Spanish Names

Rubì

Spanish

"ruby"

Perhaps influenced by the Hispanic-themed TV show of this name, several hundred parents chose it in the last year counted.

Rufa

Rufa is a feminine name with ancient Roman origins. It derives from the Latin word 'rufus' meaning 'red-haired' or 'red-headed.' Historically, it was used as a descriptive nickname or cognomen in…

Salvadora

Spanish, feminine variation of Salvador

Olde World Latin.

Sancha

Spanish, from Latin

"sacred"

Sancha of Leon was an 11th century princess who became Queen of Spain after her brother was killed by Ferdinand I, whom she then married. A twisted tale indeed, but Sancha is one of those names that…

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…

Santina

Santina is a feminine name of Italian origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Santa, meaning "saint" or "holy." The suffix "-ina" adds an endearing quality, essentially meaning "little saint" or…

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.…

Santana

Spanish, condensed form of Santa Ana

Santana is a saintly name...or Latin rock band. While traditionally masculine, character Santana Lopez on the show Glee showed the name's potential for a girl as well. Sound-wise, it feels like…

Saretta

Saretta is a delicate feminine name of Italian origin, functioning as a diminutive of Sara, which derives from Hebrew meaning "princess." The suffix "-etta" adds a sense of endearment and delicacy,…

Zarita

Zarita is a feminine name with Spanish or Latin American origins, possibly a diminutive form of names like Zara or Sarah. The suffix '-ita' is a Spanish diminutive denoting affection or smallness.…

Luisetta

Luisetta is a feminine diminutive form of Luisa or Louise, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning 'famous warrior' or 'renowned battle.' This charming Italian variation adds the…

Evetta

Evetta is a feminine name with Romance language influences, likely derived as a diminutive form of Eve or Eva. The name carries the meaning of Eve—'life' or 'living one'—with the addition of the…

Sefarina

Spanish, from Greek

"west wind"

Sefarina is dramatic and feminine, but Serafina is far more commonly used. Think of Sefarina as deriving from Zephyr, which can be used as a male name; the female version is Zephyrine or Zephyrina,…

Senalda

Spanish

"a sign"

Nearly unknown here, with good reason.

Serafina

Italian and Spanish variation of Seraphina

"ardent"

Serafina is a name so lovely it's worthy of an angel. But the more stylish spelling today is Seraphina.

Sevilla

Spanish place-name

This legendary Andalusian city, according to myth founded by Hercules, is an undiscovered baby name destination.

Lolita

Spanish, diminutive of Lola and Dolores, Spanish

"lady of sorrows"

In Nabokov's notorious novel, Lolita is the pet name given by the pedophilic narrator, Humbert Humbert, to his victim: a young girl called Dolores and nicknamed Lola or Lo by her mother. Still, it…

Antonina

Slavic, Italian and Nordic from Latin

"priceless"

Despite the popularity of Anthony and its masculine variants, female derivatives of its source – the Roman family name Antonius , of unknown meaning – have never caught on in the same way. Sister…

Amalita

Amalita is a charming feminine name of Spanish origin, functioning as a diminutive of Amalia, which comes from the Germanic name Amala meaning "work" or "labor." The suffix "-ita" adds a sense of…

Luisina

Luisina is a feminine name of Spanish and Italian origin, functioning primarily as a diminutive or affectionate form of Luisa (the feminine version of Luis/Louis). The name ultimately derives from…