The 9 Most Popular Baby Names And Their Meanings
In this article we will show you the most popular baby names in Spain, but they are also common in the rest of the world.
It is still common today to name a child after their parents. This applies to both boys and girls. Parents can use the same name or an interesting variation on it.
Many parents choose names that are trending right now. This is why we often see children with the same name in the classroom or at children’s birthday parties.
The names of current artists, athletes or stars are also popular children’s names.
The name we choose for our child has a special meaning for us. In reality , everyone has their own explanation and each choice of name has its own origin.
Many of the names we know come from tribes that ruled the earth many, many years ago. Also, many baby names come from the Bible or from gods, but in most cases they have to do with things like light, the sea or nature in general.
We would like to introduce you to the 9 most popular baby names in Spanish and tell you their meanings. Maybe there is something for you too when the time comes to choose.
The popular baby names Martin and Martina
These names are common for both boys and girls. They come from Latin and are related to the god of war, Martinus.
The variation Martha comes from the Aramaic Mart, which means something like madam.
Alba
This name never goes out of style.
Alba means “white” and comes from the Latin albus. Another variation of Alba is Aurora, which is associated with light and luminaires.
Sofia
Over the years this name has been very popular. Sofia is of Greek origin and means “wisdom”. The name has been very common in the royal family for decades.
Jorge
A more common male name that is chosen by many parents these days. The female version is Georgina.
The origin of this name is the Greek name Georgos.
Daniel and Daniela
Of Hebrew origin, these two baby names are very popular in many countries.
Daniel means “shared justice” but can also mean “ God is judge”, “justice” or even “God is my judge”.
Claudio and Claudia
The two versions of this name have grown in popularity. They are a common choice among parents. This baby name comes from the Etruscan language and was widely used during the Roman Empire.
In Latin, Claudus means that someone is “paralyzed” – the main representative of this name was Claudius, the Roman emperor who limped on one leg.
Paula
The female version of Paul is a common choice. The name means “small” and comes from the Latin word Paul. Derivations like Paulina and Paola are related to this name.
Alejandro and Alejandra
These names have been chosen for babies for generations. They are variants of the Greek name “Alexandros” which means something like “defender” or “protector of people”.
There are many known variations of this name. For example Alexandra, Alexander and Alejandrina.
David
We have all met many Davids. There are Davids of all ages and they are still being born again. David is one of the most common names for boys. Its origin is Hebrew and means “loved” or “chosen by God”.
