Spanish Names

Mexican place-name famously used by Joan Didion for her daughter, Quintana Roo.

A vivacious Latin alternative to the superpopular Sierra.

Ovidia is the unusual feminine form of the ancient Roman Ovidius, most famous as the name of the exiled 1st century Roman poet Ovid. Modern male form Ovidio is known in Spain and Portugal. Ovida is another variation.

Agostino is the Italian form of this increasingly popular ancient name.

Long considered Mr. Hall's exclusive property, it's now ready to be adopted by others.

Friendly but flimsy.

This Lithuanian form of Agnes sounds sweet and versatile internationally.

The feminine version, Perdita, is more familiar here.

Zerlina is a variation of Zerlin, meaning "beautiful dawn". Zerlina is most famous as the wily, clever servant girl in Mozart's opera Don Giovanni, where she is the only character to seemingly get her way.

Attractive Spanish name heard in the movie Spanglish. Roll that final r. Or say it the French way: Fleur.

Hispanic name of two saints, celebrated on July 1 and October 16.

Dashing Latin surname name -- but also a well-known brand of Spanish packaged foods.

This Spanish month name has been quietly used for several years now in the US.

Nicandro might be of interest as a blend of two Anglo favorites -- Nicholas and Andrew.