Spanish Names

Name given in honor of the Virgin Mary that might prove difficult for a modern Spanish-American child to pull off.

The Spanish version, with its -eena ending, takes the name out of the Oh My Darlin' realm, which for many American parents may be just the thing.

This pretty female form of Laurence originated in ancient Rome and is still sometimes heard in the Latino community. It is one of the many intriguing Latin names for girls worth consideration by modern parents, as a more distinctive spin on Laura or Lauren. The name's rhythm also makes it perfect for Ren or Wren as a nickname.

Has a nice flamenco flavor.

Earthy but ethereal Spanish word name that sounds a lot fresher than its sister Sierra.

Rolando, along with brother name Orlando, are among the most attractive and appealing of Latinate names. It has been in the US Top 1000 every year since 1946.

Dashing Latin classic, familiar and functional here.

A Jada alternative that has lost ground this decade after peaking around 2010.

Israh which is also spelled Isra is a gender-neutral Muslim name.

A delicate name with strong roots, Aniceta is most often used in contemporary Spain. Saint Anicetus was an ancient pope and martyr.

The craze for surname names is now moving beyond the English and Irish to include worldly Spanish names for boys like this historic one currently in the Top 1000.

Uber is as off the table as a baby name as, sadly, Siri and Alexa.

A more romantic form of old school Clement, which ranks in the Top 100 boy names in Chile. Clemente, like Clement, derives from the Late Latin name Clemens, the name of 14 popes and several saints.

This lively and appealing name originated as a short form of Cornelia, but is well able to stand on its own. Nelia is also often in the Hispanic culture, where it can be a short form of Manuela. It did have some American usage in the late nineteenth century, and with Cornelia having a comeback, Nelia could follow.

A particularly charming spin on the original, as is theSpanish name Tadeo. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016.

This form of Adrian ranks in the top 100 in Slovakia, Hungary, and Catalonia (Spain).

Tied to the hero of the classic Spanish novel Don Quixote, likely to produce a quixotic daydreamer.

Spanish and Portuguese form of Frances or Francesca