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Dinis
Dinis is a masculine Portuguese name derived from the Greek name Dionysius, which was associated with Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, fertility, and theater. In Portugal, the name gained…
Diogo
Portuguese form of Diego
"supplanter"
Diogo is the much-less-known brother of Diego, both forms of James, which is itself a form of the Biblical Jacob. And Diego itself probably started life as a short form of Santiago, aka Saint Jago,…
Dionisio
Spanish; Italian, from Greek
"god of Nysa"
A lively and more usable Latinate form of Dionysus.
Domingos
Domingos is a masculine name of Portuguese and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin 'Dominicus' meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to God.' The name has direct connections to Sunday (Domingo in…
Duarte
Portuguese variation of Edward, English
"wealthy guardian"
Incredibly handsome and super smooth, Duarte sounds like it came straight out of a romance novel. You almost wouldn’t believe it’s derived from Edward.
Edmundo
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Edmund
Livelier Latin form of Edmund.
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Estevao
Estevão is a masculine Portuguese name derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' It is the Portuguese equivalent of the English name Stephen or Steven. The name…
Eugenio
Spanish and Italian variation of Eugene
The name of four popes and several saints: a promising Italian import.
Eusebio
Spanish and Italian form of Eusebio, Latin
"pious"
A pious and saintly name with a zippy sound, Eusebio is the Spanish and Italian form of the old Eusebios. Translating literally to "good worship", Eubsebio has been borne by Renaissance painter,…
Fausto
Italian and Spanish variation of Faust
"fortunate one"
While Faust, who sold his soul to the devil, was anything but fortunate, this Latinate variation is more commonly heard and accepted.
Feliciano
Feliciano is a masculine name of Latin and Italian origin derived from "felix" meaning "happy," "fortunate," or "lucky." This melodious name carries a naturally joyful connotation and has been used…
FILIPE
Flavio
Italian, Spanish variation of Flavius, Latin
"yellow, blond"
Flavio is derived from Flavius, a surname used in Ancient Rome. These family names, or cognomens, were given to distinguish branches of the clan and were chosen based on a characteristic of an…
FRUTUOSO
Gaspar
Spanish variation of Casper, Dutch form of Jasper, Persian
"bringer of treasure"
The name of one of the Three Wise Men from the East is heard in several European countries, but rarely in the US. Last year about 50 baby boys were named Gaspar in the US vs. about 200 named Casper,…
Gil
Hebrew
"happiness"
Pronounced zheel, it's a dashing conquistador; as gill, it's the nice and slightly boring guy down the street.
GONCALO
Gregorio
Italian variation of Gregory
"vigilant, a watchman"
More dramatic, worldly, and energetic spin on Gregory.