In some cases they are as long eg Pepe for José or longer than the original eg Carmela or Camucha for Carmen.

Spanish female names wiki. BenildaBenilde - she who fights with bears. Charo - nickname for Rosario. It means a stream channel or creek in Spanish.

Spanish name composed of the Germanic elements bald bold brave and meri famous hence bold and famous BALDUINO. Belen - Spanish for Bethlehem. Calvo surname Campillo surname Cañizares surname Cannella.

Cielo - sky. It may also be helpful to check out the Ultimate Guide to Mexican Names. A woman may take only her mothers surname.

Male names are marked with m female names with f. The one who is industrious hard working and a protector. Calle name Caló surname Calvente.

Some of the most popular baby girl names in Spain have Spanish origins but many are popular around the world. Carrera surname Carreras surname Carrero. Cecilia - blind.

Adri for AdriánAdriano m or Adriana f. Carazo surname Cárdenas surname Cardona surname Carmona surname Carpena. Their children may take two last names from their father and one from their mother.