Portuguese and Brazilian baby names
Handpicked for families who want names with roots: the beloved classics, what parents in the culture choose today, and the cool discoveries most US name sites never surface.
Alice noble, truthful
Arthur bear, noble (legendary King Arthur)
Aurora dawn
Beatriz she who brings happiness
Bento blessed
Bernardo brave as a bear
Camila ceremonial attendant
Carolina free man's song, joyful
Cauã similar to a falcon (Tupi word, modern trendy)
Cecília blind one (patron saint of music)
Davi beloved (Brazilian spelling of David)
Eduardo wealthy guardian
Enzo ruler of the household (Italian-Brazilian crossover, hugely trendy)
Felipe lover of horses
Fernanda adventurous, bold journey
Fernando adventurous, bold journey
Gabriel God is my strength
Gabriela God is my strength
Gael generous, hospitable (modern trendy import)
Heitor steadfast (Portuguese form of Hector)
Helena shining light
Heloísa healthy, wide
Henrique home ruler
Iara lady of the water (Tupi-Guarani mythological water spirit)
Iberê master of the canoe (Tupi word-name)
Isabela God is my oath
Isadora gift of Isis
João God is gracious
Juliana youthful
Larissa cheerful, citadel
Laura laurel, victory
Lorena from Loreno, laurel crown
Luna moon
Luísa renowned warrior
Maitê loved one (modern Brazilian coinage)
Manuela God is with us
Mariana star of the sea, graceful
Matheus gift of God
Miguel who is like God
Moema indigenous heroine of Brazilian legend (from the Caramuru epic)
Murilo wall, fortified
Otávio eighth born
Pedro rock
Peri indigenous warrior hero of the novel O Guarani
Potira flower (Tupi word, from indigenous legend)
Rafaela God has healed
Ricardo brave ruler
Rodrigo famous ruler
Sofia wisdom
Theo gift of God
Thiago supplanter (Portuguese form of James/Diego)
Ubirajara lord of the spear (Tupi hero of José de Alencar's novel)
Valentina strong, healthy
Vicente conquering
Vinícius wine, of the vine (poet Vinicius de Moraes)
Yasmin jasmine flower
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