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Emmanuela
Greek and Latinate feminzation of Emmanuel, Hebrew
"God is with us"
Emmanuela is the feminine form of Emmanuel, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is with us.' This elegant name carries biblical significance as Emmanuel is mentioned in the Book of Isaiah as a name…
Bienvenida
Spanish
"welcome"
Somewhat unwieldy, but would certainly make your little girl feel wanted.
Columba
Latin
"dove"
Columba is an early saint's name that rhumbas to a modern beat. While the original St. Columba is male, the name sounds more appropriate for a girl in the modern world. Leave variations Colm and…
Mercedes
Spanish
"gracious gifts, benefits"
Mercedes is one of the few names attached to luxury living that we can wholeheartedly recommend, it being a legitimate Spanish appellation stemming from one of the epithets given to the Virgin…
Merced
Merced is a feminine name of Spanish origin derived from the word 'Mercedes,' which means 'mercies' or 'graces.' It is connected to the Catholic title for the Virgin Mary, 'María de las Mercedes'…
Buena
Spanish
"good, excellent"
Affirmative adjective occasionally used as a name.
Dominga
Spanish, feminine variation of Domingo
Nice for a little girl born on Sunday.
Consuelo
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…
Hermosa
Spanish
"beautiful"
Hermosa, the name of a California beach town, means "beautiful".
Granada
Spanish place-name
Moorish region and city in Spain that makes a melodic and unusual first name.
Lourdecita
Lourdecita is a feminine name with Spanish origins, functioning as an affectionate diminutive form of Lourdes. The name Lourdes references the French town where the Virgin Mary reportedly appeared to…
Lurdes
Lurdes is a feminine name primarily found in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking communities, derived from the well-known Marian title 'Nossa Senhora de Lourdes' (Our Lady of Lourdes). It references the…
Madrona
Spanish
"mother"
A bit grown-up for a tiny baby.
Nieves
Spanish
"snows"
A name bestowed in honor of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de la Nieves, referring to a miracle she performed with unmelted snow in the August heat of Rome.
Nazaret
Spanish
"of Nazareth"
Occasionally heard Spanish name referring to Christ's native village.
Palomina
Spanish
"dove-colored filly"
Doubtful if a child would appreciate being given such a horsy name.
Pascua
Spanish from Hebrew
"Easter"
Occasionally used in the Latino community, another Easter-related name.
Paquita
Spanish, diminutive of Frances
Sassy but slight nickname name.
Puebla
Spanish
"the town"
Sandy southwestern feel.
Rocio
Spanish
"dewdrops"
This name, which refers to Mary as the Virgin of the Dew, is all but unknown in the Anglo community, but popular enough in Hispanic families that it made the US Top 1000 until least until 2006. Also…