Spanish (Latin American) Submitted Names

These names are a subset of Spanish names used more often in Latin America. See also about Spanish names.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Aamor f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Aanor influenced by Latin amor "love".
Abelino m Spanish (Latin American)
Possibly a variant of Avelino.
Abigael f & m English, English (African), Spanish (Latin American), Filipino
Variant of Abigail. Masculine usage is mostly restricted to Latin America and the Philippines (though it is still more often used as a feminine name in that part of the world).
Acadia f American (Rare), Spanish (Mexican, Rare)
From the name of a colony in New France in North America, derived from Arcadia and coinciding with Mi'kmaq suffix -akadie, meaning "place of abundance"... [more]
Adabel f English, Spanish (Latin American)
Combination of Ada 1 and the popular name suffix bel.
Adalira f Spanish (Mexican, Rare)
Possibly a (rhotacized) variant of Adalida, a cognate of Adelaide.
Adaluna f Obscure, Spanish (Latin American, Modern, Rare, ?)
Combination of Ada 1 and Luna. This was also the Roman name of the River Lune in Cumbria and Lancashire, England.
Adamaris f Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic), English
Either a combination of Ada 1 and Maris 2, or a combination of the prefix a with Damaris, or from Latin adamō meaning "I love truly, earnestly, deeply or greatly; covet".
Adelys f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Hispanic variant of Adelissa (compare Adelise).
Adilene f American (Hispanic), Spanish (Mexican)
This name appears in the 1986 song Adilene by Los Yonic's (or Los Yonics), a Mexican Grupero band.
Admiel m Hebrew, Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Means "man of God" in Hebrew.
Afrania f Ancient Roman, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish (Latin American)
Feminine form of Afranius. A bearer of this name was the ancient Roman woman Gaia Afrania, wife of the senator Licinius Buccio.
Agurys m Spanish (Caribbean)
Cuban-American
Ahtziri f Spanish (Mexican)
Possibly a variant of the name Yatziri. May be of Mayan or Aztec origin, with some sources claiming it means "corn flower" or "corn goddess".
Aian m Spanish (Latin American), Filipino
Possibly a form of Aia or AINA or Ian.
Aidee f Spanish (Mexican), Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic)
Variant of Haidee. This name is borne by New Zealandish actress and director Aidee Walker in whose case it is a diminutive of Adrianne.
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]
Ailed f Spanish (Latin American)
From the name Delia 1 written backwards.
Ailyn f Filipino, Spanish (Latin American, Modern), American (Hispanic, Modern)
Possibly a variant of Aylín; an Hispanic variant of Eileen (i.e. using Spanish spelling conventions). A known bearer is the Spanish singer Ailyn (1982-), real name Pilar Giménez García.
Airam f & m Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
María (Spanish) or Maria (Portuguese) spelled backwards.
Albia f Basque, Spanish (Latin American)
Taken from the name of a grotto in the Aralar Range in the Basque Mountains where a dolmen was discovered in 1915, as well as from the name of a suburb of Bilbao where Sabino Arana Goiri was born. Goiri was a writer, creator of the Basque flag, founder of the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) and is generally considered "the father of Basque nationalism".
Alcántara f Spanish (Mexican, Rare)
Given in honour of the 16th-century Spanish saint and mystic Peter of Alcántara (1499-1562). The place name Alcántara is itself from Arabic القنطرة (al-Qanṭarah) meaning "the bridge".
Alegna f English (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Angela (English) or Ángela (Spanish) spelled backwards (compare Spanish Legna).
Aleidis f Spanish (Latin American)
Combination of a and Leidis in the same fashion as Aleidy.
Aleidy f Spanish (Latin American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of a and Leidy, standing for the English phrase "a lady".
Aleidys f Spanish (Latin American)
Combination of a and Leidys in the same fashion as Aleidy.
Alesiram f Spanish (Latin American, Modern, Rare)
The name Marisela spelled backwards. It was brought to limited public attention in 2013 by Alesiram Meza, a contestant of American TV series 'La Voz Kids'.
Alhelí f Spanish (Mexican)
Means "wallflower" in Spanish, a word of Arabic origin.
Alira f Spanish (Rare), Spanish (Latin American)
Variant of Aliria and feminine form of Aliro.
Almendra f Spanish (Latin American)
The name Almendra comes from Latin and refers to the same fruit of the "almond" tree in Spanish. It is an unusual name but that makes it very special and peculiar
Alouette f English (Modern, Rare), Dutch (Rare), Afrikaans (Rare), Spanish (Mexican, Rare)
Derived from French alouette "lark, skylark". Alouette is a popular Quebecois children's song, commonly thought to be about plucking the feathers from a lark. Although it is in French, it is well known among speakers of other languages as many US Marines and other Allied soldiers learned the song while serving in France during World War I and took it home with them, passing it on to their children and grandchildren.... [more]
Altaír f & m Spanish (Mexican)
Spanish form of Altair.
Altaira f English (Modern, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
The name of a character in the classic 1956 science fiction film, Forbidden Planet. Altaira Morbius was the daughter of the scientist and space voyager Dr. Edward Morbius. The name Altaira is derived from Altair, the brightest star in the constellation of the Eagle (Aquila).
Alturo m Spanish (Mexican, Rare)
Possibly a corrupted form of Arturo.
Aluhé f & m Spanish (Latin American), Mapuche
Derived from Mapudungun alwe (also used as am), referring to (the spirit/soul of) a dead person.
Alytzel f Spanish (Latin American)
Alternate spelling of Alitzel.
Amairani f Spanish (Mexican, Modern), Spanish (Latin American, Modern)
Possibly an invented name based on the sounds found in names such as Amaya, Mayra and Leilani... [more]
Amalfi f & m Spanish (Latin American)
Derived from the place name Amalfi. It is mainly used in Colombia.
Amancay f Quechua, Spanish (Latin American)
From the Quechua amánkay which is the name of a yellow lily with red streaks native to South America. By extension, the word also means "yellow".
Amaris f & m Spanish (Latin American), English (American)
Elaboration of Amara using the popular suffix -is. It coincides with the Latin word amāris meaning "you are loved".
Amilamia f Basque, Basque Mythology, Spanish (Mexican, Rare)
In Basque mythology, Amilamia is a benevolent being who helps those in need.... [more]
Amisadai m & f Biblical Spanish, Spanish (Mexican), American (Hispanic, Rare)
Form of Ammishaddai used in some Spanish translations of the Old Testament. In Mexico it is more common as a feminine name.
Ampara f Spanish (Mexican)
Variant form of Amparo.
Anaida f Spanish (Latin American)
This name is probably either a combination of the names Ana and Ida, or the Spanish form of Anaïs.
Analí f Spanish (Latin American), Spanish (Mexican)
Variant of Analía, especially used in Peru and Mexico.
Analisa f Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic), Spanish (Rare), Romansh (Rare)
Spanish contraction of Ana and Lisa and Romansh variant of Annalisa.
Analys f Spanish (Latin American)
Elaboration of Ana using the suffix -lys.
Anamari f Spanish (Latin American)
Contraction of Ana and María. This name is borne by Mexican writer and academic Anamari Gomís (born Ana María Gomís Iniesta, 1950).
Anareli f Spanish (Mexican)
Possibly a blend of Anayeli and Arely.
Anasazi f Obscure, Spanish (Mexican, Modern, Rare)
From the name of an ancient Native American people who lived in Utah and Colorado.
Anatalia f Filipino, Spanish (Latin American)
Alteration of Anatolia, perhaps influenced by Natalia. In some cases it may be a combination of Ana and Talia.
Anayansi f Literature, Spanish (Latin American)
Used by Panamanian author Octavio Méndez Pereira for a character in his historical novel Núñez de Balboa, el tesoro de Dabaibe (1934), where it belongs to an indigenous princess who falls in love with the Spanish conquistador Vasco Núñez de Balboa... [more]
Andalucía f Spanish (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
From the name of an autonomous community in Spain, Andalusia, which is derived from the Arabic term 'al-andalus' meaning "land of the vandals". The spelling is likely influenced by Lucia.
Andarín m Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Means "walker" in Spanish. This is not used as a name in Spanish whatsoever. Félix de la Caridad Carvajal y Soto, nicknamed Andarín Carvajal (1875-1949) was a Cuban mailman and long-distance runner who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.
Andreína f Portuguese, Spanish (Latin American)
Spanish and Portuguese form of Andreina.
Anel f Spanish (Latin American), Spanish (Mexican)
Short form of Ana Elena. A known bearer of this name is Ana Elena "Anel" Noreña Grass (1944-), a Mexican actress, vedette and former model.
Aneyda f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Eneida, altered due to the influence of Aleyda.
Angelmiro m Spanish (Latin American)
Combination of Ángel and -miro, taken from names ending with this pattern, e.g. Clodomiro. It is mainly used in Colombia.
Angely f Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic)
Variant of Angelie or other names beginning with this sound, such as Angelia, Angélica, Angelina or Angelise.
Anicia f Ancient Roman, Spanish (Latin American, Rare), English (Rare), French (Rare)
Feminine form of Anicius. The most well-known bearer of this name was Anicia Juliana, the daughter of Western Roman Emperor Olybrius.
Aniel m Biblical Greek, Dutch (Rare), Dutch (Surinamese, Rare), English (Rare), French (Modern), Spanish (Latin American)
Greek form of Hanniel and its variant Haniel, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Anifer f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Combination of Ani 1 and Fer (a short form of Fernanda)... [more]
Anitza f Spanish (Latin American)
Latin American diminutive of Ana, using the popular -itza suffix found in Maritza.
Annelys f Spanish (Latin American)
Variant of Anneliese using the suffix -lys found in Adelys, Coralys, Marlys and similar names.
Annia f French (Modern, Rare), Spanish (Latin American), Catalan (Rare)
Variant of Anya or Ania, possibly influenced in its orthography by the name Anna.
Ansilta f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Allegedly taken from the name of a mountain in the Argentinian Andes.
Antelma f Spanish (Mexican)
Feminine form of Antelmo.
Apolinaria f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Polish (Rare), Moldovan (Rare), Ancient Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)
Spanish and Polish feminine form of Apollinaris and Romanian form of Apollinaria. This is also attested as an ancient Greek name.
Aquileo m Spanish (Latin American, Rare), History (Ecclesiastical, Hispanicized)
Spanish form of Achilleus, the name of two early Christian saints, as well as a usurper of the Roman Empire (Aurelius Achilleus).... [more]
Aranza f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Galician (Rare)
Spanish and Galician form of Basque Arantza.
Arcely f American (Hispanic, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Variant of Araceli with the spelling more or less phonetical in English nature.
Arelis f Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic)
Variant of Arely; perhaps a short form or contraction of Aracelis.
Arely f Spanish (Latin American), Spanish (Mexican), American (Hispanic, Modern)
Possibly a Hispanic feminine variant of Areli (which is a masculine name in the Old Testament) or a contracted form of Araceli... [more]
Argelio m Spanish (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Masculine form of Argelia. Famous bearers of this name include the Cuban comedian Argelio García Rodríguez (1925–1992) and the retired Honduran soccer referee Argelio Sabillón (b... [more]
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.
Ariatna f Spanish (Mexican, Rare)
Most likely a variant of Ariadna.
Arisbeth f Spanish (Mexican), American (Hispanic, Rare)
Possibly an altered form of Elizabeth, used primarily in Mexico.
Arismendi m Spanish (Latin American), Spanish (Caribbean)
Transferred use of the surname Arismendi, meaning "mountain of oaks" from aris "oak" and mendi "mountain".
Aristea f Greek, Spanish (Mexican), English (American, Modern, Rare, ?)
Feminine form of Aristeo (Spanish). As a Greek name, it is a feminine form of names beginning with the element ἄριστος (aristos) meaning "best"... [more]
Arley m & f English (American), Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Arlie. It has become specially popular in Colombia and Brazil, where it is considered a strictly masculine name.
Arleys m & f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Variant of Arley. As a feminine name, it can also influenced by the name Arelys.
Arnulfa f Spanish (Mexican)
Feminine form of Arnulfo.
Artemia f Spanish (Mexican), Italian (Tuscan, Rare), Sicilian, Polish
Italian and Spanish feminine form of Artemio, Sicilian feminine form of Artemiu and Polish feminine form of Artemiusz.
Asalia f Spanish (Latin American)
Variant spelling of Azalia. A known bearer of this name is Asalia Nazario, the Puerto Rican mother of American actress Zoe Saldana (b. 1978).
Atzany f Spanish (Mexican, Rare)
Possibly an invented name using the same sounds found in names such as Ahtziri and Itzayana.
Aulo m Italian, Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Aulus.
Aurita f Spanish (Latin American)
Diminutive of names beginning with Aur-.
Aurorita f Spanish (Latin American)
Diminutive of Aurora used primarily used in Latin America.
Axael m & f Spanish (Latin American), Spanish (Mexican)
Combination of Axel and Asael or other names ending in -ael.
Ayamani f & m Spanish (Mexican)
From ayamanilatl meaning "tepid water" or "lukewarm water"
Aymé f Spanish (Latin American)
Variant of Ayme stressed on the last syllable.
Azael m Biblical Greek, Spanish (Mexican)
Greek form of Hazael, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Azalia f English (American, Rare), Spanish (Latin American), Indonesian
Variant of Azalea. It could also be inspired by the biblical name Azaliah.... [more]
Azela f Spanish (Philippines, Rare), Spanish (Mexican, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
This name is borne by Mexican-British actress Azela Robinson.
Azucely f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Perhaps a contraction of Azucena and Aracely.
Baleria f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), American (Hispanic, Rare)
Variant of Valeria reflecting the Spanish pronunciation of the name.
Bardomiano m Spanish (Mexican, Rare)
Spanish form of Bardomianus. This name is borne by retired Mexican soccer player Bardomiano Viveros (1951-).
Bartola f Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Feminine form of Bartolo, itself a short form of Bartolomé.
Baruj m Jewish (Hispanicized, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Baruch. A notable bearer was Venezuelan immunologist Baruj Benacerraf (1920-2011), who was of Sephardi Jewish heritage.
Basilia f Anglo-Norman, Medieval English, Spanish, Spanish (Latin American), German (Rare), Italian (Rare), Romani (Archaic)
Feminine form of Basil 1 via its latinized form Basilius. This was borne by an obscure early saint. As an English name it has long been obsolete, but was much used in the Middle Ages; perhaps a reference to Saint Veronica as Basilia in the medieval Mors Pilati (Death of Pilate) was responsible for the name's popularity.
Bayron m Spanish (Latin American)
Spanish form of Byron, reflecting the English pronunciation.
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-).
Bellamira f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Theatre
Probably derived from the Latin elements bella "beautiful" and mira "wondrous" (cf. Mirabella). This name belongs to a courtesan in the play The Jew of Malta (written c. 1589 or 1590) by English dramatist Christopher Marlowe.
Bernabe m Spanish (Latin American, Americanized, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Filipino (Hispanicized, Rare)
Unaccented form of Bernabé used mainly in America and the Philippines. It's also used in Brazil.... [more]