Spanish Soap Opera Actor & Actresses Names

Mexican-born actress Salma Hayek lends a large dollop of glamour to this name that would otherwise resemble the middle-aged Selma.

Laisha made the US Top 1000 list for a few years in the early 21st century, thanks to its role on a Spanish soap opera. The name is a variation of the popular Arabic and Muslim name Aisha, which has many spellings and forms.

Inspired by the Mexican singer who uses it as her single name.

Jencarlos is a distinctive masculine name that blends elements of English 'Jen' (from names like Jennifer or Jensen) with the Spanish 'Carlos,' creating a multicultural hybrid. This combination reflects the growing trend of fusion names in Hispanic and Latino communities, particularly in the United States and Caribbean regions. The name gained visibility through Puerto Rican-American singer and actor Jencarlos Canela, born in 1988, who helped popularize this specific spelling. Carrying both English and Spanish linguistic elements, Jencarlos represents cultural blending and modern naming practices. While not among the most common names, it appeals to parents looking for a name that honors Hispanic heritage while incorporating contemporary styling.

This Spanish version of Maurice has been on the US charts since the 60s. Mauricio peaked in the early 2000s, getting as high as #353 before falling again. With lively, "-o" ending names getting the attention they have got in recent years, Mauricio would be a great option. Mauricio Macri was a former president of Argentina.

This Dana-Donna variation has started to carve out its own place on popularity lists; an interesting alternative to Daniella as a namesake for a relative named Daniel.