Lovely Spanish Names

Graziella

Italian, diminutive of Grazia or variation of Grace

"grace"

Graziella, an Italian form of Grace, is another Latin version that adds spice. Consider Graziella as a distinctive alternative to either Grace or Gabriella.

Irenea

Irenea is a feminine name derived from the Greek name Eirene (Εἰρήνη), meaning 'peace.' It represents an elaborate variation of the more common name Irene, with the added suffix giving it a more…

Isabelita

Isabelita is a charming Spanish diminutive of Isabel, which itself derives from Elizabeth, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God's promise.' The suffix '-ita' adds an endearing quality,…

Jovita

Spanish, feminine variation of Jove, Roman king of the gods

Lively and joyful. Jovie could be a cute short form.

Jemsa

English, Spanish

"gem, precious stone"

A variant of Gemma/Jemma or possibly James too, Jemsa holds the appeal of Sasha, Misha, Ezra, Rosa, and Anya: international and intriguing.

Laurentia

Latin, feminine form of Laurence

This pretty female form of Laurence originated in ancient Rome and is still sometimes heard in the Latino community. It is one of the many intriguing Latin names for girls worth consideration by…

Leocadia

Spanish

"splendid brightness"

Leocadia marries a mix of sounds: the strength of a lion, with a rhythmic Latin ending. St. Leocadia was an early martyred Spanish saint, and "La Leocadia" is a famous Goya painting of Leocadia…

Diaz

Spanish from Latin

"days"

If Cameron's first name could start a girl's name craze, why not her second.

Dia

Mbama, Sanskrit, Latin, and Spanish

"love; lamp; heavenly; day"

A sweet and simple multicultural choice which has several different meanings and origins. Widely used in Africa, it means "love" in Lembaama. It's a variant spelling of Diya, an Arabic, Hindi and…

Diega

Diega is the feminine form of Diego, a name with Spanish origins derived from Santiago (St. James). The name ultimately traces back to the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter.' While…

Conchita

Spanish, diminutive of Concepcion

Concepcion dressed in red satin.

Concepcion

Spanish

"conception"

Name given in honor of the Virgin Mary that might prove difficult for a modern Spanish-American child to pull off.

Felicita

Italian

"happiness; good luck, good fortune"

This pretty Italian name is derived from the Latin and Roman goddess name, Felicitas, but also coincides with the Italian word felicità meaning "happiness".

Feliz

Feliz is a feminine name with Spanish and Portuguese origins, directly meaning "happy" or "fortunate." Simple yet profound, this name bestows an inherently positive quality upon its bearer. While…

Constanza

Italian, feminine form of Constantine

"constant, unchanging"

This version adds some Italian flair to the somewhat stolid Constance.

Angelita

Angelita is a feminine Spanish name that serves as a diminutive form of Angela, meaning 'little angel' or 'little messenger.' Its roots trace back to the Greek word 'angelos,' which means…

Camala

Camala is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Kamala, which has Sanskrit roots meaning 'lotus flower' and is associated with the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.…

Brisa

Spanish

"breeze"

Brisa is commonly used in Latino families, all but unheard of in others.

Cefernia

Cefernia is an extremely rare feminine name with possible Spanish or Latin American origins. It may be related to the masculine name Ceferino, which derives from the Latin 'Zephyrinus,' meaning 'west…

Chepita

Chepita is a feminine name with Hispanic origins, functioning primarily as an affectionate diminutive of Josefa (the feminine form of Joseph). The name carries warmth and familiarity in…