Spanish Names

A name that's more familiar in its male form, Placido, but this can be a similar-feeling alternative to Serena.

Although Pallas was a goddess, a noted male bearer of this name was Saint Palladius, the first Christian bishop of Ireland, and the name has an appealing swagger.

Occasionally heard Spanish name referring to Christ's native village.

Even purer than Chastity...and as difficult, at least outside the Hispanic community.

If Cornelius still seems too much to consider, Cornelio, its jauntier, Latinized counterpart may be a better fit.