Spanish Names

Nevada

Spanish place-name

"covered in snow"

Western place-name that feels equally appropriate for both genders. Note: Natives say rhyme that second syllable with had, so it's not nehv-AH-da.

Nicandro

Spanish variation from Greek

"man of victory"

Nicandro might be of interest as a blend of two Anglo favorites -- Nicholas and Andrew.

Nicasio

Spanish from Greek

"victory"

Closer to Nike than to Nicholas, this is an attractive, viable import. It's also one of several Italian and Spanish baby names that get you to the stylish and attractive nickname Nico.

Niguel

Niguel is a masculine name that likely developed as a variant of Nigel or potentially derives from the Spanish place name San Juan Capistrano de Niguel (now Laguna Niguel in California). Nigel itself…

Niño

Spanish

"young child"

Too childlike, in addition to the objectionable association with the el niño phenomenon.

Octavio

Spanish variation of Octavius

"eighth"

The most popular of the number names used by Hispanic parents, open to all. Octavia and Octavio are two Spanish baby names that are moving out into the wider world.

Tavio

Tavio is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. Most commonly, it's considered a variation of Octavio or Ottavio, which derive from the Latin name Octavius, meaning 'eighth.' In Finnish…

Oro

Spanish

"gold"

Rare, with a gleaming, golden image.

Ortega

Spanish name

"dweller at the sign of the grouse"

Dashing Latin surname name -- but also a well-known brand of Spanish packaged foods.

Osmundo

Osmundo is a masculine name with Spanish and Germanic roots. It derives from the Old Germanic elements 'os' or 'ans' meaning 'god' and 'mund' meaning 'protection,' literally translating to 'divine…

Osvaldo

Spanish variation of Oswald

Popular in the Hispanic community, unlike its English cousin. It has been very near the bottom of the US Top 1000 for the last three years.

Oto

Oto is a concise, cross-cultural masculine name with various origins and meanings. In Japanese culture, it means 'sound' or 'melody,' reflecting harmony and artistic qualities. In Slavic languages,…

Otman

Otman is a masculine name with multicultural roots, primarily used in Arabic, Turkish, and Berber cultures. It's a variation of Ottoman or Othman, derived from the Arabic name "Uthman," meaning "baby…

Otilio

Otilio is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from the Roman family name Ottilius or Otilius, which comes from the Latin "otium" meaning "leisure" or "peace." Primarily used in…

Tilo

Tilo is a masculine name with Germanic origins, functioning as a short form of Dietlof or Theodulf, which combine elements meaning 'people' and 'wolf.' Particularly common in Germany and Scandinavian…

Paciano

Spanish from Latin

"peaceful"

Paciano is an appealing twist on all the newly fashionable names that suggest peace.

Pacifico

Pacifico is a masculine name of Latin and Italian origin meaning 'peaceful' or 'bringing peace.' Derived from the Latin 'pacificus,' it shares roots with words like 'pacific' and 'pacify.' This name…

Paladio

Spanish from Greek

"follower of Pallas"

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.

Palomo

Spanish

"dove"

The feminine form, Paloma, is more popular, but this has potential.

Pascul

Pascul is a masculine name with Latin and Spanish roots, derived from the Latin 'paschalis' meaning 'relating to Easter' or 'born during Passover.' It's a variation of Pascal or Pascual, names…