International Baby Names · Nature, Place and Word Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Spanish and Portuguese
"cinnamon"
We've long been a fan of spice and herb names -- Saffron, Sage, Juniper -- and Spanish word names are starting to feel very right, so Canela has legs. It has a long history as a Latina first name,…
Spanish
"conception"
Name given in honor of the Virgin Mary that might prove difficult for a modern Spanish-American child to pull off.
"good fortune"
Ventura started life as a shortening of Bonaventura, Spanish for good luck or good fortune, but now stands on its own. It has a pleasant sound and the stylish 'V' ending, but Angelenos would…
Luminosa is a feminine name with Latin origins, meaning 'full of light' or 'luminous.' This evocative name derives from the Latin 'lumen' (light) and directly connects to concepts of brightness,…
Gana is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Hindu tradition, it relates to the Ganas, which are Shiva's attendants, giving the name divine associations. In Serbian and Croatian…
"galaxy"
Spanish for galaxy, this larger-than-life name would make a bold but beautiful choice for girl.
Majo is a versatile masculine name with several possible origins. In Spanish-speaking countries, it often functions as a diminutive for names like Manuel or María José. In Japanese contexts, the name…
Maña is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. In Spanish contexts, it could be related to the word 'maña' meaning 'skill' or 'cleverness.' In Hindi and Sanskrit traditions,…
Galán is a masculine name of Spanish origin that functions both as a surname and occasionally as a given name. It means 'gallant,' 'courteous,' or 'charming' in Spanish, conveying qualities of…
"springs"
Common Spanish surname with a lively sound and meaning and literary connection to prominent Latin American writer Carlos Fuentes.
Fortunato is a masculine name of Italian and Spanish origin derived from the Latin 'fortunatus' meaning 'lucky,' 'fortunate,' or 'blessed.' With roots in ancient Roman culture, this expressive name…
Martes is an unusual feminine name with multiple potential origins. In Spanish, 'martes' means 'Tuesday,' connecting it to day-name traditions found in various cultures. It may also derive from…
Matiz is a distinctive masculine name of modern origin. While not tied to a specific linguistic tradition, it resonates with Spanish and Portuguese speakers as 'matiz' means 'nuance' or 'shade' in…
Latin
"luck"
The Roman goddess Fortuna personified luck and ruled over fortune and fate. She is often depicted as blindfolded, and remains an important figure in Italian culture today, where a common saying…
Mejilla is a feminine name with Spanish language connections, though it's quite uncommon as a given name. In Spanish, 'mejilla' literally means 'cheek' (the facial feature), which gives the name a…
Spanish surname
"flower"
Flores is one of the most popular Spanish surnames and could certainly be adapted as a first.
Feliz is a masculine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate.' It derives from the Latin 'felix,' which shares the same meaning. Though not extremely common in…
"happiness"
Used exclusively in Latino families.
Spanish from Latin
"endowed with God's grace"
Charming alternative to the overused Grace.
Día is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. In Spanish, 'día' means 'day,' suggesting brightness and new beginnings. The name may also relate to the Irish name Dea, meaning 'goddess.'…
