International Baby Names
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Centeōtl
Nahuatl, Aztec
"maize deity"
In Aztec mythology, Centeōtl was the god of maize and subsistence.
Juliano
Portuguese
"youthful, downy-bearded, or sky father"
A dashing form of Julian, which derives from Julius, a Roman family name. Its origin is shrouded in history, but possible roots include Latin iuvenis , meaning "youthfu"; Greek ioulos , meaning…
Celestino
Italian; Spanish; Portuguese, from Latin
"belonging to heaven"
Classic Italian name with celestial vibes.
Celestina
Italian and Spanish variation of Celeste
"heavenly"
We are hearing more of such heavenly names as Celeste and Celia, which opens the door to the range of lovely variations rarely heard before. Celestina is one of them, though given the more accessible…
Kenia
Spelling variation of Kenya
Kenia debuted on the US Top 1000 list in 1992. Even though it currently ranks higher than original spelling Kenya, this is a hard sell as it alters the spelling of the African nation. The significant…
Cecilio
Spanish, Italian
"blind"
Cecilio is derived from Caecilius, an Ancient Roman surname that was likely originally bestowed upon someone who was blind. Today you might expect Cecilio to a fashionable first name in part due to…
Catarina
Portuguese variation of Katherine
One of the most popular names of all time in Portugal and Brazil, with a romantic, lively sound. The main risk is confusion with other names that sound similar: Catalina, Katrina, and so forth.…
Lazaro
Italian variation of Lazarus and Eleazar
"God is my helper"
This sleek Italian name was raised from the dead by Mexican Mozart in the Jungle star Gael Garcia Bernal, who chose it for his son (he also has a daughter named Libertad). For athletic inspiration,…
Castiel
Hebrew
"my cover is God"
Castiel, which vaulted into the Top 1000 on the wings of the angel hero of the television show Supernatural , is the name of the Angel of the day Thursday. It may also derive some appeal from the…
Carmela
Italian and Spanish variation of Carmel
"garden"
Carmela has been most famous recently as the name of Tony Soprano's TV wife, played by Edie Falco. The spellings Carmela and Carmella are both used in Latin cultures including Italian, Spanish, and…
Carlotta
Italian variation of Charlotte, French diminutive of Charles
"free man"
Carlotta has a large measure of finger-snapping charm and substance — despite being a not too pleasant character in The Little Mermaid . Carlotta is also the diva/prima donna in The Phantom of the…
Carla
Feminization of Carl, German, Carlo, Italian, and Carlos, Spanish
"free man"
While Charlotte and Caroline are considered stylish and classic members of the Charles family, this Germanic form peaked in the US at Number 76 in 1965. It fell out of favor in the 2010s, but recent…
Leonides
Variation of Leonidas, Greek
"lion"
Used as a unisex name in Galicia, this powerful name is the Ionic and Attic Greek form of Leonidas.
Leonor
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Eleanor, from English, meaning unknown
This streamlined variation of Eleanor is common in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Portugal itself, where it has ranked among the Top 3 baby girl names for over a decade. In…
Leopoldo
Leopoldo is a masculine name with noble Germanic origins, being the Italian and Spanish form of Leopold. The name combines the elements 'leud' meaning 'people' and 'bald' meaning 'bold,' essentially…
Leticia
Spanish form of Letitia or Laetitia, Latin
"joy, happiness"
Playful but elegant with a cheerful meaning, Leticia is the Spanish form of the English Letitia and the Latin Laetitia. Popular in Brazil, Portugal, and Hungary, and a familiar choice in Spain, it…
Candida
Latin
"white"
Attractive ancient name borne by several saints but sullied by association with yeast infection.
Candelaria
Spanish
"Candlemas"
A bright and appealing Spanish name traditionally given to honor the church festival of Candlemas, which commemorates the presentation of Christ in the temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary.
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.
Lidia
Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Romanian, from Greek
"woman from Lydia"
A spelling variant of Lydia used in parts of Southern & Eastern Europe.