What's
in a name? Names are as individual as the people who bear them. Some names
resound with biblical history, others reflect virtues or identify us with
the earth, flowers, gemstones, places or those who came before us. But
modern couples may come up with new variations of traditional names, or
combine family names to reflect their own particular family histories.
HispanicOnline has compiled a list of popular Latino baby names, but it
is only a start.
Tell
us what you named your baby and why, and we'll include it in our list
of baby names. Write to: BabyNames@HispanicOnline.com
Abrán:
father
of the multitude
Adán:
earth
Adolfo:
noble
heroe
Agustín:
the
exalted one
Alano:
handsome
Andrés:
manly
Aristeo:
a martyred saint; possibly a version of Aristotle
Carlos:
free
man
Castel:
belonging
to a castle
Catón:
knowledgeable, wise
Chale:
strong
and manly
Chico:
free
man
Ciro:
the
sun
Chochiti:
forgotten
Colón:
dove
Dario:
wealthy
Desiderio:
desire
Enrico:
ruler
of the home
Eskarne:
merciful
Esteban:
crown
Galeno:
little
bright one
Gaspar:
master
of treasure
Geraldo:
spear
warrior
Jaime:
one
who supplants
José:
God
shall add
Juan:
God has given
Luis:
famous
in battle
Marco:
warrior
Mateo:
gift
of God
Miguel:
who
is like God?
Mío:
mine
Nekane:
sorrows
Nerón:
strong,
stern
Nicanor:
victorious
army
Noe: peace,
rest
Pancho:
tuft,
plume
Pedro:
a rock
Platón:
broad
shouldered
Ramón:
mighty
protector
Rico:
noble
ruler
Salvador:
savior
Santo:
a
saint
Savanna:
a grassland
Senón:
given life by Zeus
Tajo:
day
Tomás:
a
twin
Tristan:
knight
Ximén:
obedient
Zenón:
living
Abigail:
beloved
Adoncia:
sweet
Alita:
noble
Amata:
beloved
Anica:
graceful
Arcadia:
adventurous
Arielle:
lioness of God
Bonita:
beautiful
Brisa:
breeze
Carlota:
petite,
feminine
Consuelo:
consolation
Damita:
baby princess
Dolores:
lady of sorrows
Drina:
helper
and defender of mankind
Duena:
protect the companion
Dulcinea:
sweet
Edita:
rich
gift
Eldora:
golden
Elisa:
dedicated
to God
Esperanza:
hope
Estralita:
form
of star
Fidelia:
faithful
Fonda:
profound, well-based
Gitana:
gipsy
Guadalupe:
mother
of God
Inés:
gentle
Isabel:
consecrated
to God
Isleta:
little
island
Jade:
green gemstone
Juanita:
God
is gracious
Kesare:
long-haired
Lareina:
the
queen
Leilani:
in Hawaiian lore, means "heavenly flower of love"
