Possiblities

Must render similarly in English and Spanish. (to avoid confusion between grandparents/friends on either side)
  1. Armando
    • Origin:

      Spanish, Italian and Portuguese form of Herman, German
    • Meaning:

      "soldier"
    • Description:

      Armando takes the flat-footed Herman and makes it romantic. This is another of the Latin names we expect to be seeing more of.
  2. Elian
    • Origin:

      Dutch variation of Elijah
    • Description:

      This variation has the popular Eli (or for femalies Elli) prefix and nickname. Elian ranks in the Top 20 in Puerto Rico.
  3. Eliana
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my God has answered"
    • Description:

      Eliana is a lilting, rhythmic choice, which has caught on in the US and other English-speaking countries, along with many other El-starting names.
  4. Estefania
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Stephanie
    • Description:

      Attractive international Stephanie alternative. Estefania ranks in the Top 100 in Puerto Rico.
  5. Felice
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "lucky"
    • Description:

      Felix is rising in the chart for boys, and its feminine variations are sure to follow. The best knows these days, thanks to the TV character, is Felicity, but there's also Felicia and Felice. Like Lucia, Felice is a name with different pronunciations depending on where it's used. The Italians pronounce it fa-LEECH-ay, but the Americanized version is feh-LEESE.
  6. Felicia
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "lucky"
    • Description:

      A lacy, lucky name very popular in the Hispanic community a decade ago, less so now.
  7. Graciela
    • Izara
      • Origin:

        Arabic, Basque, Hausa
      • Meaning:

        "shawl; star; section of tree"
      • Description:

        Attractive, rhythmic choice with roots in several languages and cultures. It's a lesser-known a celestial name, meaning "star" in Basque and referring to a star in the constellation Boötes in Arabic.
    • Laia
      • Origin:

        Catalan diminutive of Eulalia
      • Meaning:

        "sweet-speaking"
      • Description:

        Saint Eulalia was born in Spain and is the patron saint of Barcelona, so her name and its derivatives are popular throughout the land — especially in her native Catalonia.
    • Leandro
      • Origin:

        Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian variation of Leander
      • Meaning:

        "lion-man"
      • Description:

        Leandro is the Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish variant of the English name Leander. A blend of two Latin words (Leo "lion" and Andro "man"), Leandro is a name that suggests its bearer has strength and power. Despite this very masculine meaning, Leandro also has a long romantic history, beginning with the myth of Hero and Leander (Ero et Leandro in Latin) to being an important figure in the history of the beautiful Spanish city of Seville.
    • Mateo
      • Origin:

        Spanish
      • Meaning:

        "gift of God"
      • Description:

        Mateo is one of the Latinate names that, like Luca and Gianna, is becoming popular far beyond its native Spanish community.
    • Viola
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "violet"
      • Description:

        Viola has several positive elements going for it: the rhythm of the musical instrument, the association with the flower, the trending 'Vi' beginning and its leading role in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.