52 Spanish Baby Names That Are Both Beautiful and Meaningful

For some parents, it's not enough to simply choose a beautiful name for their baby — meaning is important, too. Including names that mean things like "bringer of light," "strong," and "wise," we've rounded up a selection of meaningful Spanish baby names for parents who want to honor their baby's Latinx roots with a name that sounds lovely but carries significance.

Scroll through for some of our favorites — they're all stunning, so your ultimate decision may have just gotten a bit tougher!

Aarón — "enlightened"
Alejandro — "warrior"
Alejo — "the defender"
Alfonso — "noble and prepared"
Alisa — "great happiness"
Arturo — "noble"
Aurora — "light"

Beatrisa — "joy"
Benito — "blessed"
Bibiana — "full of life"

Carla — "free"
Catalina — "pure"
Clara — "bright and clear"

David — "beloved"

Edmundo — "protector of prosperity"
Elia — "god has answered"
Enrique — "home ruler"

Faustina — "bringer of good luck"
Felica — "fortunate"

Gabriela — "messenger of god"
Gregorio — "watchful"
Guillermo — "resolute protector"

Hugo — "bright in mind and spirit"

Imelda — "warrior"
Irene — "peace"

Juliana — "youthful"

Laura — "victory and honor"
Leonardo — "brave as a lion"
Leonora — "light"
Leticia — "happiness"
Lucas — "bringer of light"

Mateo — "gift of god"
Milagros — "miracles"

Neves — "pure as snow"
Nila — "champion"

Onofre — "defender of peace"

Paladia — "wise"
Pancha — "free"

Quique — "home ruler"

Raina — "peaceful"
Ramira — "wise"
Ramon — "wise protector"
Ricardo — "strong ruler"

Salma — "ambitious"
Santos — "saint"

Unida — "unity"

Valencia — "strong"
Ventura — "good fortune"
Victor — "victorious"

Ximena — "god has heard"

Yeni — "peace"

Zaneta — "god's gift"