Galician Names Before 1700

By tgannon1423 · Updated February 2024

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About this list

The following list was taken from Galician-Spanish death records dated before 1700. I chose these names because they're generally uncommon yet usable for a modern baby. My sources included Find-A-Grave and Ancestry.com.

The names

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Amara
Igbo, Sanskrit, Arabic
"grace, immortal, tribe"
Strong, attractive, and stylish, Amara is a true multicultural choice enjoying some popularity in both the US and the UK. In the US Top 1000 since the turn of this century, Amara has been holding…
Catalina
Spanish variation of Catherine
"pure"
This name of a touristed island in sight of Los Angeles makes an attractive and newly stylish variation on the classic Catherine or overused Caitlin. Santa Catalina of Siena was, along with Saint…
Maximiliano
Spanish
"greatest"
This is a Spanish variation of Maximilian that has begun to gain some popularity. It has a luxurious feel -- maybe it's the suggestion of "millions"? -- but this is one of those Spanish baby names…
Francisco
Spanish, Portuguese
"free man"
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.…
Rodrigo
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Roderick
"famous ruler"
Rhythmically appealing international spin on the stiff original.
Aurelio
Italian; Spanish, variation of Aurelius
"the golden one"
Aurelio is an energetic Italian and Spanish name, with an attractive golden aura. Derived from the Latin aureus , it's a relative of rising star Aurelia and the Roman Aurelius. A Top 200 name in…
Alonso
Portuguese and Spanish variation of Adalfuns, German
"noble and ready"
Alonso is the Spanish and Portuguese diminutive version of Alfonso, itself deriving from an old Germanic name "Adalfuns" meaning "noble and ready." Although the Italian spelling Alonzo is more…
Jeronimo
Spanish and Portuguese form of Hieronymus or Jerome
"scared name"
An anglicized spelling of the Spanish and Portuguese form of Jerome.
Gregorio
Italian variation of Gregory
"vigilant, a watchman"
More dramatic, worldly, and energetic spin on Gregory.
Geronimo
Native American; Italian variation of Jerome
This name of a renowned Apache leader and mystic would be a difficult choice, since it was used as a rallying cry in so many old westerns and by paratroopers jumping out of their planes in World War…
Ysabel
Spanish variation of Isabel, variation of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Ysabel is the original spelling of this ever-more-popular name, though to English-speakers, the initial Y may confuse pronunciation. Only 14 baby girls were given the Ysabel spelling in the US last…
Madalena
Portuguese
"woman from Magdala"
Portuguese form of Magdalena or Madeleine
Apolonia
Spelling variation of Apollonia, feminine form of Apollo, Greek mythology name
"destroyer"
Apolonia is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from Apollo, the Greek god of sun, light, music, and poetry. It can be considered a variant of Apollonia, which gained recognition through Saint…
Benita
Latin
"blessed"
In fashion limbo with Anita and Juanita.
Avelino
Ferdinando
Ferdinando is a masculine name with Germanic origins, representing the Italian and Spanish form of Ferdinand. Derived from elements meaning 'brave journey' or 'bold protector,' this regal name has…
Seferino
Vicente
Andressa
Andressa is a feminine name primarily used in Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Brazil. It developed as a feminine form of André (Andrew), ultimately deriving from the Greek word…
Franca
Latin
"free"
One of the most attractive and unusual spins on the "Fran" franchise.

Galician Names Before 1700

About this list

The names

Amara

Catalina

Maximiliano

Francisco

Rodrigo

Aurelio

Alonso

Jeronimo

Gregorio

Geronimo

Ysabel

Madalena

Apolonia

Benita

Avelino

Ferdinando

Seferino

Vicente

Andressa

Franca