AARÓN: Spanish form of English Aaron, meaning "light-bringer."
ABELARDO: Spanish form of Latin Abelardus, meaning "noble strength."
ABRAÁM: Old Spanish form of Latin Abrahamus, meaning "father of a multitude."
ABRAHÁN: Spanish form of Latin Abrahamus, meaning "father of a multitude."
ADALBERTO: Italian and Spanish form of Old High German Adalbert, meaning "bright nobility."
ADÁN: Spanish form of Hebrew Adam, meaning "earth" or "red."
ADOLFO: Spanish form of Latin Adolphus, meaning "noble wolf."
ADRIÁN: Spanish form of Latin Adrianus, meaning "from Hadria."
AGAPETO: Variant spelling of Italian/Spanish form of Agapito, meaning "beloved."
AGAPITO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Agapitus, meaning "beloved."
AGUSTÍN: Spanish form of Latin Augustinus, meaning "venerable."
ALANO: Spanish form of Celtic Alan, possibly meaning "little rock."
ALARICO: Spanish form of Latin Alaricus, meaning "all-powerful; ruler of all."
ALBERTO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Albertus, meaning "bright nobility."
ALEJANDRO: Spanish form of Latin Alexandrus, meaning "defender of mankind."
ALEJO: Pet form of Spanish Alejandro, meaning "defender."
ALFONSO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Alfonsus, meaning "noble and ready."
ALFREDO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Alfredus, meaning "elf counsel."
ALONSO: Spanish variant of Alfonso.
ÁLVARO: Spanish form of Visigothic Alewar, meaning "guard of all."
AMADIS: Spanish form of Latin Amadeus, meaning "to love God." In the medieval romance Amadis of Gaul, this is the name of the Gaulish knight who married the king's daughter Oriana.
AMADO: Spanish and Filipino form of Latin Amatus, meaning "beloved."
AMADOR: Spanish form of Latin Amator, meaning "lover."
AMANCIO: Spanish form of Roman Latin Amantius, meaning "loving."
AMANDO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Amandus, meaning "lovable."
AMARANTO: Spanish name derived from Latin Amaranthus, meaning "unfading."
AMBROSIO: Spanish form of Latin Ambrosius, meaning "immortal."
AMIDIO: Variant spelling of Spanish Emidio, meaning "demigod; half-god."
AMILCAR: Spanish form of Phoenician Hamilcar, meaning "friend of Melqart."
ANACLETO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Anacletus, meaning "called back; invoked."
ANBESSA: Spanish name meaning "lion."
ANDRÉS: Portuguese and Spanish form of Greek Andreas, meaning "man; warrior."
ANIBAL: Portuguese and Spanish form of Phoenician Hannibal, meaning "grace of Ba'al."
ANSELMO: Italian and Spanish form of German Anselm, meaning "divine helmet."
ANTONELLO: Pet form of Italian and Spanish Antonio, possibly meaning "invaluable."
ANTONIO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Antonius, possibly meaning "invaluable."
APOLINAR: Spanish form of Roman Latin Apollinaris, meaning "of Apollo."
ARMANDO: Spanish form of German Harmand, meaning "bold/hardy man."
ARNALDO: Spanish form of Latin Arnoldus, meaning "eagle power."
ARSENIO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Arsenius, meaning "virile."
ARTURO: Italian and Spanish form of Celtic Arthur, possibly meaning "bear-man."
ASDRUBAL: Spanish form of Latin Hasdrubal, meaning "help of Ba'al."
ATILIO: Spanish form of Roman Latin Atilius, possibly meaning "father."
AUGUSTO: Italian and Spanish Latin Augustus, meaning "venerable."
AURELIANO: Spanish form of Roman Latin Aurelianus, meaning "golden."
AURELIO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Aurelius, meaning "golden."
BABIECA: Spanish name meaning "a simpleton; stupid." This was the name of the white Andalusian steed belonging to El Cid. According to legend, Babieca was frail and wild and when El Cid chose her, his godfather exclaimed "Babieca!" and so this became his name. But Babieca was not stupid; he became a great and famous warhorse and El Cid loved him so much he requested that he be buried with him in the monastery of San Pedro de Cardena. Unfortunately, his wish was not granted; instead Babieca was buried before the gate of the monastery and two elms were planted to mark the site.
BAJARDO: Spanish form of French Bayard, meaning "bay color." This was the name of Reynaldo's horse, once the property of Amadis of Gaul. It was found by Malagigi, the wizard, in a cave guarded by a dragon which the wizard slew. According to tradition, the horse still lives, but flees at the approach of man, so that no one can ever hope to catch him.
BALDOMERO: Spanish name composed of the Germanic elements bald "bold, brave" and meri "famous," hence "bold and famous."BALDUINO: Spanish form of Old High German Baldawin, meaning "brave friend."
BARTOLOMÉ: Spanish form of Latin Bartolomaeus, meaning "son of Talmai."
BASILIO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Basilius, meaning "king."
BAUTISTA: Spanish equivalent of Italian Battista, meaning "baptist."
BAYARDO: Variant spelling of Spanish Bajardo, meaning "bay color."
BELTRÁN: Spanish form of Old High German Berhtram, meaning "bright raven."
BENEDICTO: Spanish form of Latin Benedictus, meaning "blessed."
BENITO: Contracted form of Spanish Benedicto, meaning "blessed."
BENJAMÍN: Spanish form of Benjamin.
BERENGUER: Spanish form of Latin Berengarius, meaning "bear-spear."
BERMUDO: Spanish form of Visigothic Vermundo, meaning "protector of man."
BERNARDO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Bernardus, meaning "bold as a bear."
BLAS: Spanish form of Latin Blasius, meaning "talks with a lisp."
BOLÍVAR: Spanish name derived from the Basque place name Bolibar, composed of bolu "mill" and ibar "meadow, riverbank," hence "meadow mill" or "riverbank mill."
BOLIVAR: Castilian form of Spanish Bolívar, meaning "meadow mill" or "riverbank mill."
BRUNO: Means "brown" from Germanic.
BUENAVENTURA: Spanish form of Italian Bonaventura, meaning "good fortune."
CAMILO: Spanish form of Roman Latin Camillus, possibly meaning "attendant (for a temple)."
CANDELARIO: Masculine form of Spanish Candelaria, meaning "candle."
CARLITO: Pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Carlos ("man"), meaning "little Carlos" or "little man."
CARLITOS: Variant spelling of Portuguese/Spanish Carlito, meaning "little Carlos" or "little man."
CARLOS: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Carolus, meaning "man."
CARMELO: Spanish masculine form of Latin Carmel, meaning "garden-land."
CASIMIRO: Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Latin Casimiria, meaning "commands peace."
CAYETANO: Spanish form of Roman Latin Caietanus, meaning "from Caieta (Gaeta, Italy)."
CAYO: Spanish form of Roman Latin Gaius, meaning "lord."
CEBRIÁN: Spanish form of Latin Cyprianus, meaning "from Cyprus."
CECILIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Cæcilius, meaning "blind."
CELESTINO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Cælestinus, meaning "heavenly."
CELINO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Cælinus, meaning "heaven."
CELIO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Cælius, meaning "heaven."
CELSO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Celsus, meaning "upright, stately."
CÉSAR: French and Spanish form of Roman Latin Cæsar, meaning "severed."
CHE: Spanish name derived from the Argentinian word for "hey!"
CHICO: Spanish name meaning "small." Compare with another form of Chico.
CHUCHO: Pet form of Spanish Jesús, meaning "God is salvation."
CHUS: Unisex pet form of Spanish Jesús and Jesúsa, meaning "God is salvation."
CHUY: Pet form of Spanish Jesús, meaning "God is salvation."
CIRIACO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Cyriacus, meaning "of the lord."
CLAUDIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Claudius, meaning "lame."
CLAVILENO: Spanish name meaning "wooden-pin wing-bearer." This is the name of the wooden horse Don Quixote and Sancho Panza mounted to achieve the liberation of Dolori'da and her companions.
CLEMENTE: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Clementius, meaning "gentle and merciful."
CLETO: Short form of Italian/Spanish Anacleto, meaning "called back, invoked."
CLÍMACO: Spanish form of Latin Climacus, meaning "ladder."
CONRADO: Spanish form of German Conrad, meaning "bold counsel."
CRISTIÁN: Spanish form of Latin Christianus, meaning "Christian."
CRISTÓBAL: Spanish form of Latin Christophorus, meaning "Christ-bearer."
CRUZ: Spanish unisex name meaning "cross."
CURRO: Pet form of Spanish Francisco, meaning "French."
CUSTODIO: Old Spanish name derived from Latin custodis, meaning "guardian, keeper."
DAMIÁN: Spanish form of Latin Damianus, meaning "to tame, to subdue" and euphemistically "to kill."
DANIEL: From Hebrew Daniyel meaning "God is my judge”.
DAVID: Spanish form of David.
DEMETRIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Demetrius, meaning "loves the earth" or "follower of Demeter."
DESI: Short form of Italian/Spanish Desiderio, meaning "longing." This name was borne by the Cuban actor Desi Arnaz, husband of Lucille Ball.
DESIDERIO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Desiderius, meaning "longing."
DIEGO: Said to have been derived from Spanish Santiago ("St. James"), but in the Middle Ages Diego existed in the Latin forms Didacus and Didagus, causing some scholars to suspect that Diego may have originally derived from the Greek word didakhe, meaning "doctrine, teaching."
DIMAS: Portuguese and Spanish form of Greek Dismas, meaning "sunset."
DIONISIO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Dionysius, meaning "follower of Dionysos."
DOMINGO: Spanish form of Latin Dominicus, meaning "belongs to the lord."
DONATO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Donatus, meaning "given (by God)."
DOROTEO: Spanish form of Latin Dorotheus, meaning "gift of God."
EBERARDO: Spanish form of German Eberhard, meaning "strong as a boar."
EDGARDO: Spanish form of Anglo-Saxon Eádgár, meaning "rich spear."
EDMUNDO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Anglo-Saxon Eadmund, meaning "protector of prosperity."
EDUARDO: Spanish form of Latin Eduardus, meaning "guardian of prosperity."
EFRAÍN: Spanish form of Hebrew Efrayim, meaning "double-land; twin-land."
ELADIO: Spanish form of Latin Helladius, meaning "of Greece."
ELEUTERIO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Eleutherius, meaning "the liberator."
ELISEO: Italian and Spanish form of Hebrew Eliysha, meaning "God is salvation."
ELOY: Spanish and Portuguese form of Latin Eligius, meaning "to choose."
ELPIDIO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Elpidius, meaning "hope."
EMERICO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Emericus, meaning "work-power."
EMIDIO: Spanish form of Latin Emidius, meaning "half-god, demigod." Literally, this name also means "weary, tired."
EMIGDIO: Spanish form of Latin Emygdius, meaning "half-god, demigod."
EMILIANO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Æmilianus, meaning "rival."
EMILIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Æmilius, meaning "rival.
ENRIQUE: Spanish form of Latin Henricus, meaning "home-ruler."
EPIFANIO: Spanish name derived from Latin epiphania, meaning "epiphany."
ERMENEGILDO: Variant spelling spelling of Portuguese/Spanish Hermenegildo, meaning "all-giving."
ERNESTO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Ernestus, meaning "battle (to the death), serious business."
ESPIRIDIÓN: Spanish form of Greek Spiridion, meaning "little spirit."
ESSUA: Spanish form of Hebrew Yehowshuwa (English Joshua), meaning "God is salvation."
ESTAVAN: Spanish form of Latin Stephanus, meaning "crown."
ESTÉBAN: Spanish form of Latin Stephanus, meaning "crown.
EUGENIO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Eugenius, meaning "well born."
EULÁLIO: Spanish and Portuguese form of Latin Eulalius, meaning "well-spoken."
EURICO: Spanish form of Visigothic Euric, meaning "ever-ruler.
EUSEBIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Eusebius, meaning "pious."
EUSTAQUIO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Eustachius, meaning "fruitful."
EUTIMIO: Spanish form of Latin Euthymius, meaning "good-spirited."
EUTROPIO: Spanish form of Latin Eutropius, meaning "versatile."
EZEQUIEL: Portuguese and Spanish form of Hebrew Yechezqel, meaning "God will strengthen."
FABIÁN: Spanish form of Latin Fabianus, meaning "like Fabius."
FABIO: Spanish form of Fabius.
FABRICIO: Spanish form of Roman Latin Fabricius, meaning "craftsman."
FARAMUNDO: Italian and Spanish form of German Faramund, meaning "journey protection."
FAUSTINO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Faustinus, meaning "lucky."
FAUSTO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Faustus, meaning "lucky."
FEDERICO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Fredericus, meaning "peaceful ruler."
FELICIANO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Felicianus, meaning "happy" or "lucky."
FELIPE: Spanish form of Latin Philippus, meaning "lover of horses."
FÉLIX: Spanish form of Felix.
FERMÍN: Spanish form of Latin Firminus, meaning "firm, steadfast."
FERNÁN: Short form of Spanish Fernándo, meaning "ardent for peace."
FERNÁNDO: Spanish form of Visigothic Frithnanth, meaning "ardent for peace."
FIDEL: Spanish form of Latin Fidelis, meaning "faithful."
FLAVIO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Flavius, meaning "yellow hair."
FLORENCIO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Florentius, meaning "blossoming."
FONS: Short form of Italian/Spanish Alfonso, meaning "noble and ready."
FONSIE: Pet form of Italian/Spanish Alfonso, meaning "noble and ready."
FORTUNATO: Spanish form of the Late Latin name Fortunatus meaning "fortunate, blessed, happy".
FRANCISCO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Franciscus, meaning "French."
FRASCUELO: Pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Francisco, meaning "French."
FRASQUITO: Pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Francisco, meaning "French."
FULGENCIO: Spanish form of Latin Fulgentius, meaning "shining."
GABINO: Spanish form of Latin Gabinus, meaning "of Gabium."
GABRIEL: "Strength of God" from Hebrew gavhri'el. Gabriel is one of the seven archangels in Hebrew tradition.
GAEL: Spanish name, possibly meaning "a Gael."
GASPAR: Portuguese and Spanish name meaning "treasure bearer."
GERALDO: Spanish form of Latin Geraldus, meaning "spear ruler."
GERARDO: Italian and Spanish form of Old High German Gerhard, meaning "spear strong."
GERMÁN: Spanish form of Roman Latin Germanus, meaning "from Germany.
GERVASIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Gervasius, meaning "spear servant."
GIL: Portuguese and Spanish form of French Gilles, meaning "shield of goatskin." Compare with other forms of Gil.
GILBERTO: Spanish form of Latin Gilebertus, meaning "pledge-bright."
GODOFREDO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Old High German Gottfried, meaning "God's peace."
GOITO: Spanish pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Gregorio, meaning "watchful; vigilant."
GONZALO: Spanish form of Visigothic Gundisalv, meaning "battle genius; war elf."
GOYO: Spanish pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Gregorio, meaning "watchful; vigilant."
GRACIANO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Gratianus, meaning "pleasing, agreeable."
GREGORIO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Gregorius, meaning "watchful; vigilant."
GUALTIERO: Italian and Spanish form of Old High German Walther, meaning "ruler of the army.
GUILLERMO: Spanish form of Latin Guillelmus, meaning "will-helmet."
GUIOMAR: Spanish name of Germanic origin, possibly meaning "famous in battle." In the 13th century Vulgate Cycle of Arthurian romance, Sir Guiomar is the proud and beautiful knight of the crystal stream.
GUSTAVO: Brazilian-Portuguese, Italian and Spanish form of Latin Gustavus, meaning "meditation staff."
HÉCTOR: Spanish form of Latin Hector, meaning "defend; hold fast."
HELIODORO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Heliodorus, meaning "gift of the sun."
HERBERTO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Herbertus, meaning "bright army."
HERMENEGILDO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Teutonic Hermingild, meaning "all-giving."
HERMINIO: Spanish form of Latin Hermanus, meaning "army man."
HERNÁN: Short form of Spanish Hernando, meaning "ardent for peace."
HERNANDO: Variant form of Spanish Fernándo, meaning "ardent for peace."
HIERONIMO: Spanish form of Latin Hieronymus, meaning "holy name."
HILARIO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Hilarius, meaning "joyful, happy."
HIPOLITO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Hippolytus, meaning "horse-freer."
HORACIO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Horatius, meaning "has good eyesight."
HUGO: Latinized form of Hugh.
HUMBERTO: Spanish form of Latin Humbertus, possibly meaning "bright support."
IAGO: Spanish and Welsh form of Latin Iacobus, meaning "supplanter."
IGNACIO: Spanish form of Latin Ignatius, possibly meaning "unknowing."
ILDEFONSO: Spanish form of Visigothic Hildefons, meaning "battle-ready."
IÑIGO: Variant spelling of Spanish Iñjgo, probably meaning "my little one."
INOCENCIO: Spanish form of Latin Innocentius, meaning "harmless, innocent."
ISANDRO: Spanish form of Latin Lysander, meaning "freer; liberator."
ISIDORO: Spanish form of Isidore.
ISMAEL: Spanish form of Hebrew Yishmael, meaning "God will hear."
IUCEPH: Spanish form of Latin Josephus, meaning "(God) shall add (another son)."
JACINTO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Jacinthus, meaning "hyacinth flower."
JACOBO: Spanish form of Latin Jacobus, meaning "supplanter."
JAIME: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Jacomus, meaning "supplanter." Compare with feminine Jaime.
JAVIER: Spanish form of Basque Xavier, meaning "new house."
JENARO: Spanish form of Roman Latin Januarius, meaning "January."
JERÓNIMO: Spanish form of Latin Hieronymus, meaning "holy name."
JESÚS: Spanish form of Latin Jesus, meaning "God is salvation."
JOAQUIN: Spanish form of Hebrew Yehowyakiyn, meaning "God establishes."
JORGE: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Georgius, meaning "earth-worker, farmer."
JOSÉ: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Josephus, meaning "(God) shall add (another son)."
JOSUE: French and Spanish form of Hebrew Yehowshuwa, meaning "God is salvation."
JUAN: Spanish form of Latin Johan, meaning "God is gracious."
JUANITO: Pet form of Spanish Juan, meaning "God is gracious." This is the masculine form of Juanita.
JULIÁN: Spanish form of Roman Latin Julianus, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
JULIO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Julius, meaning "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
JUNÍPERO: Spanish name derived from Latin juniperus, meaning "juniper tree."
LADISLAO: Spanish form of Latin Ladislaus, meaning "rules with glory."
LALO: Pet form of Spanish Eduardo, meaning "guardian of prosperity."
LEANDRO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Leander, meaning "lion-man."
LEOCADIO: Masculine form of Spanish Leocadia, meaning "bright, clear, light."
LEÓN: Spanish form of Latin Leo, meaning "lion."
LEONARDO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of German Leonhard, meaning "lion-strong."
LEONCIO: Spanish form of Latin Leontius, meaning "lion-like."
LEOPOLDO: Italian form of Old High German Liutpold, meaning "people-bold." In use by the Portuguese and Spanish.
LINO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Linus, meaning either "a cry of grief" or "flax, linen."
LOPE: Spanish form of Latin Lupus, meaning "wolf."
LORENCIO: Spanish form of Roman Latin Laurentius, meaning "of Laurentum."
LUCIANO: Spanish form of Lucianus.
LUCIO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Lucius, meaning "light."
LUIS: Portuguese and Spanish form of Middle Latin Ludovicus, meaning "famous warrior."
MACARIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Macarius, meaning "blessed."
MANOLETE: Pet form of Spanish Manuel, meaning "God is with us."
MANOLITO: Pet form of Spanish Manuel, meaning "God is with us."
MANOLO: Pet form of Spanish Manuel, meaning "God is with us."
MANUEL: Spanish form of Latin Emmanuel, meaning "God is with us."
MARCELINO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Marcellinus, meaning "defense" or "of the sea."
MARCELO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Marcellus, meaning "defense" or "of the sea."
MARCIAL: Spanish form of Roman Latin Martialis, meaning "of/like Mars."
MARCIO: Spanish form of Roman Latin Marcius, meaning "defense" or "of the sea."
MARCOS: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Marcus, meaning "defense" or "of the sea."
MARIO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Marius, meaning "male, virile."
MARTÍN: Spanish form of Latin Martinus, meaning "of/like Mars."
MATEO: Spanish form of Hebrew Mattithyah, meaning "gift of God."
MAURICIO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Mauricius, meaning "dark-skinned; Moor."
MAXIMILIANO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Maximilianus, meaning "the greatest rival."
MÁXIMO: Spanish form of Latin Maximus, meaning "the greatest."
MELCHOR: Spanish form of biblical Melchior, meaning "king of light."
MERLÍN: Spanish form of Latin Merlinus, meaning "sea fort."
MIGUEL: Spanish form of Greek Michael, meaning "who is like God?"
MODESTO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Modestus, meaning "moderate, sober."
MOISÉS: Spanish form of Hebrew Moshe, meaning "drawn out."
NACHO: Pet form of Spanish Ignacio, possibly meaning "unknowing."
NACIO: Pet form of Spanish Ignacio, possibly meaning "unknowing."
NARCISO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Narcissus, possibly meaning "numbness; sleep."
NATALIO: Spanish masculine form of Latin Natalia, meaning "birthday," or in Church Latin "Christmas day."
NATANAEL: Portuguese and Spanish form of Greek Nathanael, meaning "given of God" or "whom God gave."
NAZARIO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Nazarius, meaning "of Nazareth."
NICODEMO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Nicodemus, meaning "victory of the people."
NICOLAO: Spanish form of Latin Nicolaus, meaning "victor of the people."
NICOLÁS: Spanish form of Latin Nicolaus, meaning "victor of the people."
NOVIO: Spanish name meaning "boyfriend."
OCTAVIO: Spanish form of Roman Latin Octavius, meaning "eighth."
ODALIS: Spanish unisex form of French Odilon, meaning "wealthy."
OLEGARIO: Spanish form of Germanic Heilgar, meaning "hearty spearman."
ÓSCAR: Spanish form of Old High German Ansgar, meaning "god-spear."
OSVALDO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Osvaldus, meaning "divine power" or "divine ruler."
OVIDIO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Ovidius, meaning "sheep herder."
PABLO: Spanish form of Latin Paulus, meaning "small."
PACO: Spanish pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Francisco, meaning "French."
PANCHO: Spanish pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Francisco, meaning "French."
PAQUITO: Spanish pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Francisco, meaning "French."
PASCUAL: Spanish form of Latin Paschalis, meaning "Passover; Easter."
PASTOR: Spanish name derived from Latin Pastor, meaning "shepherd." St. Pastor was a 9-year-old boy who along with his 13-year-old brother, Justus, was martyred at Alcalá de Henares in the early 4th century.
PATRICIO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Patricius, meaning "patrician; of noble birth."
PAULINO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Paulinus, meaning "small."
PEDRO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Petrus, meaning "rock, stone."
PEPE: Spanish pet form of Portuguese/Spanish José, meaning "(God) shall add (another son)." Compare with another form of Pepe.
PEPITO: Spanish diminutive form of Portuguese/Spanish José, meaning "(God) shall add (another son)."
PINO: Italian and Spanish name derived from the word pino, meaning "pine tree." Compare with another form of Pino.
PÍO: Spanish form of Latin Pius, meaning "pious."
PLÁCIDO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Placidus, meaning "calm, placid."
PLINIO: Italian form of Roman Plinius, of unknown meaning. In use by the Portuguese and Spanish.
PONCIO: Spanish form of Roman Latin Pontius, meaning "of the sea; seaman."
PORFIRIO: Italian and Spanish form of Greek Porphyrios, meaning "purple."
PRIMO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Primus, meaning "first."
PROSPERO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Prosperus, meaning "fortunate, successful." Shakespeare used this name in his play "The Tempest."
PRUDENCIO: Spanish form of Latin Prudentius, meaning "cautious."
QUIQUE: Pet form of Spanish Enrique, meaning "home-ruler." Compare with another form of Quique.
RAFAEL: German, Portuguese and Spanish form of Hebrew Rephael, meaning "healed of God" or "whom God has healed."
RAIMUNDO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Frankish German Raginmund, meaning "wise protector."
RAINERIO: Spanish form of German Rainer, meaning "wise warrior."
RAMIRO: Spanish form of Latin Ramirus, meaning "wise and famous."
RAMÓN: Spanish form of German Raginmund, meaning "wise protector."
RAÚL: Spanish form of German Radulf, meaning "wise wolf."
RAYMUNDO: Portuguese and Spanish form of German Raginmund, meaning "wise protector."
RÉGULO: Spanish form of Roman Latin Regulus, meaning "ruler."
REINALDO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Reginaldus, meaning "wise ruler."
REMIGIO: Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Roman Latin Remigius, meaning "oarsman."
RENATO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Renatus, meaning "reborn."
REYES: Spanish religious name meaning "kings," given in reference to the Magi who visited the baby Jesus.
REYNALDO: Spanish form of Latin Reynaldus, meaning "wise ruler."
RICARDO: Spanish form of Latin Ricardus, meaning "powerful ruler."
RICO: Contracted form of Spanish Ricardo, meaning "powerful ruler." Compare with another form of Rico.
ROBERTO: Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Latin Robertus, meaning "bright fame."
RODOLFO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Rudolphus, meaning "famous wolf."
RODRIGO: Spanish and Portuguese form of Old High German Hrodric, meaning "famous power."
ROGELIO: Spanish form of Latin Rogelius, possibly meaning "prayed for, wished for."
ROGERIO: Spanish form of Latin Rogerius, meaning "famous spear."
ROLANDO: Spanish form of Latin Orlandus, meaning "famous land."
ROLDÁN: Spanish form of Latin Orlandus, meaning "famous land."
ROMÁN: Spanish form of Latin Romanus, meaning "Roman."
ROQUE: Portuguese and Spanish form of Italian Rocco, meaning "rest."
ROSARIO: Spanish unisex name derived from one of the Virgin Mary's titles: Nuestra Señora del Rosario ("Our Lady of the Rosary"), hence "rosary."
RUBÉN: Spanish form of Hebrew Reuwben, meaning "behold, a son!"
RUFINO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Rufinus, meaning "red-haired."
RUPERTO: Spanish form of Latin Robertus, meaning "bright fame."
RUY: Spanish pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Rodrigo, meaning "famous power."
SABAS: Spanish form of Arabic Saba, meaning "ole man."
SAL: Short form of Spanish Salvador, meaning "savior." Compare with feminine Sal.
SALOMÓN: Spanish form of Latin Salomon, meaning "peaceable."
SALVADOR: Spanish name derived from Latin Salvator, meaning "savior."
SAMUEL: Spanish form of Samuel.
SANCHO: Spanish form of Latin Sanctius, meaning "holy."
SANDALIO: Spanish form of Latin Sandalius, meaning "true wolf."
SANS: Medieval form of Spanish Sancho, meaning "holy."
SANTIAGO: Spanish name composed of the word santo "saint" and the name Iago, hence "saint Iago."
SANTOS: Portuguese and Spanish name meaning "saints." This name is sometimes bestowed on a child to invoke the protection of the saints. It is also given to baby boys born on the Feast of All Saints.
SATURNINO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Saturninus, possibly meaning "to sow."
SAULO: Spanish form of Latin Saul, meaning "asked for, desired."
SEBASTIÁN: Spanish form of Latin Sebastianus, meaning "from Sebaste."
SERGIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Sergius, possibly meaning "sergeant."
SEVE: Spanish pet form of Italian/Spanish Severiano and Severino, both meaning "stern."
SEVERIANO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Severianus, meaning "stern."
SEVERINO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Severinus, meaning "stern."
SEVERO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Severus, meaning "stern."
SILVESTRE: Spanish form of Latin Silvester, meaning "from the forest."
SILVIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Silvius, meaning "from the forest."
SIMÓN: Spanish form of Hebrew Shimown, meaning "hearkening."
SOFRONIO: Spanish form of Latin Sophronius, meaning "self-controlled."
SOSIMO: Spanish form of Latin Zosimus, meaning "likely to survive; survivor."
TACITO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Tacitus, meaning "mute, silent."
TADEO: Spanish form of Latin Thaddaeus, meaning "courageous, large-hearted."
TEOBALDO: Basque, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Theobaldus, meaning "people-bold."
TEODORO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Theodorus, meaning "gift of God."
TEODOSIO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Theodosius, meaning "god-giving."
TEÓDULO: Spanish form of Latin Theodulus, meaning "god-slave."
TEÓFILO: Spanish form of Latin Theophilus, meaning "friend of God."
TERCERO: Spanish name meaning "third."
TIBURCIO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Tiburtius, meaning "of the Tiber (river)."
TIMOTEO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Timotheus, meaning "to honor God."
TITO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Titus, meaning "fire; to burn" or "straining."
TOMÁS: Spanish form of Greek Thomas, meaning "twin." Compare with another form of Tomás.
TONIO: Pet form of Italian/Spanish Antonio, possibly meaning "invaluable."
TOÑO: Spanish pet form of Italian/Spanish Antonio, possibly meaning "invaluable."
TRINIDAD: Spanish unisex name meaning "trinity."
TRISTÁN: Spanish form of French Tristan, probably meaning "riot, tumult."
ULISES: Spanish form of Latin Ulixes, probably meaning "to be angry, to hate."
URBANO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Urbanus, meaning "of the city."
VALENTÍN: Spanish form of Latin Valentinus, meaning "healthy, strong."
VALERIANO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Valerianus, meaning "to be healthy, to be strong."
VALERIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Valerius, meaning "to be healthy, to be strong."
VASCO: Contracted form of Spanish Velasco, meaning "crow."
VELASCO: Medieval Spanish name derived from the surname Velázquez, meaning "crow."
VENCESLÁS: Spanish form of Middle Latin Venceslaus, meaning "more glory."
VICENTE: Spanish form of Latin Vincentius, meaning "conquering."
VÍCTOR: Spanish form of Roman Latin Victor, meaning "conqueror."
VICTORINO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Victorinus, meaning "conqueror."
VIDAL: Spanish form of Roman Latin Vitalis, meaning "of life; vital."
VINICIO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Vinicius, meaning "vine."
VIRGILIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Virgilius, possibly meaning "flourishing."
VITO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Vitus, meaning "life."
WILFREDO: Spanish form of German Wilfried, meaning "desires peace."
XIMEN: Spanish form of Basque Ximun, meaning "hearkening."
XIMENEZ: Mexican form of Spanish Ximen, meaning "hearkening."
ZACARÍAS: Spanish form of Hebrew Zekaryah, meaning "whom Jehovah remembered."
ABELLA: From the Spanish surname, of uncertain etymology. The name was originally a Catalan byname for a bee-keeper or small and active (as a bee) person. It may, therefore, have been derived Latin apicula, meaning "bee."
ADALINA: Variant spelling of Italian/Spanish Adelina, meaning "little noble."
ADELAIDA: Spanish form of Old High German Adalhaid, meaning "noble sort."
ADELINA: Italian and Spanish diminutive form of Latin Adela, meaning "little noble." Compare with another form of Adelina.
ADELITA: Probably a Mexican variant spelling of Italian/Spanish Adelina, meaning "noble." This name was used for the heroine of the Mexican folk song "La Adelita," one of the most famous corridos to come out of the Mexican Revolution. The song tells the story of a young woman in love with a sergeant. She traveled with him and his regiment. Due to this song, the term "La Adelita" came to signify a woman of strength and courage, the archetype of a woman warrior.
ADELMIRA: Variant spelling of Spanish Edelmira, meaning "nobly famous."
ADONCIA: Spanish name meaning "sweet."
ADORA: Short form of Spanish Adoracion, meaning "adoration."
ADORACION: Spanish name meaning "adoration."
ADORIA: Variant spelling of Spanish Adora, meaning "adoration."
ADRIANA: Feminine form of Latin Adrianus, Spanish Adrián, and Italian Adriano, all meaning "from Hadria."
AGATA: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Agatha, meaning "good." Compare with another form of Agata.
AGOTA: Spanish form of Latin Agatha, meaning "good."
AGUEDA: Spanish form of Latin Agatha, meaning "good."
AINA: Spanish form of Latin Anna, meaning "favor; grace." Compare with other forms of Aina.
ALBA: Italian and Spanish name meaning "dawn."
ALDONZA: Spanish name meaning "sweet; nice."
ALEGRA: Spanish form of Joyce, from alegre “happy”.
ALEJANDRA: Feminine form of Spanish Alejandro, meaning "defender of mankind."
ALETA: Spanish name meaning "winged."
ALICIA: Spanish equivalent of English Alice, meaning "noble sort."
ALISA: Alternate form of Spanish Alicia, meaning "noble sort." Compare with other forms of Alisa.
ALITA: Perhaps a contracted form of Mexican (Spanish) Adelita, meaning "noble."
ALMA: "soul" in Spanish.
ALMUDENA: Spanish name derived from Arabic al-madinah, meaning "the city."
ALONDRA: Contracted form of Spanish Alejandra, meaning "defender of mankind." It may also be given as a bird name if derived from the Spanish word alondra, meaning "lark."
ALTA: Spanish name derived from Latin alta, meaning "high."
AMADA: Feminine form of Spanish Amado, meaning "beloved."
AMARANTA: Feminine form of Spanish Amaranto, meaning "unfading."
AMPARO: Spanish name meaning "protection; shelter."
ANA: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Anna, meaning "favor; grace." Compare with another form of Ana.
ÁNGELA: Spanish feminine form of Latin Angelus, meaning "angel, messenger."
ANGÉLICA: Spanish feminine form of Latin Angelus, meaning "angel, messenger."
ÁNGELITA: Diminutive form of Spanish Ángela, meaning "little angel/messenger."
ANITA: Spanish pet form of Latin Anna, meaning "favor; grace."
ANTONIA: Feminine form of Roman Latin Antonius, possibly meaning "invaluable." In use by the English, Italians and Spanish.
ANTONIETTA: Diminutive form of Latin Antonia, possibly meaning "invaluable." In use by the Italians and Spanish.
ANUNCIACIÓN: Spanish form of Italian Annunziata, meaning "announces.
ARCELIA: Variant form of Spanish Araceli, meaning "altar of the sky."
ARIADNA: Spanish form of Greek Ariadne, meaning "utterly pure."
ASCENCIÓN: Spanish name meaning "ascension."
ASUNCIÓN: Spanish name meaning "assumption," in reference to the Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven.
AZUCENA: Spanish name meaning "madonna lily."
BÁRBARA: Spanish form of Barbara.
BASILIA: Feminine form of Spanish Basilio, meaning "queen."
BEATRIZ: Spanish form of Latin Viatrix, meaning "voyager (through life)."
BELÉN: Spanish name for Bethlehem also used as a personal name, meaning "house of bread."
BENITA: Feminine form of Spanish Benito, meaning "blessed."
BERENGÁRIA: Feminine form of Spanish Berenguer, meaning "bear-spear."
BERNARDITA: Feminine form of Spanish Bernardo, meaning "bold as a bear."
BERTA: Spanish form of Bertha.
BIBIANA: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Viviana, meaning "alive."
BIENVENIDA: Spanish name derived from the word bienvenido, meaning "welcome."
BLANCA: Spanish form of French Blanche, meaning "white."
BONITA: Spanish name meaning "pretty."
BRIGIDA: Spanish form of Bridget.
BRUNILDA: Italian and Spanish form of Old Norse Brynhildr, meaning "armored warrior woman."
CAMILA: Spanish form of Roman Latin Camilla, possibly meaning "attendant (for a temple)."
CANDE: Short form of Spanish Candelaria, meaning "candle."
CANDELARIA: Spanish name derived from the Latin candela, meaning "light, torch," hence "candle." The Spanish had a custom of bestowing religious names on their daughters, and sometimes their sons, in honor of the Virgin Mary; for example, Nuestra Senora de los Candelaria which translates to "Our Lady of the Candles," referring to the purification of Mary during Candlemas.
CANDELAS: Pet form of Spanish Candelaria, meaning "candle."
CARIDAD: Spanish form of English Charity, meaning "dear."
CARLOTA: Spanish form of Charlotte.
CARMELA: Feminine form of Spanish Carmelo, meaning "garden-land."
CARMELITA: Spanish pet form of Latin Carmel, meaning "garden-land."
CARMEN: Spanish form of Latin Carmina, meaning "song."
CARMENCITA: Pet form of Spanish Carmen, meaning "song."
CAROLINA: Spanish form of Caroline.
CASILDA: Spanish name of uncertain origin, borne by an 11th-century saint who was probably of Moorish descent.
CATALINA: Spanish form of Greek Aikaterine, meaning "pure."
CATHERINA: Spanish form of Greek Aikaterine, meaning "pure."
CELESTINA: Feminine form of Italian/Spanish Celestino, meaning "heavenly."
CÉLIA: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Cælia, probably meaning "heaven."
CENOBIA: Spanish form of Greek Zenobia, meaning "life of Zeus."
CHARO: Pet form of Spanish Rosario, meaning "rosary."
CHELO: Pet form of Spanish Consuelo, meaning "consolation."
CHICA: Pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Francisca, meaning "French."
CHIQUITA: Spanish name meaning "little one."
CHITA: Short form of Spanish Conchita, meaning "conception." Compare with other forms of Chita.
CHUS: Unisex pet form of Spanish Jesús and Jesúsa, meaning "God is salvation."
CLARA: Latinate form of Claire.
CLARISA: Spanish form of Latin Clarissa, meaning "fame."
CLAUDIA: Feminine form of Claudius.
CONCEPCIÓN: Spanish religious name referring to the Immaculate Conception.
CONCHA: Pet form of Spanish Concepción, meaning "conception."
CONCHITA: Diminutive form of Spanish Concha, meaning "conception."
CONSTANZA: Spanish form of Latin Constantia, meaning "steadfast."
CONSUELA: Variant spelling of Spanish Consuelo, meaning "consolation."
CORAZÓN: From the Spanish name of a dormant volcano in Ecuador, meaning "heart."
CRESCENCIA: Spanish feminine form of Latin Crescentius, meaning "to spring up, grow, thrive."
CRISTINA: Spanish form of Christina.
CRUZ: Spanish unisex name meaning "cross."
CRUZITA: Feminine pet form of Spanish unisex Cruz, meaning "cross."
CUSTODIA: Feminine form of Spanish Custodio, meaning "guardian, keeper."
DALIA: Spanish form of Delilah.
DÉBORA: Portuguese and Spanish form of Hebrew Debowrah, meaning "bee."
DEIFILIA: Spanish name meaning "daughter of God."
DELFINA: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Delphina, meaning "woman from Delphi."
DESIDERIA: Feminine form Italian/Spanish Desiderio, meaning "longing."
DOLORES: Spanish name derived from a title of the Virgin Mary, Maria de los Dolores ("Mary of Sorrows"), hence "sorrows."
DOMINGA: Feminine form of Spanish Domingo, meaning "belongs to the lord."
DOMITILA: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Domitilla, meaning "little tame one."
DONCIA: Short form of Spanish Adoncia, meaning "sweet."
DORA: Spanish form of Doris.
DORITA: Spanish diminutive form of Italian/Spanish Dorotea, meaning "gift."
DOROTEA: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Dorothea, meaning "gift of God." Compare with another form of Dorotea.
DRINA: Short form of Italian/Spanish Adriana, meaning "from Hadria." In use by the Romani.
DULCE: Spanish name meaning "candy" and "sweet."
EDELMIRA: Spanish feminine form of German Adelmar, meaning "nobly famous."
EDUARDA: Feminine form of Spanish Eduardo, meaning "guardian of prosperity."
ELENA: Italian and Spanish form of Greek Heléne, possibly meaning "torch."
ELICIA: Variant spelling of Spanish Alicia, meaning "noble sort."
ELISABET: Spanish form of Elizabeth.
ELMIRA: Contracted form of Spanish Edelmira, meaning "nobly famous." In use by the English, as is its variant Almira.
ELODIA: Spanish form of Visigothic Alodia, meaning "foreign wealth."
ELOISA: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Elwisia, meaning "hale-wide; very healthy and sound."
ELVIRA: Spanish form of Visigothic Aliwera, meaning "foreign true."
EMA: Spanish form of Emma.
EMELINA: Spanish feminine form of Italian/Portuguese/Spanish Emilio, meaning "rival."
EMIGDIA: Feminine form of Spanish Emigdio, meaning "half-god, demigod."
EMILIA: Spanish form of Amelia.
EMILIANA: Feminine form of Italian/Spanish Emiliano, meaning "rival."
EMPERATRIZ: Spanish name meaning "empress."
EMYGDIA: Feminine form of Spanish Emygdio, meaning "half-god, demigod."
ENCARNA: Short form of Spanish Encarnación, meaning "incarnation."
ENCARNACIÓN: Spanish name meaning "incarnation."
ENCARNITA: Pet form of Spanish Encarnación, meaning "incarnation."
ENRIQUETA: Feminine form of Spanish Enrique, meaning "home-ruler."
ERCILIA: Spanish form of Latin Hersilia, meaning "delicate, tender."
ERNESTA: Feminine form of Italian/Spanish Ernesto, meaning "battle (to the death), serious business."
ESMERALDA: Spanish name meaning "emerald." Victor Hugo gave his gypsy heroine this name in his novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
ESPERANZA: Spanish form of Latin Sperantia, meaning "hope."
ESTEFANÍA: Feminine form of Spanish Estéban, meaning "crown."
ESTELA: Spanish form of Latin Estella, meaning "star."
ESTRELLA: Spanish name meaning "star."
EUFÉMIA: Portuguese and Spanish form of Greek Euphêmia, meaning "Well I speak."
EUGÈNIA: Feminine form of Spanish Eugènio, meaning "well born."
EULÁLIA: Feminine form of Portuguese/Spanish Eulálio, meaning "well-spoken."
EVA: Latinate form of Eve.
EVITA: Spanish pet form of Greek Eva, meaning "life."
FELICIANA: Feminine form of Roman Latin Felicianus, meaning "happy" or "lucky." In use by the Spanish and Portuguese.
FELICIDAD: Spanish form of Roman Latin Felicitas, meaning "fortune; good luck."
FELIPA: Feminine form of Spanish Felipe, meaning "lover of horses."
FELIPINA: Pet form of Spanish Felipa, meaning "lover of horses."
FERNÁNDA: Feminine form of Spanish Fernándo, meaning "ardent for peace."
FIDELIA: Feminine form of Spanish Fidel, meaning "faithful."
FLORENCIA: Spanish form of Florence.
FRANCISCA: Feminine form of Portuguese/Spanish Francisco, meaning "French." Compare with another form of Francisca.
GABRIELA: Portuguese and Spanish feminine form of Latin Gabrielus, meaning "man of God" or "warrior of God." Compare with another form of Gabriela.
GENOVEVA: German and Spanish form of Celtic Genovefa, probably meaning "race of women."
GERTRUDIS: Spanish form of German Gertrude, meaning "spear strength."
GILBERTA: Feminine form of Spanish Gilberto, meaning "pledge-bright."
GISELA: Spanish form of Giselle.
GLORIA: Means "glory" in Latin.
GRACIA: Spanish form of Latin Gratia, meaning "pleasing, agreeable."
GRACIANA: Feminine form of Spanish Graciano, meaning "pleasing, agreeable."
GRACIELA: Pet form of Spanish Gracia, meaning "pleasing, agreeable."
GUADALUPE: From the name of a town in western Spain, from Arabic wadi al-lubb, meaning "river of the wolf."
HERMINIA: Feminine form of Spanish Herminio, meaning "army man."
HILARIA: Spanish form of Hilary.
IBBIE: Pet form of Spanish Isabel, meaning "God is my oath."
IDOYA: Spanish name derived from the Basque place name Idoia, meaning "pond."
IMELDA: Italian and Spanish form of Teutonic Erminhild, meaning "all warrior."
INÉZ: Spanish form of English Agnes, meaning "chaste; holy."
INMACULADA: Spanish name meaning "immaculate."
ISABEL: Originally a Spanish form of Latin Isabella, meaning "God is my oath." It later became an English royal name and its popularity was enhanced by the fact that it was borne by Queen Isabella (1296-1358), despite the fact that she was a murderess.
IVETTE: Spanish form of French Yvette, meaning "yew tree."
JACINTA: Feminine form of Portuguese/Spanish Jacinto, meaning "hyacinth flower."
JESSENIA: Spanish name derived from the Latin Jessenia, the genus name for a type of palm tree found in South America.
JESÚSA: Feminine form of Spanish Jesús, meaning "God is salvation."
JIMENA: Variant spelling of Spanish Ximena, meaning "hearkening."
JOSEFINA: Spanish feminine form of Latin Josephus, meaning "(God) shall add (another son)."
JOVITA: Portuguese and Spanish feminine form of Roman Latin Jove, meaning "god."
JUANA: Feminine form of Spanish Juan, meaning "God is gracious."
JUANITA: Pet form of Spanish Juana, meaning "God is gracious." This is the feminine form of Juanito.
JULIA: Spanish form of Julie.
JULIANA: Spanish form of Julianne.
LAURA: Feminine form of the Late Latin name Laurus, which meant "laurel”.
LEOCADIA: Spanish name derived from Greek leukados, meaning "bright, clear, light."
LEONOR: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Eleanora, meaning "foreign; the other."
LETA: Short form of Spanish Aleta, meaning "winged." Compare with another form of Leta.
LETICIA: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Lætitia, meaning "happiness." Compare with another form of Leticia.
LIDIA: Spanish form of Lydia.
LILIANA: Spanish form of Lilianne (Lily).
LINDA: “pretty” in Spanish.
LITA: Short form of Spanish Lolita, meaning "sorrows," and other names that end with -lita.
LOÍDA: Spanish form of Greek Lois, possibly meaning "agreeable."
LOLA: Pet form of Spanish Dolores, meaning "sorrows."
LOLITA: Pet form of Spanish Lola, meaning "sorrows."
LORENA: Spanish form of Lauren.
LORITA: Spanish pet form of Latin Lora, meaning "sorrowful."
LUCÍA: Spanish form of Roman Latin Lucia, meaning "light."
LUCINDA: Spanish elaborated form of Roman Latin Lucia, meaning "light." Although the name first appeared in Cervantes's Don Quixote, it was not used much by the Spanish; it was however popular with the English in the 18th century.
LUISA: Feminine form of Spanish Luis, meaning "famous warrior." Also in use by the Italians and Portuguese.
LUISINA: Pet form of Spanish Luisa, meaning "famous warrior."
LUPE: Short form of Spanish Guadalupe ("river of the wolf"), meaning "wolf."
LUPITA: Diminutive form of Spanish Lupe ("wolf"), meaning "little wolf."
LURDES: Portuguese and Spanish form of French Lourdes, of unknown meaning. Lourdes is where a shrine was erected for Bernadette Soubirous who had visions of the Virgin Mary.
LUZ: Spanish religious name derived from a title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Senora de la Luz, "Our Lady of Light," hence "light."
MACARENA: Spanish name derived from the name of a place in Seville, from the Latin personal name Macarius, meaning "blessed."
MACARIA: Feminine form of Spanish Macario, meaning "blessed."
MAGDALENA: Latin form of Greek Magdalene, meaning "of Magdala." In use by the Germans, Scandinavians and Spanish.
MAITE: Contracted form of Spanish María Teresa, meaning "rebellious-harvester." Compare with another form of Maite.
MANOLA: Pet form of Spanish Manuela, meaning "God is with us."
MANOLITA: Pet form of Spanish Manuela, meaning "God is with us."
MANUELA: Feminine form of Spanish Manuel, meaning "God is with us."
MANUELITA: Pet form of Spanish Manuela, meaning "God is with us."
MARCELA: Feminine form of Spanish Marcelo, meaning "defense" or "of the sea."
MARCELINA: Feminine form of Spanish Marcelino, meaning "defense" or "of the sea." Compare with another form of Marcelina.
MARESOL: Variant spelling of Spanish Marisol, meaning "rebellious-sun."
MARGUERITA: Spanish form of Latin Margarita, meaning "pearl."
MARÍA: Galician-Portuguese, Italian and Spanish form of Latin Maria, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
MARIANELA: Contracted form of Spanish María Estela, meaning "rebel-star."
MARIANGELA: Contracted form of Spanish María Ángela, meaning "rebel-angel."
MARIBEL: Contracted form of Spanish María Isabel, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion" and "God is my oath."
MARICELA: Contracted form of Spanish María Célia, meaning "rebel-heaven."
MARICRUZ: Contracted form of Spanish María Cruz, meaning "rebel-cross."
MARISA: Elaborated form of either María.
MARISOL: Spanish compound name composed of María "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion" and Sol "sun," hence "rebellious-sun."
MARITZA: Pet form of Spanish María, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
MARTA: Italian and Spanish form of Greek Martha, meaning "lady, mistress."
MARTIRIO: Spanish name meaning "martyrdom."
MARTITA: Spanish pet form of Italian/Spanish Marta, meaning "lady, mistress."
MATILDE: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Mathilda, meaning "mighty in battle." Compare with other forms of Maltide.
MAYTE: Variant spelling of Spanish Maite, meaning "rebellious-harvester."
MELANIA: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Melaena, meaning "black, dark."
MERCEDES: Spanish name derived from a title of the Virgin Mary, María de las Mercedes ("Mary of Mercies"), meaning "mercies."
MIGUELA: Feminine form of Spanish Miguel, meaning "who is like God?"
MILAGROS: Spanish name derived from a title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Senora de los Milagros ("Our Lady of Miracles"), meaning "miracles."
MIREIA: Catalan and Spanish form of French Provençal Mireio, meaning "to admire."
MODESTA: Spanish form of Modesty.
MÓNICA: Spanish form of Latin Monica, possibly meaning "advise, counsel."
NATALIA: Latin name derived from (dies) natalis, meaning "birthday," or in Church Latin "Christmas day." In use by the Spanish.
NEVA: Spanish name meaning "snow." Compare with other forms of Neva
NIEVES: Spanish religious name derived from a title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de las Nieves ("Our Lady of the Snows"), hence "snows."
NILDA: Short form of Italian/Spanish Brunilda, meaning "armored warrior woman."
NINA: Spanish word for a "little girl." Compare with other forms of Nina.
NITA: Short form of Spanish Anita, meaning "favor; grace" and Juanita "God is gracious." Compare with other forms of Nita.
NOELIA: Italian and Spanish form of French Noëlle, meaning "day of birth."
NOHEMI: Spanish form of English Naomi, meaning "my delight, my pleasantness."
NOVIA: Spanish name meaning "girlfriend."
NÚRIA: Catalan religious name derived from a title of the Virgin Mary, Nostra Senyora de Núria, "Our Lady of Núria." Núria is the name of a Spanish sanctuary containing a statue of Mary; it is a form of Aramaic Nura (Hebrew Nurya), meaning "illumination, wisdom (of God)."
ODALIS: Spanish unisex form of French Odilon, meaning "wealthy."
OLALLA: Perhaps a pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Eulália, meaning "well-spoken."
PACA: Spanish pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Francisca, meaning "French."
PALOMA: Spanish name meaning "dove, pigeon."
PAQUITA: Spanish pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Francisca, meaning "French."
PASCUALA: Feminine form of Spanish Pascual, meaning "Passover; Easter."
PASTORA: Feminine form of Spanish Pastor, meaning "shepherd."
PAOLA: Spanish form of Paula.
PATRICIA: Spanish form of Patricia.
PAULINA: Spanish form of Polly.
PEPITA: Feminine form of Spanish Pepito, meaning "(God) shall add (another son)."
PEPPI: Pet form of Spanish Perpetua, meaning "everlasting."
PERLA: Italian and Spanish form of English Pearl, meaning "pearl."
PERLITA: Pet form of Italian/Spanish Perla, meaning "pearl."
PERPETUA: Spanish name, derived from Latin perpetuus, meaning "everlasting."
PETRONA: Spanish feminine form of Roman Latin Petronius, meaning "rock, stone."
PÍA: Feminine form of Spanish Pío, meaning "pious."
PIEDAD: Spanish name meaning "mercy."
PILAR: Spanish name derived from a title of the Virgin Mary, María del Pilar "Mary of the Pillar," hence "pillar."
PILI: Pet form of Spanish Pilar, meaning "pillar." Compare with other forms of Pili.
PRISCILA: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Priscilla, meaning "ancient."
PRUDENCIA: Feminine form of Spanish Prudencio, meaning "cautious."
RAFAELA: Feminine form of Portuguese/Spanish Rafael, meaning "healed of God" or "whom God has healed." Compare with another form of Rafaela.
RAIMUNDA: Feminine form of Spanish Ramón, meaning "wise protector."
RAMIRA: Feminine form of Spanish Ramiro, meaning "wise and famous."
RAMONA: Feminine form of Spanish Ramón, meaning "wise protector."
RAQUEL: Portuguese and Spanish form of Hebrew Rachel, meaning "ewe."
REBECA: Portuguese and Spanish form of Hebrew Ribqah, meaning "ensnarer."
REINA: Spanish name meaning "queen." Compare with another form of Reina.
REMEDIOS: Spanish name derived from a title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de los Remedios ("Our Lady of the Remedies"), hence "remedies."
RENATA: Feminine form of Latin Renatus, meaning "reborn." In use by the Italians, Portuguese and Spanish.
RIA: Spanish name meaning "small river." Compare with another form of Ria.
RICARDA: Feminine form of Spanish Ricardo, meaning "powerful ruler." Used mostly in Germany.
RITA: Short form of Spanish Marguerita, meaning "pearl."
ROBERTA: Feminine form of Latin Robertus, meaning "bright fame." In use by the Italians, Portuguese and Spanish. Compare with another form of Roberta.
ROCÍO: Spanish religious name derived from a title of the Virgin Mary, María del Rocío ("Mary of the Dew"), hence "dew."
ROSA: Medieval name meaning "rose".
ROSARIO: Spanish unisex name derived from one of the Virgin Mary's titles: Nuestra Señora del Rosario ("Our Lady of the Rosary"), hence "rosary."
ROSITA: Spanish pet form of Latin Rosa, meaning "rose."
ROXANA: Latin form of a Persian name meaning "dawn".
SABINA: Feminine form of Sabinus, a Roman cognomen meaning "Sabine woman" in Latin. The Sabines were an ancient people who lived in central Italy.
SALUD: Spanish name meaning "health."
SANCHA: Feminine form of Spanish Sancho, meaning "holy."
SARA: Anglicized form of Greek Sarra, meaning "noble lady, princess." In the bible, this is the name that God gave to Sarai, wife of Abraham. This form of the name is in wide use throughout Europe: Dutch, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Scandinavian, and Slovene.
SARITA: Spanish pet form of Hebrew Sarah, meaning "noble lady, princess."
SENCE: Variant spelling of Medieval Spanish Sens, meaning "holy."
SENS: Medieval variant form of Spanish Sanchia, meaning "holy."
SILVIA: Spanish form of Sylvia.
SOCORRO: Spanish religious name derived from a title of the Virgin Mary, María del Socorro ("Mary of Perpetual Succor"), hence "succor."
SOFÍA: Spanish form of Greek Sophia, meaning "wisdom."
SOL: Spanish name derived from the Latin word sol, meaning "sun." This was a common name for Spanish girls in the Middle Ages. Compare with masculine Sol.
SOLEDAD: Spanish religious name derived from a title of the Virgin Mary, María de Soledad, "Mary of Solitude," hence "solitude."
SONIA: Spanish form of Sonya.
SUELO: Short form of Spanish Consuelo, meaning "consolation."
SUSANA: Variant spelling of Latin Susanna, meaning "lily." In use by the Italians, Portuguese and Spanish.
TATIANA: Feminine form of Latin Tatianus, probably meaning "father." In use by the Italians, Portuguese, Romanians, Russians and Spanish.
TECLA: Italian and Spanish form of Greek Thekla, meaning "glory of God."
TEODORA: Spanish form of Theodora.
TEÓFILA: Feminine form of Spanish Teófilo, meaning "God's friend."
TERE: Short form of Spanish Teresa, meaning "harvester."
TERESA: Variant spelling of Spanish Theresa, meaning "harvester." Also in use by the English and Portuguese.
TOMASA: Feminine form of Spanish Tomás, meaning "twin."
TONIA: Italian and Spanish short form of Latin Antonia, possibly meaning "invaluable."
TRINI: Feminine short form of Spanish unisex Trinidad, meaning "trinity."
TRINIDAD: Spanish unisex name meaning "trinity."
VALENCIA: Variant spelling of Spanish Valentia, meaning "power."
VALERIA: Spanish form of Valerie.
VERÓNICA: Spanish form of Latin Veronica, meaning "bringer of victory."
VICTORIA: Spanish equivalent of Victoria.
VIOLETA: Spanish diminutive form of Latin Viola, meaning "violet color" or "violet flower." Compare with another form of Violeta.
VIRGINIA: Feminine form of the Roman Virginius, possibly derived from Latin virgo "maid, virgin". Virginia, the American state, was originally named in honour of Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen.
VISITACIÓN: Spanish religious name meaning "visitation."
VIVIANA: Spanish form of Vivian.
XÈNIA: Diminutive form of Spanish Eugènia, meaning "well born." Compare with another form of Xènia.
XIMENA: Feminine form of Spanish Ximen, meaning "hearkening."
XIOMARA: Feminine form of Spanish Guiomar, possibly meaning "famous warrior."
XOCHTIL: "flower" in the Aztec language.
YAZMIN: Spanish form of Arabic Yasmin, meaning "jasmine flower," a plant in the olive family.
YESENIA: Variant spelling of Spanish Yessenia, a type of palm tree found in South America.
YOLANDA: Spanish form of Yolanda.
ZARITA: Spanish pet form of Hebrew Sarah, meaning "noble lady, princess."
ZENAIDA: Spanish form of Greek Zenais, possibly meaning "of Zeus."
ZORAIDA: Perhaps means "enchanting woman" in Arabic, but possibly a name invented by Cervantes for a character in his novel 'Don Quixote'.