Spanish names have become increasingly popular overseas in the past decade or so, as evidenced by hundreds of little girls donning monikers like Mia, Maya, and Ava. However, more unconventional letters like V are also deserving of love, and fortunately, there are plenty of beautiful Spanish names that start with this letter.
For girls, we love the thrilling Valeria, which dates back to Roman times and means “to be brave, strong, and healthy.” This makes it a propitious name worth giving to your baby girl. Another auspicious Spanish name for girls is Viva, a trendy moniker which naturally means “springlike, fresh, and long-lasting.”
For boys, Vincente is a good choice; the name means “victorious,” and is sure to be a good blessing for your little boy to have a successful life. A more romantic option is Valentin, taken from Saint Valentine himself. The name means “strong and healthy,” making it another good wish for a long, healthy life.
A more original pick for girls is Vania, which like Vanessa means “butterfly.” Unlike Vanessa, though, it’s pretty rare outside of Spain, making it great for parents looking for a standout pick.
For more lovely Spanish baby names starting with V, check out our list below. We’ve also included the meanings for your reading pleasure.
Valentin
Meaning: Strong and healthy,
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Valeria
Meaning: To be brave, strong, and healthy
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Vanesa
Meaning: Butterfly
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Vania
Meaning: Butterfly
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Veeda
Meaning: Found, or evident
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Vera
Meaning: Faith
Origin: Spanish, Russian
Gender: Girl
Verena
Meaning: Defender
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Vargas
Meaning: From the Pasture
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Unisex
Vazquez
Meaning: Son of Vasco
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Unisex
Vea
Meaning: Seen
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Velazquez
Meaning: Son of Velasco
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Unisex
Velez
Meaning: Vigilant people
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Unisex
Ventana
Meaning: Window
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Veras
Meaning: River Banks
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Unisex
Veta
Meaning: Intelligent
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Victoria
Meaning: Victory
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Viliulfo
Meaning: Wolf warrior
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Villanueva
Meaning: From the new town
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Unisex
Vincente
Meaning: Victorious
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Vinita
Meaning: Humble or requester
Origin: Spanish, Sanskrit
Gender: Girl
Virgilio
Meaning: Staff bearer
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Vito
Meaning: Life
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Viva
Meaning: Springlike, fresh, and long-lasting
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Viviana
Meaning: One who is full of life
Origin: Spanish, Italian
Gender: Girl
Vulmaro
Meaning: Warrior
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy