International Baby Names
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Sonia
Russian and Scandinavian variation of Sophia
"wisdom"
Early European import, well known in the 1940s via Norwegian skating movie star Sonja Henie, that has sailed back across the Atlantic, despite the rising popularity of other Russian names.
Susana
Susana is a feminine name with Hebrew and Spanish origins, being a Latin variant of Susannah, derived from the Hebrew name Shoshana meaning "lily" or "rose." This elegant name appears in biblical…
Tania
Russian, diminutive of Tatiana
"belonging to the house of Tatius"
Tania is a Russian name that has been fully integrated into the American name pool, retaining just a touch of its Slavic flavor. It started as a pet form of Tatiana, which is beginning to be used in…
Teodora
Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Slovene and Serbian form of Theodora
"gift of God"
Teodora is an extremely attractive and international choice, with several equally attractive, user-friendly nicknames. Appealing short forms might include Tea, Dora, or Dory for English speakers,…
Teodoro
Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
"gift of God"
With brother name Theodore ranking in the US top 10, this alternative might appeal to parents looking to honor Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish heritage.
Timoteo
Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Timothy, Greek
"honoring God"
Timoteo put some bounce in the step of the somewhat wispy Timothy. And it can be a more original way than Mateo to the cool short form Teo. Italians emphasize the second syllable -- tee-MO-tay-oh --…
Tito
Spanish variation of Titus
Has diverse associations: the long-term Communist head of Yugoslavia, one of Michael Jackson's older brothers, and an animated Disney character -- none of them a very strong recommendation.
Tomasa
Spanish feminine form of Thomas, Aramaic
"twin"
A feminine form of Thomas, popular in Spain in the first half of the 20th century, it also ranked in the US Top 1000 in the 1920s. Parents may have been inspired by the Spanish Roman Catholic Nun,…
Tristana
Celtic mythology name, feminine variation of Tristan
"sorrow"
A more substantial but less-popular feminization of Tristan, the originally-male mythological name now used for girls as well as boys.
Ulises
Spanish variation of Ulysses
"wrathful"
Although Ulysses is the more recognizable spelling — the Latin name for epic Greek hero Odysseus, as well as the first name of US President Grant — Spanish Ulises is the more popular choice in the…
Urbano
Urbano is a masculine name of Latin origin meaning 'of the city' or 'refined and polite,' sharing its roots with the English word 'urban.' The name was borne by several popes, including Pope Urban I,…
Alba
Latin, Germanic, Spanish , Italian., "white, light; elf; dawn"
"white, light; elf; dawn"
Bright, lively, and multicultural, Alba has the vintage mellowness of Alma but spirited feel of Ebba, Phoebe, and Pippa too. Derived from multiple different sources, a recent year saw it appear as a…
Adolfo
Latin form of Adolph
One high-fashion brand that's actually a legitimate first name, though still linked to the tainted Adolph.
Adela
German
"noble"
A vibrant variation of Adele, with a bit of extra flair from that "-a" ending. It could join the army of popular A girls' names, especially with its tie to the success of singer Adele. Adela, which…
Viridiana
Latin
"green"
Viridiana is a frillier version of the medieval name Viridis, meaning green. Viridiana briefly made it into the top 1000 in the US in the 1990s.
Abril
Spanish and Catalan variation of April
This Spanish month name has been quietly used for several years now in the US.
Abelardo
Spanish version of French Adelard
"noble and strong"
Sometimes heard in the Latino community, has not crossed over into others.
Xochitl
Nahuatl, Aztec
"flower"
Xochitl is a Nahuatl or Aztec floral name used in southern Mexico and pronounced SO-chee-tl or SHO-chee-tl, although sometimes the "tl" at the end is not pronounced, making it SO-Chee. A Nameberry…
Yadira
Spanish
"worthy"
Yadira is a popular choice in Mexico, Venezuela, and Colombia, and has also been a favorite among Latin American families in the US. Popularized by actress Yadira Jiménez in the mid-20th century, its…
Yamilet
Yamilet is a feminine name of Spanish origin, combining elements of the names 'Yamila' and the French diminutive suffix '-et.' Popular in Hispanic communities, particularly in Mexico and Central…