Spanish Names

While Isidore feels bookish and stern, Isidoro has a more romantic sound, with its handsome -o ending.

Omero lifts Homer out of both The Simpsons and The Odyssey, making it a romantic name ala Romeo. Some sources give the meaning of Omero and Homer as "hostage".

Mesa is the term for a flat-topped mountain, derived from the Spanish word for "table".

Cruz might be a sister for Concepcion and Corazon, although its masculine side was emphasized when the high profile David Beckhams chose it for their son.

Adds some dash and substance to Lon.

As a term of endearment, maybe, but not as a proper name, where it would practically demand the refrain "Banana."

Add an s and you've got squirt.

Unusual and rhythmic, the feminine form of the ancient Greek Makarios or the Latinized Macarius, the name of several saints. The modern Spanish male version of the name, Macario, is used in the US.

One high-fashion brand that's actually a legitimate first name, though still linked to the tainted Adolph.

Pretty and unusual translation of Bella.

Le Pew. We don't think so, although it's a megacommon nickname name in Latino countries.