Spanish Names
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Calida
Spanish
"heated"
Unusual but accessible Hispanic choice with stylish sound.
Camala
Camala is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Kamala, which has Sanskrit roots meaning 'lotus flower' and is associated with the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.…
Cama
Cama is a rare feminine name with multiple potential origins. In Sanskrit, it relates to 'desire' or 'love,' connecting to Kama, the Hindu god of love. It may also derive from Native American…
Camile
Camile is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Camille, which derives from the Latin name 'Camillus.' It has French origins and traditionally refers to a young ceremonial attendant.…
Canyon
Spanish word name
Rugged nature name with possibilities...but more for boys.
Carlota
Spanish, Portuguese variation of Charlotte
"free man; Frenchman"
Carlota is the preferred version of Charlotte in Spain and Portugal, each where it ranks among the Top 50 most popular girl names. Carlotta, with two Ts, is the Italian spelling.
Lolita
Spanish, diminutive of Lola and Dolores, Spanish
"lady of sorrows"
In Nabokov's notorious novel, Lolita is the pet name given by the pedophilic narrator, Humbert Humbert, to his victim: a young girl called Dolores and nicknamed Lola or Lo by her mother. Still, it…
Celestina
Italian and Spanish variation of Celeste
"heavenly"
We are hearing more of such heavenly names as Celeste and Celia, which opens the door to the range of lovely variations rarely heard before. Celestina is one of them, though given the more accessible…
Charita
Charita is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'caritas' meaning 'charity' or 'love.' This beautiful name embodies compassion and kindness, reflecting virtues highly valued across many…
Charo
Spanish nickname for Rosa or Rosario
"rose or rosary"
A nickname-name made famous by the uni-named Spanish singer Charo, whose full name was María del Rosario Pilar Martínez Molina Gutiérrez de los Perales Santa Ana Romanguera y de la Hinojosa Rasten.
Chara
Greek
"joy"
Chara is the name of a star in a constellation that represents hunting dogs, recently named as one of the most likely to host extraterrestrial life. Also, Chara is a variation of both Sarah and…
Chiquita
Spanish
"little one"
As a term of endearment, maybe, but not as a proper name, where it would practically demand the refrain "Banana."
Lucinda
English, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of Lucia
"light"
Lucinda, an elaboration of Lucia created by Cervantes for his 1605 novel Don Quixote , is a pleasingly pretty alternative to Lucy. It was subsequently used by Moliere in his play The Doctor in Spite…
Clareta
Clareta is a feminine name with Latin roots, functioning as a diminutive form of Clara, which means 'bright' or 'clear.' This elegant variation adds a melodious quality to the classic original with…
Clarita
Clarita is a feminine name of Spanish and Latin origin, serving as a diminutive form of Clara, which means 'bright,' 'clear,' or 'famous.' The suffix '-ita' adds an affectionate quality in Spanish…
Clarisa
Spanish variation of Claire or Clarissa
"bright, clear"
The pronunciation is different enough -- it's clar-EE-sa -- to make this feel like a distinct name. But an improvement on Claire or Clarissa? Not really.
Claudita
Claudita is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive of Claudia, adding an affectionate quality through the Spanish diminutive suffix '-ita'. The name ultimately derives from the Latin…
Claudeta
Claudeta is a feminine name that functions as a delicate diminutive form of Claude or Claudia. With Latin origins, it connects to the Roman family name Claudius, meaning 'lame' or 'limping,' though…
Claudina
Spanish variation of Claudia, Latin
"lame"
Claudina — a traditional Spanish diminutive of Claudia — was a Top 500 name in Spain for the first half of the 20th century. It never caught on as a given name in the US. At its peak, Claudina was…
Clementina
Spanish feminine form of Clement, Latin
"mild, merciful"
The Spanish version, with its -eena ending, takes the name out of the Oh My Darlin' realm, which for many American parents may be just the thing.