Spanish Names

Claudina — a traditional Spanish diminutive of Claudia — was a Top 500 name in Spain for the first half of the 20th century. It never caught on as a given name in the US. At its peak, Claudina was given to 17 American baby girls in 1969.

A worthy honoree that would place a too-heavy expectation on a child, probably subjecting him to ridicule. Try Pablo instead.

Tightly bound to flamboyant newsman Geraldo Rivera--who was born Gerald..

Occasionally heard Spanish name referring to Christ's native village.

Paquito's minimizing ito ending could make your child feel insignificant.

Evocative Spanish city name that would make a one-of-a-kind given name.

Brimming over with a sense of good fortune. Could make a little girl feel very lucky.

A worldly and attractive choice for a child of any background. Two early New World explorers were Hernandos — de Soto and Cortés.

A name that's more familiar in its male form, Placido, but this can be a similar-feeling alternative to Serena.

We like all forms of this name—Annabel, Anabel, Annabelle, Anabela, and Annabella—so you decide how elaborate you want to get. Actress Sela Ward chose the Anabella spelling.

A male take on the feminine name Zoe, it's hard to give an attractive pronunciation.