120 Bilingual Baby Girl Names
Let’s be real for a minute. Naming a baby is HARD. And naming a bilingual baby is at least TWICE as hard.
You want the name to be easy to pronounce in both English and Spanish so there’s no confusion, but that really limits your options.
Below is a list of my favorite 120 baby girl names that are easy to pronounce in both English and Spanish – complete with meanings and cute variations!
A Names
- Adriana (Adria) – Woman from Adria
- Alba – Fair, White
- Alejandra (Alexandra, Alex, Alexa, Alexis) – Protector of Humanity
- Alessandra (Alessa) – Protector of Humanity
- Alicia (Alia) – Noble, Graceful
- Alegra – Happy, Joyous
- Amalia (Amelia, Emilia) – Hard-working
- Anastacia – Resurrection
- Andrea (Andrina) – Daring
- Angela (Angelica, Angelina) – God’s Messenger
- Anita – Gracious, Merciful
- Arabella – Adorable
- Ariana – The Holiest One
- Ariel – God’s Lion
- Augusta (Augustina) – Exalted
B Names
- Bella – Promise of God
- Brenda (Brenna) – Sword
- Brianna – The Noble One
C Names
- Camelia (Camilla) – Flower
- Carissa (Caris) – Gracious, Kind
- Carla (Carlotta, Lotta) – Free Woman
- Carmen (Carmella) – Garden of God
- Carolina – Free Woman
- Cassandra – Shine Upon Mankind
- Cecilia – Blinded
- Clarissa (Clara) – Bright and Clear
- Cleo – Father’s Glory
- Cora – Maiden
- Coral – Coral
- Corinna – Maiden
D Names
- Daniela – Only God Judges Me
- Darla – Dear, Darling
- Delphina – Woman from Delphi
- Diana – Divine Woman
E Names
- Elena – Bright, Shining Light
- Elisabeth (Elisa, Elsa) – Promise of God
- Emma – Universal Woman
- Erica (Erika) – Ruling Forever
- Estefania – Woman with Crown
- Eva – Living and Breathing
F Names
- Felicia – Fortunate Woman
- Fernanda – Adventurous or Bold Journey
- Fiona – Fair Woman
- Flora (Floretta) – Like a Flower
- Francesca – Woman from France
G Names
- Gabriela – God Is My Strength
- Gianna (Giovanna) – God is Merciful
- Gloria – Woman of Glory
- Graciela – Elegant and Graceful Woman
- Gwen – Blessed Bow
H Names
- Helen (Helena) – Torch of Light
- Henrietta – Ruler of the House
I Names
- Ilana (Ileana, Iliana) – Born on a Tree
- Ines – Sacred, Chaste
- Ingrid – Beautiful Goddess
- Isabel (Isabella, Isobel, Izabela, Isadora) – Promise of God
- Itzel – Rainbow Goddess
J Names
- Jazmin – Jasmine Flower
- Jessica – One Who Can Foresee
- Julia (Juliana) – Soft-haired
K Names
- Karen (Karin, Karina) – Chaste, Pure
- Katerina (Katrina) – Chaste, Pure
- Kendra – Supreme Champion
- Kenna – Pretty Woman
- Kira – Little Dark Girl
- Krista (Kristen, Kristina) – Christian Woman
L Names
- Lara (Laura, Larissa) – Woman From Citadel
- Leah – Delicate Woman
- Lexi – Protector of Humanity
- Lisa – Promise of God
- Logan – From A Small Hill
- Lola (Lolita) – Full of Sorrows
- Lorena (Lorenza) – Woman from Lorraine
- Luna – Of The Moon
- Luciana – Light
M Names
- Madison – Matthew’s Child
- Makena – Delighted
- Maren – From The Shore
- Marina – From The Shore
- Marissa – Of The Sea
- Matea – God’s Present
- Maya – Born In The Month Of May
- Melanie (Melinda) – Woman of Gloom
- Melissa (Melika) – Honey Bee
- Mia – Rebellious Woman
- Miranda – Admirable
- Mila -Miracle
N Names
- Nadia – Filled With Hope
- Natalia – Born On Christmas Day
- Nikola (Nicoleta) – People’s Triumph
- Nola – Magnolia Flower
O Names
- Olivia – Olive Tree
- Ophelia – Helpful Woman
P Names
- Pamela – All Sweetness
- Paola (Paula, Paulina, Polina, Pavlina) – Tiny, Petite
- Penelope – Weaver
- Perla – Gemstone, Pearl
R Names
- Ramona (Romona, Roma) -Protective Advice
- Rebecca – One Who Ties And Joins
- Rita – Pearl
- Rosa (Roza, Rosabel, Rosalee, Rosalia, Rosetta) – Rose Blossom
S Names
- Sabrina – From The River Severn
- Sandra – Protector Of Humanity
- Santina – Little Saint
- Selena – Lunar, Of The Moon
- Seraphina – The One That Burns
- Sienna – From Siena
- Sonia – Woman of Wisdom
T Names
- Tara – From The Hill
- Tessa – Summer Harvest
- Theresa – Summer Harvest
- Tori – Woman of Victory
V Names
- Valentina – Strong and Sound
- Valeria – Powerful, Strong
- Vanessa – Butterfly
- Veronica – Victory Bearer
- Victoria – Woman of Victory
- Vivian (Viviana) – Full Of Life
Z Names
- Zara – Radiant
- Zaya – Woman Who Wins
How to Pick a Good Bilingual Baby Name
Say It Out Loud
It sounds too simple to be helpful, but it can quickly weed out names that aren’t a good fit. Saying your baby’s FULL name out loud does a few things.
First, it makes sure the name has a nice “ring” to it- that it’s not too much of a mouthful (which can happen pretty easily if your baby has two last names plus a middle name, like my son!)
Think Evander Alexander or Veronica Nicoletta Martinez Johnson.
Saying the name out loud also helps you check that you’re not unintentionally giving your baby a funny name. Some common names can suddenly turn into a joke when combined.
Think April Schauer.
Ask English & Spanish Speakers To Say It Out Loud
Okay, I totally understand not wanting to hear everyone’s annoying opinions about your list of baby names. (“Oh, I went to high school with someone named that and they were such a bully!”) Seriously, that’s never helpful.
But it does help narrow down your options a LOT if you can run potential names by a few people close to you, that you can trust not to be negative. Maybe even explain to them that you just want some help with the pronunciation- no negativity.
If you’re in a multicultural or bilingual family, I suggest having a few people on each side of the family pronounce your baby’s name so you can hear both the English and Spanish pronunciation.
I personally used my mom and sister on the English-speaking side of the family and my husband and mother-in-law on the Spanish-speaking side.
Use WhatsApp
It was actually really easy to do this little pronunciation test using WhatsApp. I would text the name and ask them to read it to me through a voice message.
If they pronounced it differently than I had intended or if they were having any trouble sounding it out, I just scratched it off the list.
(For me, it was really important that my son wouldn’t have to be the kid who had to correct his teachers during the morning attendance!)
Consider The Nicknames
Again, you don’t have to tell everyone what names you’re considering, but if you have a few people close to you who aren’t too judgy to bounce your ideas off of, it can be helpful feedback.
Funny story: A friend of mine wanted to name her son Curtis Joseph because she thought the nickname “Cujo” sounded cute. And it did sound cute… until she found out about the Stephen King novel where the star, Cujo is a rabid dog. Some things are just good to know before you commit!
Consider The Initials
No one wants embarrassing initials. Think F.L.U. and W.T.F. in English.
But because you’re naming a bilingual baby, don’t forget to check what the initials sound like in Spanish too! If your baby has two last names, as is typical in Latin culture, think S.I.D.A. for example. Yikes.
Consider Any Dual Meanings
Again, this is a bilingual baby, so you might want to make sure the name doesn’t unintentionally have another meaning in Spanish.
I loved the name Cameron for our baby boy until I realized that it sounded just a little too much like camarón (shrimp) in Spanish. It’s not the same, but I just couldn’t ignore the similarity once I’d noticed it.
You might want to run the name through SpanishDict.com or BabyNames.com if you want the root meaning of the names you’re considering.
Consider The Celebrities
An American parent choosing the name Belinda might not realize that this name belongs to a very famous Mexican singer. Likewise, a Mexican parent choosing the name William Howard might not realize that this name belonged to a US president.
Now, if you like the name, it might not matter to you, but I think it’s always good to just be aware of celebrities who share the name. Running a quick Google search can clear that up for you before you finalize a name. (It can also stop you from accidentally naming your son Cujo!)
Make it Sentimental
Choosing your baby’s name is HARD and choosing a bilingual baby’s name is at least twice as hard! If you find yourself getting stuck, why not take a look back at your family tree? Maybe you or your spouse has a great-grandparent with a name you love. It will feel all the more sentimental to use a family name too!
Congratulations! (Felicidades!)
I hope this list of baby girl names helped you and your family come up with something that will work in English and in Spanish. At the end of the day, your baby will grow into whichever name you choose for her.
Not sure of the gender yet? Click to check out my list of over 100 Boy Names or 150 Gender Neutral Names that sound good in English and Spanish!
Good luck- you got this mama!
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