Caribbean Submitted Names

Caribbean names are used on the islands of the Caribbean Sea.
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Abèl m Lengadocian, Provençal, Gascon, Haitian Creole
Languedocian, Provençal, Gascon and Haitian Creole form of Abel.
Abraram m Haitian Creole
Haitian Creole form of Abraham.
Absalon m Danish (Rare), Faroese, Norwegian (Rare), Polish, Gascon, French (Archaic), French (Quebec, Archaic), Haitian Creole
Polish, French, Gascon, Haitian Creole, Danish, Faroese and Norwegian form of Absalom.
Adan m Walloon, Haitian Creole
Walloon and Haitian Creole form of Adam.
Adine f Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Haitian Creole
Variant of Adina 2. As a Norwegian name, also possibly a feminine form of Adrian.
Agurys m Spanish (Caribbean)
Cuban-American
Aideliz f Spanish (Caribbean, Modern, Rare), American (Hispanic, Modern, Rare)
Meaning uncertain, perhaps an elaboration of Haydée or Aída using the popular name suffix liz (which in turn is derived from Lizbeth or a related name)... [more]
Aithel m Antillean Creole (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Eithel.
Ajani m & f Jamaican Patois, Yoruba
Means "one (we) fought to have" in Yoruba.
Alpharita f Caribbean
This name is best known for being the name of the Cuban-Jamaican singer Rita Marley (b. 1946), who was born as Alpharita Constantia Anderson. She is the widow of the Jamaican reggae singer Bob Marley (1945-1981)... [more]
Amancia f Spanish (Rare), Galician (Rare), Jamaican Patois
Spanish, Galician, and Jamaican Patois feminine form of Amantius.
Anaïca f Haitian Creole
Meaning uncertain. Maybe be related to Anica.
Anastagia f Haitian Creole, Italian (Archaic)
Italian variant and Haitian Creole form of Anastasia. A famous bearer of this name is Anastagia Pierre (1988-) who is a Bahamian-Haitian-American beauty queen, model, spokesperson, and television host, elected as Miss Bahamas Universe 2011.
Andray m African American, Antillean Creole
Variant of Andre. Known bearers of the name include Andray Baptiste (1977-), a Grenadian soccer player, and Andray Blatche (1986-), a retired American-born basketball player who has become a naturalized Filipino citizen.
Andretti m Caribbean (Rare), South American (Rare)
Likely a transferred use of the surname Andretti. This is borne by Bahamian sprinter Andretti Bain (1985-).
Anedie f Haitian Creole (Rare)
Perhaps a variant of the English name Andy. A known bearer is Anedie Azael (1988-), a Haitian beauty pageant contestant.
Arawon m Haitian Creole
Haitian Creole form of Aaron.
Argenis m & f Spanish (Latin American), Spanish (Caribbean)
Likely a derivation of a family of words/names stemming from Latin argentum meaning "silver" with the -is suffix (coinciding with the word argén, referring to the argent herald).
Arianys f Spanish (Caribbean)
Variant of Ariana with the -ys suffix.
Arismendi m Spanish (Latin American), Spanish (Caribbean)
Transferred use of the surname Arismendi, meaning "mountain of oaks" from aris "oak" and mendi "mountain".
Arthlyn f Jamaican Patois (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Possibly intended as a feminization of Arthur.
Asafa m Jamaican Patois
Possibly a variant of Asaf.
Asefi f Haitian Creole (Archaic)
Derived from Haitian Creole ase "enough" and fi "daughter; girl" and therefore meaning "enough girls". Now rare, this name was traditionally given after having many daughters, in hopes that the next child would be a boy.
Aselom m Haitian Creole (Archaic)
Derived from Haitian Creole ase "enough" and lòm "man" and therefore meaning "enough men". Now rare, this name was traditionally given after having many sons, in hopes that the next child would be a girl.
Asnage m Haitian Creole
A famous bearer of this name is Asnage Castelly (1978-) a Haitian-American wrestler who competed for Haiti at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Avonelle f American (Rare), Antillean Creole, Trinidadian Creole
Variant of Avanelle, or possibly an elaboration of Avon using the popular name suffix elle.
Ayanna f Eastern African, African American (Modern), Jamaican Patois
Possibly means "flower" in Amharic.
Aynjel m & f African, African American, Jamaican Patois, Caribbean
A strongly phonetic spelling of the world "angel", especially used by those who speak Jamaican Patois and other English-based dialects of Caribbean Creole.
Belcalis f Caribbean (Rare)
Possibly an elaboration of Belkis. This is the real name of American rapper, songwriter and television personality Cardi B (1992-), born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar to Caribbean immigrants (a Dominican father and a Trinidadian mother).
Belkis f Spanish (Latin American), Spanish, Spanish (Caribbean)
Spanish borrowing of Bilqis. Bearers of this name include the late Cuban artist Belkis Ayón (1967-1999) and Cuban-American writer Belkis Cuza Malé (1942-).
Benisoit m Haitian Creole
Derived from French béni soit "blessed be".
Betico m Spanish, Papiamento
Diminutive of Beto, as it contains the Spanish masculine diminutive suffix -ico.... [more]
Blondine f Literature, Folklore, Haitian Creole, Yiddish
From a diminutive of French blonde meaning "fair-haired". This is the name of two characters in Madame d'Aulnoy's fairy tales: Belle-Etoile's mother in Princess Belle-Etoile (whose sisters are named Roussette and Brunette) and a minor character in The Imp Prince... [more]
Bruslee m Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American)
Variant of Brucelee, mainly used in Nicaragua (particularly the North Caribbean Autonomous Region) and Peru.
Candacy f Caribbean (Rare), Trinidadian Creole, English Creole
Variant of Candace, reflecting an older English pronunciation. It is mainly found in Guyana and the West Indies.
Carlens m Haitian Creole
A known bearer of this name is Carlens Arcus (1996-), a Haitian soccer player.
Carliz f Spanish (Caribbean)
Feminine form of Carlos using the popular Puerto Rican name suffix liz (which is derived from Lizbeth or a related name).
Carmelite f Louisiana Creole, Haitian Creole
Most likely a diminutive of Carmel, possibly influenced by Spanish Carmelita.
Catira f Spanish (Caribbean)
Means "blonde" in the Cumanagota dialect, a Carib language most common to the native peoples of Venezuela. It is now a name and slang for a blonde-haired person in Venezuela.
Cedella f Caribbean, Jamaican Patois
This name is best known for being the name of Cedella Booker (1926-2008), the mother of the Jamaican reggae singer Bob Marley (1945-1981). Her full name at birth was Sidilla Editha Malcolm. Given how similar the name Sidilla is to her later name Cedella, it is possible that Cedella is a variant spelling or form of Sidilla... [more]
Celavie f Haitian Creole
Variant of Selavi influenced by the French phrase c'est la vie "that's life".
Chela f Haitian Creole
Haitian Creole form of Sheila.
Chimène f French, French (African), Haitian Creole, Theatre
French form of Ximena. It was used by Pierre Corneille in his play Le Cid (1636) for the wife of El Cid, known as Jimena Díaz in Spanish.
Christela f Haitian Creole
Variant of Kristela influenced by French Christ.
Christella f Haitian Creole
Variant of Kristela influenced by French Christ.
Clavia f Caribbean
Feminine form of Clavius.
Clivon m Bahamian Creole
Most likely a diminutive of Clive. Could also be a variant of Clifton.
Coralys f Spanish (Caribbean, Rare)
Elaboration of Coral using the suffix lys, found in names such as Odalys, Idalys, Yarelys, etc.
Dacheca f Haitian Creole
Variant of the Russian name Дашка (Dashka), a diminutive of Darya 1 (via Dasha). In the 1960s and 1970s it became popular in Haiti, along with other Russian names such as Nadège, Natacha and Manoucheka.
Daneille f English (Rare), Jamaican Patois
Possibly an anagram of Danielle influenced by Tennille.
Danielys f Spanish (Caribbean)
Combination of Daniela and -lys.
Darline f English, French (Modern), French (Belgian, Modern, Rare), Haitian Creole, Dutch (Antillean), Flemish
French and Flemish borrowing of Darlene, as well as an English variant.
Dawnette f English, Jamaican Patois
Possibly an elaborated form of Dawn influenced by Danette.
Dayami f Spanish (Caribbean), American (Hispanic)
Meaning unknown. Dayami Sánchez (1994-) is a Cuban volleyball player.
Dayán m & f Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Latin American)
Perhaps intended to be the masculine form of Dayana or a femenine variant of Diane reflecting the English pronunciation.
Denean f English, Caribbean
Perhaps a blend of Denise and Jeannine.
Deslyn f English (Modern, Rare), Antillean Creole, Papuan
Perhaps a combination of Desi and the popular name suffix lyn.
Destin m American (Modern, Rare), Haitian Creole (Rare), French (African)
Likely from the French destin "destiny, fate, fortune".
Dhanmattee f Indian (Rare, Expatriate), Trinidadian Creole
Indo-Guyanese and Indo-Trinidadian and Tobagonian name of uncertain origin.
Dieubon m Haitian Creole
Derived from French dieu "god" and bon "good" with the intended meaning of "God is good".
Dieufely f Haitian Creole (Rare)
Derived from French dieu "god" in combination with Haitian Creole "to make" and li "she; her", this name has the intended meaning of "God made her".
Dieujuste m Haitian Creole
Derived from French dieu "god" and juste "just, fair".
Dieula f Haitian Creole
Variant of Dyela influenced by French dieu "god".
Dieumerci m French (African), Haitian Creole
French cognate of Deogratias. This name is borne by Congolese soccer player Dieumerci Mbokani (b. 1985).
Dieusel m Haitian Creole
Derived from French dieu "god" combined with Haitian Creole sèl "only; alone".
Dieusibon m Haitian Creole
Derived from French dieu "god", the intensifier si "so" and bon "good" with the intended meaning of "God is so good".
Dieuson m Haitian Creole
A name originating from Haiti
Djimy m Haitian Creole (Rare)
Haitian variant of Jimmy.
Dubraska f Spanish (Caribbean)
Likely an alteration of Dubravka with influence from other -ska names, e.g. Katiuska. It is most often used in Venezuela.
Dumarsais m Haitian Creole
Transferred use of the surname Dumarsais. Dumarsais Estimé (1900 - 1953) was a Haitian politician and President of the Haitian Republic from 1946 to 1950.
Dyela f Haitian Creole
Derived from Haitian Creole dye "god" and la "there; here" with the intended meaning of "God is here".
Eastlyn f English (American, Modern, Rare), Trinidadian Creole
Combination of east and the popular name suffix lyn.
Edeline f Medieval French, Anglo-Norman, French, Haitian Creole
Old French variant of Adelina. It was borne by Edeline Thwenge, a 14th-century heiress of Ripley Castle in North Yorkshire, England. The Edeline Islands of Western Australia are named for Lady Edeline Sackville-West (1870-1918), the wife of Gerald Strickland, 1st Baron Strickland.
Eithel m Antillean Creole (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Meaning uncertain. Also compare the similar-looking name Eitel.
Erzulie f Afro-American Mythology, Haitian Creole
This is the Haitian Voodoo love goddess and goddess of elemental forces. She is personified as a water snake. She is also called Ezili.
Esabell f Spanish (Caribbean)
Variant: Isabelle
Estè f Haitian Creole (Rare)
Haitian Creole form of Esther.
Ethlyn f English, Jamaican Patois
Contracted form of Ethelyn.
Eulaire f History (Ecclesiastical), French (Rare), Haitian Creole
This name serves as both a French form of Eularia and as a variant spelling of Aulaire, both of which are vernacular forms of Eulalia... [more]
Eulette f English (Rare), Jamaican Patois (Rare)
Likely an elaboration of Eula by way of adding the French diminutive suffix -ette.
Evena f Breton, French (Modern), French (Caribbean), Haitian Creole
Feminine form of the Breton name Even.
Everton m Portuguese (Brazilian), Jamaican Patois, English
Transferred use of the surname Everton.
Evett f American (Rare), Jamaican Patois (Rare), Medieval English
Medieval diminutive of Eve and precursor of modern Yvette. See also Evette.
Fandor m Caribbean (Rare)
Rare French-Caribbean name.
Finette f Literature, Folklore, Haitian Creole
This is the main character in the French fairy tale Finette Cendron by Madame d'Aulnoy, about a clever girl named Fine-Oreille, which means "sharp ear" or "delicate ear", who is called Finette... [more]
Fiordaliza f Spanish (Caribbean)
Variant of Fiordalisa found in the Spanish Caribbean.
Fitzgerald m English (American, Rare), Haitian Creole
Transferred use of the surname Fitzgerald. This was the middle name of President John F. Kennedy.
Floribeth f Spanish (Caribbean)
Combination of Flora or any other name beginning with the element Flor- and Beth.... [more]
Francelia f English (Rare), Spanish (Caribbean)
Likely an elaboration of Frances influenced by Celia.
Francilla f Antillean Creole, French (Caribbean)
Latinate variant of Francille, or a diminutive of names such as Francia or France 1 using the Latin feminine diminutive suffix -illa... [more]
Gabard m French (Caribbean, Rare), Haitian Creole
Possibly derived from the French surname of Gabard, the origin of which is not quite certain. It could be a patronymic surname that is derived from the Germanic given name Gebhard, but it could also be a descriptive surname derived from Occitan gabar meaning "to joke, to jest, to mock".... [more]
Galiel m Spanish (Caribbean, ?)
The name (Galiel) comes from the name (Gamaliel) wich is Jewish
Genèse f Haitian Creole
French cognate of Genesis.
Gerardson m Haitian Creole
Variant of Gerard, influenced by the spelling of Jackson, Nelson, Wilson and other names ending in -son.
Gillain f Jamaican Patois
Possibly a misspelling of Gillian, a famous bearer of this name is Gillain Berry who is a Jamaican-Aruban model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Aruba 2010 on December 4, 2010 and represented her country in Miss Universe 2011 and Miss World 2011.
Gladianis f Spanish (Caribbean, Rare)
Variant of Gladiana with the -is suffix.
Gladimar f & m Spanish (Caribbean), Spanish (Mexican, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Combination of Gladys or other names beginning with Glad- and -mar, from names beginning in that pattern, like María (Spanish)/Maria (Portuguese), Martín/Martim or Marcos... [more]
Gladstone m English, Brazilian, Jamaican Patois
Transferred use of the surname Gladstone. A famous bearer of the surname was William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898), four-time British Prime Minister.
Glendaly f American (Hispanic, Rare), Spanish (Caribbean, Rare)
Perhaps a Hispanic variant of English Glenda Lee, a combination of Glenda and Lee.
Glenroy m Jamaican Patois, English
Combination of Glen and Roy.
Gracieuse f Literature, French (Rare), Haitian Creole
Feminine form of Gracieux. This name was first used as one of the main characters of Madame d'Aulnoy's fairy tale Gracieuse and Percinet (1697)... [more]
Guerdy m & f Haitian Creole
French phonetic spelling of Gerdi.... [more]
Guerland m Haitian Creole (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Guerland.
Guerlande f Haitian Creole
Feminine form of Guerland.
Guyanne f Caribbean
Maybe inspired from the country name Guyana and blended with the name Anne 1.
Icilda f Jamaican Patois
Possibly a variant of Izilda.
Idalma f Spanish (Latin American), Spanish (Caribbean), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Elaboration of Idalia, probably influenced by the word alma "soul".