Names Ending in Z for Girls

Although it gives of a somewhat Spanish vibe (a la Beatriz), Gladez is in fact a Welsh variation of the more familiar English name Gladys. That being said, while around 5 girls are named Gladys each year in the UK, none are recorded as being named Gladez. We recommend sticking with the more familiar version, which is in any case, rare enough.

Quirky mini name given by Nia Long to her daughter in 2011. Could be short for Keziah.

Meaningful Spanish word name, deword-ified.

Maricruz combines Maria and Cruz into a devotional name for the Virgin Mary. The name peaked in the 90s and early 2000s, popularized by Mexican actress Maricruz Olivier and the Mexican telenova Quinceañera (Sweet 15) which featured a character called Maricruz.

A rare spin on the Emily group of names occasionally used in Spanish-speaking communities. It may be based on the medieval French name Emelisse.