Spanish baby names
Updated: April 9th, 2024
According to the Spanish naming tradition, a baby name consists of a given name followed by two surnames. Usually the first surname is derived from father's first surname and the second one is derived from the mother's first surname.
Spanish given name is a composite which means it consists of two (or more) single names. For example, the name “Juan Pablo” is considered as a single composite forename. Since 1999, surname transposition has been allowed in Spain due to Spanish gender equality law. According to this law, each sibling must carry the same surname order recorded in the Registro Civil. Since June 2017, it is not mandatory to adopt the paternal name first and for this, Spanish parents are required to sign an agreement wherein the name order is expressed explicitly. Spanish surnames can also be composite, but the parts are generally linked by the conjunction y or e, by the preposition de or by a hyphen.
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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 ZClara
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.
Victoria
Victor Conqueror, Victorious, Victory, Conquer
David
A timeless Hebrew name meaning “beloved,” tied to the biblical king.
Ruth
A Hebrew name that means "compassionate friend," Ruth is a quietly classic name associated with the Bible as well as loyalty and grit.
Amelia
Derived from the German Amalia meaning "work," Amelia rose globally in the 2000s.
Jennifer
Jennifer is a Cornish form of Guinevere meaning “white wave” and dominated of the most popular names of the late 20th century.
Alma
With Latin roots meaning “nurturing” or “soul,” Alma gained traction in England after the Crimean War.
Hugo
A Latinized form of Hugh with extra flair, Hugo has gained popularity.
Nina
Spanish for "little girl," Nina also appears in mythology, music, and film, giving it wide cultural use.
Elena
Sun, Variant of Helen, Excellent, The Bright One
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
Lola
Sorrow, Fickle, Carl, Goddess Lakshmi
Hector
Hold, Anchor, Possess, Tenacious
Ramona
Wise Guardian, Decision and Protector, Spanish, Advice
Aurora
Dawn
Celia
Heaven, Form of Cecilia, Of Sky, Heavenly
Alexandra
Feminine of Alexander, To Defend, Protect and Man, Manly
Isabel
My God is Bountiful, God's Promise
Rafael
God has Healed, God Heals
Maria
Beautiful, Rebellious, Sea of Bitterness, Beloved
Antonio
Beyond Praise, Highly Praiseworthy, Priceless, Of Inestimable Worth
Alan
Noble, Little Rock, Peace, God of Shine
Abel
Vanishing, Fragility, Vapour, Healthy
Lucia
The Light of India, Daylight Babies, Shining, Born At Daybreak
Alicia
German Origin and Means Noble
Rosa
Rush, Kindness, Little Rose, Truthful
Leona
Lioness, The Word Leo with the Meaning Lion, Feminine of Leon
Francisco
Little Frenchwoman, Free Condition
Xavier
Saviour, Splendid, Owner of a New Home, Bright
Celeste
Heavenly, Divine, Of the Sky
Marina
From the God Mars, Sea Maiden
Lorenzo
Laurel
Marco
Dedicated to the God Mars, Dedicated to Mars (The Roman God of War)
Carmen
Song, Garden Orchard, Bright Red, Son of
Dante
Enduring Steadfast, Endure, Withstand
Mia
Who is Loved, Beauty, Mine, Bitterness
Emilia
Emulus, Imitating, Rivaling
Judith
Woman from Judea, Jewish, Admired, Praised
Aurelia
Golden, Golden-Haired, Gold Made
Orlando
Homeland, Domain, Glory and Earth, Renowned in the Land
Ruben
A Son! In the Bible, Behold, Lucky
Santiago
A dynamic Spanish name meaning “Saint James,” also recognized as a patron saint and literary figure.
Diego
Holder of the Heel, Supplanter, One Who Supplants, Yahweh May Protect
Rita
The Pearl, Honest, True, Way of Life
Linda
Noble, Beautiful, Gentle, Friendly
Ignacio
Fire
Emilio
Rivaling, Imitating, Emulum, Wetteifernde
Leonardo
Strong, Hardy, Brave, Lion
Dolores
Pain, Pain, Sorrows
Aurelio
Gold Made, Golden
Isabella
God is Perfection, God's Promise, Variant of Elizabeth
Adriana
Adriatic Sea, Square Room, Dark and Rich, Woman from Hadria
Marisol
Maria, Sun, Sol, Loneliness
Natalia
Birthday, Christmas Babies, Birth
Ines
The Chaste, Partner
Eliseo
God is Help
Tamara
Flower, Spice, Date Tree
Lara
Seagull, Laurel, Native of Larissa, Bright
Esmeralda
The Prized Green Gem Stone, Emerald Gemstone, Smaragd
Maya
Midwife, Work, Wet Nurse, Durga
Carlos
Army, Man, Manly, Husband
Jade
Precious Green Stone, Jade
Elvira
Lively, Troop, "Spear" and "Guardian", White
Javier
Obscure, Flower, Bright, Variant of Xavier
Alba
The White, The Element Albus Meaning White
Pablo
Weak, The Humble, Little
Catalina
Warlike, Proud, The Pure
Raul
Wolf, Versatile, Strong Defender, Advice
Valentin
The Strong, Vigorous
Octavia
Born In the Eighth Month, Modeled on a Roman Sex
Luis
Struggle, Battle, War, Loud
Mercedes
Grace, Favor, Price, Mercy
Miguel
Who is Like God, Who is Like God?
Alonzo
Eager for Battle, Ready for a Fight
Luz
Light
Dario
Mighty, Possessor of the Good, Give
Jesus
God Helps, Yahweh is Salvation
Araceli
Gate of Heaven, Ara Meaning Altar
Juan
God is Merciful, Graceful, Beautiful
Silvia
Woodland, Forest Woman, Maid
Dora
Gift and God, Kind
Carlo
Strong, Husband, Army, Man
Jana
The Lord is Gracious, Derived from Jananam - Birth, Man, Born Bravery
Luciano
Shining, The Bright, Light, Daylight Babies
Aldo
Of, Noble, Honorable, Old
Carolina
Feminine Variant of Charles, Joy, Little and Womanly, Manly
Yolanda
Violet, Violette, Violets Bloom
Tatiana
From the House of Tatius, King of the Sabines
Sergio
Popular in Latin cultures, this long-used name likely stems from a Roman family and suggests guardianship.
Leandro
Man of the People, Folk
Esperanza
Sperare, Hoping, Hope
Tia
Aunt or Princess, Happiness, -Tia
Sierra
Mountain Range, Sierra
Ana
God's Favour, Resurrection, Gracious, Clever
Eulalia
Sweetly-Spoken Well-Spoken, Good, Well, To Talk, Eloquent
Valencia
The Word Valentia Which Means Power, Valentia
Alejandro
He Who Wards Off (Other) Men
Monte
Abbreviation of Montague and Montgomery, Mountain
Felipe
Horse Lover, Friend of Horses
Reina
A Queen, Form of Regina, The Element Rein Which Means Pure Clean, Council
Mira
Lord Krishna's Devotee, Desire, Admirable, Wonderful
Griselda
Struggle, Fight, Gray, Thank You
Elisa
Dedicated to God, God's Promise
Viviana
Lively, Vibrant, Life, Alive
Raquel
Female Sheep, An Innocent Ewe, Lamb, Form of Rachel
Alfredo
Elf, Council, All and Peace, Magical Counsel
Pilar
Pillar, Fountain Base, Pillars
Lorena
Sweet Bay Tree, Kingdom of Loather, Crowned with Laurels, Laurel
Alvaro
Deep, Protector, Guard, All
Lia
Lioness, Dependence, Wild Cow, Bringer of Good News
Lucio
Shining, The Bright, Light, Daylight Babies
Mario
Sea, King-ruler, The End, Warring
Eduardo
Fortune, Prosperous Guardian, Wealth and Keep
Vida
Life, Found, Mistress, Few
Marta
Spanish Form of Martha Lady, Warlike, Bitter, Herrin
Enrique
Ruler, House and King, Home, Rich
Lolita
Sorrows, Rubin, Ruby, Pain
Manuel
God with Us, Strong, Powerful
Irma
Warrior, Constant Movement, Entire, Large
Carmelo
Fruitful Land, Bright Red, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Garden
Ricardo
Brave, Power, King and Strong, Rich
Leonor
Foreign
Mila
People, Expensive, Loving, Gracious
Gustavo
Staff Bearer, Form of Gustave, Stick, Goth
Margarita
Child of Light, Daisy Flower, Pearl
Salvador
Spanish in origin, it means “savior” and holds strong ties to Christ and to the surrealist icon Salvador Dalí.
Beatriz
Voyager through Life, Blessed, The One that Makes the Others Happy, Brings Happiness
Angel
Pari, Messenger of God Angel
Guillermo
Helmet, Protection, Composition, Desire
Alberto
All and Illustrious, Honorable, Nobly Famous, Brilliant
Xiomara
Famous In Battle
Imelda
Fight, Great Fighter, Universal Battle
Reyna
Form of Regina, Queen
Octavio
Born In the Eighth Month, Modeled on a Roman Sex
Rico
Powerful and Brave, Power, Hard, Dominant Ruler
Alfonso
Noble and Eager, Spanish Form of Alphonse, Embattled, Ready for Battle
Rogelio
Request
Ester
Form of Persian Esther, Saved the Jews from Annihilation in Persia, Star, Myrtle Leaf
Luciana
Born at Day Break, Bright, Daylight Babies, Shining
Esteban
The Crowned, Crowning, Crown
Fernando
Bold, Peace
Belen
Bethlehem, God is with Us
Marcelo
Consecrated to the God Mars, Dedicated to Mars
Yesenia
Flower
Sol
Short and sunny, this multicultural name means “sun” in Spanish and “prayed for” in Hebrew.
Rodrigo
Power, Powerful, Illustrious, Fame
Rocio
Dew
Luna
The Moon, Moon
Jorge
A Tiller of the Soil, Earthworker, Farmer, Bauer
Leonel
Lion
Maximo
The Greatest
Ramon
Decision Protection, Mighty Protector, Advice, Wisely
Paulina
The Humble, Small, Female Version of Paul, Little
Vicente
Victor, He Who Overcomes, The Winning
Iola
Violet, Violet Flower
Rafaela
God has Healed, God Heals
Alonso
Battle, Fight, Embattled
Daniela
God is My Judge God has Judged, God is My Judge
Soledad
Mary of Solitude, Loneliness
Lupe
Wolf River
Lon
Strong, Warlike, Ready for Battle, Fierce
Estrella
Star
Consuelo
Comfort, Consolation
Maritza
Star of the Sea, Bitterness
Federico
Safety, Peace, Rich, Power
Rey
Council and Govern, King
Blanca
The White, White, Beautiful
Perla
A Gem of the Sea, Pearl
Matilde
Strength and Shield, Fight, Might
Xochitl
Flower
Amado
Who is Loved, The Beloved
Pedro
The Stone, The Rock
Jaime
Supplanter, The Sun, One Who Supplants, Yahweh May Protect
Mireya
Admirable, Wonderful
Elba
The White, Sister, From the Same Blood, Warrior
Rosario
A Girl's Name, In Spain, Rosary