Brazilian Royal Baby Names
By thesilenceinbetween
Updated Thu May 25 2023
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Names given to the children of the Brazilian emperors and the princess imperial.
- Afonso
Description:
Afonso is a masculine Portuguese and Galician form of the name Alfonso, which derives from Germanic elements meaning 'noble' and 'ready' or 'eager.' This name carries significant historical weight in Portugal and Spain, having been borne by numerous kings and nobles throughout the Iberian Peninsula. Afonso has remained consistently popular in Portugal and Brazilian communities, representing a strong connection to cultural heritage. The name has a dignified sound while maintaining approachability. Its distinctive spelling with a single 'l' marks it as specifically Portuguese rather than Spanish. Afonso projects qualities of leadership, dignity, and classical masculinity while still feeling relevant in modern contexts. Its rich historical associations give the name substance and character.
- Amelia
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"work"Description:
Amelia is one of the hottest girls' names, a successor to the megapopular Emma and Emily. Amelia, which spent several years at Number 1 in England, is now comfortably ensconced in the US Top 10.
- Antonio
Origin:
Spanish and Italian variation of AnthonyMeaning:
"from Antium"Description:
Antonio is a Shakespearean favorite -- the Bard used it in no less than five of his plays, and has long been a ubiquitous classic in Spanish-speaking countries, where the nickname Tonio is also prevalent. Antonio is also among an elite group of perennially popular names in the US, where it has always been among the boys' Top 1000 since baby name record-keeping started in 1880.
- Carlos
Origin:
Spanish variation of CharlesMeaning:
"free man"Description:
Carlos is the Spanish and Portuguese variation of Charles, which has been used in solid numbers in the US for as long as data has been kept. Carlos has never fallen out of the Top 600, but peaked from the 70s-early 2000s. Today Carlos is still within the Top 200. Notable namesakes include musician Santana, writers Fuentes and Castaneda, and numerous athletes. Carlos Irwin Estevez is the birth name of Charlie Sheen.
- Francisca
Origin:
Spanish, PortugueseMeaning:
"free man"Description:
Spanish and Portuguese form of Frances or Francesca
- Gastao
- Isabel
Origin:
Spanish variation of ElizabethMeaning:
"pledged to God"Description:
Isabel derived from Elizabeth in southwest Europe during the Middle Ages. It was originally written as Elisabel, but the first syllable was dropped as it spread across the continent. In Spain and Portugal, Isabel and Elizabeth are considered to be variations of the same name, but they are treated as separate names in other European countries and the US.
- Januaria
Origin:
PortugueseMeaning:
"January"Description:
Way before January Jones made this month a fashionable girls' name, there was Princess Januaria of Brazil, daughter of the King of Portugal and the Archduchess of Austria. One of the most pointed yet most original January baby names.
- Joao
- Luiz
Description:
Luiz is the Portuguese variation of Louis, a classic masculine name with Frankish and German origins. The name derives from the Germanic elements 'hlod' meaning 'famous' and 'wig' meaning 'warrior,' together conveying the sense of 'famous warrior' or 'renowned fighter.' Particularly common in Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries, Luiz maintains the strong heritage of its origin while featuring the distinctive 'z' ending characteristic of Portuguese adaptation. The name has been borne by numerous notable figures including Brazilian soccer players, musicians, and political figures. Though less common in English-speaking countries than Luis (the Spanish form) or Louis, Luiz offers a distinctive international flair while remaining relatively easy to pronounce across languages.
- Luiza
Origin:
Russian and Portuguese variations of LouisaMeaning:
"renowned warrior"Description:
Luiza livens up Louisa. The insertion of the letter "Z" adds a lot more pizzazz. Luiza Perote is a Brazilian model.
- Leopoldina
- Maria
Origin:
Hebrew or EgyptianMeaning:
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"Description:
As a highly popular girls’ name in all Spanish-speaking countries, this saintly Latin variation of Mary retains a timeless beauty. Through the centuries, Maria remains one of the most widely-used girl names starting with M.
- Miguel
Origin:
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Michael, HebrewMeaning:
"Who is like God"Description:
Mike Tyson put a twist on his own name by naming a son Miguel. It's the first name of Cervantes, the great Spanish novelist and poet who wrote Don Quixote.
- Paula
Origin:
Feminine variation of PaulMeaning:
"small"Description:
Paula still seems somewhat stuck in the era of duo Paul and Paula bopping out the song "Hey, Paula." Two pronunciations are possible—the English "PAW-la" and the Portuguese "POW-la."
- Pedro
Origin:
Spanish; Portuguese variation of Peter, GreekMeaning:
"rock, stone"Description:
Pedro is one of the most familiar Spanish names for boys, via baseball star Pedro Rodriguez and many others.
- Vitoria
Description:
Vitoria is a feminine name of Latin and Portuguese origin, being the Portuguese and Galician spelling of Victoria. Derived from the Latin 'victoria' meaning 'victory' or 'conqueror,' it carries strong connotations of triumph and success. This spelling variant is particularly common in Portugal, Brazil, and Spain (especially in the Basque Country, where Vitoria-Gasteiz is the capital city). While less familiar than Victoria in English-speaking countries, Vitoria offers a slightly exotic alternative that maintains the name's regal and powerful associations. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing vowels, and despite its foreign spelling, remains relatively intuitive to pronounce for English speakers. Potential nicknames include Viti, Tori, or Vita.