Catalan Names
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Jordi
Catalan variation of George
To the American ear, Jordi seems like a nickname for Jordan, which means this popular name from Catalonia could certainly cross cultures.
Ramon
Catalan variation of Raymond
The Latin Ramon has been in the U.S. Top 1000 since the beginning of baby-naming time, i.e. the past 130+ years. Ramon is the perfect blend of worldly and familiar, with a rocker edge via The…
Monserrat
Spelling variant of Montserrat, Catalan place-name meaning "serrated mountain"
"serrated mountain"
Monserrat is a variant spelling of the Catalan name Montserrat. It is likely the better spelling in English-speaking countries given the correct pronunciation of the name. Monserrat/Montserrat is a…
Cebrià
Cebrià is a masculine name primarily used in Catalan-speaking regions of Spain, particularly Catalonia and Valencia. It is the Catalan variation of Cyprian, ultimately derived from Latin 'Cyprianus,'…
Enric
Enric is a masculine name of Catalan origin, equivalent to Henry in English. Derived from Germanic elements meaning 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household,' it combines strength and leadership…
Felip
Felip is a masculine name representing the Catalan and Occitan variant of Philip. Derived from the Greek name Philippos, it combines 'philos' (friend, lover) and 'hippos' (horse), meaning 'lover of…
Guillem
Catalan form of William
An intriguing way to spin an old standard. Pronounced with a hard G: gee-yem.
Laia
Catalan diminutive of Eulalia
"sweet-speaking"
Saint Eulalia was born in Spain and is the patron saint of Barcelona, so her name and its derivatives are popular throughout the land — especially in her native Catalonia.
Llogaia
Llogaia is a rare feminine name with Catalan origins, derived from the male name Llogai (Saint Llogai or Eulogius in English). The name has deep historical roots in Catalonia, particularly in the…
Mateu
Mateu is the Catalan form of Matthew, a name derived from the Hebrew name Mattathia, meaning 'gift of God.' Common in Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and other Catalan-speaking regions, Mateu…
Mireia
Catalan form of Mireille
"to admire"
Popular name in Spain drawn from the Provencal Mireio, coined by the poet Frederic Mistral. Very pretty and, though difficult to spell and pronounce, simpler than the French version.
Narcis
Narcis is a masculine name derived from the Greek myth of Narcissus, a beautiful youth who fell in love with his own reflection. The name comes from the Greek word 'narke,' meaning 'sleep' or…
Nicasi
Nicasi is a rare masculine name with likely Catalan or Mediterranean origins. It appears to be a variant of Nicasius (Latin) or Nicasio (Spanish), derived from the Greek 'nike' meaning 'victory.'…
Nuria
Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan, Arabic
"place between the valleys; light"
Deriving from the Catalan title for the Virgin Mary, Nostra Senyora de Núria , meaning "Our Lady of Nuria", this distinctive name is a popular choice in Spain and Portugal. Nuria is a Spanish…
Oriol
Catalan
"golden"
Intriguing name that's a Top 100 choice in Spain and virtually unknown outside that country. But has definitely possibilities for the adventurous baby namer.
Pol
Breton and Catalan form of Paul
"small"
Pol, pronounced as "pole," though a popular Breton name, would be an unusual form of a simple classic elsewhere. The Breton Saint Pol Aurelian was known as a slayer of dragons and a founder of…
Sants
Sants is an uncommon masculine name with potential connections to several origins. It may be a shortened form of Santiago (Spanish for Saint James) or Santos (meaning "saints" in Spanish and…
Serafí
Serafí is a Catalan variation of the name Seraphim, which has ancient Hebrew and Greek origins. Derived from the Hebrew word 'seraphim,' referring to the highest order of angels in Biblical…
Arnau
Catalan variation of Arnold, English from German
"ruler, strong as an eagle"
A name sometimes used by Latino parents, perhaps relating to the popular Spanish TV mini-series of that name.
Vicenç
Catalan form of Vincent, Latin
"conquering"
