Spanish Names

Zerlina

Arabic

"beautiful dawn"

Zerlina is a variation of Zerlin, meaning "beautiful dawn". Zerlina is most famous as the wily, clever servant girl in Mozart's opera Don Giovanni , where she is the only character to seemingly get…

Abad

Abad is an unusual feminine usage of what is traditionally a masculine name with Arabic and Hebrew roots. In its original context, Abad means 'eternal' or 'forever' in Arabic, while in Hebrew it can…

Vanina

Portuguese and Spanish diminutive of Evangelina

"bringer of good news"

Vanina is a name that is, at first glance, miles apart from its origin. But once you say it aloud and look for it, you can see the direct line from Evangelina to Vanina. Vanina could also be a good…

Agata

Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Slovene, Russian, Croatian, Serbian variation of Agatha

Agata is an Agatha form widely used throughout Europe. And the hard t may be more appealing to your ear than the th sound.

Agnese

Italian; Latvian, from Greek

"pure, virginal"

A sweet form of Agnes used in Italian & Latvian, with a fresh and intriguing sound.

Ynes

Ynes is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Inés or Inez, which are Spanish and Portuguese forms of Agnes. The name ultimately derives from the Greek word 'hagnos,' meaning 'pure'…

Inesa

Lithuanian, from Greek

"pure, virginal"

This Lithuanian form of Agnes sounds sweet and versatile internationally.

Ynez

Spanish

"pure, virginal"

Y is a very rare initial, and this feisty mini-name packs a double punch with its spiky final Z. Inez or Inez are the more familiar spellings of this chic name, which is related to Agnes and could be…

Alameda

Spanish

"cottonwood grove"

Common California place-name that could work for a girl.

Xandra

Spanish, diminutive of Alexandra

"man's defender"

The initial X is pronounced like a Z. Confusing? Potentially. But there are enough Alexandras and Xanders through the Western World these days that this spelling wouldn't seem outlandish.

Alisha

Phonetic spelling of Alicia; also Sanskrit

"protected by God"

This name has two derivations. One is as a member of the well-populated Alice/Alicia family (with an overly literal spelling), which gives it the meaning "noble"; the other is an Urdu name with the…

Licha

Licha is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Spanish-speaking communities, it often functions as a nickname for names like Alicia or Felicia. In some indigenous Latin American…

Vina

Spanish

"vineyard"

Occasionally heard in the 1920s and 30s, along with siblings Bina and Mina; Vienna would be a more modern choice.

Amada

Feminine variation of Amado, Spanish

"loved"

Amada is an unusual Spanish name that's becoming more famous thanks to Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes, who named their second daughter Amada Lee and their first Esmeralda Amada. Amada was also the name…

Amelida

Amelida is a rare feminine name with possible connections to names like Amelia, Amelie, or Adelaide. It may have evolved as a variant of Amelia, which derives from the Germanic word 'amal' meaning…

Amelina

Old German form of Emmeline and Amelia

"work"

Now that the range of names including the modern Emmeline and Amelia -- relatives of each other, but of neither Emily nor Emma -- has become so fashionable, the original root name Amelina is also due…

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…

Amila

Sinhalese, Bosnian

"valuable; hard work, labor"

Lilting and pretty, but with plenty of substance, Amila is a name that works easily in different cultures. Similar in sound to international favorites, Amelia and Mila, it feels familiar but with a…

Emala

Emala is a delicate feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variation of names like Emma or Amala, or could have roots in African or Pacific Islander naming traditions. In some…