Comments for the name Itzel

My dad really likes this name, very popular in Mexico.

I have seen the variant Itzchel, which seems to be a blend of Itzel and Ixchel.

This name is both cool and pretty, and it has a unconventional glamour. I think it sounds icy. Makes me think of a young woman who's strong, independent, rebellious, intelligent and absolutely beautiful. Itzel is such a gorgeous, spunky, modern name. Even though Itzel's really popular in Mexico it hasn't lost any of its glamour for me. I love indigenous names (especially Mexican ones) and Itzel is one of my favourites. I think Itzel and Citlali would make great names for sisters.

Oh, come on. You're not Native American.

I don't know what the heck that meant. If you don't grow up in a culture, you aren't allowed to use names from that culture, is that what you're saying? So, because I didn't grow up in Norway I can't name my daughter Sunniva or Solveig? And since I'm not Mayan, Itzel is off-limits? That's pretty warped.

Back on topic, I do have to say that I much prefer Ixchel to Itzel--it's softer.

Mayan name meaning "evening star." Not a variant of Ixchel.