Spanish Names
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Pascual
Spanish form of Pascal
"Easter"
Pasqual
Catalan form of Pascal, Latin
"Easter; Passover"
The perfect Easter baby name, Pasqual (along with its variants) derive from the Latin Pascha and the Hebrew pesaḥ , relating to Easter and Passover respectively. This form is the Catalan variation,…
Patricio
Spanish variation of Patrick
The final o in Patricio adds a bit of punch and pizzazz, though it also spins the name closer to the feminine Patricia.
Richi
Richi is a masculine name that functions primarily as a diminutive or variant spelling of Richard or Richie. While less common than the traditional Richie spelling, Richi offers a contemporary twist…
Paz
Hebrew; Spanish
"gold; peace"
Paz is an appealing Spanish name meaning "peace", derived from the Latin "pax". It's usually feminine in Spanish, but could also make an interesting literary choice for a boy, honoring the writer…
Pazel
Hebrew
"peace"
Pazel's abbreviated version, Paz, is far more modern and attractive.
Perdido
Spanish
"lost"
The feminine version, Perdita, is more familiar here.
Perez
Spanish from Hebrew
"to blossom"
The newest surname names move beyond the Waspy, and this is an excellent example, associated these days with gossip blogger Perez (born Mario) Hilton.
Perfecto
Spanish
"perfect"
Spanish speakers use this name for Jesus Christ only. Probably a good policy.
Perico
Spanish
"stone"
Cooler and rarer than Pedro, but also has a slightly industrial sound.
Picasso
Spanish artist name
A worthy honoree that would place a too-heavy expectation on a child, probably subjecting him to ridicule. Try Pablo instead.
Placido
Italian and Spanish
"serene"
Placido was commonly used by early Christians to convey their serenity in the faith, and it was borne by several minor saints.
Palacido
Palacido is an uncommon masculine name likely derived from the Latin word 'placidus,' meaning 'calm,' 'peaceful,' or 'gentle.' It appears to be a variation of the more familiar name Placido, which…
Ponce
Spanish
"fifth"
Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon may be a worthy namesake, but "poncey" is British slang for effeminate. An alternative might be Quintus, this name's Latin equivalent, or one of its variations.
Prospero
Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of Prosper
"succeed, prosper"
Shakespeare's Tempest has kept the name Prospero alive.
Quintas
Spanish
"small estate"
Sounds a bit like an Australian airline.
Quintero
Spanish
"five"
Adds some salsa to the Latin root.
Quirt
Spanish
"cuarta"
Add an s and you've got squirt.
Quixote
Spanish literary name
Tied to the hero of the classic Spanish novel Don Quixote , likely to produce a quixotic daydreamer.
Ramón
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Raymond, German
"wise protector"
Dashing Latin classic, familiar and functional in both English and Spanish or Portuguese-speaking cultures.