goneforarun's list "Portuguese Royalty Names" of 10 great name ideas: Baltasar - Nuno!

Portuguese Royalty Names

From the House of Burgundy to the House of Braganza, the Portuguese royal family trees contain names fit for any little rei ou rainha.

Baltasar is a masculine name of ancient Babylonian origin, representing a variation of Balthazar, one of the three Magi or Wise Men who visited Jesus according to Christian tradition. The name derives from the Babylonian 'Bel-shar-uzur' meaning 'Bel protect the king', with Bel being a title for the god Marduk. Baltasar remains particularly popular in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, where it's often associated with Epiphany celebrations. The name carries an air of wisdom, mystery, and ancient nobility. In literature and art, Baltasar/Balthazar appears frequently, further enhancing its cultural significance. This heritage-rich name offers parents a distinctive option with substantial historical and religious connections spanning multiple cultural traditions.

Baltasar

Ambrósia

Conceição

Condessa

Palatina

Joseja

Vitória

Benedita is easy for an English speaker to pronounce yet sounds just uncommon enough to be intriguing. And with Benedict more in mainstream use, Benedita feels possible.

Benedita

Assunção

Light and easy-going, Nuno could mean "ninth" or "grandfather", or even "squire" or "monk" depending on which Latin root you follow. The origin of popular surname Nunez and the name of a Portuguese saint, Nuno is notably borne by footballer Nuno Mendez too. 
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Familiar in Brazil, the name coincides with the Philippine word for "ancestor". 