Spanish Word Names

Personification of pep.

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.

Flores is one of the most popular Spanish surnames and could certainly be adapted as a first.

Tornado first meant thunderstorm and only later came to mean whirlwind, the common modern meaning. More recently, Tornado is the first name of a tennis-playing teen whose sister is called the equally attention-getting Hurricane. Both names work for either gender, if you think you can withstand the storm jokes.

The Spanish form of popular Ruby is another addition to the list of attractive gem names for girls.

Mar — Spanish for "sea" — was a fast-riser in 2022. The beautiful Marea, meaning "tide" certainly deserves consideration as well.

Opera star Domingo was responsible for giving this popular Latin name its green card. It was commonly used by early Christians to convey their serenity in the faith, and it was borne by several minor saints.

Like Benita, had some popularity in the fifties.

A spiritually significant name used in honor of the Virgin Mary. In Spanish, her title is Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles, meaning "Our Lady the Queen of the Angels."

The Spanish variation of the 80s and 90s American favorite Amber has an international flair.

As a term of endearment, maybe, but not as a proper name, where it would practically demand the refrain "Banana."

The Italian Gemma is rising, and Spanish Gema is following suit. More fresh and exciting than Emma or Ruby, Gema is a lovely alternative.

This alluring Spanish word name has the quirky meaning "hazelnut". Avellana has a beautiful sound, although it may be misheard as the trending Avianna.

The Latin word for love. Amor has strong potential for the middle name position.

A distinctive, rhythmic, and lovely Spanish name that suggests enlightenment.