America loves Mary

Variant of Annemarie

A pretty smoosh name predominantly used by Italian Catholics.

Actually the Spanish name for Bethlehem, which means "house of bread," this name is high on Spain's popularity list and is rising in the US as well. Though this is one of the Spanish names for girls that has not for the most part crossed over to the English-speaking population, that could change thanks to its similarity to the popular Belle or Bella.

Bellamarie is a beautiful compound name combining 'Bella,' meaning beautiful in Italian and Spanish, with 'Marie,' a classic form of Mary that has French origins. This elegant fusion creates a name that carries both grace and significance. Bellamarie emerged in popularity during the early 2000s when compound names gained favor among parents seeking distinctive yet melodious options for their daughters. The name conveys a sense of timeless beauty while maintaining a modern appeal. Though not among the most common names, Bellamarie has maintained steady usage, particularly in the United States, appealing to parents drawn to its romantic sound and meaningful components.

Diminutive of Candelaria, a name derived from candle and given in honor of the festival of Candlemas, which marks the presentation of Christ in the temple and the purification of the Virgin Mother.

A bright and appealing Spanish name traditionally given to honor the church festival of Candlemas, which commemorates the presentation of Christ in the temple and the purification of the Virgin Mary.

Carmel is a biblical place-name that is often used by Catholic parents around the world. It is given in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and is the name of a mountain ridge on the Mediterranean near Haifa in Israel, mentioned in the Old Testament, famous for its lush vegetation and said to have been often visited by Mary and the Infant Christ.

Carmela has been most famous recently as the name of Tony Soprano's TV wife, played by Edie Falco. The spellings Carmela and Carmella are both used in Latin cultures including Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, and are used nearly equally in the US, given to a total of about 300 baby girls last year.

Carmelita is an obscure short form of an obscure name that may rise to new prominence during the 2012 Olympics, via runner Carmelita Jeter aka "The World's Fastest Woman." Carmelita has a particularly international flavor with the original Carmel a Hebrew name long popular in Ireland, with Carmelita itself most popular in Latin countries.

Most familiar as the name of Tony Soprano's wife, but she spelled it Carmela. In the contemporary US, both Carmella and Carmela are used in near-equal numbers, given to a total of about 300 baby girls last year.

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