500+ Mexican Baby Names
- Juanita
Origin:
Spanish, feminine variation of JuanDescription:
Pervasive in all Spanish-speaking cultures, Juanita, like Juana, has not emigrated.
- Mayra
- Patricio
Origin:
Spanish variation of PatrickDescription:
The final o in Patricio adds a bit of punch and pizzazz, though it also spins the name closer to the feminine Patricia.
- Natividad
Origin:
Spanish from LatinMeaning:
"nativity"Description:
Traditionally given to girls born on the September birth date of the Virgin Mary.
- Oralia
- Dariana
Origin:
Variation of DarianMeaning:
"rich, kingly"
- Quetzalli
Origin:
Nahuatl, Native AmericanMeaning:
"feather, precious thing"Description:
A rare and lovely Nahuatl name, which literally means "quetzal feather" – a quetzal is a beautiful green bird native to Mexico, Guatemala and South America. The word is figuratively used to refer to something precious or beautiful, making this a lovely option for a wished-for baby girl.
- Columba
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"dove"Description:
Columba is an early saint's name that rhumbas to a modern beat. While the original St. Columba is male, the name sounds more appropriate for a girl in the modern world. Leave variations Colm and Callum for the boys.
- Angeles
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"angels"Description:
A spiritually significant name used in honor of the Virgin Mary. In Spanish, her title is Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles, meaning "Our Lady the Queen of the Angels."
- Noe
Origin:
Greek and Latin variation of NoahDescription:
Just say Noe to this translation of Noah.
- Eugenio
Origin:
Spanish and Italian variation of EugeneDescription:
The name of four popes and several saints: a promising Italian import.
- Constantino
- Jovita
Origin:
Spanish, feminine variation of Jove, Roman king of the godsDescription:
Lively and joyful. Jovie could be a cute short form.
- Benita
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"blessed"Description:
In fashion limbo with Anita and Juanita.
- Jacinto
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"hyacinth"Description:
Less familiar and appealing than the feminine Jacinta.
- Evelin
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"desired; or water, island"Description:
Variant of Evelyn
- Reynaldo
- Lucila
- Ignacia
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"ardent, burning"Description:
This Spanish form of the yet-to-be-revived Ignatius was borne by an early and influential Philipina nun known as Mother Ignacia.
- Yazmin