Spanish Names

The J spelling -- both are pronounced as if they started with H -- is more common, but the X has more flair.

The name of cities in Mexico and Colorado, Durango is a pleasant, fresh option from the atlas.

Adds some spunk and Latin rhythm to mundane Martin.

Colorful middle name choice.

Orlanda is an intriguing feminization of Orlando, almost unknown in this country.

Sancha of Leon was an 11th century princess who became Queen of Spain after her brother was killed by Ferdinand I, whom she then married. A twisted tale indeed, but Sancha is one of those names that is both historic and extremely rare -- no babies were named Sancha or Sancho in the US in 2021. Sancho Panza was the sidekick of the fictional Don Quixote.

O-ending short forms are almost invariably appealing, though this might seem slight as the child grows up.

Hermosa, the name of a California beach town, means "beautiful".

Rhythmic, tangoish name quite popular in Spanish-speaking cultures.