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Spanish Word Names

  1. Socorro

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Portuguese

    • Meaning:

      "succour, help, relief"

    • Description:

      Socorro is a Spanish and Portuguese word name taken from a title of the Virgin Mary, "Mary of Perpetual Succour." Its religious meaning makes it somewhat old-fashioned and not among the Spanish names for girls widely used in the US.
  2. Rocio

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "dewdrops"

    • Description:

      This name, which refers to Mary as the Virgin of the Dew, is all but unknown in the Anglo community, but popular enough in Hispanic families that it made the US Top 1000 until least until 2006. Also spelled Rocío, it remains popular in Spain and Chile, where it ranks in the Top 100.
  3. Consuelo

    • Origin:

      Spanish from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "she who brings consolation"

    • Description:

      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.
  4. Lienzo

    • Description:

      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 child represents. Though rare as a first name, Lienzo has been gaining modest attention among parents seeking unique names with creative associations. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing sounds and distinctive 'z,' making it both memorable and pleasing to the ear. Lienzo carries subtle artistic connotations without being overly thematic, offering a name that's unique without being difficult to pronounce. For families with Spanish heritage or those drawn to artistic symbolism, Lienzo represents an expressive, uncommon choice that balances uniqueness with accessibility.

  5. Lucero

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "light"

    • Description:

      Lucero is a relative or nickname of Luz, meaning light. This intriguing name is swimming just beneath the Top 1000 for girls in the US.
  6. Clemente

    • Origin:

      Spanish, Portuguese, Italian

    • Meaning:

      "mild, merciful"

    • Description:

      A more romantic form of old school Clement, which ranks in the Top 100 boy names in Chile. Clemente, like Clement, derives from the Late Latin name Clemens, the name of 14 popes and several saints.
  7. Prospero

    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of Prosper

    • Meaning:

      "succeed, prosper"

    • Description:

      Shakespeare's Tempest has kept the name Prospero alive.
  8. Dulce

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "sweet"

    • Description:

      Popular Portuguese and Spanish name that refers to "dulce nombre de Maria" -- the sweet name of the Virgin Mary. English variant Dulcie has a different pronunciation, and is significantly less popular in the US, given to 8 babies compared to the 438 girls called Dulce in 2024.
  9. Nevada

    • Origin:

      Spanish place-name

    • Meaning:

      "covered in snow"

    • Description:

      Western place-name that feels equally appropriate for both genders. Note: Natives say rhyme that second syllable with had, so it's not nehv-AH-da.
  10. Alondra

    • Origin:

      Pet form of Alejandra or Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "lark"

    • Description:

      A Spanish TV show made this one popular, along with single-named Mexican singer, Alondra.
  11. Rey

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "king"

    • Description:

      Sounds exactly like Ray—but with an on-trend royal vibe. The central protagonist in the newest Star Wars trilogy is a woman named Rey.
  12. Maximo

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Maximus, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "greatest"

    • Description:

      With the ubiquitous Max heard at every playground across the US, international versions have been gaining traction in an attempt to provide a fresh avenue to the highly sought nickname. This Spanish iteration has been in the US Top 1000 since the early 2000s and is currently trending upwards.
  13. Ria

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "small river"

    • Description:

      Short and feminine, Ria has a rhythmic flow.
  14. Ola

    • Origin:

      Norwegian and Swedish form of Olaf

    • Meaning:

      "ancestor's relic"

    • Description:

      Simple, friendly, distinctive name heard in several cultures. The a ending may feel more feminine in the US than Ole, though both variations are acceptable in Scandinavia.
  15. Azul

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "blue"

    • Description:

      Azul is the Spanish word for "blue" and was first recorded as a baby name (for girls) in 1995. It's technically considered unisex today, although it is still much more common as a feminine name.
  16. Nieves

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "snows"

    • Description:

      A name bestowed in honor of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de la Nieves, referring to a miracle she performed with unmelted snow in the August heat of Rome.
  17. Candela

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "Candlemas"

    • Description:

      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.
  18. Sirena

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "entangler"

    • Description:

      Sounds like Serena, but refers to the mythological sirens -- half woman, half bird -- who virtually sang men to death. Not a great role model for your little girl.
  19. Aro

    • Origin:

      Finnish diminutive of Aaron

    • Description:

      Aro is a cute name from Scandinavia which, given the popularity of similar names like Milo, Arlo etc might be ripe for more usage outside of the Nordic countries.
  20. Reno

    • Origin:

      Place-name

    • Description:

      Has a lively and swaggering sound, and also some unfortunate associations with Reno, city of gambling and failed marriages.