Whether you are expecting a girl or a boy, you can dig into the library of Iberian first names to name your baby. If you appreciate Spanish culture or the sounds of these first names, here is our selection of the most beautiful Spanish female and male first names.
Such is the magic of spanish name directory : whether you are expecting a girl or a boy, the options are extremely numerous! And this is explained by the cultural and historical richness of this country, its interbreeding, its stories, the religions that have crossed it… Iberian first names are diverse, can be original or classic, long or short, they have delicacy and extraordinary musicality. If you are looking a first name of Spanish origin to give to your baby girl or boyjust follow this guide!
The prettiest Spanish female names
To name a girl with a first name of Spanish originthere is plenty to choose from… You can choose a first name that evokes nature, with Nieves which refers to snow, Estela which means “star”, Luna which means “moon”, Alba which refers to the first hour of the day, that of dawn, the moment when everything begins and the light is born… The classic Spanish first names are unmistakable references, such as Marta, Paula, Camila, Carla, Sara, Alma. Of course, Anna is a classic, like Alicia, Alejandra, Adella Also. Lucy and Elena are must-haves for naming your baby girl with a Spanish influence.
The Spanish male names to choose from!
For a boy to whom we would like to give a Spanish first name, the list of classics is very long… There is of course Rafael, Juan, Jorge, Francisco, Vicente, which have French equivalents such as François or Vincent. First name Ignacio is one of the most obvious, but you also have a choice in originality with Guido, Andres, Bautista, Nahuel, Tomas or even Oscar. Joaquin is a very beautiful Iberian first name, like facundo or Alberto. Emilio, Bastian, Octavio, translated by Emile, Bastien or Octave, are very good references.
What are the rare Iberian first names?
To name a girl in a rare way, under Iberian influence, one can choose the first name Ada, or even Ade. April, which refers to the spring month is a great idea for naming a baby girl uniquely. Dena, derived from Almudena, itself rare, can inspire you. As Maliawho comes from Amalia. We also find Iria, Encarna and Adassa in the category of uncommon Spanish girl names. And for boy? Head for names like Dali, Icaso, Lonzo or Venicio. Ador is a rare first name for a baby boy, as Allande or even Tejo, which can be spelled in different ways : Tello, Teyo.
Our ideas for Spanish first names in 5 letters
Looking for a five-letter name for your baby? You have a wide choice among Diego, Jaime, Celia, Jorge, Ramon, Timeo, Vidal, Corto. First names Tony and Pablo are also first names composed of five letters of Spanish origin. Orta and Guido are part of it too. Spanish short names are particularly musical, as is the case with Orlin, Pacho, Oleos, Raulo, Roano.
What old Spanish name to give to your baby?
THE old names are the most numerous in the Spanish repertoire: you only have to delve into history to find them! For a boy, we can opt for Averroes with reference to the Supreme Judge of Seville, to salvador which means “saviour”, in Hernan, in reference to Hernan Cortès, who was a Conquistadores. But also to artists, such as pablofor Picasso, franciscofor Francisco Goya.
What’s older, on the girl side, than Carmen, Isabel, Margarita, for Margarita Salas who was a famous researcher. Or Clara, evoking Clara Campoamor, a 1930s politician. Marina Vega de la Iglesia was also one of those who wrote the history of Spain as a spy. On the literary side, we note Emilia, for Emilia Prado Bazan. Without forgetting of course Concha, Concepcion, Montserrat or even Marsiana.