Jane The Virgin Character Names.

For the purposes of this list, characters must have appeared in at least 5 episodes.
  1. Aaron
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "high mountain; exalted, enlightened"
    • Description:

      Aaron is a name of subtle contrasts: an unusual spelling that is easily recognizable; a solid Biblical choice that doesn’t feel exclusively tied to religion; a well-established name for boys but sometimes confused with the girls’ name, Erin; used internationally but with notably different pronunciations; classic like Andrew but not out of place with recent favorites like Weston or Jayden.
  2. Alba
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "white"
    • Description:

      Alba is quietly making a behind-the-scenes comeback, perhaps thanks to actress turned baby-product mogul Jessica Alba. Last on the Top 1000 a century ago, the name was given to nearly 200 baby girls in the US last year. Alba might be tomorrow's successor to Ava and Ella. In Spain, Alba ranks among the Top 20 girls' names. Alba is the name of a character in The Time Traveler's Wife.
  3. Anezka
    • Armstrong
      • Origin:

        English and Scottish surname
      • Meaning:

        "strong arms"
      • Description:

        Last name occasionally used as a first, can be seen as a Lance Armstrong athlete-hero name.
    • Blanca
      • Origin:

        Spanish
      • Meaning:

        "white"
      • Description:

        More colorful than Blanche, but blanker than Bianca.
    • Derek
      • Origin:

        English from German form of Theodoric
      • Meaning:

        "the people's ruler"
      • Description:

        Derek started out as a sophisticated Brit, but the name became so common over the last decades of the twentieth century that it lost much of its English accent, along with its stylish edge. Derek was a Top 100 name in the U.S. for 25 years, from 1970 to 1995.
    • Dina
      • Origin:

        Hebrew variation of Dinah or Adinah
      • Meaning:

        "judged or delicate"
      • Description:

        Dina is a 20th century version of either Dinah or Adinah, two Old Testament names not related to each other. Dinah was the beautiful daughter of Jacob and Leah, while Adinah or Adina was a male soldier, though the name is also used for girls in modern Israel.
    • Elena
      • Origin:

        Spanish, Italian, German, Greek variation of Helen
      • Meaning:

        "bright, shining light"
      • Description:

        Elena is at its most popular point ever in the US, thanks to its cross-cultural appeal and the overall popularity of El- names. It's more international than Ellen or Eleanor, but still accessible.
    • Emilio
      • Origin:

        Spanish and Italian variation of Emil
      • Meaning:

        "rival"
      • Description:

        Dashing and suave, with a hint of poetry and gentleness, Emilio is an appealing and international choice. A solid favorite in Italy, it is also on the rise in the US, France, Austria, and the UK.
    • Esteban
      • Origin:

        Spanish variation of Stephen, Greek
      • Meaning:

        "garland, crown"
      • Description:

        One of several Latino favorites on U. S. popularity list, Esteban sounds solid and strong. Esteban has ranked among the US Top 500 names for boys for half a century now, making it a familiar name that successfully crosses cultures.
    • Frankie
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Frances
      • Meaning:

        "from France; free man"
      • Description:

        Vintage nickname name, with a down-to-earth country feel. This renewed interest placed Frankie back in the US Top 1000 in 2015 after a 41-year hiatus. For girls, it's a popular choice in England and Wales, Australia, and New Zealand. Drew Barrymore, who helped popularize and glamorize boyish names for girls, has a daughter named Frankie. On TV's Better Things, Pamela Adlon's middle daughter is named Frankie (sister to Max and Duke, both girls).
    • Gloriana
      • Ivan
        • Origin:

          Russian variation of John
        • Meaning:

          "God is gracious"
        • Description:

          Though some might find it a bit heavy-booted, Ivan is one of the few Russian boys' names to become fully accepted into the American naming pool.
      • Jane
        • Origin:

          English
        • Meaning:

          "God is gracious"
        • Description:

          No, we don't consider Jane too plain. In fact, for a venerable and short one-syllable name, we think it packs a surprising amount of punch, as compared to the related Jean and Joan.
      • Jonathan
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "gift of Jehovah"
        • Description:

          Jonathan was derived from the Hebrew name Yehonatan, eventually contracted to the modern Yonatan, meaning "gift of Jehovah." It comes from the elements yeho, in reference to God, and natan, meaning "to give." In the Old Testament, Jonathan was the valiant eldest son of King Saul, and it was his friendship with brother-in-law David that gave rise to the expression "Jonathan and David" to describe devoted, steadfast friends.
      • Lachlan
        • Origin:

          Scottish
        • Meaning:

          "from the fjord-land"
        • Description:

          Lachlan is as Scottish as haggis and tartan plaid kilts—a favorite used throughout England, Scotland, Australia, and New Zealand—and just beginning to be noticed in the US: it reached the Top 1000 for the first time in 2013. An ancient name, Lachlan was originally used to describe the Viking invaders of Scotland, those from the land of the lochs.
      • Lina
        • Origin:

          Arabic; Latin diminutive
        • Meaning:

          "tender"
        • Description:

          This pretty, succinct Arabic name is also commonly used as a nickname for names like Carolina.
      • Luca
        • Origin:

          Italian variation of Luke and Lucas
        • Meaning:

          "man from Lucania"
        • Description:

          The related Lucas and Luke are both hugely popular boy names in the US and internationally, and now Luca has joined them on boys' popularity lists around the world.
      • Luisa
        • Origin:

          Italian, Spanish
        • Meaning:

          "renowned warrior"
        • Description:

          This streamlined Italian and Spanish spelling of Louisa is currently very popular in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Portugal, where it's usually spelt Luísa.
      • Magda
        • Origin:

          German variation of Magdalen
        • Description:

          On "Sex and the City," Magda was the elderly nanny from the old country -- which is what this name sounds like. While Magdalene and Magdalena are enjoying fresh life, Magda still feels dated.