Is your little chip coming soon? We’ll have to decide on the first name! Whether you have Spanish origins or not, perhaps you will fall for a first name straight from Spain. In recent years, in fact, more and more French parents have fallen for first names inspired by our Spanish neighbors. Like Italy, almost all names for girls end with the letter “a” (and boys with the letter “o”), and it is well known that the letter “a” offers charm and melody to the first names.
See also: The most beautiful Native American names for girls and boys
Before jumping into a headless name list, try to figure out which criteria mean the most to you and your partner. Origin, meaning, strong etymology, sound, trend, popularity … If you have decided to use a Spanish first name to name your unborn baby girl, it could be because of a particular attachment to Spain, a want sun or simply because it is your country of origin. Regardless of the reasons that lead you to this choice, Spanish first names, and Mediterranean names in general, have their effect.
See also: These (pretty) girl names you’ve never heard
The meaning of first names in Spain
Like France, in Spain, a large majority of first names have their origins in the Catholic religion. One of the most common female names is obviously Maria, in reference to the Virgin Mary.
See also: 30 beautiful Turkish names for a girl
Nevertheless, new more contemporary names have seen their popularity skyrocket in recent years. This is the case of Elena or Lucia. Among the boys, Alejandro and Julio have a bright future ahead of them.
See also: Top 40 Basque first name ideas for my baby
Note that in Spain, the regions play an important role in the choice of a first name. Indeed, on the Basque and Catalan side, we have our own repertoire (a bit like in Brittany in France).
Spanish female names: an undeniable charm
Spanish names for girls ending almost always with the letter “a”, so we originally find French names, without much deformation. In the first name Maria, for example, the French first name Marie can easily be guessed, the same goes for Lucia, Laura or even Rosa.
See also: 50 rare and sweet boy names
Other names do not end with the letter “a”, this is the case of Dolores and Carmen, still very popular in Spain. Discover our selection of 30 Spanish names for girls!