Spanish Word Names

Ventura started life as a shortening of Bonaventura, Spanish for good luck or good fortune, but now stands on its own. It has a pleasant sound and the stylish 'V' ending, but Angelenos would associate it with the Valley's main stem--Ventura Boulevard, and others might think of Ace or Jesse Ventura.

This name of a California desert town, used by Deborah Falconer and Robert Downey, Jr. for their son, makes a much livelier and more individual – not to mention more masculine – improvisation on the themes of India and Indiana.

After your first little Primo, you could always call the next Segundo -- though that's like naming them number one and number two.

If Bear and Fox can make it as baby names, why not Tiger. The Spanish Tigre has a more gender-neutral feel.

The feminine Quinta is virtually unused in the US, though male forms of the Roman family name Quintus, such as Quintin and Quentin, are quite popular. That may change with the emergence of comedian and actress Quinta Brunson, creator of the television show Abbott Elementary.

Unfashionable name, with the rather poignant lone sound.

The Spanish word for hill certainly has name-like qualities and could make a fresh new Spanish nature name.

Even purer than Chastity...and as difficult, at least outside the Hispanic community.

Following the trend of number names for babies, Cinco has the potential to be a fast riser in the coming years. Even more so now that Cassie used it as the middle name for her daughter Sunny, born in 2021.

Colorful middle name choice.

The Spanish word for "shell" is a new addition to the quickly growing list of ocean-inspired nature names.

Spanish speakers use this name for Jesus Christ only. Probably a good policy.

Highly religious choice.

The Italian Gemma is rising, and Spanish Gema is following suit. More fresh and exciting than Emma or Ruby, Gema is a lovely alternative.

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