International Baby Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Spanish and Portuguese variation of Edmund
Livelier Latin form of Edmund.
Laurencia, Laurenza, Lorencia
See LAURENZA.
Germanic
"fatherland; wealth, fortune"
Though it has never charted in the United States, this frilly name has the elements some brave, modern namers might find attractive—namely, the initial O and the -ia suffix. St. Odile of Alsace, also…
Spanish; Portuguese, from Latin
"small"
An endearing Spanish and Portuguese form of Paul.
Spanish, Portuguese, from Latin
"flowering"
An elaborate floral boy name, most popular in early 20th century Spain.
Hebrew; Spanish
"gold; peace"
Paz, currently represented by actresses Paz Vega and Paz de la Huerts, would make a sparkling middle name choice. It originated as a title of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Peace, and is one of the…
Variation of Leonidas, Greek
"lion"
Used as a unisex name in Galicia, this powerful name is the Ionic and Attic Greek form of Leonidas.
Latin
"life"
Melodic and unusual, and she will outgrow any bib jokes.
The name Silverio is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin element 'silver' meaning 'silvery' or 'like silver.' It shares roots with the more common English name Silvester.…
Spanish from Latin
"she who brings consolation"
Consuelo is a chic, highly sophisticated Spanish name that works well with Anglo surnames. It was regularly on the U.S. popularity list through 1983, reaching as high as Number 339 in 1930. The name…
"blooming"
The Latin names for girls Florentina may be the most feminissima and flowery of the 'Flor" names. Another option would be Fiorentina, though you can also downshift to Flora or Florence.
"wise"
This name of a famous ancient Roman jurist is sometimes heard in the Hispanic community.
Feminine variation of Santo, Italian
"saint"
Santa has an appealing sound, or maybe that's sleigh bells we hear? It's difficult to separate the Italian girls' name Santa from the association to Mr. Claus, king of Christmas. The German…
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…
Filiberto is a masculine name with Spanish and Italian roots, derived from the Germanic name Philibert, combining "fili" (beloved) and "beraht" (bright or famous). This creates the beautiful meaning…
Spanish feminine form of Clement, Latin
"mild, merciful"
The Spanish version, with its -eena ending, takes the name out of the Oh My Darlin' realm, which for many American parents may be just the thing.
Josefa is a feminine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the masculine name José (Joseph). The name ultimately traces back to Hebrew roots, from 'Yosef' meaning 'God will add' or 'God…
Oralia is a feminine name with Latin and Spanish origins, derived from the Latin 'oralis' meaning 'spoken' or relating to the mouth or speech. Popular primarily in Hispanic communities, this melodic…
Latin, from the phrase rosa alba
"white rose"
One of many Spanish elaborations of Rosa.
"blessed"
In fashion limbo with Anita and Juanita.
