Portuguese Names

Portuguese variation of Matthew.

The final o in Patricio adds a bit of punch and pizzazz, though it also spins the name closer to the feminine Patricia.

Ovidia is the unusual feminine form of the ancient Roman Ovidius, most famous as the name of the exiled 1st century Roman poet Ovid. Modern male form Ovidio is known in Spain and Portugal. Ovida is another variation.

Livelier Latin form of Edmund.

An interesting single-syllable name pronounced brahsh.

Turning Paul or Paol -- whether it's as Paolo, Paolina, or even Paola -- instantly makes it more romantic and appealing.

This variation on Moses got a boost from Moises Alou, a Dominican-American baseball player who spent 17 seasons in the National League.

A possible hero name inspired by notables from Spanish poet/playwright Federico Garcia Lorca to writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez to the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia.

A name that refers to a title of the Virgin Mary -- "Maria des Neves," or Maria of Snows.

A rare name even among Basque speakers (fewer than 20 women in Spain are called Elixane), this beautiful name has drawn some attention via Elixane Lechemia, the French pro-tennis player.

Dashing Latin classic, familiar and functional here.

Removing one letter from the somewhat intimidating Alexios gives you Alexio, a charming and more accessible variation.

This originated as a nickname for a skinny person; could make a rhythmic first name as well.