How to Give Your Baby a Spanish Name

Spanish baby names can be very traditional, modern and unique. Many of the names used in Spanish speaking countries are inspired by the bible, the catholic saints and by nature.

Combining two or three names to make a whole new name is also used in Spanish baby names. Most Spanish names have a female form and a male variation. Use these tips to help you give your baby a Spanish name.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Consider maintaining the Spanish family tradition of using two first names. One name is chosen at random and the other name is used to honor a grandmother, grandfather or any other ancestors in the family tree. Use the following tips for using two Spanish first names.

2. Make sure the names are not too long, considering that there are two being used. Combine a short first name with a long second name or vise versa. Start one name with a consonant and the other with a vowel. Using this method you will have as example; Maria Isabel for a baby girl and Jose Antonio for a boy’s name.

3. Use catholic saint names to give your baby. Traditionally, many Spanish speaking countries use catholic saint names to choose babies names.
   Use the saint celebration date or the saint celebration month to pick a baby name. For example, Maria - Mary is used for babies born in January because this is the month celebrating Mary. Get a catholic calendar to find catholic Spanish names.

4. Consider using some of the popular Spanish names for your baby. These names may be classic or modern baby names that are now used with high frequency. For baby girls: Isabel or Isabella – Elizabeth and Raquel – Rachael. For boys: Alejandro – the protector and Diego – James.

5. Look for unique Spanish baby names. These names may be inspired by Nature or made up of a combination of other Spanish names. Some unique Spanish names are old, others may be modern. For example for girls: Alameda–a kind of tree, Sierra – the woods, Luna - moon. For baby boys: Pedro – a rock or stone and Adolfo – wolf. These names are nature inspired.

6. Use a baby name generator online or a baby name online database to pick the names. These are generally free services that provide access to a list of girls and boys baby names by ethic origins and name meanings.

[sonni57]

on 8/15/2009
Great tips on Spanish baby names it can be a challenge to choose a name.