Portuguese baby names
Updated: April 9th, 2024
The Portuguese language is lavished with soft vowels and vibrant consonants, which makes it one of the beautiful languages. This language is spoken in Portugal and Brazil and some regions like Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Angola.
A Portuguese baby name is usually composed of one or two given names, and several family names. The first surname is generally taken from mother's family surname and the second surname is taken from the father’s surname. But for official purposes, a person can use only the last surname. Portuguese have quite flexible naming system governed by law. This law states that a Portuguese parent must give their child at least one given name and one last name. According to this law, the maximum number of given names allowed are up to two and surnames up to four. Most of the Portuguese babies’ first name are inspired by the Bible or saints.
Below is the list of over 400 Portuguese baby names.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZAlice
From the German Adalhaidis, meaning "noble," this literary classic gained modern charm thanks to Alice in Wonderland and widespread use across Europe.
Clara
Meaning "bright" or "clear" in Latin, Clara is a vintage gem tied to ballet, music, and 19th-century heroines.
Laura
Latin for “laurel” or “victory”, Laura was immortalized by poet Petrarch.
Diana
This Latin name meaning "divine" refers to the Roman goddess of the moon and gained poignancy through Princess Diana.
David
A timeless Hebrew name meaning “beloved,” tied to the biblical king.
Hugo
A Latinized form of Hugh with extra flair, Hugo has gained popularity.
Joel
This Hebrew name meaning “Jehovah is his God” has Biblical roots and gained modern traction through arts and entertainment.
Amanda
The Lovely, In Love, Gracious, Deserving to be Loved
Alexandra
Feminine of Alexander, To Defend, Protect and Man, Manly
Abel
Vanishing, Fragility, Vapour, Healthy
Vanessa
Star, Coined from, Genus of Butterfly
Theresa
Hunter, Harvester, End of Thera Tribe, One who Reaps
Rosa
Rush, Kindness, Little Rose, Truthful
Francisco
Little Frenchwoman, Free Condition
Xavier
Saviour, Splendid, Owner of a New Home, Bright
Teresa
Harvester, The Hunteress, To Flow Down, Late Summer
Marco
Dedicated to the God Mars, Dedicated to Mars (The Roman God of War)
Inez
The Chaste, The Pure
Santiago
A dynamic Spanish name meaning “Saint James,” also recognized as a patron saint and literary figure.
Linda
Noble, Beautiful, Gentle, Friendly
Emilio
Rivaling, Imitating, Emulum, Wetteifernde
Adelaide
Of Noble Figure
Adriana
Adriatic Sea, Square Room, Dark and Rich, Woman from Hadria
Ines
The Chaste, Partner
Esmeralda
The Prized Green Gem Stone, Emerald Gemstone, Smaragd
Carlos
Army, Man, Manly, Husband
Sandra
Protect and Man, Man's Defender, Protector, Form of Alexander
Miguel
Who is Like God, Who is Like God?
Mariana
Star of the Sea, Compound Name Combining Marie and Anne, Bitterness, Mary
Luciano
Shining, The Bright, Light, Daylight Babies
Aldo
Of, Noble, Honorable, Old
Tatiana
From the House of Tatius, King of the Sabines
Leandro
Man of the People, Folk
Ana
God's Favour, Resurrection, Gracious, Clever
Tomas
Gemini, Twin, A Form of Thomas
Felipe
Horse Lover, Friend of Horses
Alfredo
Elf, Council, All and Peace, Magical Counsel
Lucio
Shining, The Bright, Light, Daylight Babies
Eduardo
Fortune, Prosperous Guardian, Wealth and Keep
Ricardo
Brave, Power, King and Strong, Rich
Leonor
Foreign
Liana
Inspired By the Same Vine, Julia, Emulum
Gustavo
Staff Bearer, Form of Gustave, Stick, Goth
Beatriz
Voyager through Life, Blessed, The One that Makes the Others Happy, Brings Happiness
Alberto
All and Illustrious, Honorable, Nobly Famous, Brilliant
Ester
Form of Persian Esther, Saved the Jews from Annihilation in Persia, Star, Myrtle Leaf
Luciana
Born at Day Break, Bright, Daylight Babies, Shining
Fernando
Bold, Peace
Marcelo
Consecrated to the God Mars, Dedicated to Mars
Rodrigo
Power, Powerful, Illustrious, Fame
Jorge
A Tiller of the Soil, Earthworker, Farmer, Bauer
Gilda
God's Servant, Hair, Victims, Offering
Rafaela
God has Healed, God Heals
Alonso
Battle, Fight, Embattled
Aline
Lovely, Honorable, Noble, Variant of Helen
Matilde
Strength and Shield, Fight, Might
Rosario
A Girl's Name, In Spain, Rosary
Micaela
Who is Like God
Magda
Reference to Biblical Mary Magdalene, Of Magdala, One who is Elevated, Villager of Galilee
Luana
Ana, Lou
Frederica
Rich, Powerful, Protection, Power
Fernanda
Peace, Bold
Bernardo
Brave, Bärenstarke, Hardy, Bear
Clotilde
Loud, Fight, Heroine, Famous Warrior
Camila
Perfect, Acolyte, Accomplished
Hipolito
Lyein, Hippos
Rodolfo
Glory and Wolf, Fame
Fred
Elf, Protection, Safety, Rich
Lino
Lament, Lin, Grief, Mourn
Mauro
The Moor, Moorish
Rolando
Domain, Glory and Earth, Renowned in the Land, Homeland
Osvaldo
One Who Governs, God's Power, Name of a Nordic Divinity, Rule
Ernesto
Gravity, The Serious, Sincere, A Son
Daniel
Judge is God
Fausto
Faustus, Good Luck, Fortunate
Mariano
Mary, Drop, Sea
Gisela
Guarantor, Hostage, Arrow, Pledge
Jovita
Joy, Jovita, Joie De Vivre, Dedicated to Jove
Ramiro
Advice, Famous, Counsel, Well-Known
Bruna
Shield, Brown, Struggle, Breastplate
Matias
Gift of Yahweh, Gift of God
Catarina
The Pure
Teodoro
Gift of God
Erasmo
Erasmios
Mafalda
Mathilde, Composition Of: 'Power', Strength and Shield, 'Struggle'
Jacinda
Hyakinthos, Beautiful, Flower Name
Manuela
God with Us, The Lord is Among us
Marcos
Dedicated to Mars (The Roman God of War)
Ofelia
Help
Duarte
Guard of His Wealth, Wealth and Keep
Roberto
Wide Fame, Glory and Brilliant
Moises
Son
Jose
God will Add Another Son
Candelaria
Candlemas
Susana
Lily, Fleur De Lys
Josue
Yahweh is Salvation
Cruz
Cross
Elder
From the Elder Tree
Jacinto
Hyakinthos, Precious Stone
Cisco
Variant of Francis, Little Frenchman, Free Condition, Of the Franks
Gaspar
Treasurer, Whoever Comes to See
Florencio
Blossoming
Marcelino
Consecrated to the God Mars
Ezequiel
God Strengthens
Feliciano
The Lucky, The Successful
Catrina
The Pure
Florinda
Flower, Flowered
Jaco
He who Supplants
Narcisa
Sleep, Numbness
Leopoldo
People, Bold, Brave
Priscila
The Ancient
Anselmo
Divine Helmet, God, Ass
Rio
River
Telma
Helmet of War
Cipriano
From Cypres, Originating In Cyprus
Faustino
Fortuné
Alexandre
He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Manly, Protect and Man
Roque
Roar, Shout a Battle Cry
Juliano
Illustrious Roman Family
Chico
Free Condition, French Man, Little Frenchwoman, From France
Raymundo
Protection, Advice, Protector
Batista
The Baptist
Nilda
Hiltja, Brunni, Blessed
Andre
The Brave
Emanuel
A Biblical Name-title Applied to the Messiah, Variant of Hebrew Name Immanuel, God is with us
Agueda
Good
Cosme
Beauty, Order, Organization, Orderliness
Lando
Land, "Country", Homeland
Valente
The Healthy, The Strong
Victorina
Victor
Fabiano
Bean, Craftsman
Severino
The Severe
Patricio
Noblewoman, Nobleman, Patrician
Fortunato
Fortunatus, Chance
Dimas
Loyal Comrade
Bernardino
Brave, Hard, Hardy, Bear and Strong
Silvio
Forest
Luiz
Famous, Battle, Fight, Loud
Creola
American-Born European
Benigno
Kind, Well-Born, Friendly, Blessed
Paulo
The Small, Weak
Du
Playful Flattery the Elm Tree
Victorino
Winner, Victor
Urbano
Urban
Ambrosio
Immortal
Casimiro
To Destroy
Zacarias
Yahvé Remembers
Camilo
Acolyte
Celestino
Of the Sky, Heavenly
Quirino
Curis
Germano
From the Same Blood, The Teuton
Bonifacio
Bonus, Fatum, One Who Looks Good
Silverio
Greek God of Trees
Prospero
Fortunate, Flourishing, Prosper, Lucky Desirable
Madeira
Sweet Wine
Gervasio
With Honour, Spear and Friend, Grow
Rufino
Red, The Redheaded
Calixto
Most Beautiful
Mateus
Gift of Yahweh
Adriano
From Hadria, Adriatic Sea
Nico
Victorious Person, Victory of the People
Cezar
Hirsute, Hairy, Full of Hair Head, Excise
Calisto
Most Beautiful
Frederico
Peace, Safety, Powerful, Power
Diogo
Didakhe
Celso
Exalted, High, Tall, Very Good
Fredo
Counsel from the Elves, Peace and King, Powerful
Evaristo
Eu Meaning Good Well, Areskein, Well-Pleasing
Cristiano
The Anointed One, Christian Woman, Disciple of the Christ
Fia
Arising from the Dark of Peace
Altair
The Flying Eagle, Star, Bird
Tiago
Holder of the Heel, One Who Supplants, St, Yahweh May Protect
Rui
Rich, Powerful, Power, Fame
Nuria
Bright, Shiny, Bright Light, Nuestra Señora De Nuria
Celio
Sky, Blind, Heaven, Heavenly
Bia
White, Glossy
Brunilda
Brunni, Hiltja
Iago
He who Supplants, Supplanter, Yahweh May Protect, Jacob