Spanish Names
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Amaranta
Spanish and Italian form of Amarantha
"unfading"
Amaranta is the unusual and intriguing Latinate form of the Greek botanical name Amarantha, which connects to an eternal mythical figure. An excellent choice for the parent who wants an A name but…
Ilma
Finnish, Hungarian, Spanish, or literary Quenya
"air; starlight"
A name that's unknown in the US and Britain but is popular as a nature name in Finland. May also be known as a Hungarian variation of Amelia and a Spanish form of Wilhelmina. Ilma also appears in…
Melia
Greek mythology name, diminutive of Amelia, or Hawaiian
"ash tree; honey; work; plumeria"
This is a rich, melodic shortening of the popular girls' name Amelia that can stand on its own. There are several figures in Greek myth named Melia, most notably a daughter of Oceanus. The Meliae are…
Ema
Variation of Emma, German, Japanese
"universal; favor, benefit + flax"
Streamlined and succinct, Ema is a multicultural choice with wide-reaching appeal and versatility. From its German roots, Ema is a form of the classic Emma, used in Spanish, Portuguese, Slovene,…
Anita
Spanish diminutive of Ana; Sanskrit
"grace; unguided"
Once a Top 100 name, this Spanish diminutive of Ana still retains some of her Latin flair. A notable namesake is noted attorney Anita Hill, another is the great jazz singer Anita O'Day. Plus there's…
Anahí
Tupi
"maize or immaculate"
The name of a Guaraní princess killed by Spanish conquistadors in Tupi-Guarani legend. A Ceibo tree – the national flower of Argentina – is said to have bloomed in the spot where she died. The…
Angelita
Angelita is a feminine Spanish name that serves as a diminutive form of Angela, meaning 'little angel' or 'little messenger.' Its roots trace back to the Greek word 'angelos,' which means…
Angelia
Greek
"angel"
Angelia, also called Angelos, was a daughter of Zeus and Hera. She stole her mother's anointments and gave them to Europa, then to escape her mother's wrath went into hiding. Angelia's father Zeus…
Angeles
Spanish
"angels"
A spiritually significant name used in honor of the Virgin Mary. In Spanish, her title is Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles , meaning "Our Lady the Queen of the Angels."
Aniceta
Latinized feminine form of Ancient Greek
"unconquerable"
A delicate name with strong roots, Aniceta is most often used in contemporary Spain. Saint Anicetus was an ancient pope and martyr.
Anabella
Spanish variation of Annabel
"loving"
We like all forms of this name—Annabel, Anabel, Annabelle, Anabela, and Annabella—so you decide how elaborate you want to get. Actress Sela Ward chose the Anabella spelling.
Antonieta
Antonieta is a feminine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, representing a delicate diminutive form of Antonia, the feminine version of Anthony. The name ultimately derives from the Roman family…
Tona
Tona is a short and melodic feminine name with multiple cultural roots. In Spanish, it can be derived from Antonia, meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable.' It also appears in various Native American…
Antonina
Slavic, Italian and Nordic from Latin
"priceless"
Despite the popularity of Anthony and its masculine variants, female derivatives of its source – the Roman family name Antonius , of unknown meaning – have never caught on in the same way. Sister…
Antuca
Antuca is a rare feminine name with likely Spanish or Portuguese origins, possibly appearing as a diminutive or endearing form of names like Antonia or Antonieta. The '-uca' suffix is a feature found…
Apolonia
Spelling variation of Apollonia, feminine form of Apollo, Greek mythology name
"destroyer"
Apolonia is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from Apollo, the Greek god of sun, light, music, and poetry. It can be considered a variant of Apollonia, which gained recognition through Saint…
Abril
Spanish and Catalan variation of April
This Spanish month name has been quietly used for several years now in the US.
Arcelia
Spanish
"treasure chest"
Arcelia is an undiscovered Spanish treasure worth considering.
Asencion
Spanish
"ascension"
Highly religious choice.
Baez
Spanish surname
Plausible music hero choice with undertones of Joan Baez's social activist folkie persona.