Awesome Portuguese Baby Name List!

  1. GUALTER
    • Guilherme
      • Gustavo
        • Origin:

          Latinate variation of Gustav
        • Description:

          Well used in the Latino and Italian-American communities.
      • Heitor
        • Henrique
          • HERMENEGILDO
            • Herminia
              • Hilario
                • Horacio
                  • INACIO
                    • Ines
                      • Origin:

                        Italian, Portuguese, Slovene and Croatian variation of Agnes
                      • Meaning:

                        "pure, virginal"
                      • Description:

                        This form of Agnes, Ines has always been popular since the true story of the thwarted lovers Queen Ines of Castro and King Peter of Portugal. This has to be one of the most heartbreaking and bloody true romances in history!
                    • Isabel
                      • Origin:

                        Spanish variation of Elizabeth
                      • Meaning:

                        "pledged to God"
                      • Description:

                        Isabel derived from Elizabeth in southwest Europe during the Middle Ages. It was originally written as Elisabel, but the first syllable was dropped as it spread across the continent. In Spain and Portugal, Isabel and Elizabeth are considered to be variations of the same name, but they are treated as separate names in other European countries and the US.
                    • Jacinta
                      • Origin:

                        Spanish for Greek flower name
                      • Meaning:

                        "hyacinth"
                      • Description:

                        Jacinta, the Spanish word for hyacinth, is a lot softer and sweeter than the English version. The correct Spanish pronunciation is ha-SEEN-ta, though many English speakers would say ja-SIN-ta. Although the name is slightly different, Jacinta is largely associated at present with Australian-born actress Jacinda Barrett.
                    • Jacinto
                      • Origin:

                        Spanish
                      • Meaning:

                        "hyacinth"
                      • Description:

                        Less familiar and appealing than the feminine Jacinta.
                    • Jaime
                      • Origin:

                        Spanish variation of James
                      • Description:

                        A Hispanic classic that has lost some momentum in recent years. It could be misunderstood by some as Jamie -- which is how it's pronounced on Game of Thrones.
                    • Joana
                      • JOAO
                        • Joaquim
                          • Origin:

                            Portuguese variation of Joachim, Hebrew
                          • Meaning:

                            "established by God"
                          • Description:

                            A softer take on Joaquin or a quirkier version of Joachim, depending on how you look at it.
                        • Jorge
                          • Origin:

                            Spanish and Portuguese variation of George
                          • Description:

                            The classic Jorge is one of the most popular and classic Spanish names for boys in the US. Some Latine families pronounce it the same way as George.
                        • Jose
                          • Origin:

                            Spanish and Portuguese version of Joseph
                          • Meaning:

                            "Jehovah increases"
                          • Description:

                            Jose is as widespread in the Hispanic community as Joseph and Joe are elsewhere in the U.S., though its numbers here are starting to decrease somewhat. Jose is one of those Spanish baby names that has never crossed over into the Anglo naming culture.