The autonomous region of Catalonia is home to Barcelona, one of Spain’s most culturally influential cities. Of course, such an important region has plenty of Catalan baby names that are rich in history and meaning, and we’re here to explore some of our favorites.
For girls, we love Núria and Amàlia. The former has mixed Hebrew and Portuguese origins meaning ‘fire of the Lord’ while the latter comes from the Hebrew meaning ‘toil’ and ‘labor.’ Núria is particularly popular in Spain and Portugal, where it’s one of the top 50 names for baby girls; this could be because it’s heavily associated with the Virgin Mary, a familiar image in these deeply Catholic countries. Amàlia, on the other hand, has actually made its mark here in the States, having entered the top 1,000 baby names for the second time in 2011.
Arnau is a beautiful Catalan name for boys; English speakers may be more familiar with its cousin Arnold. This name comes from a mixed Old French and Old German origin meaning ‘eagle ruler,’ and is also a popular choice for Latino parents of baby boys here in the U.S. It’s also a relatively common surname in Spain, but it’s not uncommon to see it as a given name, either.
Don’t head anywhere just yet–we’ve got plenty more beautiful Catalan baby names that we’re certain you’re going to love. Keep scrolling to check out our list below.
Alba
Meaning: Sunrise
Origin: Catalan, Spanish
Gender: Unisex
Aleixandre
Meaning: Defending men
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Boy
Amàlia
Meaning: Toil, labor
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Anfos
Meaning: Noble and ready
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Boy
Arnau
Meaning: Eagle ruler
Origin: Old French, Old German
Gender: Boy
Assumpta
Meaning: Clear, bright
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Biel
Meaning: God can be found in strong men
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Boy
Bou
Meaning: Powerful person
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Boy
Caterina
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Italian
Gender: Girl
Cinglas
Meaning: Measurement of a person’s waist or girth
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Boy
Cristia
Meaning: Believer and follower of Christ
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Boy
Estel
Meaning: Star
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Girl
Ferran
Meaning: A brave voyager
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Boy
Flor
Meaning: Flower
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Girl
Grau
Meaning: A brave spearman
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Boy
Jacinta
Meaning: Hyacinth
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Luisa
Meaning: Renowned warrior
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Girl
Marez
Meaning: An idealistic person with strong desires
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Boy
Margarida
Meaning: Pearl
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Girl
Marta
Meaning: Lady
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Girl
Miquel
Meaning: The messenger of the God
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Boy
Miquella
Meaning: The one who passes the message of God
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Girl
Nicolau
Meaning: People’s triumph
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Boy
Núria
Meaning: Fire of the Lord
Origin: Hebrew, Portuguese
Gender: Girl
Oriol
Meaning: A feeling of favorable regard
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Boy
Oriolz
Meaning: A golden person
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Boy
Pere
Meaning: A name given to the Pear tree
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Boy
Pi
Meaning: Pine tree’s topographical name
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Boy
Pol
Meaning: Small and humble person
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Boy
Ricard
Meaning: A ruler known for his might and strength
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Boy
Torres
Meaning: A habitational name of a person belongs from the city of towers
Origin: Catalan
Gender: Boy
