Looking for a Brazilian name for the apple of your eye? AptParenting puts forth a list of Brazilian baby names that are unique, thus providing you with a variety of options to select the perfect name for the new addition in your family.
What’s Common?
The most common Brazilian names for girls are Maria, Ana, and Amanda; for boys, it is José, Antônio, and Lucas. The most common Brazilian surnames are Silva, Santos, and Souza/Sousa.
Brazil is the only country in the Americas, which speaks Portuguese. Hence, Portuguese has a lot of influence on Brazilian names. Not only one, these names are influenced by several other languages like Italian, Spanish, German, and others.
In Brazil, the child usually gets two family names; one from the mother’s side and one from the father’s side. Hence, choose a perfect and meaningful name that will remain forever with your little one. Changing names later in life is not something that’s easy, specially in Brazil. So, we hope you find a name that comes with no regrets.
Baby Boy Names
| A | |
| Name | Meaning |
| Abílo | Skillful, Proficient |
| Afonso | Noble and ready |
| Alberte | Bright nobility |
| Aleixo | Defender |
| Aloisio | Famous warrior |
| Andrés | Warrior |
| António | Invaluable |
| Anxo | Messenger/Angel |
| B | |
| Balduíno | Brave friend |
| Benedito | Blessed |
| Bieito | Blessed |
| Bonifácio | Fate |
| Breixo | Very true |
| Breno | King |
| C | |
| Caio | Joy |
| Carlos | Man |
| Casimiro | Commands peace |
| Christiano | Believer of Christ |
| Clemente | Gentle and merciful |
| D | |
| Davi | Beloved |
| Dimas | Sunset |
| Domingos | Belongs to the Lord |
| Donata | Given |
| Duarte | Guardian of prosperity |
| E | |
| Edmundo | Guardian of prosperity |
| Eleuterio | The liberator |
| Eloi/Eloy | To choose |
| Enéas | Praise |
| Enrico | Ruler |
| Estevo | Crown |
| Ezequiel | God will strengthen |
| F | |
| Fausto | Lucky |
| Ferrão | Ardent for peace |
| Florencio | Blossoming |
| Frederico | Peaceful ruler |
| G | |
| Gabriel | Messenger of God |
| Gaspar | Treasure bearer |
| Godofredo | God’s peace |
| Graciano | Pleasing |
| Gregorio | Watchful |
| Guilherme | Guardian |
| Gustavo | Meditation staff |
| H | |
| Heliodoro | Gift of the sun |
| Henrique | Home-ruler |
| Herberto | Bright army |
| Hilario | Joyful, happy |
| Horacio | Has a great eyesight |
| Hugo | Intelligent |
| I | |
| Inácio | Unknown |
| J | |
| Jacinto | Hyacinth flower |
| Joao | Gracious |
| Julio | Descended from Jupiter |
| K | |
| Kaua | Sensitive |
| L | |
| Leonardo | Lion-strong |
| Leopoldo | People-bold |
| Lorenzo | From Laurentum |
| Lucas | Light giving |
| Lúcio | Light |
| Luiz | Famous warrior |
| M | |
| Marcario | Blessed |
| Marcelo | Of the sea |
| Matheus | Gift of God |
| Maximino | The greatest |
| Miguel | Form of God |
| N | |
| Natanael | Given of God |
| Nicolau | Victor of the people |
| O | |
| Olavo | Elf army |
| Osvaldo | Divine power |
| Ovídio | Sheep herder |
| P | |
| Patricio | Of noble birth |
| Pedro | Rock |
| Plácido | Calm |
| R | |
| Rafael | Whom God has healed |
| Raimundo/Raymundo | Wise protector |
| Raul | Wise wolf |
| Roberto | Bright fame |
| Rodrigo | Famous power |
| Ronaldo | Wise ruler |
| S | |
| Salomão | Peaceable |
| Santos | Saints |
| T | |
| Tacito | Silent |
| Tadeu | Large-hearted, Courageous |
| Thales | To blossom |
| Thiago | Saint Iago |
| U | |
| Ulisses | Angry, to hate |
| Uxío | Wellborn |
| V | |
| Valentim | Healthy, strong |
| Veríssimo | Very true |
| Victor | Conqueror |
| X | |
| Xesús | God is salvation |
| Xoán | God is gracious |
| Xurxo | Farmer |
| Z | |
| Zé | God’s son |
| Zeferino | West wind |
Baby Girl Names
| A | |
| Name | Meaning |
| Agatha | Good |
| Alana | Child |
| Alexia | Helper |
| Alice | Nobility |
| Amanda | Worthy of love |
| Ana | Grace |
| Andressa | Strong and Courageous |
| Antía | Invaluable |
| Antonella | Flower |
| B | |
| Bárbara | Foreigner |
| Beatriz | Voyager |
| Benedita | Blessed |
| Bettina | God is salvation |
| Bianca | White/ Shining |
| Branca | White |
| Brenda | Flaming sword |
| Bruna | Dark-haired |
| C | |
| Camila | Free-born |
| Carme | Garden-land |
| Caroline | Strong |
| Catina | Pure |
| Catarina | Pure |
| Cecília | Blind |
| Célia | Heaven |
| Clara | Bright/Clear |
| Constancta | Steadfast |
| Cristina | Follower of Christ |
| D | |
| Daiane | Beautiful and smart |
| Daniela | God is my judge |
| Deborah | Bee |
| Diamantina | Diamond |
| Dorotéia | Gift of God |
| E | |
| Edite | Rich battle |
| Elisa | Consecrated to God |
| Eloa | Goddess |
| Emanuelly | God is with us |
| Erika | Powerful |
| Esther | Goddess of love |
| Eugênia | Wellborn |
| Eulália | Well-spoken |
| Evelyn | Hazelnut |
| F | |
| Fabiana | Bean-seller or grower |
| Feliciana | Happy or lucky |
| Fernanda | Adventurous, Bold |
| Flávia | Yellow hair |
| G | |
| Gabriela | Warrior of God |
| Giovanna | Gracious gift from God |
| Glória | Glory |
| H | |
| Helena | The bright one |
| Heloísa | Warrior |
| I | |
| Isabella | Devoted to god |
| Isabelly | Devoted |
| Isadora | Gift of God |
| J | |
| Jacinta | Hyacinth flower |
| Jessica | God beholds |
| Joana | God is gracious |
| Jovita | God |
| Judite | Praised |
| Julia | Young |
| Juliana | Youthful |
| K | |
| Kamilly | Unknown |
| Karina | Pure Love |
| Keren | Light ray |
| L | |
| Laura | Crowned with laurels |
| Larissa | Cheerful |
| Lavínia | Unknown |
| Letícia | Happiness |
| Lía | Weary |
| Lídia/Lydia | Unknown |
| Lílian | Lily |
| Lorena | Crowned |
| Luana | Graceful battle maiden |
| Lúcia | Light |
| Luiza | Light |
| M | |
| Manuela | God is with us |
| Márcia | Of the sea |
| Margarida | Pearl |
| María | Rebellious |
| Mariana | Amazing |
| Maysa | Achievement of peace and harmony |
| Melissa | Honey bee |
| Milena | Gracious |
| Mirella | Prosperous |
| N | |
| Natália | Born in Christmas |
| Nayara | Unknown |
| Neves | Snow |
| Nicole | Victorious people |
| Nina | Strong |
| O | |
| Ofélia | Help |
| Olalla | Well-spoken |
| Olívia | Elf army |
| P | |
| Pamela | Sweetness |
| Patricia | Noble |
| Pietra | Rock |
| Priscila | Ancient |
| R | |
| Raissa | Thinker |
| Raquel | Individuals |
| Rebeca | Ensnarer |
| Renata | Reborn |
| Rute | Friendship |
| S | |
| Sabrina | River name |
| Sarah | Princess |
| Sophia | Wisdom |
| Sonia | Wisdom |
| Stella | Star |
| Stephany | Crown |
| T | |
| Tainara/Taynara | Unknown |
| Telma | Will |
| Teresa | Harvester |
| Thaís | Love |
| U | |
| Úrsula | Little Bear |
| Uxía | Wellborn |
| V | |
| Valentina | Brave/ Strong |
| Vanessa | Butterfly |
| Verônica | Bringer of victory |
| Vitória | Victory |
| X-Y | |
| Xoana | God is gracious |
| Yasmin | Jasmine |
| Yumi | Beautiful Archery bow |
Brazilian names are not only unique, but are also meaningful, and who wouldn’t be proud of their names and meanings? We hope you have got that perfect name for your child. After all, parents only know what’s best for their child!
