Spanish Cat Names

Another Spanish boys' name that relates to a goddess, the Egyptian Isis. San Isidro is the patron saint of Madrid.

Cooler and rarer than Pedro, but also has a slightly industrial sound.

This spirited Spanish variation of Rosa was familiar in the mid-20th century, but is used more quietly now. Given to around 35 babies in the US each year, it could work as a fresh alternative to Roberta or Rosie.

For the parent who genuinely wants something different, this nature choice is popular in Spain. Downside: connection to words irate and irritation.

Not strictly Spanish but Guanche, the original inhabitants of the Canary Islands, this place name became popular as a first in Spain via a trilogy by Alberto Vazquez Figueroa. The Guanche meaning of the place name is "one who shares equally."

Verde is an uncommon color name with a Latinate accent, perfect for a spring baby.

A nickname that sounds like a nickname.

Mexican place-name famously used by Joan Didion for her daughter, Quintana Roo.

The feminine version, Perdita, is more familiar here.

Hispanic name of two saints, celebrated on July 1 and October 16.

Pancho is a bit more problematic than such similar names as Pablo and Paco because of the Pancho Villa association.

Because of shoe designer Manolo Blahnik, this has become a generic term for pricey stilettos, as in "I must have those Manolos."

Dashing Latin surname name -- but also a well-known brand of Spanish packaged foods.

This Spanish month name has been quietly used for several years now in the US.

Attractive Spanish name heard in the movie Spanglish. Roll that final r. Or say it the French way: Fleur.

Friendly but flimsy.

Mesa is the term for a flat-topped mountain, derived from the Spanish word for "table".