Spanish Names

Silveria

Silveria is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'silva' meaning 'forest' or 'wood', or from 'silverius' meaning 'silvery'. The name carries connotations of natural beauty, woodland…

Ximenia

Spanish nature name

For any parents out there searching for a nature name starting with x -- and we doubt there are many -- this one, named for a Spanish monk called Ximenes, is a small tropical plant bearing wild limes.

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…

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…

Soledad

Spanish

"solitude"

This strong Spanish name that refers to the Virgin Mary (Our Lady of Solitude) has been made accessible by broadcaster Soledad O'Brien -- who shows how well it combines with an Anglo surname. Her…

Chofi

Chofi is a uniquely charming feminine name with likely Hispanic origins. It may be a diminutive or nickname form of names like Sofia (Sophia) with the characteristic Spanish diminutive style. The…

Chofa

Chofa is an uncommon feminine name with diverse cultural connections. In Thai culture, 'chofa' refers to ornate temple roof decorations symbolizing mythical sky creatures, giving the name connections…

Soficita

Soficita is a feminine diminutive form of Sofia, stemming from Spanish and Latin American naming traditions. The base name Sofia derives from the Greek word 'sophia' meaning 'wisdom.' The addition of…

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…

Teodora

Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Slovene and Serbian form of Theodora

"gift of God"

Teodora is an extremely attractive and international choice, with several equally attractive, user-friendly nicknames. Appealing short forms might include Tea, Dora, or Dory for English speakers,…

Teodara

Teodara is a feminine name with Greek and Slavic origins, a variant of Theodora which means "gift of God." The name combines the Greek elements "theos" (God) and "doron" (gift). Teodara carries an…

Tiodoria

Tiodoria is an exceptionally rare feminine name likely derived from Theodore or its feminine form Theodora, which have Greek origins meaning "gift of God." This elaborate variation maintains…

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…

Lula

Diminutive of any Lu name

Lula is one of the livelier nickname-names with the fashionable double-L sound: It joins Lulu, Lila, Lily, and Lou among the trendiest names today. Lula might be short for Talula and sisters or for…

Theresa

English form of the Spanish Teresa

"to harvest"

The popular appeal of the strong, intelligent Saint Teresa of Avila, combined with the selfless compassion of the more recent Mother Teresa, have fused to give this second-tier classic a somewhat…

Tierra

Spanish

"earth"

Earthy but ethereal Spanish word name that sounds a lot fresher than its sister Sierra.

Tia

Diminutive of names ending -tia

A short, bright name which originates as a short form of names including Tiana, and Tatiana. Not as popular as Mia – a plus if you're seeking a short and pretty but less common name. In Spanish and…

Evita

Spanish, diminutive of Eva

There's only one Evita.