International Baby Names · Unusual, Rare, and Unique Baby Names
Rare Spanish Baby Names
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Camala
Camala is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Kamala, which has Sanskrit roots meaning 'lotus flower' and is associated with the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.…
Chara
Greek
"joy"
Chara is the name of a star in a constellation that represents hunting dogs, recently named as one of the most likely to host extraterrestrial life. Also, Chara is a variation of both Sarah and…
Claudina
Spanish variation of Claudia, Latin
"lame"
Claudina — a traditional Spanish diminutive of Claudia — was a Top 500 name in Spain for the first half of the 20th century. It never caught on as a given name in the US. At its peak, Claudina was…
Consuelo
Spanish from Latin
"she who brings consolation"
Consuelo is a chic, highly sophisticated Spanish name that works well with Anglo surnames. It was regularly on the U.S. popularity list through 1983, reaching as high as Number 339 in 1930. The name…
Camelo
Beltrano
Beltrano is a masculine name with Portuguese and Italian roots, traditionally used as a placeholder name similar to "John Doe" in English-speaking countries. The name comes from the phrase "fulano,…
Bronco
Spanish
"rough, unbroken horse"
For the parent who might also have Buck and Ryder on his list.
Cesaro
Cesaro is a masculine name of Italian origin, representing a variation of Caesar, which means 'long-haired' or 'hairy' in Latin. Historically, the name carries connotations of leadership and…
Cayo
Latin, from the Roman family name Caius
"rejoice"
Cayo is a rare and rhythmic Spanish name, all but unknown in the English-speaking world, that would make a lively choice.
Claudio
Italian, Spanish
"lame; enclosure"
Claudio, a most appealing Italian name, is featured in not one, but two Shakespearean plays, , Measure for Measure and Much Ado About Nothing . While "lame" is the most widely acknowledged meaning,…
Cornelio
Spanish, Italian variation of Cornelius, Latin
"horn"
If Cornelius still seems too much to consider, Cornelio, its jauntier, Latinized counterpart may be a better fit.
Damiano
Damiano is a masculine Italian name derived from the Greek 'Damianos,' ultimately stemming from 'damao' meaning 'to tame' or 'to subdue.' With classical roots, it's the Italian form of Damian, a name…
Donelo
Donelo is an uncommon masculine name with possible Romance language origins. It may have evolved as a diminutive form of names like Donato or Donald, with the '-elo' suffix adding an affectionate…
Nilo
Spanish diminutive of Daniel
"God is my judge"
So much more worldly than Danny.
Dominguez
Dominguez is a Spanish surname that has gained usage as a masculine given name. It originated as a patronymic meaning "son of Domingo," with Domingo deriving from the Latin "Dominicus," meaning…
Diaz
Spanish from Latin
"days"
Perfect example of a surname that would work well as a first.
Durango
Spanish place-name
The name of cities in Mexico and Colorado, Durango is a pleasant, fresh option from the atlas.
Everardo
Everardo is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing the Spanish and Italian form of Everard or Eberhard. The name combines the elements 'eber' meaning 'wild boar' (a symbol of strength and…
Manolo
Variation of Manuel
Because of shoe designer Manolo Blahnik, this has become a generic term for pricey stilettos, as in "I must have those Manolos."
Mano
Italian
"hand"
A nickname that sounds like a nickname.