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Испанские имена

Испанские имена состоят из трёх основных элементов: личного имени
(исп. nombre de pila) и двух фамилий (исп. apellido). Особенностью
структуры испанского имени является наличие сразу двух фамилий: отца
(исп. apellido paterno, исп. primer apellido) и матери (исп. apellido
materno, исп. segundo apellido). Выбор личных имён в испаноязычных
странах обычно определяется церковными и семейными традициями.


Личные имена
Чаще всего детей в испаноязычных странах называют в честь
родственников, обычно бабушек и дедушек. Кроме имени, полученного от
родителей, испанцы носят имена, полученные при крещении от крестившего
священника и крёстных родителей. Большинство из имён, полученных
испанцем, не используется, а используется только одно или два имени,
например, у нынешнего короля Испании пять личных имён -- Хуан Карлос
Альфонсо Мария Виктор (исп. Juan Carlos Alfonso Victor Maria), но всю
свою жизнь он пользуется только двумя из них -- Хуан Карлос.




Традиционно испанцы носят двойные фамилии, и чтобы разобраться в них,
необходимо некоторое усилие.
Выходя замуж, женщины не берут фамилию мужа, я сохраняют свою. А вот
дети получают первую фамилию отца, за которой следует первая фамилия
матери. Например:
- Пилар Гомес Диас, выходящая замуж за Фелипе Родригеса Фернандеса,
останется Пилар Гомес Диас.
- но если у них родится дочь, которую назовут Мерседес, то она станет
Мерседес Родригес Гомес.
- если Мерседес Родригес Гомес выйдет замуж за Хуана Гарсию Мартинеса,
то она так и останется Мерседес Родригес Гомес, а вот полное имя ее
сына Педро будет Педро Гарсия Родригес, а его сестры Кармен - Кармен
Гарсия Родригес.

К счастью, в деловом общении используется только первая фамилия. Так,
Фелипе Родригес Фернандес, скорее всего, будет известен как сеньор
Родригес.

В некоторых деловых документах, дабы избежать ошибки, жена принимает
имя мужа, тем самым признавая, что она ему принадлежит. Так, Пилар
Гомес Диас, супруга Фелипе Родригеса Фернандеса, может подписываться
как Пилар Гомес Диас де Родригес. Когда бедняга Фелипе умрет, Пилар
может начать подписываться как Пилар Гомес Диас, вьюда де Родригес
(вдова Родригеса).

Дефис в этих двойных именах не используется никогда, за исключением
истинно двойных имен, вроде тех, что носят в Англии. Но в этом случае
у носителя такого имени будет целых три фамилии, например:
Фернандо Гонсалес Молина-Торрес, где Молина-Торрес - это и есть
двойная, вроде английской, фамилия.
А если случится так, что оба супруга носят двойную (через дефис)
фамилию, то их отпрыски будут носить целых четыре фамилии, вроде
Хавиер Агилар-Паскуаль Лопес-Матиас.

Дабы облегчить вам жизнь, испанцы традиционно часто дают сыновьям имя
отца, а дочерям - имя матери. Таким образом, в одной семье вы можете
встретить сразу нескольких Эдуардо и несколько Маргарит, но звать их
будут по прозвищу. Например: Франсиско = Пако, Хосе = Пепе, Мануэль =
Маноло, Энрике = Кике; Мария Исабель = Марибель, Провиденсия = Прови,
Инмакулада = Инма, Ремедиос = Реми, Долорес = Лоли, ну и так далее.








Фамилий у испанцев две: отцовская и материнская. При этом отцовская
фамилия (apellido paterno) ставится перед материнской (apellido
materno): Федерико Гарсия Лорка (отец - Фернандо Гарсия Родригес, мать
- Висента Лорка). При официальном обращении используется только
отцовская фамилия: соответственно, испанского поэта современники
называли сеньор Гарсия, а не сеньор Лорка.

(Правда, из этого правила бывают исключения: Пабло Пикассо (полное имя
- Пабло Руис Пикассо) стал известен не под отцовской фамилией Руис, а
под материнской - Пикассо. Дело в том, что Руисов в Испании не меньше,
чем Ивановых в России, зато фамилия Пикассо встречается намного реже и
звучит гораздо <<индивидуальнее>>).

По наследству обычно передается только основная фамилия отца, но в
некоторых случаях (как правило, в дворянских семьях, а также у басков)
детям передается и материнские фамилии родителей (фактически - фамилии
бабушек с обеих сторон).

В некоторых местностях существует традиция прибавлять к фамилии имя
местности, где родился носитель этой фамилии или его предки. Например,
если человека зовут Хуан Антонио Гомес Гонсалес де Сан-Хосе, то в
данном случае Гомес - это первая, отцовская фамилия, а Гонсалес де
Сан-Хосе - вторая, материнская. В данном случае частица <<де>> не
является показателем дворянского происхождения, как во Франции, а
просто означает, что предки матери нашего Хуана Антонио были родом из
городка или деревни под названием Сан-Хосе.

Иногда отцовская и материнская фамилии разделяются частицей <<и>>:
Франсиско де Гойя-и-Лусиэнтес, Хосе Ортега-и-Гассет. В русской
транскрипции такие фамилии принято писать через дефис, хотя в
оригинале они обычно пишутся без разделительных знаков: Francisco de
Goya y Lucientes, Jose Ortega y Gasset.

При замужестве испанки не меняют фамилию, а просто прибавляют к
apellido paterno фамилию мужа: например, Лаура Риарио Мартинес, выйдя
замуж за человека по фамилии Маркес, может подписываться Лаура Риарио
де Маркес или Лаура Риарио, сеньора Маркес.




Male Spanish Names


AARON: Spanish form of English Aaron, meaning "light-bringer."
ABELARDO: Spanish form of Latin Abelardus, meaning "noble strength."
ABRAAM: Old Spanish form of Latin Abrahamus, meaning "father of a multitude."
ABRAHAN: Spanish form of Latin Abrahamus, meaning "father of a multitude."
ADALBERTO: Italian and Spanish form of Old High German Adalbert,
meaning "bright nobility."
ADAN: Spanish form of Hebrew Adam, meaning "earth" or "red."
ADOLPHO: Spanish form of Latin Adolphus, meaning "noble wolf."
ADRIAN: 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."
AGUSTIN: 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."
ALPHONSO: Variant spelling of Italian/Spanish Alfonso, meaning "noble
and ready."
ALVARO: 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."
ANDRES: 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."
BARTOLOME: 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."
BELTRAN: 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."
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."
BOLIVAR: 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 Bolivar, meaning "meadow mill" or
"riverbank mill."
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."
CEBRIAN: Spanish form of Latin Cyprianus, meaning "from Cyprus."
CECILIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin C?cilius,
meaning "blind."
CELESTINO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin C?lestinus, meaning "heavenly."
CELINO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin C?linus, meaning "heaven."
CELIO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin C?lius, meaning "heaven."
CELSO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Celsus, meaning "upright, stately."
CESAR: French and Spanish form of Roman Latin C?sar, 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 Jesus, meaning "God is salvation."
CHUS: Unisex pet form of Spanish Jesus and Jesusa, meaning "God is salvation."
CHUY: Pet form of Spanish Jesus, 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."
CLIMACO: Spanish form of Latin Climacus, meaning "ladder."
CONRADO: Spanish form of German Conrad, meaning "bold counsel."
CRISTIAN: Spanish form of Latin Christianus, meaning "Christian."
CRISTOBAL: 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."
DAMIAN: Spanish form of Latin Damianus, meaning "to tame, to subdue"
and euphemistically "to kill."
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 Eadgar, 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."
EFRAIN: 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 ?milianus, meaning "rival."
EMILIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin ?milius, meaning "rival."
EMYGDIO: Spanish form of Latin Emygdius, meaning "half-god, demigod."
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."
ESPIRIDION: 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."
ESTEBAN: Spanish form of Latin Stephanus, meaning "crown."
EUGENIO: Spanish form of Latin Eugenius (2), meaning "well born."
EUGENIO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Eugenius (2), meaning "well born."
EULALIO: Spanish and Portuguese form of Latin Eulalius, meaning "well-spoken."
EURICO: Spanish form of Visigothic Euric, meaning "ever-ruler."
EUSBIO: Spanish name derived from Latin Eusebius, meaning "pious."
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."
FABIAN: Spanish form of Latin Fabianus, meaning "like 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."
FERMIN: Spanish form of Latin Firminus, meaning "firm, steadfast."
FERNAN: Short form of Spanish Fernando, meaning "ardent for peace."
FERNANDO: 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."
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."
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."
GERMAN: Spanish form of Roman Latin Germanus, meaning "from Germany."
GERVASI: Spanish form of Latin Gervasius, meaning "spear servant."
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."
GUILERMO: Spanish form of Latin Guillelmus, meaning "will-helmet."
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."
HECTOR: 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."
HERIBERTO: 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."
HERNAN: Short form of Spanish Hernando, meaning "ardent for peace."
HERNANDO: Variant form of Spanish Fernando, 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."
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."
INIGO: Variant spelling of Spanish Injgo, probably meaning "my little one."
INIGO: Variant spelling of Spanish Injgo, probably meaning "my little one."
INJGO: Old Spanish form of Basque Ynjgo, probably meaning "my little one."
INOCENCIO: Spanish form of Latin Innocentius, meaning "harmless, innocent."
ISANDRO: Spanish form of Latin Lysander, meaning "freer; liberator."
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."
JERONIMO: Spanish form of Latin Hieronymus, meaning "holy name."
JESUS: 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."
JOSE: 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.
JULIAN: 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)."
JUNIPERO: 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."
LEON: 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."
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."
MARTIN: 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."
MAXIMIANO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Maximian,
meaning "the greatest."
MAXIMILIANO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Maximilianus,
meaning "the greatest rival."
MAXIMINO: Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Maximinus,
meaning "the greatest."
MAXIMO: Spanish form of Latin Maximus, meaning "the greatest."
MELCHOR: Spanish form of biblical Melchior, meaning "king of light."
MERLIN: 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."
MOISES: 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."
NICOLAS: 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."
OSCAR: 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 Alcala 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 Jose, meaning "(God)
shall add (another son)." Compare with another form of Pepe.
PEPITO: Spanish diminutive form of Portuguese/Spanish Jose, 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.
PIO: Spanish form of Latin Pius, meaning "pious."
PLACIDO: 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."
RAMON: Spanish form of German Raginmund, meaning "wise protector."
RAUL: Spanish form of German Radulf, meaning "wise wolf."
RAYMUNDO: Portuguese and Spanish form of German Raginmund, meaning
"wise protector."
REGULO: 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."
ROLDAN: Spanish form of Latin Orlandus, meaning "famous land."
ROMAN: 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 Senora del Rosario ("Our Lady of the Rosary"), hence
"rosary."
RUBEN: 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.
SALOMON: Spanish form of Latin Salomon, meaning "peaceable."
SALVADOR: Spanish name derived from Latin Salvator, meaning "savior."
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."
SEBASTIAN: 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."
SIMON: 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."
TEODULO: Spanish form of Latin Theodulus, meaning "god-slave."
TEOFILO: 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."
TOMAS: Spanish form of Greek Thomas, meaning "twin." Compare with
another form of Tomas.
TONIO: Pet form of Italian/Spanish Antonio, possibly meaning "invaluable."
TONO: Spanish pet form of Italian/Spanish Antonio, possibly meaning
"invaluable."
TRINIDAD: Spanish unisex name meaning "trinity."
TRISTAN: 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."
VALENTIN: 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 Velazquez,
meaning "crow."
VENCESLAS: Spanish form of Middle Latin Venceslaus, meaning "more glory."
VICENTE: Spanish form of Latin Vincentius, meaning "conquering."
VICTOR: 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."
VINCENC: Catalan-Spanish form of Latin Vincentius, meaning "conquering."
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."
ZACARIAS: Spanish form of Hebrew Zekaryah, meaning "whom Jehovah remembered."







Female Spanish Names


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 Adrian, 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."
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."
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.
ANGELA: Spanish feminine form of Latin Angelus, meaning "angel, messenger."
ANGELICA: Spanish feminine form of Latin Angelus, meaning "angel, messenger."
ANGELITA: Diminutive form of Spanish Angela, 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.
ANUNCIACION: Spanish form of Italian Annunziata, meaning "announces."
ARACELI: Spanish name meaning "altar of the sky."
ARACELIS: Variant form of Spanish Araceli, meaning "altar of the sky."
ARACELY: Variant spelling of Spanish Araceli, meaning "altar of the sky."
ARCELIA: Variant form of Spanish Araceli, meaning "altar of the sky."
ARIADNA: Spanish form of Greek Ariadne, meaning "utterly pure."
ASCENCION: Spanish name meaning "ascension."
ASUNCION: Spanish name meaning "assumption," in reference to the
Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven.
AZUCENA: Spanish name meaning "madonna lily."
BASILIA: Feminine form of Spanish Basilio, meaning "queen."
BEATRIZ: Spanish form of Latin Viatrix, meaning "voyager (through life)."
BELEN: Spanish name for Bethlehem also used as a personal name,
meaning "house of bread."
BENITA: Feminine form of Spanish Benito, meaning "blessed."
BERENGARIA: Feminine form of Spanish Berenguer, meaning "bear-spear."
BERNARDITA: Feminine form of Spanish Bernardo, meaning "bold as a bear."
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."
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."
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."
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."
CELIA: Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin C?lia, 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."
CHICKIE: Pet form of Spanish Chiquita, meaning "little one."
CHICKY: Variant spelling of Spanish Chickie, meaning "little one."
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 Jesus and Jesusa, meaning "God is salvation."
CLARISA: Spanish form of Latin Clarissa, meaning "fame."
CONCEPCION: Spanish religious name referring to the Immaculate Conception.
CONCHA: Pet form of Spanish Concepcion, 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."
CONSUELO: Spanish name meaning "consolation."
CORAZON: 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."
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."
DEBORA: 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."
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 Helene, possibly meaning "torch."
ELICIA: Variant spelling of Spanish Alicia, meaning "noble sort."
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."
EMELINA: Spanish feminine form of Italian/Portuguese/Spanish Emilio,
meaning "rival."
EMIGDIA: Feminine form of Spanish Emigdio, meaning "half-god, demigod."
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 Encarnacion, meaning "incarnation."
ENCARNACION: Spanish name meaning "incarnation."
ENCARNITA: Pet form of Spanish Encarnacion, 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."
ESMARALDA: Variant spelling of Spanish Esmeralda, meaning "emerald."
ESMERALDA: Spanish name meaning "emerald." Victor Hugo gave his gypsy
heroine this name in his novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
ESMERELDA: Variant spelling of Spanish Esmeralda, meaning "emerald."
ESPERANZA: Spanish form of Latin Sperantia, meaning "hope."
ESTEFANIA: Feminine form of Spanish Esteban, meaning "crown."
ESTELA: Spanish form of Latin Estella, meaning "star."
ESTRELLA: Spanish name meaning "star."
EUFEMIA: Portuguese and Spanish form of Greek Euphemia, meaning "Well I speak."
EUGENIA: Feminine form of Spanish Eugenio, meaning "well born."
EULALIA: Feminine form of Portuguese/Spanish Eulalio, meaning "well-spoken."
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."
FERNANDA: Feminine form of Spanish Fernando, meaning "ardent for peace."
FIDELIA: Feminine form of Spanish Fidel, meaning "faithful."
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."
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."
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."
INES: Spanish form of English Agnes, meaning "chaste; holy."
INEZ: 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.
ISABELL: Variant spelling of Spanish Isabel, meaning "God is my oath."
ISBEL: Contracted form of Spanish Isabel, meaning "God is my oath."
IVETTE: Spanish form of French Yvette, meaning "yew tree."
IZABELLE: Variant spelling of Spanish Isabel, meaning "God is my oath."
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.
JESUSA: Feminine form of Spanish Jesus, 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.
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 L?titia, meaning
"happiness." Compare with another form of Leticia.
LITA: Short form of Spanish Lolita, meaning "sorrows," and other names
that end with -lita.
LOIDA: Spanish form of Greek Lois, possibly meaning "agreeable."
LOLA: Pet form of Spanish Dolores, meaning "sorrows."
LOLITA: Pet form of Spanish Lola, meaning "sorrows."
LORITA: Spanish pet form of Latin Lora, meaning "sorrowful."
LUCIA: 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.
LUCINDE: French form of Spanish Lucinda, meaning "light."
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 Maria 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."
MARGARETTA: Spanish pet form of Latin Margarita, meaning "pearl."
MARGUERITA: Spanish form of Latin Margarita, meaning "pearl."
MARIA: Galician-Portuguese, Italian and Spanish form of Latin Maria,
meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
MARIANELA: Contracted form of Spanish Maria Estela, meaning "rebel-star."
MARIANGELA: Contracted form of Spanish Maria Angela, meaning "rebel-angel."
MARIBEL: Contracted form of Spanish Maria Isabel, meaning "obstinacy,
rebelliousness" or "their rebellion" and "God is my oath."
MARICELA: Contracted form of Spanish Maria Celia, meaning "rebel-heaven."
MARICRUZ: Contracted form of Spanish Maria Cruz, meaning "rebel-cross."
MARISOL: Spanish compound name composed of Maria "obstinacy,
rebelliousness" or "their rebellion" and Sol "sun," hence
"rebellious-sun."
MARITA: Pet form of Spanish Maria, meaning "obstinacy, rebelliousness"
or "their rebellion."
MARITZA: Pet form of Spanish Maria, 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, Maria
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."