Unique Spanish Girl Names

Amada

Feminine variation of Amado, Spanish

"loved"

Amada is an unusual Spanish name that's becoming more famous thanks to Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes, who named their second daughter Amada Lee and their first Esmeralda Amada. Amada was also the name…

Rosita

Spanish, diminutive of Rosa

"rose"

This spirited Spanish variation of Rosa was familiar in the mid-20th century, but is used more quietly now. Given to around 35 babies in the US each year, it could work as a fresh alternative to…

Carlota

Spanish, Portuguese variation of Charlotte

"free man; Frenchman"

Carlota is the preferred version of Charlotte in Spain and Portugal, each where it ranks among the Top 50 most popular girl names. Carlotta, with two Ts, is the Italian spelling.

Verena

Latin

"integrity"

Verena is pleasant but old-fashioned. Whether that's the outdated kind of old-fashioned or the so-out-it's-in-again kind is your call. St. Verena was a third century nurse; Verena Tarrant is a…

Nevada

Spanish place-name

"covered in snow"

Named for its snowcapped mountains, Nevada is a state name which, unlike Carolina, Montana, and Dakota, has been relatively undiscovered. Warning: today's unvisited place-name could become tomorrow's…

Evelia

Evelia is a feminine name with Latin and Spanish origins. It derives from the Latin name Evelius, which may be related to 'aevum' meaning 'age' or 'eternity.' The name is most prevalent in Hispanic…

Faustina

Latin

"fortunate one"

A name with several distinguished namesakes: the wife of ancient Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, a famous Italian opera singer, and two Catholic saints--making it both substantial and unusual.

Constanza

Italian, feminine form of Constantine

"constant, unchanging"

This version adds some Italian flair to the somewhat stolid Constance.

Dia

Mbama, Sanskrit, Latin, and Spanish

"love; lamp; heavenly; day"

A sweet and simple multicultural choice which has several different meanings and origins. Widely used in Africa, it means "love" in Lembaama. It's a variant spelling of Diya, an Arabic, Hindi and…

Dominga

Spanish, feminine variation of Domingo

Nice for a little girl born on Sunday.

Jacinta

Spanish for Greek flower name

"hyacinth"

Jacinta, the Spanish word for hyacinth, is a lot softer and sweeter than the English version. The correct Spanish pronunciation is ha-SEEN-ta, though many English speakers would say ja-SIN-ta.…

Mesa

Spanish, Thai

"table; April"

Mesa is both the term for a flat-topped mountain, derived from the Spanish word for "table", and the Thai variation of April.

Lumina

Latin

"light"

Lumina is a radiant feminine name derived from the Latin word 'lumen,' meaning 'light.' This elegant name carries connotations of brightness, illumination, and enlightenment across various cultures.…

Petrona

Petrona is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the masculine name Petrus or Peter, meaning "rock" or "stone." It's essentially the feminine form of the name Petron or Petronius. The name…

Angelia

Greek

"angel"

Angelia, also called Angelos, was a daughter of Zeus and Hera. She stole her mother's anointments and gave them to Europa, then to escape her mother's wrath went into hiding. Angelia's father Zeus…

Santina

Santina is a feminine name of Italian origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Santa, meaning "saint" or "holy." The suffix "-ina" adds an endearing quality, essentially meaning "little saint" or…

Soledad

Spanish

"solitude"

This strong Spanish name that refers to the Virgin Mary (Our Lady of Solitude) has been made accessible by broadcaster Soledad O'Brien -- who shows how well it combines with an Anglo surname. Her…

Vanesa

Vanesa is a feminine name of Greek origin, a variation of Vanessa with the simplified spelling using a single 's.' The name derives from 'Phanessa,' an ancient Greek title for the god Dionysus,…

Jordana

Hebrew

"flowing down"

A feminization used more before Jordan joined the girls' camp.

Matilde

Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese version of Matilda, German

The German Matilda has some European variations that are popular in their native countries. Matilde ranks in Italy's and Portugal's Top 10 for girls, while the French variation Mathilde ranks among…