Portuguese Names

Ovidia

Feminine variation of Ovidius, Roman family name

"shepherd or sheep"

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…

Elixane

Basque, diminutive or local variant of Elizabeth

"pledged to God"

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. With its…

Antinea

French after the Greek name for the Queen of Atlantis

In Pierre Benoit's novel, Antinea is a beautiful and charming queen with a hideous secret: She has a cave wall with 120 niches carved into it, one for each of her lovers. Only 53 have been filled;…

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…

Agueda

Spanish, Portuguese, from Greek

"good woman"

Traditionally spelled Águeda, this is a Spanish & Portuguese form of Agatha.

Ailinn

Ailinn is a feminine name with Gaelic origins, derived from Irish mythology and history. It's a variant of Aileen or Eileen, ultimately stemming from the Gaelic 'Eibhlín' or 'Aveline,' meaning…

Borboleta

Borboleta is a feminine name derived from the Portuguese word for 'butterfly.' Names based on butterflies appear in various cultures, symbolizing transformation, beauty, and delicacy. While uncommon…

Dinisia

Dinisia is a feminine name with possible Greek or Latin influences, potentially related to 'Dionysia,' the feminine form of Dionysius, referring to the Greek god Dionysus of wine and festivity. This…

Dores

Dores is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Dolores, which comes from Spanish 'María de los Dolores' meaning 'Mary of Sorrows,' referring to the Virgin…

Felicidade

Felicidade is a lyrical feminine name of Portuguese origin meaning 'happiness' or 'bliss.' Popular in Portugal, Brazil, and other Portuguese-speaking regions, this name embodies joy and well-being as…

Garcia

Spanish and Portuguese

"bear"

This evocative Spanish surname would make an unusual but lively choice for a girl.

Graca

Portuguese variation of Grace

"grace"

Graca, typically written in Portuguese as Graça, is a stylish virtue name that has never made the charts in the US. The pronunciation rhymes with the Spanish word "casa."

Gracinha

Gracinha is a feminine Portuguese name that functions as an affectionate diminutive of 'Graça,' which means 'grace' or 'favor.' The suffix '-inha' in Portuguese adds a sense of endearment, making…

Ivone

Ivone is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. Primarily recognized as a Portuguese and Spanish variation of Yvonne, it derives from the Germanic masculine name Ivo, meaning 'yew wood'…

Januaria

Portuguese

"January"

Way before January Jones made this month a fashionable girls' name, there was Princess Januaria of Brazil, daughter of the King of Portugal and the Archduchess of Austria. One of the most pointed yet…

Julha

Julha is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Julia or possibly a Portuguese or Brazilian adaptation. Julia derives from the Roman family name Julius, ultimately meaning…

Junha

Junha is a name with multicultural origins, primarily found in Korean and Japanese traditions. In Korean, the meaning varies depending on the Hanja (Chinese characters) chosen, but often includes…

Laocadia

Laocadia is a rare feminine name likely derived from Leocadia, which comes from Greek elements meaning 'bright' or 'clear' and possibly related to Arcadia. Saint Leocadia was a 3rd-century martyr…