International Baby Names
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Baltazar
Spanish, Hebrew, Akkadian
"Baal protects the King"
This variation spelling of Balthasar is most often used in South America. Argentinian football star Joan Figallo recently called his son Baltazar.
Mayra
Mayra is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic contexts, it means "exceptional" or "beneficial," while in Slavic languages it's connected to "peace" or "greatness." The name also…
Azucena
Spanish from Arabic
"Madonna lily, white lily"
Azucena is the Spanish name for the Madonna lily, or white lily, derived from the Arabic words ‘abyad , "white", and zanbaq , "lily". White lilies are symbols of the Virgin Mary, which gives the…
Augustina
Feminine variation of Augustus, Latin
"the exalted one"
Derived from the Ancient Roman family name, Augustinus, itself a form of Augustus, this elaborate form is less familiar than August and Augusta, but it has the flair of Georgiana and Evangelina.…
Mercedes
Spanish
"gracious gifts, benefits"
Mercedes is one of the few names attached to luxury living that we can wholeheartedly recommend, it being a legitimate Spanish appellation stemming from one of the epithets given to the Virgin…
Meztli
Nahuatl, Aztec
"moon"
This was the name of the Aztec god (or goddess) of the moon.
Meztli
Nahuatl, Aztec
"moon"
This was the name of the Aztec god (or goddess) of the moon, which has only ever appeared on the US list for girls but would make for a cool boy name too, especially for those who would like to honor…
Micaela
Italian, Spanish, and Israeli variation of Michaela
"who is like God"
The original versions of Micaela have morphed into all manner of "inventive" spellings -- Makayla, McKalla et al -- but we prefer the genuine international versions, like this one.
Arnulfo
Arnulfo is a masculine name with Germanic roots, derived from the elements 'arn' meaning eagle and 'wulf' meaning wolf. It was borne by several medieval saints and nobles, including Saint Arnulf of…
Milagros
Spanish
"miracles"
Even in the Hispanic community, very religious and old-fashioned.
Mireya
Spanish from Latin
"admired"
A pretty and unusual path to the nickname Mira. Mira is the main character in Nobel Prize-winner Federico Mistral's poem of the same name. Mireya Moscoso was Panama's first female president.
Mirna
Mirna is a feminine name with international appeal, used in various cultures including Latin American, Slavic, and Arabic communities. In Arabic, it means 'fragrant' or 'beloved,' while in Slavic…
Modesta
Modesta is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'modestus' meaning 'modest' or 'moderate.' It embodies the virtue of humility and unassuming grace. The name has historical usage…
Modesto
Modesto is a masculine name of Latin and Spanish origin meaning 'modest' or 'humble.' The name embodies the virtue of humility and unpretentiousness, deriving from the Latin 'modestus.' Common in…
Monserrat
Spelling variant of Montserrat, Catalan place-name meaning "serrated mountain"
"serrated mountain"
Monserrat is a variant spelling of the Catalan name Montserrat. It is likely the better spelling in English-speaking countries given the correct pronunciation of the name. Monserrat/Montserrat is a…
Monserrath
Monserrath is a feminine name derived from Montserrat, which refers to the serrated mountain range near Barcelona, Spain, and the famous Benedictine monastery there dedicated to the Virgin Mary. This…
Montserrat
Catalan
"serrated mountain"
Montserrat is a Catalan name meaning ‘serrated mountain’. That may not be the most appealing meaning, but the exceptional beauty of the Montserrat mountain range near Barcelona, Spain might change…
Myrna
Irish
"festive; affection, endearment"
An anglicized spelling of Muirne, the name of the mother of Finn mac Cool in Irish legend, Myrna has a unique sound and two possible meanings, both of which are positive. Actress Myrna Loy was a…
Nahomi
Japanese, variation of Naomi
"straight and beautiful"
While many are familiar with the Hebrew name Naomi through the Biblical character, the name also has separate roots as a unisex Japanese name meaning "straight and beautiful." Variation Nahomi is…
Ariadna
Spanish, Catalan, Russian, Polish variation of Ariadne, Greek
"most holy"
Romantic and elegant but tough and sparky at the same time, Ariadna is a variation of the Greek Ariadne, predominantly used among Spanish speakers. In Greek mythology, Ariadne was the daughter of…