Spanish Names

Felipa

Felipa is the feminine form of Felipe, which is the Spanish and Portuguese version of Philip. Derived from the Greek name Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses' or 'friend of horses,' this name has…

Felepita

Felepita is an unusual feminine name with likely Polynesian or Hispanic influences. It may be a feminine variation of Felipe (the Spanish form of Philip), which derives from Greek elements meaning…

Filis

Filis is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Phyllis, which has ancient Greek origins. The original name Phyllis comes from the Greek word meaning 'foliage' or 'leaf,' and in…

Picabia

Spanish artist name

The name of the French surrealist, Francis Picabia, could make a lively, creative choice for the daughter of adventurous art-loving parents.

Pilar

Spanish

"pillar"

The fact that this Spanish classic, which honors the Virgin Mary, does not end in the conventional letter 'a' gives it a special sense of strength, elegance, and style, making it a worthy choice. The…

Plácida

Spanish

"tranquil, peaceful"

Familiar outside the Hispanic community through male opera singer Placido Domingo, this name has a calm, serene feeling.

Placidia

Spanish variation of Placida

"quiet, calm"

Derived from an ancient Roman name, this is best known in its male form Placido, thanks to the tenor.

Palacida

Palacida is an extremely rare feminine name with unclear origins. It may be a variant of Placida, which comes from Latin meaning 'peaceful' or 'gentle.' Another possibility is that it evolved as a…

Porcia

Porcia is a feminine name with ancient Roman roots, derived from the Latin clan name Porcius, meaning 'pig' or 'related to pigs' - though this humble etymology belies its noble history. The name…

Preciosa

Spanish

"precious, valuable"

See PRECIOUS.

Luiza

Russian and Portuguese variations of Louisa

"renowned warrior"

Luiza livens up Louisa. The insertion of the letter "Z" adds a lot more pizzazz. Luiza Perote is a Brazilian model.

Primorosa

Primorosa is a feminine name of Latin and Spanish origin, derived from "primor" meaning "excellence" or "beauty," with the feminine suffix "-osa" suggesting "full of." The name can be interpreted as…

Priscila

Priscila is a variant spelling of Priscilla, a name with Latin origins meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable.' This single-L spelling is more common in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. The name…

Prisilla

Prisilla is a feminine name that represents an alternative spelling of Priscilla, which derives from Latin and means 'ancient' or 'venerable.' This name carries historical significance, appearing in…

Evelia

Evelia is a feminine name with Latin and Spanish origins. It derives from the Latin name Evelius, which may be related to 'aevum' meaning 'age' or 'eternity.' The name is most prevalent in Hispanic…

Puebla

Spanish

"the town"

Sandy southwestern feel.

Querida

Spanish

"dear, beloved"

Loving choice.

Quintana

Spanish

"the fifth girl"

Mexican place-name famously used by Joan Didion for her daughter, Quintana Roo.

Raquel

Spanish variation of Rachel

"ewe"

Attractive name popular in the Latino community, long identified with half-Bolivian actress Raquel Welch. Similarly to the Hebrew form Rachel, Raquel is past its peak. Nonetheless, it retains a…

Lulita

Spanish diminutive of Lucia, Lourdes, Luciana or similar

"light"

A Spanish diminutive of Lourdes, Lucia, and other Lu- names, that likely came about as a elaboration of Lula, Luli, or Lula, much like the more widely known Lolita comes from Delores via Lola.…