Awesome Portuguese Baby Name List!

Alvaro

Spanish

"elf warrior"

Traditionally written with an accent (Álvaro), this is 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…

Alberto

Germanic

"noble, bright"

Alberto is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese variation of Albert and lends a more unusual and fashionable edge to this name which is still a grandpa name to many.

Afonso

Afonso is a masculine Portuguese and Galician form of the name Alfonso, which derives from Germanic elements meaning 'noble' and 'ready' or 'eager.' This name carries significant historical weight in…

Agosto

Agosto is a masculine name of Latin origin, representing the Spanish and Italian form of August. The name derives from Emperor Augustus of ancient Rome, whose name meant 'venerable' or 'esteemed.'…

Alexandre

French variation of Alexander

"defending men"

What's the difference between Alexander, the usual English spelling of this deeply classical name, and Alexandre, the French version? English speakers might find the proper French pronunciation…

Anibal

Variation of Hannibal, Phoenician

"my grace is Ba'al"

While Hannibal may always be associated with the fictional cannibal to English ears, this alternative form is an Anglicization of the Portuguese and Spanish variant, Aníbal. Familiar (though not…

Anselmo

Italian from German

"with divine protection"

Lighter Latin version of Anselm.

Artur

Portuguese, Polish, Estonian, Armenian variation of Arthur, Celtic

"bear"

The Arthur variation preferred in Portugal and across much of Eastern Europe. It’s a truly international name, and one that would be easy to wear in the US as well.