Spanish Names

Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon may be a worthy namesake, but "poncey" is British slang for effeminate. An alternative might be Quintus, this name's Latin equivalent, or one of its variations.

The Basque form of Salvador starts with the intriguing letter X, which is pronounced like a "sh" sound in the Basque language. Xabat is a great Basque heritage choice, but we must note that it sounds almost identical to the word "Shabbat", the Jewish day of rest.

A possible hero name inspired by notables from Spanish poet/playwright Federico Garcia Lorca to writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez to the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia.

Would undoubtedly be confused with the geographical Syria.

Common California place-name that could work for a girl.

Plausible music hero choice with undertones of Joan Baez's social activist folkie persona.

Unlike the feminine Blanca, this name for some reason seems to put more emphasis on the "blank" aspect.