500+ Mexican Baby Names
- Ivanna
Origin:
Feminine of Ivan, which is itself a variation of JohnDescription:
Ivanna / Ivana both come out of the name "John" by way of the Russian variant Ivan. Whereas Joanna feels dated, Ivanna feels cosmopolitan and fresh. Ivanka (of Trump fame) is a diminutive version of Ivanna.
- Mauricio
Origin:
Spanish variation of MauriceMeaning:
"dark-skinned"Description:
This Spanish version of Maurice has been on the US charts since the 60s. Mauricio peaked in the early 2000s, getting as high as #353 before falling again. With lively, "-o" ending names getting the attention they have got in recent years, Mauricio would be a great option. Mauricio Macri was a former president of Argentina.
- Cesia
- Nahomi
Origin:
Japanese, variation of NaomiMeaning:
"straight and beautiful"Description:
While many are familiar with the Hebrew name Naomi through the Biblical character, the name also has separate roots as a unisex Japanese name meaning "straight and beautiful." Variation Nahomi is rising in use for girls, potentially due to Japanese footballer Nahomi Kawasumi who plays for the American soccer team NJ/NY Gotham FC.
- Graciela
- Bernardo
Origin:
Italian, Spanish, PortugueseMeaning:
"strong as a bear"Description:
This Latinate form of Bernard hovered in the lower regions of the US Top 1000 from the late 1940s until 2006, possibly inspired by the character in West Side Story.
- Rodolfo
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"bold wolf"Description:
Romanticizes Rudolph and distances the name from the red-nosed reindeer. After remaining steadily in the US Top 500 for much of the twentieth century, Rodolfo has been slipping of late.
- Rosita
Origin:
Spanish, diminutive of RosaMeaning:
"rose"Description:
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.
- Florencia
- Nieves
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"snows"Description:
A name bestowed in honor of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de la Nieves, referring to a miracle she performed with unmelted snow in the August heat of Rome.
- Grecia
- Gilberto
Origin:
Spanish variation of GilbertDescription:
At this point, there are more newborn American baby Gilbertos than Gilberts.
- Isidro
Origin:
Spanish form of Isidoros, GreekMeaning:
"gift of Isis"Description:
Another Spanish boys' name that relates to a goddess, the Egyptian Isis. San Isidro is the patron saint of Madrid.
- Maricela
Origin:
Spanish, combination of Maria and CeliaMeaning:
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + heaven"Description:
A pretty and little-known Spanish smoosh name, combining Maria with Celia.
- Juana
Origin:
Spanish, feminine variation of JuanDescription:
Juana has not achieved the popularity in the U.S. of the male version Juan. Whereas Juan has made it almost to the Top 50 on the U. S. hit parade, sister Juana has barely entered the thousand most popular.
- Estefania
Origin:
Spanish variation of StephanieDescription:
Attractive international Stephanie alternative. Estefania ranks in the Top 100 in Puerto Rico.
- Amparo
Origin:
Spanish and PortugueseMeaning:
"refuge, shelter"Description:
Amparo is a medieval name related to the Virgin Mary most closely associated with the city of Valencia, in Spain. Although it does not appear at all on the most recent US name roster, meaning it was used for fewer than five babies last year, it was used in the US throughout the 20th century.
- Facundo
Origin:
Spanish from LatinMeaning:
"eloquent"Description:
This intriguing and jaunty-sounding choice is a Top 50 name in Chile.
- Rosalba
Origin:
Latin, from the phrase rosa albaMeaning:
"white rose"Description:
One of many Spanish elaborations of Rosa.
- Deneb
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"tail"Description:
A star in the "tail" of the Cygnus constellation.