International Baby Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Italian
"from Antium"
Elaborated form of Antonio, from the Roman cognomen Antoninus, borne by a 2nd century Roman Emperor.
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…
Latin
"fortunate one"
A name with several distinguished namesakes: the wife of ancient Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, a famous Italian opera singer, and two Catholic saints--making it both substantial and unusual.
Spanish
"fame + time"
The name of a Galician saint, this is a romantic Rose name that feels handsome and not at all feminine.
Spanish variation of Seraphim, Hebrew
"fiery"
Serafin and Seraphim are much less known and used in the US than the feminine forms Serafina and Seraphina, but just as appealing. An out-of-the-box Spanish option with a deep history and an animated…
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.
Spanish variation of Annabelle, combination of Anna and Belle or variation of Amabel
"loving"
Anabel is the sleekest version of this lovely name with so many variations, all of them correct. But Anabel and all her sisters -- Annabel, Annabelle, Anabella etc. -- took a downward turn after the…
Italian and Spanish from German Irmhild
"all-consuming fight, great battle"
Derived from the German Irmhild, Imelda is a warm and pretty name with a battle-worthy feel and meaning. A saintly choice, borne by Imelda Lambertini, a 14th-century Italian Catholic said to have…
Spanish, feminine variation of Domingo
Nice for a little girl born on Sunday.
Spanish for Greek flower name
"hyacinth"
Jacinta, the Spanish word for hyacinth, is a lot softer and sweeter than the English version. The correct Spanish pronunciation is ha-SEEN-ta, though many English speakers would say ja-SIN-ta.…
Janeth is a feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' It represents a distinctive spelling variant of Janet, which itself originated as a diminutive of Jane.…
Greek
"lover of singing"
See PHILOMENA.
Magali is a feminine name with rich cultural connections, primarily of Provençal French and Occitan origin. The name evolved as a regional variation of Margaret, which derives from the Greek…
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…
Petrona is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the masculine name Petrus or Peter, meaning "rock" or "stone." It's essentially the feminine form of the name Petron or Petronius. The name…
Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
"mild, merciful"
A more romantic form of old school Clement, which ranks in the Top 100 boy names in Chile. Clemente, like Clement, derives from the Late Latin name Clemens, the name of 14 popes and several saints.
Elvia is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the elements 'alb' or 'elf' meaning 'white' or 'fair.' It can be considered a variation of names like Elva or Alba. Popular in…
Spanish, Portuguese, from Latin
"steadfast"
The lively Spanish & Portuguese form of Constantine.
Erasmo is a masculine name of Greek and Latin origin, derived from Erasmus, meaning 'beloved' or 'desired.' The name has historical significance through Desiderius Erasmus, the influential Dutch…
"she who brings victory"
A name with a surprising amount of history--it was the name of the wife of Ptolemy I of Egypt, occurs in the New Testament, and belonged to a fourth century saint. In the US, it has long been spelled…
