A more romantic form of old school Clement, which ranks in the Top 100 boy names in Chile. Clemente, like Clement, derives from the Late Latin name Clemens, the name of 14 popes and several saints.
Diminutive of Desiderio, Spanish
"desired one"
Forever Lucy's.
Spanish, from the Greek
"liberator"
A more distinctive alternative to Alejandro.
Alphonso is a masculine name with Italian and Spanish origins, derived from the Germanic name Alfonso, which combines the elements 'adal' (noble) and 'funs' (ready, eager). This regal name was borne…
Spanish diminutive of Carlos, form of Charles, French from German
"free man"
Carlito is an affectionate short form of Carlos or Carl -- or Charles for the matter -- used informally.
Spanish, Portuguese, from Latin
"steadfast"
The lively Spanish & Portuguese form of Constantine.
Elazar is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'God has helped' or 'God's assistance.' This biblical name appears in the Old Testament as the name of Aaron's son and has been used…
