Spanish Names

Ximen is not, as many think, the Spanish variation of Simon. It is derived from the medieval Basque name Semen (emphasis on the second syllable, but still completely unusable in the English-speaking world). It eventually gave way to many familiar Spanish names of today, including Jimeno and Ximena.

Too childlike, in addition to the objectionable association with the el niño phenomenon.

Inocencia is like Chastity or Immaculata. Few modern girls outside the Latino community -- or even in it -- would appreciate having to carry this name.

An offbeat way to celebrate this virtue.

A Damian relative and the name of an ancient Spanish pope with modern possibilities.