
The most popular Spanish girls' names
In this article you will find a extensive list of Spanish female baby names. It ranges from traditional Spanish girls' names to more modern Spanish girl names up to common Spanish girl names and the most popular first names for girls in Spain over the last 100 years.
Spanish girls' names - they see her rollin'
When we talk about Mercedes, you might ask yourself: "What does a German car brand have to do with an article about Spanish girls' names? Is my search engine broken? I'm looking for inspiration or need a name suggestion, not four wheels."
Although we at Lottili good motors (especially for Baby Hammock ), we are talking here about the Spanish maiden name. The name Mercedes is of Spanish origin and derives from the Latin word merces which means 'reward' or 'recompense'. So in this sense, it is only the shiny meaning that corresponds to the shiny exterior of Mercedes cars. And while we're on the subject of car analogies, the name rolls off the tongue easily, doesn't it?
Traditional Spanish girls' names
Can you hear the gentle tapping in the distance? It's the rhythm of the many flamenco dances that characterize Spain's culture, accompanied by the melodic sounds of traditional Spanish girls' names. In the following list you will find some of these names, along with their meanings.
Name | Bedeutung |
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Alba | Morgendämmerung, Tagesanbruch |
Catalina | rein |
Carmen | Garten oder Lied |
Dolores | Schmerzen oder Klagen |
Isabella | Gott ist mein Eid |
Lucía | Licht |
María | bitter oder Wasser des Lebens |
Rosa | Rose |
Sofía | Weisheit |
Teresa | Ernte oder Sommer |
Even though the traditional Spanish girls' names listed above are often strongly inspired by the Bibleyou almost automatically feel like the famous emoji of the woman in the red dress with one of these names - even without being a believer. A girl can dream, and dance.
Modern Spanish girls' names
No rhythm? No problem! There are also many short Spanish girls' namesthat will hardly challenge your language skills. Below you'll find some modern Spanish girls' names and their meanings.
Name | Bedeutung |
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Adriana | Herkunft aus der Stadt Adria |
Bianca | weiß |
Dafne | Lorbeerbaum |
Elena | Fackel oder Licht |
Luna | Mond |
Mia | mein |
Nerea | Meerjungfrau |
Rafaela | Gott hat geheilt |
Valeria | stark oder gesund |
Zoe | Leben |
Sometimes it doesn't take a dance to immerse yourself in the art of Spanish names. With the modern Spanish girl names listed above Spanish parents add a great deal of verve to birth certificates, but only need a few steps and syllables.
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Common Spanish Girl Names
Although Flora and Fauna are originally Latin terms, they have clearly found their way into the Spanish vocabulary. It is therefore not surprising, that many Spanish girls' names have meaningsassociated with the impressive nature of Spain. In the following list you will find some of the most common Spanish girls' namesthat will make all bearers blossom.
Name | Bedeutung |
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Alejandra | die Beschützerin |
Carmen | Garten oder Lied |
Dolores | Schmerzen oder Klagen |
Elena | Fackel oder Licht |
Isabel | Gott ist mein Eid |
Laura | Lorbeerbaum |
María | bitter oder Wasser des Lebens |
Rosa | Rose |
Sofía | Weisheit |
Teresa | Ernte oder Sommer |
Whether seedling or girl: Everything big starts small. And with the popular Spanish girls' names listed above, you'll definitely kill two birds with one stone - in the spirit of biodiversity.
Most popular Spanish girls' names of the last 100 years
The fact that Mercedes-Benz was founded almost 100 years ago illustrates just how much can happen in a century. Nevertheless, the Spanish name Mercedes has proven to be a timeless classic on the street of names over the years, just like many other Spanish girls' names that are also among the top names. The most popular of these Spanish girls' names from the last 100 years are listed below.
Name | Bedeutung |
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Ana | Anmut |
Beatriz | die Glückliche |
Carmen | Garten oder Lied |
Claudia | lahm oder hinkend |
Dolores | Schmerzen oder Klagen |
Elena | Fackel oder Licht |
Gabriela | Gott ist meine Stärke |
Isabel | Gott ist mein Eid |
Juana | Gott ist gnädig |
Laura | Lorbeerbaum |
María | bitter oder Wasser des Lebens |
Marta | die Herrin |
Mercedes | Gnade oder Barmherzigkeit |
Paola | klein |
Raquel | das Schaf |
Rosa | Rose |
Sofía | Weisheit |
Teresa | Ernte oder Sommer |
Verónica | die wahre Ikone |
While many things get better over time, cars may not always be the best example of this. Fortunately, however, Spain is home to many other things - like wine, cheese and girls' names - that show that the past has its value too.

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Our top 100 Spanish girls' and women's names with meaning for your name search
If you haven't liked any of our Spanish girls' names so far, we have 100 more Spanish female baby names and their meanings for you.
Name | Bedeutung |
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Abril | der April, der Frühling |
Adora | die Verehrte, die Begehrte |
Agueda | die Gutherzige |
Alba | Morgendämmerung, Tagesanbruch |
Aldara | die Edle |
Alejandra | die Beschützerin |
Alma | die Seele |
Amara | die Unsterbliche |
Anais | die Anmutige |
Ariadna | die Heilige |
Aitana | die Ruhmreiche |
Beatriz | die Glückliche |
Belinda | die Schöne |
Bianca | die Weiße |
Camila | die Junge |
Carolina | die Freie |
Celeste | himmlisch, der Himmel |
Clara | klar, hell |
Constanza | beständig, konstant |
Cristina | die Christin |
Dalia | Glück, Schicksal |
Daniela | Gott ist mein Richter |
Eliana | Tochter der Sonne |
Estrella | Stern |
Felicidad | Glück |
Fernanda | die Kühne, Beschützerin |
Francisca | die kleine Französin |
Gabriela | Gott ist meine Stärke |
Genoveva | die Weiße |
Inés | rein, heilig |
Jimena | Hörende |
Josefina | Gott fügt hinzu |
Leticia | Freude |
Luciana | das Licht |
Macarena | der Ort der Olivenbäume |
Manuela | Gott ist mit uns |
Marisol | Tochter der Sonne |
Matilda | die Mächtige |
Mireya | bewundernswert |
Montserrat | gezackter Berg |
Nuria | das Licht Gottes |
Ofelia | Hilfe |
Paloma | Taube |
Patricia | edel |
Perla | die Perle |
Pilar | Pfeiler |
Querida | Geliebte |
Raquel | das Mutterschaf |
Ramona | weise Beraterin |
Renata | wiedergeboren |
Rocío | Morgentau |
Salma | friedlich |
Salomé | Frieden |
Sara | Fürstin |
Selene | Mondgöttin |
Sierra | Gebirge |
Soledad | Einsamkeit |
Trinidad | Dreifaltigkeit |
Valentina | stark oder gesund |
Verónica | wahre Ikone |
Ximena | Hörende |
Yolanda | Veilchen |
Zara | Blume |
Amapola | Mohnblume |
Almudena | der Ort des Weizens |
Amparo | Schutz |
Aurora | Morgenröte |
Cielo | Himmel |
Carmen | Garten oder Lied |
Dolores | Schmerzen oder Klagen |
Isabella | Gott ist mein Eid |
Lucía | Licht |
María | bitter oder Wasser des Lebens |
Rosa | Rose |
Sofía | Weisheit |
Teresa | Ernte oder Sommer |
Adriana | Herkunft aus der Stadt Adria |
Bianca | weiß |
Dafne | Lorbeerbaum |
Elena | Fackel oder Licht |
Luna | Mond |
Mia | mein |
Nerea | Meerjungfrau |
Rafaela | Gott hat geheilt |
Valeria | stark oder gesund |
Zoe | Leben |
Ana | Anmut |
Carmen | Garten oder Lied |
Dolores | Schmerzen oder Klagen |
Elena | Fackel oder Licht |
Isabel | Gott ist mein Eid |
Laura | Lorbeerbaum |
María | bitter oder Wasser des Lebens |
Rosa | Rose |
Sofía | Weisheit |
Teresa | Ernte oder Sommer |
Ana | Anmut |
Beatriz | Die Glückliche |
Carmen | Garten oder Lied |
Verónica | Die wahre Ikone |
Conclusion on Spanish girls' names
Spanish girls' names are almost like a traditional tapas platter: they're all appealing, but there's always a favorite. Some names just have that special touch of spirit or tradition that you're looking for.
The Bible says "seek and you shall find", and in a religious country like Spain this is especially true. Therefore we are at Lottili eager to find out which Spanish girls' names will find their place at the long table in the near future. But for now: ¡Buen provecho!
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