Spanish Baby Girl Names
- Clementina
Origin:
Spanish feminine form of Clement, LatinMeaning:
"mild, merciful"Description:
The Spanish version, with its -eena ending, takes the name out of the Oh My Darlin' realm, which for many American parents may be just the thing.
- Aniceta
Origin:
Latinized feminine form of Ancient GreekMeaning:
"unconquerable"Description:
A delicate name with strong roots, Aniceta is most often used in contemporary Spain. Saint Anicetus was an ancient pope and martyr.
- Amada
Origin:
Feminine variation of Amado, SpanishMeaning:
"loved"Description:
Amada is an unusual Spanish name that's becoming more famous thanks to Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes, who named their second daughter Amada Lee and their first Esmeralda Amada. Amada was also the name of two characters played by Mendes and, not coincidentally, her grandmother's name. In 2015, it was used for only 21 girls while brother name Amado was used for twice as many girls, but we predict the name will become more popular thanks to its new star power. Related names include the Latin saints' name Amatus, the musical Amadeo, and even Amy and Amanda.
- Arcelia
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"treasure chest"Description:
Arcelia is an undiscovered Spanish treasure worth considering.
- Graciela
- Aroa
Origin:
BasqueMeaning:
"era, time"Description:
Part of a group of lovely A-starting names popular in Spain, along with Ainhoa and Aitana. Spanish actress Aroa Gimeno introduced this one.
- Irati
Origin:
BasqueMeaning:
"fern field"Description:
For the parent who genuinely wants something different, this nature choice is popular in Spain. Downside: connection to words irate and irritation.
- Floriana
- Flor
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"flower"Description:
Attractive Spanish name heard in the movie Spanglish. Roll that final r. Or say it the French way: Fleur.
- Abril
Origin:
Spanish and Catalan variation of AprilDescription:
This Spanish month name has been quietly used for several years now in the US.
- 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."
- Ximenia
Origin:
Spanish nature nameDescription:
For any parents out there searching for a nature name starting with x -- and we doubt there are many -- this one, named for a Spanish monk called Ximenes, is a small tropical plant bearing wild limes.
- Ynes
- Sanchia
Origin:
Spanish variation of SanciaMeaning:
"sacred"Description:
The forerunner of Cynthia is all but unknown these days, but deserving of import and revival.
- Trinidad
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"holy trinity"Description:
Rhythmic name with both religious and geographical ties, commonly heard in Latin countries.
- Olalla
Origin:
Galician or Spanish form of Eulalia, Ancient GreekMeaning:
"sweetly speaking"Description:
A playful and spirited form of Eulalia, familiar in Spain.
- Sevilla
Origin:
Spanish place-nameDescription:
This legendary Andalusian city, according to myth founded by Hercules, is an undiscovered baby name destination.
- Placida
Origin:
Italian and SpanishMeaning:
"serene"Description:
A name that's more familiar in its male form, Placido, but this can be a similar-feeling alternative to Serena.
- Felicidad
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"happiness"Description:
Used exclusively in Latino families.
- Emmanuela