Are you looking for a warm, characterful Spanish baby name? Let yourself be seduced by our selection of pretty first names with singing and vibrant sounds, perfect for a little girl or a little boy.
Choose a first name of Spanish origin, it means immediately infusing joy, light and depth into the identity of your child. From Madrid to Andalusia, the Hispanic culture has an incredibly rich linguistic heritage. Whether classic and timeless first names full of history, resolutely modern short first names or regional variants full of poetry (Catalan, Basque or Galician), the Iberian directory never lacks panache. Browse our complete guide to the most beautiful Spanish names for girls and boys and find the rare gem that will make your heart beat.
Most common Spanish names
The prettiest Spanish female names
To name a girl with a first name of Spanish originthere are plenty of choices… 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 light is born… Classic Spanish first names are unmissable references, like Marta, Paula, Camila, Carla, Sara, Alma. Of course, Anna is a classic, like Alicia, Alejandra, Adella Also. Lucia and Elena are essential for naming your little girl with a Spanish influence.
Spanish male first 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, who have French equivalents such as François and Vincent. The first name Ignacio is one of the most obvious, but you also have choice in originality with Guido, Andres, Bautista, Nahuel, Tomas and even Oscar. Joaquin is a very beautiful Iberian first name, like Facundo or even Alberto. Emilio, Bastian, Octavio, translated by Emile, Bastien or Octave, are very good references.
What are rare Iberian first names?
To name a girl in a rare way, under Iberian influence, you can choose the first name Ada, or even Ade. April, which refers to the spring month is a good idea to name a baby girl in a unique way. Dena, derived from Almudenaitself rare, can inspire you. Just like Maliawhich comes from Amalia. We also find Iria, Encarna and Adassa in the category of uncommon Spanish names for girls. And for a boy? Go for first names like Dali, Icaso, Lonzo or even Venicio. Ador is a rare first name for a little boy, as Allande or even Tejo, which can be spelled in different ways : Tello, Teyo.
Our ideas for Spanish first names in 5 letters
Are you looking for a name in five letters for your baby? You have a wide choice among Diego, Jaime, Celia, Jorge, Ramon, Timeo, Vidal, Corto. First names Tonio and Pablo are also first names composed of five letters of Spanish origin. Orta and Guido are also part of it. Short Spanish first names are particularly musical, as is the case with Orlin, Pacho, Oleos, Raulo, Roano.
What old Spanish name should you give your baby?
THE old first names are the most numerous in the Spanish repertoire: you just have to delve into history to find them! For a boy, we can opt for Averroes in reference to the supreme judge of Seville, to El Salvador which means “savior”, in Hernan, in reference to Hernan Cortès, who was a Conquistadores. But also to artists, such as Pablofor Picasso, Francisfor Francisco Goya.
What’s older, on the girl’s side, than Carmen, Isabel, Margaritafor Margarita Salas who was a famous researcher. Or even Clara, evoking Clara Campoamor, a politician from the 1930s. Marina Vega de la Iglesia was also one of those who wrote the history of Spain by being a spy. On the literature side, we note Emilia, for Emilia Prado Bazan. Without forgetting of course Concha, Concepcion, Montserrat or even Marsiana.
