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Spanish artist name
The name of the French surrealist, Francis Picabia, could make a lively, creative choice for the daughter of adventurous art-loving parents.
Spanish
"tranquil, peaceful"
Familiar outside the Hispanic community through male opera singer Placido Domingo, this name has a calm, serene feeling.
Spanish variation of Placida
"quiet, calm"
Derived from an ancient Roman name, this is best known in its male form Placido, thanks to the tenor.
Palacida is an extremely rare feminine name with unclear origins. It may be a variant of Placida, which comes from Latin meaning 'peaceful' or 'gentle.' Another possibility is that it evolved as a…
Porcia is a feminine name with ancient Roman roots, derived from the Latin clan name Porcius, meaning 'pig' or 'related to pigs' - though this humble etymology belies its noble history. The name…
"precious, valuable"
See PRECIOUS.
Italian variation of Primrose, flower name
"first rose"
Primarosa somehow makes the meaning of this pretty delicate flower name more apparent to English speakers. This might make a good honor name for Grandma Rose.
Primorosa is a feminine name of Latin and Spanish origin, derived from "primor" meaning "excellence" or "beauty," with the feminine suffix "-osa" suggesting "full of." The name can be interpreted as…
Prisilla is a feminine name that represents an alternative spelling of Priscilla, which derives from Latin and means 'ancient' or 'venerable.' This name carries historical significance, appearing in…
Prudencia is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'prudentia' meaning 'prudence' or 'discretion.' It embodies the virtue of wisdom and careful judgment in conduct. This classic name has…
"the town"
Sandy southwestern feel.
Spanish, diminutive of Francis
Paquito's minimizing ito ending could make your child feel insignificant.
Panchito is an affectionate Spanish diminutive of the name Francisco, adding the double diminutive suffix '-chito' to create a name that conveys warmth and endearment. Common in Hispanic communities,…
Spanish, diminutive of Francisco
Pancho is a bit more problematic than such similar names as Pablo and Paco because of the Pancho Villa association.
Spanish, diminutive of Francisco; Native American
"eagle"
Another winning and relaxed but energetic o-ending Latin name, sometimes associated with designer Paco Rabanne.
Pacorra is an extremely rare masculine name with uncertain origins. It may be related to the Spanish name Paco (a diminutive of Francisco) with an elaborate suffix, or it might have distinct cultural…
Spanish variation of JosÉ
Le Pew. We don't think so, although it's a megacommon nickname name in Latino countries.
Spanish from Latin
"peaceful"
Paciano is an appealing twist on all the newly fashionable names that suggest peace.
Pacifico is a masculine name of Latin and Italian origin meaning 'peaceful' or 'bringing peace.' Derived from the Latin 'pacificus,' it shares roots with words like 'pacific' and 'pacify.' This name…
Spanish from Greek
"follower of Pallas"
Although Pallas was a goddess, a noted male bearer of this name was Saint Palladius, the first Christian bishop of Ireland, and the name has an appealing swagger.