20 Portuguese names

Portuguese Baby Names

Distinctive Portuguese baby names for girls and boys — each with pronunciation, origin, and meaning.

Portuguese girl names

Amália

/ah-MAH-lee-ah/

Portuguese

A classic name associated with the legendary fado singer Amália Rodrigues, signifying work and industriousness.

Beatriz

/beh-ah-TREES/

Portuguese

A timeless Iberian choice that means she who brings happiness or the voyager.

Caetana

/ky-TAH-nah/

Portuguese

A classic name referring to someone from the ancient city of Gaeta.

Catarina

/kah-tah-REE-nah/

Portuguese

The elegant Portuguese form of Katherine, representing purity and grace.

Duarte

/doo-AHR-teh/

Portuguese

Though more common as a surname, this name has deep roots in Portuguese royalty and means prosperous guardian.

Eulália

/eh-oo-LAH-lee-ah/

Portuguese

A melodic traditional name meaning one who is well-spoken or articulate.

Guiomar

/ghee-oh-MAR/

Portuguese (Germanic roots)

A noble and storied name meaning famous in battle.

Inês

/ee-NESH/

Portuguese

The Portuguese version of Agnes, meaning pure or holy, and famously linked to the historic tale of Inês de Castro.

Leonor

/leh-oh-NOR/

Portuguese (Occitan roots)

A timeless royal name associated with brightness and compassion.

Mafalda

/mah-FAL-dah/

Portuguese (Germanic roots)

A historic name of Portuguese queens meaning a strong and mighty fighter.

Portuguese boy names

Afonso

/ah-FON-soo/

Portuguese

A noble and eager name signifying a ready and willing spirit.

Diogo

/dee-OH-goo/

Portuguese

A classic Portuguese form of Jacob representing one who follows.

Estêvão

/esh-TAY-vow/

Portuguese

A strong traditional name meaning a crown or garland of victory.

Gaspar

/gash-PAR/

Portuguese

A name steeped in tradition referring to one of the Magi, meaning bringer of treasure.

Gil

/ZHEEL/

Portuguese

A short, bright name of Latin origin meaning a bright promise or a young goat.

Gonçalo

/gon-SAH-loo/

Portuguese

A historical name that evokes the spirit of a genius in battle.

Lourenço

/low-REHN-soo/

Portuguese

A distinguished name meaning from Laurentum or one who is crowned with laurel leaves.

Martim

/mar-TEEM/

Portuguese

A popular medieval variation of Martin meaning brave or dedicated.

Tome

/too-MEH/

Portuguese

A succinct and ancient Portuguese version of Thomas, which signifies a twin.

Vasco

/VASH-koo/

Portuguese

A classic name associated with exploration, derived from the medieval name Velasco meaning crow.

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