International Baby Names · Nature, Place and Word Names
Spanish Word Names
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Chico
Spanish
"boy"
Friendly but flimsy.
Charra
Gaelic
"large stoneor rock"
Rarely heard as a name; Chiara might be preferable.
Majo
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
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,…
Mar
Latin
"sea"
The Spanish and Portuguese word for "sea" is a Top 100 name in Spain. In America, it's sometimes used as a nickname for names like Martina and Marina, but it could also plausibly stand on its own.
Marea
Spanish
"tide"
Mar — Spanish for "sea" — was a fast-riser in 2022. The beautiful Marea, meaning "tide" certainly deserves consideration as well.
Cedro
Cedro is a masculine name with Latin origins, deriving from 'cedrus', meaning 'cedar tree'. The cedar has long symbolized strength, dignity, and immortality across many cultures. As a name, Cedro…
Mariposa
Spanish
"butterfly"
Mariposa is a rare, romantic choice with an intriguing meaning. Uncommon but not unknown, Mariposa is an elegant entrant in the nature names category. And it comes with the adorable nicknames Mari or…
Martes
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
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…
Caricia
Caricia is a feminine name derived from the Spanish word 'caricia' meaning 'caress' or 'gentle touch'. This lovely name carries inherent connotations of tenderness, affection, and warmth. While…
Mejilla
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…
Canyon
Spanish word name
Canyon is a unique baby name evocative of natural splendor and the old Steve Canyon comic-strip heroism, making it an intriguing new word-name possibility. Similar but less word-like: Kenyon.
Milagro
Milagro is a feminine name of Spanish origin meaning 'miracle.' This beautiful name carries profound spiritual significance in Hispanic culture, often given to children whose births were considered…
Canela
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,…
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.
Natividad
Spanish from Latin
"nativity"
Traditionally given to girls born on the September birth date of the Virgin Mary.
Navidad
Spanish
"Christmas Eve"
Navidad refers to Christmas Eve in Spanish. While the name is not commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries, it would certainly be an appropriate holiday choice.
Nevada
Spanish place-name
"covered in snow"
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.
Nieves
Spanish
"snows"
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.
