namesfrombooks's list "Don Quixote" of 8 great name ideas: Aldonza - Sanchica!

Don Quixote

Names from Spanish classic, Don Quixote de la Mancha by Miguel Cervantes, originally published in two parts in 1605 and 1615.

Aldonza

Altisidora

<p>Dorotea is a feminine name of Greek origin, representing the Spanish, Italian, and Eastern European form of Dorothy. It derives from the Greek elements 'doron' meaning 'gift' and 'theos' meaning 'God,' thus translating to 'gift of God.' This beautiful name has been used since early Christian times, with Saint Dorothea of Caesarea being a 4th-century martyr. While Dorothy became enormously popular in English-speaking countries, particularly in the early 20th century, Dorotea maintained a more consistent, moderate usage in Southern and Eastern European countries. The name carries an elegant, classical quality with its flowing four syllables and offers a more distinctive alternative to the more familiar Dorothy, while still allowing for the cute nickname Dora.</p>

Dorotea

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.

Don Quixote

Aldonza

Altisidora

Dorotea

Dulcinea

Leonela

Maritornes

Micomicona

Sanchica