In Spanish, this name is hoo-lee-EH-tah, but some parents anglicize it to joo-lee-EH-tah, Suzanne said.
Whether it’s a soft or a hard J, this one has us swooning from our Shakespearean balconies.
Alondra in Spanish translates to “lark,” which makes it the perfectly earthy springtime name for girls.
Ximena
Ximena is an exotic name with a capital X. Ximena is the female Spanish equivalent of the masculine Hebrew name Simon, which means “listener.”
It’s also the name actor Ricardo Chavira, ofDesperate HousewivesandScandal,chose for his daughter.
However this name has very pious roots.
Belen is the Spanish name for the city of Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus Christ himself.
Aitana
Another heavenly choice is Aitana.
It gained popularity probably because of Spanish actressAitana Sanchez-Gijonand Aitana Derbez, daughter of Mexican actorEugenio Derbez.
Maximo
Baby girls aren’t the only ones with options.
Baby boys have plenty of Spanish options as well.
Let’s start with Maximo, since it means “the greatest.”
Maximo is the Spanish form of the Ancient Roman name Maximus, Suzanne said.
Leandro
Leandro is a Spanish form of the nameLeander, a characterin Greek mythology.
Legend has it that Leander was hopelessly in love with Hero, a priestess of Aphrodite.
The name actually translates to “lion-man” and it lends itself to the nickname Leo, Suzanne said.
It’s a strong but beautifully romantic Spanish option for August babies.
“Valentine” names have typically been reserved for girls in English-speaking countries.
But the male versions Valentin and Valentino are popular for boys in Europe.
