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Spanish Hispanic and Latin names

FractalShadow
By FractalShadow
Updated Thu May 25 2023
This is a list of names from Spanish-speaking cultures: Mexico, Spain, South American countries, etcetera.
  1. Isla

    • Origin:

      Scottish place-name or Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "island"

    • Description:

      Isla is a hit name throughout the English-speaking world but hasn't found the same popularity in other western countries, perhaps because its spelling and pronunciation don't make sense for those whose native language is not English. Think island without the final two letters.
  2. Arlo

    • Origin:

      Irish or English

    • Meaning:

      "between two hills"

    • Description:

      Quirky cool Arlo is now well and truly back. Last year it broke into the US Top 200 boy names and consistently ranks among the most popular boy names on Nameberry. Along with its Irish and English roots, Arlo may be a shortened form of the Italian Carlo or the Spanish Carlos, both forms of Charles,and in Basque-speaking regions it is the word for area.
  3. Marisol

    • Origin:

      Spanish, contracted form of Maria de la Soledad

    • Meaning:

      "Mary of Solitude; sea and sun"

    • Description:

      Bright and vivid, Marisol is a sunny name of Spanish origin and an excellent candidate to cross languages, a la Soledad, Paz, and Solana. Familiar in its native Spain (though no longer a top choice), a recent year also saw Marisol make the Top 1000 in the US, the Top 200 in Italy, and the Top 100 in Mexico.
  4. Rafael

    • Origin:

      Spanish; German; Croatian; Portuguese, variation of Raphael, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God has healed"

    • Description:

      Energetic, sunny, and slightly romantic, Rafael is a popular choice in Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Croatia. Used internationally, Rafael is a Spanish variation of Raphael, that lends itself easily to the nicknames Rafi, Rafa and Rafe.
  5. Sol

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "sun"

    • Description:

      Although pinochle-playing partner Sam came out of retirement, we don't see it happening to Sol. Near soundalike Saul has more of a shot.

  6. Santiago

    • Origin:

      Place-name or Latin

    • Meaning:

      "Saint James"

    • Description:

      Santiago is a spirited Spanish name with great crossover potential. It's a place-name (a city in Chile), a surname, and the name of the patron saint of Spain.
  7. Xiomara

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Guiomar, Spanish, Portuguese

    • Meaning:

      "famous in battle"

    • Description:

      The gorgeous and romantic name Xiomara popped into the Top 1000 from 2004-2011 after a contestant on America's Next Top Model increased interest in her rare name.
  8. Yareli

    • Origin:

      Native American, Spanish variation of Yara, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "water lady; small butterfly"

    • Description:

      Possibly a derivative variation of Yara, a popular name in Spanish-speaking countries meaning butterfly, Yareli was given to more than 400 baby girls in the US last year.
  9. Carlotta

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Charlotte, French diminutive of Charles

    • Meaning:

      "free man"

    • Description:

      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 Opera, and there was an Empress Carlotta of Mexico.
  10. Mariposa

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "butterfly"

    • Description:

      Mariposa is a rare, romantic choice with an intriguing meaning.
  11. Mireya

    • Origin:

      Spanish from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "admired"

    • Description:

      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.
  12. Cayo

    • Origin:

      Latin, from the Roman family name Caius

    • Meaning:

      "rejoice"

    • Description:

      Cayo is a rare and rhythmic Spanish name, all but unknown in the English-speaking world, that would make a lively choice.
  13. Lumina

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "light"

    • Description:

      Lumina is a radiant feminine name derived from the Latin word 'lumen,' meaning 'light.' This elegant name carries connotations of brightness, illumination, and enlightenment across various cultures.
  14. Armando

    • Origin:

      Spanish, Italian and Portuguese form of Herman, German

    • Meaning:

      "soldier"

    • Description:

      Armando takes the flat-footed Herman and makes it romantic. This is another of the Latin names we expect to be seeing more of.
  15. Rosamel

    • Origin:

      French and Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "rose and honey"

    • Description:

      A French surname turned Spanish masculine given name, Rosamel likely derives from the combination of rose + Greek mel "honey".
  16. Ezequiel

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Portuguese form of Ezekiel, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God strengthens"

    • Description:

      Ezekiel and Ezequiel have both featured in the US Top 1000 since the 1980s , though it has been since the 2010s that they've become favorites. Joining Biblical or international style choices such as Gabriel and Raphael, Ezekiel is in the Top 100, while this Spanish and Portuguese variation sits comfortably in the Top 400.
  17. Unai

    • Origin:

      Basque

    • Meaning:

      "cowherd"

    • Description:

      Popular name in Spain's Basque country, thanks to cowboyish meaning, virtually unknown elsewhere.
  18. Arantxa

    • Origin:

      Basque

    • Meaning:

      "thornbush"

    • Description:

      Basque names, indeed the entire Basque language, are unrelated to any other. Arantxa is a diminutive of Arantzazu. This obscure choice was made known by tennis player Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario.
  19. Zafiro

    • Description:

      Zafiro is a masculine name derived from the Spanish word for 'sapphire,' referring to the blue precious gemstone. The name carries connotations of luxury, beauty, and rarity. In various cultures, sapphires symbolize wisdom, nobility, and divine favor. Zafiro has a melodic quality with its flowing sounds and distinctive 'z' beginning. While not among the most common names in English-speaking countries, it enjoys occasional use in Spanish-speaking regions. The name offers a unique option for parents seeking something with both exotic flair and a recognizable meaning. Its gemstone association gives it a touch of natural elegance and splendor.

  20. Dulcinea

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "sweetness"

    • Description:

      Miguel de Cervantes invented this elaborate-sounding name -- which roughly translates as "sweetness" -- for the beautiful maiden Don Quixote is obsessed with in his great novel. Even in the fictional world of the book, though, Dulcinea is not the woman's real name; Aldonza is. And because she never appears in person in the text, it's unclear whether she is as beautiful and saintly as the protagonist believes her to be. Probably not, given Don Quixote's track record.

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