Filipino Names for Girls

Malaya

Filipino

"free"

Deriving from the same East Asian root as Malaysia and Malay, Malaya is a name that recalls the more popular Maya and the name of 2014 Nobel Peace Laureate Malala Yousafzai. It first appeared in the…

Mariel

Spanish, Latin American, English, and Filipino diminutive of Mary, Hebrew

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Actress and author Mariel Hemingway popularized this attractive and unusual variation of Mary, which first emerged in the 20th century. Also the name of a Cuban town — which provided the source of…

Mayari

Tagalog, Philippine Mythology

"to finish, to own"

Mayari is (one of several) moon deities from Tagalog and Philippine mythology, also considered the goddess of the night, beauty, war, revolution, and strength. Melodic and gentler in sound, it…

Irish

English word name

"relating to Ireland"

As Ireland becomes fashionable as a place name, bouncing on and off of the US girls charts thanks to Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin choosing it for their daughter, some parents may start to consider…

Celda

Spanish short form of Griselda or feminine form of Celdon

"grey battle; steep-sided valley"

Rare as a given name but used predominantly in Brazil, the Philippines, and Mexico when it is given, Celda is either a short form of Griselda (or Gricelda), a Germanic name with an Medieval feel, or…

Maridel

Filipino compound name, blending Maria with Delila, Adelaide, or Adelina

Similiar in style to Marilou, Marivic, and Marites, Maridel is blend of Maria with Delia, Adelaida, Adelina, or any other name containing the "del" sound. If it is Delia you had in mind, it could…

Honorina

Honorina is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman name 'Honorius,' meaning 'honor' or 'dignity.' This elegant name carries connotations of respect, integrity, and distinction. While…

Rosamie

Filipino, Acadian, French

"friend of roses"

Poetic and gentle, Rosamie could make an unexpected alternative to Rosalie, Rosemary, and Romy. Predominantly used in the Philippines, it may be considered a variation of Rosamund (inspired by French…

Erana

Māori form of Ellen, Filipino

"shining torch, light; new era"

A multicultural choice with a simple and straightforward look, Erana is both a Māori form of Ellen and a Filipino name meaning "new era". In the first case, it ultimately comes from the Greek Helen,…

Baltazara

Feminine form of Baltazar, Hebrew, Akkadian

"Ba'al protects the king"

A rare feminization of the kingly Biblical name, Baltazara has presence and grandeur. Meaning "Ba'al protects the king" — Ba'al referring to several Semitic fertility and storm deities — this name is…

Perlah

Filippino variation of Pearl or Perla, Latin

"pearl"

A pretty gemstone name used predominantly in the Philippines and occasionally in South America, Perlah appeared in the hit medical drama, The Pitt (2025-), borne by the character Perlah Alawi.