International Baby Names · Nature, Place and Word Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated October 2026
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Spanish
"jasmine"
The Spanish version of popular Jasmine has that zippy Z many parents are loving in recent years.
Spanish, Latin
"almond"
A rare choice with familiar sounds, Almendra is a Spanish word name meaning "almond", making it a nature-inspired choice with links to Bible and to marzipan treats. With potential nickname Alma, it…
Native American place name
"rich in springs"
Among the least gimmicky, most appealing and colorful of all the names found in the atlas, Jamaica almost sings out the rhythms of the West Indies. Part of the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean,…
Júbilo is a masculine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin meaning 'joy' or 'jubilation.' Derived from Latin 'jubilum' (wild shouting), the name embodies celebration, happiness, and exuberance. With…
Jabón is a masculine name with Spanish language connections, notably sharing spelling with the Spanish word for 'soap' (jabón). As a personal name, it may have developed as a variant pronunciation of…
Junípero is a masculine name of Spanish origin derived from the Latin word 'juniperus,' meaning 'juniper tree.' The name gained historical significance through Junípero Serra, an 18th-century Spanish…
Lago is a distinctive masculine name with roots in multiple languages. In Spanish and Italian, 'lago' means 'lake,' connecting the name to natural imagery and tranquility. In Portuguese and Galician…
Inocencio is a Spanish masculine name derived from the Latin word 'innocens' meaning 'innocent' or 'harmless.' This name carries connotations of purity, integrity, and blamelessness. Traditionally…
Leal is a concise name with origins in multiple traditions. As a feminine name, it derives from French and Spanish roots meaning 'loyal' or 'faithful,' reflecting admirable character qualities. The…
"Indian"
This name of a California desert town, used by Deborah Falconer and Robert Downey, Jr. for their son, makes a much livelier and more individual – not to mention more masculine – improvisation on the…
"immaculate"
Even purer than Chastity...and as difficult, at least outside the Hispanic community.
Spanish and Portuguese
"freedom"
An offbeat way to celebrate this virtue.
"liberty"
Libertad is the forceful name recently given to his daughter by Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal. English equivalent Liberty has been in use for girls for some time. Libertad might be considered a…
Lienzo is an uncommon masculine name with Spanish origins, literally meaning 'canvas' or 'linen cloth.' This artistic name evokes creativity, possibility, and the blank canvas of potential that a…
"illuminated"
A distinctive, rhythmic, and lovely Spanish name that suggests enlightenment.
Spanish from Native American word name
"hurricane"
Hurricane is a storm, but it's also an American name , thanks to rising tennis star Hurricane Black -- whose sister's name is Tornado. There's no reason this tempestuous choice can't work for boys…
Llora is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. In Spanish, 'llora' is a form of the verb 'llorar' meaning 'to cry' or 'to weep,' though as a name it's likely disconnected from this…
"seagull"
Another intriguing and virtually unused Spanish nature name to add to the books.
Lucho is a warm, friendly masculine name of Spanish origin. It functions primarily as a diminutive of names like Luis (Spanish form of Louis) or Luciano. Popular throughout Latin America, especially…
Italian nickname
"polite, kind"
Patricia Arquette and Nicole Richie named their daughters Harlow, so why not consider this other great early screen icon?
