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girl names that work in English and Spanish but don’t end in “a”

68 replies

sekinpetr · 17/06/2026 20:23

I have a long list of girl names that work in both English and Spanish, but almost all of them end in “a.” Like, Clara, Marina, Juliana, Luisa, etc. I’m looking for name suggestions with a different sound, such as Nieves or Marisol (although probably both of those would be hard for some English speakers). Thanks!

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mathanxiety · 18/06/2026 01:33

Maribel (Puerto Rican name)
Pilar
Aracely (Mexican)
Leonor
Montserrat
Lourdes
Xochitl
Jazmin
Soledad
Nayeli
Socorro
Luz
Mercedes
Magaly
Yaretzi
Paz
Itzel

NamingNoNames · 18/06/2026 10:40

Top Girl Baby Names in Spain for 2024
Only a handful from the top 100 don't end in a, and the ones that might work are Zoe, Ines and Iris.

NamingNoNames · 18/06/2026 11:02

Top Girl Baby Names in Spain for 2024

Excellentsausages · 18/06/2026 14:41

A third vote for Mirabel! I knew a Mexican Leilani which I like.

maudelovesharold · 18/06/2026 14:44

I love the name Ines/Inez!

beeble347 · 18/06/2026 19:17

mathanxiety · 18/06/2026 01:33

Maribel (Puerto Rican name)
Pilar
Aracely (Mexican)
Leonor
Montserrat
Lourdes
Xochitl
Jazmin
Soledad
Nayeli
Socorro
Luz
Mercedes
Magaly
Yaretzi
Paz
Itzel

Really beautiful names but I think English speakers might struggle with Xochitl

Occasionalcyclist · 18/06/2026 19:35

I know a Rosario and also an Estel

OrangeBlossomsinthesun · 18/06/2026 20:34

A few of those mentioned aren't Spanish.

mathanxiety · 20/06/2026 06:06

beeble347 · 18/06/2026 19:17

Really beautiful names but I think English speakers might struggle with Xochitl

Yes perhaps, but only at first glance. 'Zoshee' is quite easy to say.

Meredusoleil · 20/06/2026 06:47

Just thought of another one: Flor (although nice meaning of flower, could be mocked as Floor in English).

oliviaAustin · 20/06/2026 06:58

Marisol wouldn’t be hard for English speakers… it’s phonetic. What about Mirabel? It’s a Disney character to parents will know how to say it.

Meredusoleil · 20/06/2026 07:18

oliviaAustin · 20/06/2026 06:58

Marisol wouldn’t be hard for English speakers… it’s phonetic. What about Mirabel? It’s a Disney character to parents will know how to say it.

Both have already been suggested!

Iydrd · 20/06/2026 15:31

Esther

beeble347 · 21/06/2026 19:30

mathanxiety · 20/06/2026 06:06

Yes perhaps, but only at first glance. 'Zoshee' is quite easy to say.

It is, and I know how to pronounce it but have to add for OP's benefit. My son's name is phonetic in the language it's from and not in English and it's really annoying when people keep mispronouncing it tbh.

One of my favourite girl names is Xiomara but I wouldn't do it as a first name because I know people would struggle.

sekinpetr · 28/06/2026 14:23

I have a long list of girl names that work in both English and Spanish, but almost all of them end in “a.” Like, Clara, Marina, Juliana, Luisa, etc. I’m looking for name suggestions with a different sound, such as Nieves or Marisol (although probably both of those would be hard for some English speakers). Thanks! https://19216801.onl/

I got this,....

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Needtosoundoffandbreathe · 28/06/2026 14:36

mathanxiety · 18/06/2026 01:33

Maribel (Puerto Rican name)
Pilar
Aracely (Mexican)
Leonor
Montserrat
Lourdes
Xochitl
Jazmin
Soledad
Nayeli
Socorro
Luz
Mercedes
Magaly
Yaretzi
Paz
Itzel

Since when was Socorro a name?!

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 28/06/2026 14:53

Esther

OrangeBlossomsinthesun · 28/06/2026 18:31

Needtosoundoffandbreathe · 28/06/2026 14:36

Since when was Socorro a name?!

It is, but not very common.

Meredusoleil · 28/06/2026 18:38

But doesn't socorro mean help?!?

HoppityBun · 28/06/2026 18:39

Raquel
Zoë
Carmen
Calie
Cloe
Dani

EspanaPorfavor · 28/06/2026 19:13

In DDs class/year that don’t end in A

Zoe
Malen
Maialen
Miren
Elisabeth
Chloe
Mai
Arai
Maddi
Irati
Irene

beeble347 · 28/06/2026 19:21

Meredusoleil · 28/06/2026 18:38

But doesn't socorro mean help?!?

It's one of the names honouring the Virgin Mary, same as Pilar, Nieves

NorthernDancer · 28/06/2026 19:36

I love Consuelo

bellocchild · 28/06/2026 20:14

Rosario

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