By Pamela Redmond · Updated October 2026
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Spanish
"illuminated"
A distinctive, rhythmic, and lovely Spanish name that suggests enlightenment.
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…
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…
Italian variation of Primrose, flower name
"first rose"
Primarosa somehow makes the meaning of this pretty delicate flower name more apparent to English speakers. This might make a good honor name for Grandma Rose.
Norse
"love again, renewal"
Idonia is form of the Norse goddess name Idun or Idony, who ruled over magic life-giviing golden apples. Idonia was used in England during the Middle Ages but gradually faded from common usage by the…
Spanish from Greek
"golden flower, chrysanthemum"
Crisanta, while not related to Christine, would make a pretty and highly unusual alternative to that tried-and-true name. Because of its relationship to the chrysanthemum, the flower of the month of…
"crown"
Corona was once an improbable choice due to the beer brand. After the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, its firmly cemented its status as a nonviable baby name.
"precious, valuable"
See PRECIOUS.
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…
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…
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.
"tranquil, peaceful"
Familiar outside the Hispanic community through male opera singer Placido Domingo, this name has a calm, serene feeling.
Graziela is a feminine name of Italian and Portuguese origin, derived from the Latin 'gratia' meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' It's closely related to the name Graciela, with both being elaborations of…
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.
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…
Spanish place-name
Moorish region and city in Spain that makes a melodic and unusual first name.
"heart"
Well-used Spanish name expressing heart-filled emotion, with religious relevance to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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…
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…
Peitra is a feminine name that represents a variation of the more common Petra, which derives from the Greek word "petros" meaning "rock" or "stone." This name conveys strength, solidity, and…
