Most Common Names In Mexico For Girls

Flor

Spanish

"flower"

Attractive Spanish name heard in the movie Spanglish. Roll that final r. Or say it the French way: Fleur.

Leydi

Leydi is a feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variation of 'Lady,' though it may also have Spanish or Latin American origins. In Spanish-speaking communities, it can be pronounced…

Jovita

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

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

Nidia

Greek

"she possesses sweetness and grace"

Ear-catching alternative to Lydia.

Yazmin

Yazmin is a feminine name that represents an alternative spelling of Jasmine, which derives from Persian origins meaning "gift from God" or referring to the fragrant jasmine flower. This variation,…

Rosario

Spanish

"rosary"

Anglo parents are taking note of this Hispanic classic, thanks to actress Rosario Dawson and a character on Will & Grace. Poetic and powerful, it comes from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary,…

Amada

Feminine variation of Amado, Spanish

"loved"

Amada is an unusual Spanish name that's becoming more famous thanks to Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes, who named their second daughter Amada Lee and their first Esmeralda Amada. Amada was also the name…

Francisca

Spanish, Portuguese

"free man"

Spanish and Portuguese form of Frances or Francesca

Hortensia

Latin

"of the garden"

Hortensia is an ancient Roman name that's also the common name of the flower hydrangea. The French form of the name is Hortense, which is coming back into style in Paris but has never caught on in…

Felipa

Felipa is the feminine form of Felipe, which is the Spanish and Portuguese version of Philip. Derived from the Greek name Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses' or 'friend of horses,' this name has…

Bernarda

German

"brave as a bear"

Too close in sound to the so-far-out-it-will-always-be-out Bernard.

Josefina

Hebrew, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish feminine form of Joseph, Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

Sweet and bright international form of Josephine, used in many European countries with various pronunciations of the initial J. A notable bearer is Josefina "Joey" Guerrero, a Filipina spy during…

Graciela

Spanish

"grace"

A sparky and feminine elaboration on Gracia, Spanish for "grace".

Marbella

Spanish place name

"beautiful sea"

The name of the resort city on Spain's Costa del Sol is pronounced mar-BAY-a, setting it apart from the bella-name competition -- though many English speakers won't realize that. And it probably…

Juana

Spanish, feminine variation of Juan

"God is gracious"

Juana has not achieved the popularity in the U.S. of the male version Juan. Whereas Juan has made it almost to the Top 50 on the U. S. hit parade, sister Juana has barely entered the thousand most…

Rubi

Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese

"ruby; precious gemstone, lapis lazuli + beautiful"

The Spanish and Portuguese form of popular Ruby is another addition to the list of attractive gem names for girls, that might sometimes be used by English speaking parents who want their child's name…

Erendira

Spanish

"she who smiles"

Erendira was the name of a Gabriel Garcia Marquez heroine and also a mythological princess. The name is best known in Mexico.

Gladis

Gladis is a feminine name that represents a spelling variation of the more common Gladys. Derived from the Welsh name Gwladus, meaning 'princess' or 'kingdom,' it carries a sense of dignity and…

Ivonne

French variation of Yvonne

The I freshens up this name.

Ignacia

Latin

"ardent, burning"

This Spanish form of the yet-to-be-revived Ignatius was borne by an early and influential Philipina nun known as Mother Ignacia.