Basque Names

Revolutionary choice.

Andoni is the Basque version of Anthony, no longer a common choice in Spain.

There are many names that mean redhead or dark, fewer that mean blond, but this is an intriguing little-known option from the Basque region of Spain, deriving from the Latin Flavianus.

Urraca was the name of many infantas and queens of several medieval Iberian kingdoms (most notably Leon). Despite its royal roots, Urraca is one of the names best left to the history books.

This Basque name is more unusual and attractive than the grandfather-ish Bernard.

Basque alternative to Paddy or Pat