Awesome Spanish Names

Awesome Spanish baby names
  1. Adela
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "noble"
    • Description:

      A vibrant variation of Adele, with a bit of extra flair from that "-a" ending. It could join the army of popular A girls' names, especially with its tie to the success of singer Adele.
  2. Adriana
    • Origin:

      Latin, feminine variation of Adrian
    • Meaning:

      "man of Adria"
    • Description:

      This a-ending feminine form of Adrian, from the northern Italian city of Adria, is a soft and lovely Italian choice. It appears as a character in Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors.
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    • Alaïa
      • Origin:

        Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "sublime"
      • Description:

        Fashion designer surname that could make a dynamic first.
    • Alejandra
      • Origin:

        Spanish variation of Alexandra
      • Meaning:

        "defending men"
      • Description:

        Alejandra, the Spanish form of this popular and multivaried name, has fans both in and outside the Latino community. Still, it has lost ground since its peak in the 1990s.
    • Alejandro
      • Origin:

        Spanish variation of Alexander
      • Meaning:

        "defending men"
      • Description:

        Softer and smoother than Alexander, this classic Spanish name for boys has made a seamless transition to this culture. Adding to its current impact: the Lady Gaga song Alejandro .
    • Alexandre
      • Origin:

        French variation of Alexander
      • Meaning:

        "defending men"
      • Description:

        What's the difference between Alexander, the usual English spelling of this deeply classical name, and Alexandre, the French version? English speakers might find the proper French pronunciation challenging: a-lehk-SAHN-dreh, but that last syllable is barely pronounced. Americans might an an a or an ee on the end of the name, or simply pronounce it as Alexander, for better or worse.
    • Alicia
      • Origin:

        Spanish variation of Alice
      • Meaning:

        "noble"
      • Description:

        Alicia is a Latinized variation of Alice, a name ultimately derived from the German Adalhaidis. It emerged in the 19th century, but the 20th saw many spelling evolutions for Alicia, including Alecia, Alisha, Aleesha, and Alysha. Alyssa originated as a form of Alicia.
    • Alondra
      • Origin:

        Pet form of Alejandra or Spanish
      • Meaning:

        "lark"
      • Description:

        A Spanish TV show made this one popular, along with single-named Mexican singer, Alondra.
    • Amalia
      • Origin:

        German
      • Meaning:

        "work"
      • Description:

        Amalia is a widely cross-cultural name, heard from Italy to Romania, Germany to Scandinavia. The current heir to the Dutch throne is Princess Catharina-Amalia of Orange. It can be pronounced ah-MAH-lee-a or ah-mah-LEE-a.
    • Amaya
      • Origin:

        Spanish version of Amaia or Japanese
      • Meaning:

        "mother city; the end; night rain"
      • Description:

        The Spanish form of Amaya is both a given name and a surname, originating from the Spanish mountain and village of Amaya. In this context it means "mother city" or "the capital." Amaya can also be considered a derivation of Amaia, a Basque name meaning "the end." In Japan, Amaya is a surname.
    • Ana
      • Origin:

        Variation of Hannah
      • Meaning:

        "grace"
      • Description:

        Confident and compact, Ana is a widely used variation of the Biblical Hannah. Favored in Spain, Slovenia, Bosnia, Portugal, and Croatia, this shorter spelling has the same substance and versatility of its longer counterparts.
    • Anabel
      • Origin:

        Spanish variation of Annabelle, combination of Anna and Belle or variation of Amabel
      • Meaning:

        "loving"
      • Description:

        Anabel is the sleekest version of this lovely name with so many variations, all of them correct. But Anabel and all her sisters -- Annabel, Annabelle, Anabella etc. -- took a downward turn after the 2014 horror film Annabelle.
    • Anastasia
      • Origin:

        Greek, feminine variation of Anastasios
      • Meaning:

        "resurrection"
      • Description:

        Anastasia is the feminine form on Anastasius, a Greek name derived from the word anastasis, meaning "resurrection." It was a common name among early Christians, who often gave it to daughters born around Christmas or Easter. There are handful of saints named Anastasia, including the patron saint of weavers.
    • Andrés
      • Origin:

        Spanish variation of Andrew
      • Description:

        Has a nice flamenco flavor.
    • Angelina
      • Origin:

        Greek, Italian, Spanish, Russian diminutive of Angela
      • Meaning:

        "angel"
      • Description:

        The gorgeous Angelina Jolie has promoted the star power of her name and changed Angelina's image from delicate to intense, from older Italian mama to stylish multi-cultural child. Kids might relate to the dancing mouse in the series of charming children's books, Angelina Ballerina, or to the Harry Potter character, Angelina Johnson Weasley, a member of Dumbledore's army.
    • Anna
      • Origin:

        Variation of Hannah, Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "grace"
      • Description:

        Anna has become the dominant form of the Ann family, offering a touch of the international to English speakers and a bit more style than the oversimplified Ann or Anne.
    • Antonia
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "from Antium"
      • Description:

        Antonia is stronger than most feminized boys’ names, reflecting the pioneer spirit of Willa Cather's classic novel My Antonia. Antonia is hovering near the bottom of the US popularity list, which may be an excellent reason for you to use it.
    • Araceli
      • Origin:

        Spanish
      • Meaning:

        "altar of the sky"
      • Description:

        Once-obscure Spanish name inching back up into the US Top 1000 girl names after a short break. Araceli Segarra is a noted mountain climber.
    • Aurora
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "dawn"
      • Description:

        The goddess name Aurora has consistently been on the US popularity list since the nineteenth century, but has really taken off in the past 30 years. Aurora also enjoys remarkable international popularity, ranking in the Top 100 throughout the English-speaking world as well as in Italy, Spain, Norway, Switzerland, and several other European and Latin American countries.