Spanish names carry a natural warmth and rhythm, and many travel easily across languages - a real gift for multicultural families. From timeless classics to softer modern picks, here are our favorite Spanish baby names and their meanings, for girls and boys.
Looking for Spanish names with meaning that also honor your partner's heritage? The Lullaby name generator blends both to find names you'll love together.
Spanish girl names and meanings
- LuciaSpanish“Light” - luminous, classic, and beloved.
- ValentinaSpanish“Strong, healthy” - elegant and full of life.
- IsabelaSpanish“Pledged to God” - romantic and timeless.
- CamilaSpanish“Young ceremonial attendant” - soft and popular.
- PalomaSpanish“Dove” - peaceful and poetic.
- SoledadSpanish“Solitude, serenity” - vintage with the nickname Sole.
- AuroraSpanish / Latin“Dawn” - radiant and gentle.
- ElenaSpanish“Bright, shining light” - graceful and enduring.
- CarmenSpanish“Garden; song” - classic and warm.
- XimenaSpanish“One who hears; listener” - modern and distinctive (say 'hee-MEH-na').
Spanish boy names and meanings
- MateoSpanish“Gift of God” - warm, strong, and modern.
- DiegoSpanish“Supplanter” - bold and classic.
- RafaelSpanish“God has healed” - romantic and timeless.
- SantiagoSpanish“Saint James” - distinguished and full of heritage.
- EmilioSpanish“Rival; eager” - smooth and charming.
- JavierSpanish“New house; bright” - handsome and spirited.
- AlejandroSpanish“Defender of mankind” - strong and classic.
- SebastianSpanish“Venerable, revered” - handsome and timeless.
- NicolasSpanish“Victory of the people” - friendly and enduring.
- LeonardoSpanish / Italian“Brave as a lion” - strong and artistic.
Spanish unisex names and meanings
- SolSpanish“Sun” - tiny, bright, and luminous.
- CruzSpanish“Cross” - short, cool, and meaningful.
- GuadalupeSpanish“River of the wolf” - rich in tradition (Lupe for short).
- AndreaSpanish“Strong, courageous” - graceful for any child.
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What are popular Spanish baby names and their meanings?
Top Spanish names include Lucia ('light'), Valentina ('strong'), Isabela ('pledged to God') and Camila for girls, and Mateo ('gift of God'), Diego, Santiago ('Saint James') and Rafael ('God has healed') for boys.
Do Spanish names work well in English-speaking countries?
Yes - many Spanish names like Mateo, Elena, and Sol are easy to pronounce in English and travel beautifully across cultures.
What is a good unisex Spanish name?
Sol ('sun'), Cruz ('cross'), and Andrea ('strong, courageous') all work wonderfully for any child.
What Spanish names mean light or love?
Spanish names meaning light include Lucia ('light') and Elena ('shining light'); for names that mean love across cultures, see our guide to baby names that mean love.