Unique Spanish Girl Names

Candela

Spanish

"Candlemas"

Diminutive of Candelaria, a name derived from candle and given in honor of the festival of Candlemas, which marks the presentation of Christ in the temple and the purification of the Virgin Mother.

Lorca

Spanish place name and surname

The haunting Lorca is a place name from the Spanish province of Navarre, but far more famous as the surname of the eminent Spanish poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca, who was the direct…

Diablo

Spanish

"devil"

Diablo Cody, self-named (she's really Brook Busey) screenwriter of Juno, singlehandedly helped popularize not just her heroine's name and her own but all o-ending names for girls. You don't need us…

Anacita

Spelling variation of Aniceta

Anacita is a variation of the ancient feminization Aniceta that's largely unknown in the English-speaking world. But with the rise of so many A names, the pretty Anacita may have her day in the sun.

Ynes

Ynes is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Inés or Inez, which are Spanish and Portuguese forms of Agnes. The name ultimately derives from the Greek word 'hagnos,' meaning 'pure'…

Xandra

Spanish, diminutive of Alexandra

"man's defender"

The initial X is pronounced like a Z. Confusing? Potentially. But there are enough Alexandras and Xanders through the Western World these days that this spelling wouldn't seem outlandish.

Aniceta

Latinized feminine form of Ancient Greek

"unconquerable"

A delicate name with strong roots, Aniceta is most often used in contemporary Spain. Saint Anicetus was an ancient pope and martyr.

Engracia

Spanish from Latin

"endowed with God's grace"

Charming alternative to the overused Grace.

Laurinda

Laurinda is a feminine name with Latin and Spanish/Portuguese origins, combining the laurel tree element ("laurus" in Latin) with the Spanish/Portuguese suffix "-inda" which adds a sense of beauty or…

Leocadia

Spanish

"splendid brightness"

Leocadia marries a mix of sounds: the strength of a lion, with a rhythmic Latin ending. St. Leocadia was an early martyred Spanish saint, and "La Leocadia" is a famous Goya painting of Leocadia…

Pepita

Spanish, diminutive feminine variation of JosÉ

Personification of pep.

Puebla

Spanish

"the town"

Sandy southwestern feel.