Spanish Cat Names

Has a petite, dainty charm.

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.

A word that carries a broad range of connotations across Europe, all of which ultimately derive from the Roman term for a country estate. Villa is well established as a surname, especially in Spanish-speaking countries, and has also occasionally been used as a first name for girls.

Flores is one of the most popular Spanish surnames and could certainly be adapted as a first.

As Joaquin enters the American mainstream, his sister might just follow.

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.

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

The perfect Latin-accented hero name to honor labor activist César Chavez.

Kinetic nickname name, might just be more suited to a Chihuahua.

Popular Spanish choice that refers to the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help -- or Perpetuo Socorro.

If Cameron's first name could start a girl's name craze, why not her second.

The Spanish form of popular Ruby is another addition to the list of attractive gem names for girls.

Charming way to freshen up Jacob.