Spanish baby names

126 baby names from Spain, each with its meaning. Open a name for its origin and similar names.

126 names

Meanings and origins are indicative. Sources and languages can disagree, and a name may carry different meanings in different cultures. For religious or cultural questions, please confirm with a family elder or religious teacher.

A

  • Agus – Great, majestic
  • Aitana – Glory; (from the Aitana mountains of Spain)
  • Alba – Dawn; sunrise; white
  • Alejandro – Defender of the people (Spanish form of Alexander)
  • Alexandru – Defender of mankind
  • Álvaro – Guardian of all
  • Amaya – Night Rain, The End, Beloved
  • Amelia – Industrious
  • Amine – Trustworthy
  • Ana – Grace
  • Analeia – Graceful, Favored, Noble
  • Andrea – Manly, brave
  • Andres – Manly, brave
  • Andrey – Manly, brave
  • Angel – Messenger of God; angel
  • Anna – Grace
  • Antonio – Priceless; praiseworthy; beyond value
  • Ari – Lion

B

C

  • Camila – Young Ceremonial Attendant, Helper
  • Carlos – Free man
  • Carlota – Free woman
  • Carmen – Song; garden orchard (from Carmel)
  • Carolina – Free woman
  • Catalina – Pure; clear (Spanish form of Catherine)
  • Claudia – Lame, from Claudius
  • Coco – Affectionate pet name; chocolate bean
  • Cruz – Cross

D

  • Daniel – God Is My Judge
  • Dante – Enduring or steadfast
  • Darius – Possessing goodness
  • David – Beloved
  • Diana – Divine, heavenly
  • Diego – Supplanter (Spanish name linked to James/Santiago)
  • Dimitar – Follower of Demeter

E

F

G

H

I

  • Iker – Messenger
  • Ines – Pure; holy; chaste (Spanish form of Agnes)
  • Irene – Peace
  • Isaac – He will laugh
  • Isabel – God is my oath; pledged to God (medieval form of Elizabeth)
  • Isabella – God Is My Oath, Devoted To God
  • Isla – Island
  • Ivan – God is gracious

J

  • Jade – Stone of the side, precious green stone
  • Jago – Supplanter
  • Javier – New house, bright
  • Joaquín – God will establish
  • Jose – God will increase; He shall add
  • Juan – God is gracious
  • Judit – Praised
  • Julietta – Youthful, Downy, Youthful Complexion

K

  • Khadija – Early baby, trustworthy
  • Kiara – Dark-Haired, Bright

L

  • Laura – Laurel
  • Leo – Lion
  • Leodegario – Spear of the people or people's spear
  • Liliana – Lily, Pure, Innocent, Sacred Flower
  • Lola – Sorrows, strong woman
  • Lucas – Bringer of light, luminous
  • Lucia – Light
  • Luis – Famous warrior
  • Luna – Moon, Moonlight

M

N

O

P

R

  • Ramon – Wise protector; counsel and protection
  • Ricardo – Brave ruler; powerful and brave leader
  • Rocío – Dew
  • Rodrigo – Famous ruler
  • Rosa – Rose

S

T

  • Thiago – Supplanter (Portuguese form derived from Santiago/James)

V

X

  • Xavier – The new house; bright and splendid
  • Ximena – The listener; one who hears

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