Portuguese Names

Laudalino

Laudalino is a rare masculine name with Romance language origins, most likely Portuguese or Spanish. The name may derive from Latin roots, possibly related to 'laudare' meaning 'to praise' or 'to…

Lourenco

Portuguese

"from Laurentium"

Properly spelt Lourenço, this is the Portuguese form of Laurence.

Macario

Spanish from Greek

"blessed, happy"

Macario is the modern Spanish form of the ancient Greek Makarios or the Latinized Macarius and the name of several early saints. Accessible and worldly, Macario can lead to the friendly nickname Mac.…

Matteus

Matteus is a masculine name that represents a variation of Matthew, which derives from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning 'gift of God' or 'gift from God.' This form of the name is particularly…

Mateus

Portuguese variation of Matthew, Hebrew

"gift of God"

Portuguese variation of Matthew.

Maximino

Maximino is a masculine name with Latin roots, serving as a diminutive form of Maximus, meaning 'greatest' or 'largest.' Popular in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, it carries the…

Othão

Othão is a masculine name with Portuguese origins, likely a variant or elaborate form of Otto or Otho. These names derive from Germanic roots meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity.' The tilde over the 'a'…

Pascoal

Pascoal is a masculine name of Portuguese and Galician origin, derived from the Latin "Paschalis" meaning "relating to Easter" or "born at Passover." It's the Portuguese equivalent of Pascal or…

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.

Prospero

Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of Prosper

"succeed, prosper"

Shakespeare's Tempest has kept the name Prospero alive.

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.

Raimundo

Spanish; Portuguese, from German

"wise protector"

A livelier form of Raymond, Raimundo was one of the most popular names in Brazil for the entire first half of the 20th century.

Rui

Portuguese diminutive of Rodrigo

"famous ruler"

This charming mini name began life as a nickname for Rodrigo but has since taken on a life of its own, ranking as an independent name in Portugal, it’s country of origin. If you’re looking to honor a…

Rogerio

Spanish and Portuguese variation of Roger, German

"famous warrior"

Rogerio is particularly popular in Portuguese-speaking countries like Brazil and Portugal, as well as in Spanish-speaking regions where it's sometimes spelled Rogério with an accent. The name carries…

Rinhaldo

Rinhaldo is a distinctive masculine name that appears to be a variation of Rinaldo or Reinhold, names with Germanic origins meaning "wise ruler" or "powerful counselor." The added 'h' gives this…

Sansao

Sansao is a masculine name of Portuguese origin, directly corresponding to the biblical figure known in English as Samson. Derived from the Hebrew name Shimshon, meaning 'sun,' or 'sun child,' Sansao…

Tiago

Portuguese diminutive of Santiago, Latin

"Saint James"

Tiago, also spelled Thiago, is a popular Portuguese boys' name. Derived from the more formal Santiago, these days it is often used on its own. Relaxed and charming while still maintaining the…

Siguefredo

Siguefredo is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'sigu' meaning 'victory' and 'fridu' meaning 'peace' or 'protection'. It's closely related to the more common Sigfrido or…

Silvino

Silvino is a masculine name with Latin roots, derived from 'silva' meaning 'forest' or 'woodland.' It's a diminutive form of Silvio or Silvius, names that were common in ancient Rome. Silvino carries…

Silverio

The name Silverio is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin element 'silver' meaning 'silvery' or 'like silver.' It shares roots with the more common English name Silvester.…