1510 Census of Valencia Spain

This is a list of usable names taken from a 1510 census of Valencia, Spain. The source used is the Cens del Regne de València (1510), which was recorded by King Ferran II.
  1. Adrian
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "man of Adria"
    • Description:

      Adrian is one of those names that’s easy to picture on all kinds of people. From an active and energetic five-year-old to your great grandpa, from the coolest, breeziest guy you know, to the quiet, serious one, it’s no wonder Adrian has always made the US Top 500 since the early 20th century.
  2. Alfonso
    • Origin:

      Spanish and Italian
    • Meaning:

      "noble, ready"
    • Description:

      Alfonso was a royal name in Spain as far back as the 7th century, but it is rarely heard outside the Hispanic community in the US.
  3. Alvaro
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "elf warrior"
    • Description:

      A well-used Spanish saint's name with a lot of flair that could definitely cross over to more general usage. It reached its peak in the United States in 1985, when it ranked Number 456. In Spain, Alvaro is a Top 20 boys' name.
  4. Angela
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "angel"
    • Description:

      Angela was a Top 10 name from 1965 to 1979, the fifth most popular name for three years, and staying in the double digits until the turn of the 21st century. Today, though, Angelina or Angelica would be more fashionable options.
  5. Angelina
    • Origin:

      Greek, Italian, Spanish, Russian diminutive of Angela
    • Meaning:

      "angel"
    • Description:

      The gorgeous Angelina Jolie has promoted the star power of her name and changed Angelina's image from delicate to intense, from older Italian mama to stylish multi-cultural child. Kids might relate to the dancing mouse in the series of charming children's books, Angelina Ballerina, or to the Harry Potter character, Angelina Johnson Weasley, a member of Dumbledore's army.
  6. Angelo
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "angel, messenger"
    • Description:

      Old-school Italian name that could find new fans thanks to singer Adele, who chose it for her son after months of baby name mystery. Angelo is in the same name category as Rocco, the name of Madonna's son, and may get a fresh coat of cool.
  7. Bernardi
    • Cosme
      • Catelina
        • Damiana
          • Origin:

            Greek
          • Meaning:

            "tame, domesticated"
          • Description:

            This feminine form of Damian projects a positive and lilting image, a distinct contrast to its male counterpart.
        • Domingo
          • Origin:

            Spanish
          • Meaning:

            "born on a Sunday"
          • Description:

            Commonly heard in Hispanic cultures, a rhythmic possibility here.
        • Dalfina
          • Damiata
            • Dionis
              • Elionor
                • Eularia
                  • Fatima
                    • Origin:

                      Arabic
                    • Meaning:

                      "captivating, a woman who abstains"
                    • Description:

                      Gorgeous and captivating, more than a thousand Muslim-American girls are annually given this name of the daughter of Muhammad and one of the four perfect women according to the Quran.
                  • Francesca
                    • Origin:

                      Italian variation of Frances
                    • Meaning:

                      "from France or free man"
                    • Description:

                      Francesca is a lighter and much more feminine choice than the classic Frances, and one that is increasingly popular with upscale parents.
                  • Francina
                    • Francisco
                      • Origin:

                        Spanish, Portuguese
                      • Meaning:

                        "free man"
                      • Description:

                        Francisco is one of the more popular Spanish names for boys in the US, which is unsurprising given its popularity back in Spain and Portugal as well as Latin America, coupled with its classic status. It also has a cool hipster vibe to it, given the reputation of the city of San Francisco.