International Baby Names · Nature, Place and Word Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated October 2026
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Spanish, from Greek
"beryl, pale green gemstone"
A Latin name with a lot of tango flair.
Spanish place-name
"lower"
Pronounced Bah-hah, this name of the Mexican peninsula attached to California makes for an out-of-the-ordinary possibility.
Spanish
"bay"
This alluring Spanish nature name would fit in with classmates Mar, Cielo, and Sol.
"ascension"
Highly religious choice.
Talla is a delicate feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Scottish Gaelic tradition, it may derive from the word meaning 'by the river' or 'peaceful water.' In some African cultures,…
Tía is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Spanish, it literally means "aunt," deriving from the Latin "thia." However, as a given name, it's often used independently of this meaning.…
"poppy"
A rarely heard flower name, Amapola comes from the Spanish word for "poppy", in turn associating with name with remembrance and the months of August and November. Pronounced as a-ma-POH-la, with the…
"tiger"
If Bear and Fox can make it as baby names, why not Tiger. The Spanish Tigre has a more gender-neutral feel.
Tiza is a rare feminine name with possible Hungarian origins, where it could be derived from the Tisza River. Alternatively, it might be related to the Spanish word 'tiza' meaning 'chalk.' The name…
Spanish word name
"tornado"
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…
Toro is a masculine name with multicultural roots and meanings. In Japanese, 'toro' can relate to terms meaning 'to melt' or refer to prime cuts of tuna. In Spanish and Italian, it means 'bull,'…
Traza is a rare feminine name with unclear origins, possibly derived from Spanish or Italian linguistic roots. In Spanish, 'traza' means 'trace,' 'design,' or 'plan,' which could lend the name…
Vajilla is an unusual feminine name that may derive from the Spanish word 'vajilla,' meaning 'tableware' or 'dishes.' While not traditionally used as a given name in Spanish-speaking cultures, it…
Valeta is a feminine name with possible Latin or Spanish origins. It may be related to the Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be healthy,' connecting it to names like Valerie and Valentine.…
Velada is a feminine name with possible Spanish or Portuguese origins. It may derive from the Latin word 'velatus' meaning 'veiled' or 'covered,' potentially relating to concepts of mystery or…
"truth"
A modern virtue name possibility.
Alza is a concise and distinctive feminine name with several possible origins. It may derive from Spanish, where it relates to the verb 'alzar' meaning 'to raise' or 'to lift up,' suggesting…
Zafiro is a masculine name derived from the Spanish word for 'sapphire,' referring to the blue precious gemstone. The name carries connotations of luxury, beauty, and rarity. In various cultures,…
"dragonfly"
A rare nature name and an interesting way to familiar nicknames like Libby, Lula, Lulu, and Bel, Libelula (or Libélula) comes from the Spanish word for "dragonfly". The name itself comes from the…
Spanish, Filipino, Tagalog
"amethyst"
A gemstone name from the Tagalog language which is used in the Philippines, Amatista is a bright and sparky choice. It's also the Spanish word for the purple gem, giving the name wider reach.
