Cambodia is a Southeast Asian country that has a long and beautiful history. Their language and culture are much beloved by people who are directly descended from this country as well as those from the surrounding region. If you are having a baby girl in the near future, you will want to consider all the … Read more
Destruction may not seem like a positive name meaning for your little bundle of joy, but there are names related to destroying things across several cultures and it’s not always a negative thing. Destruction can reflect power, or be the destruction of something bad. Several very old names mean or are related to destruction. The … Read more
Charming is that captivating mix of taking pride in your appearance and having a great personality, and who wouldn’t wish that for their child? Some children are naturally charming, whereas others grow into (or out of) it. Either way, those sparkling eyes and contagious laugh should have a name to match. The special thing about … Read more
When choosing a name, one of the common desires is to find one that reflects your (or your partner’s) heritage or culture. You might also look toward a certain group of names because you love the language or the sound of a specific name. Another common consideration is to look for a name that starts … Read more
Boys’ names tend to be more conservative and traditional than girls’ names and this seems to be the same over many cultures including Hispanic naming choices. You might find that names are passed down through the family with several relatives sharing a name or several names. These traditional names are also seen in the prevalence … Read more
While waiting for their precious bundle to appear, parents often use the time to imagine their child’s future, their career, what type of person they will be. This often leads to choosing a name that embodies those desires for their child. For example, Alvera (and the masculine equivalent Alvaro) means “speaker of truth.” Ideal for … Read more
Parents-to-be often want to find names beginning with a specific letter. For example, you might want to make sure your baby has certain initials, or have their name starting with the same letter as your surname. Another reason to look for a name with a specific letter is that your baby already has a sibling … Read more
Spanish names beginning with ‘W’ are quite rare, but if you are looking for a unique name that still matches your (or your partner’s) heritage or culture this is a great place to start. Interestingly, Almost all of the names on this list are shared by or originate from other cultures or languages but have … Read more
You’ll probably recognize many of the names on this list as names that begin with ‘R’ are common in Hispanic communities. The soft rolling ‘R’ is a signature Spanish sound so it’s unsurprising that it has found its way into Spanish names. While some of the following names are unique to Hispanic culture, others have … Read more
Names often encapsulate a parent’s vision for their child. Perhaps you are imagining a sweet little boy or girl running around, full of fun and busy-ness. Or maybe you are getting tired of the constant dancing and jumping on your bladder that your child is doing while still in the womb. A name that means … Read more
