Every parent is looking for the right name for their baby. But in doing so, many go for names that aren’t popular for whatever reason.
However, this is a costly mistake because you can’t change the name later.
We’ve all heard stories where parents name their child something that the child ends up growing up to hate it.
How can you avoid that? Do some research and check out some popular Portuguese male names to get better idea.
Beatriz
Meaning: “brings joy”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: corresponds to the Latin name Beatrix and the English and Italian name Beatrice.
Spelling and Variations: “Beatrix, Béatrice, Beatriz”
Famous people with name: Infanta Beatriz of Spain (1909–2002), daughter of Spain’s King Alfonso XIII and Victoria Eugenie of Battenburg.
Andre
Meaning: “man, warrior”
Origin: “French and Portuguese”
Description: Manly. Famous Bearer: Prince Andrew.
Spelling and Variations: “Andrew; Ander; Andy; Andrei”
Famous people with name: André Lauren Benjamin.
ALEIXO
Meaning: “defender of mankind”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: itself a short form of Alexander. Alexander originates in Greek language and means “defender of man”. It has always been one of the most popular masculine given names all over the world.
Spelling and Variations: “Alecksis, Alecksys, Aleksis, Alexis, Alexxis”
Famous people with name: Archbishop Aleixo de Menezes.
AVELINO
Meaning: “from hazelnuts”
Origin: “Spanish and Portuguese”
Description: Avelino has the meaning “from hazelnuts”, because Corylus avellana is the Latin name of the common hazel.
Spelling and Variations: “Avelinno, Avelino, Avellinno, Avellino, Avellyno”
Famous people with name: Avelino Coelho da Silva.
Santos
Meaning: “Saints”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: variation of the all-saints name. Santos is a name that has appeared in the US Top 1000 every year except for two: 1913 and 1915.
Spelling and Variations: “Sanntos, Zanntos, Zantos”
Famous people with name: Junior dos Santos, Giovani dos Santos, and Djalma Santos.
Tome
Meaning: “twin”
Origin: “Spanish and Portuguese”
Description: from a derivative of the personal name Tommaso, Italian equivalent of Thomas.
Spelling and Variations: “Toomie, O’Toomie, Twomey, O’Twomey, Twomy, O’Twomy”
Famous people with name: “dash”
BELMIRA
Meaning: “A beautiful woman”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: People with name Belmira are usually Christianity by religion.
Spelling and Variations: “Elmīra, Balmira , Albanian, Besmira, Albanian, Elmira”
Famous people with name: “dash”
Duante
Meaning: “Dark”
Origin: “American”
Description: boy’s name meaning “dark” or “swarthy” that is a variant of the Irish and Gaelic name Duane.
Spelling and Variations: “Bergin, Blar, Brannen, Braydon, Breslin, Caolan”
Famous people with name: Michael Dante (born 1931), American actor, stage and screen director and former professional athlete.
Abel
Meaning: “breath”
Origin: “Hebrew”
Description: In the Bible, the brother of Cain.
Spelling and Variations: “Abael, Abaell, Abail, Abale, Aballe, Abayl”
Famous people with name: Abel Gance (1889–1981), French film director, producer, writer and actor.
Ofelia
Meaning: “One who assists or helps”
Origin: “Greek”
Description: Ophelia is most widely known as the female love interest in Shakespeare’s play Hamlet.
Spelling and Variations: “Ofelia, Ofellia, Ofellya, Ofelya, Ophelia”
Famous people with name: Ofelia Uribe de Acosta.
Marquese
Meaning: “A man who is like Mars the God of War”
Origin: “Portuguese, Latin”
Description: Latin origin and is a Boy name. People with name Marquese are usually Judaism by religion.
Spelling and Variations: “Marquis, Marques, Marquise, Marquy, Marqui, Marcquis, Marquess, Marquese”
Famous people with name: Shy Glizzy. Given name: Marquis Amonte King.
Virgilio
Meaning: “rod-bearer”
Origin: “Latin”
Description: It’s a great choice for a son that you hope will be tough and virile.
Spelling and Variations: “Alair, Benet, Bennett, Camilo, Cassius, Cedl”
Famous people with name: Virgilio Barco Vargas (1921-1997), Colombian politician and civil engineer, 27th president of Colombia.
Beni
Meaning: “blessed”
Origin: “French”
Description: presumably applied as a nickname, possibly with Christian overtones.
Spelling and Variations: “Benee, Beneigh, Beney, Beni, Benie, Benni”
Famous people with name: Beni Australian musician and disc jockey.
Osvaldo
Meaning: “God’s power”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: primarily a male name of Spanish origin that means God Rule.
Spelling and Variations: “Osvalda, Osvaldo, Osvin, Osvald”
Famous people with name: Osvaldo Ardiles (born 1952), an Argentine football player and coach.
Paulo
Meaning: “Small”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: primarily a male name of Portuguese origin that means Small.
Spelling and Variations: “Paulo, Paullo, Paulo, Pawllo, Pawlo”
Famous people with name: Paulinho da Costa. Given name: Paulo Roberto da Costa.
In the past, some parents have named their child after celebrities or fictional characters.
Sometimes the parents themselves will choose a name that is not typical. Other times they will choose a name that is not common at all.
Some parents are so overwhelmed with the task of naming their child, they opt for a one-word baby name. And although this has been a popular choice, it’s not always the best decision.
In many cultures around the world, a name is considered an important part of a child’s identity.
Besides, it’s a good idea to avoid naming your child the same as their father, which might lead to confusion.
So, what should the perfect baby’s name be? Let’s dive into the list of awesome Portuguese male names.
Rolando
Meaning: “famous land”
Origin: “Spain”
Description: named Rolando will be a renowned person in society. The name Roland was named after the legendary hero who served Charlemagne.
Spelling and Variations: “Rolando Orlando Roldán”
Famous people with name: Rolando (footballer) (born 1985), Rolando Jorge Pires da Fonseca.
ARMENIO
Meaning: “of armenia”
Origin: “Russian”
Description: carried by more people in Italy than any other country or territory.
Spelling and Variations: “Arménio or Armênio”
Famous people with name: Arménio Vieira.
Francisca
Meaning: “From France Or Truthful”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: female name of Spanish origin that means From France Or Truthful. Female form of the name Francisco.
Spelling and Variations: “Francesc, Francesco, and Fra”
Famous people with name: Ana Francisca de Borja y Doria, first female governor of the Viceroyalty of Peru.
Raul
Meaning: “wolf counsel”
Origin: “Latin”
Description: primarily a male name of Spanish origin that means Wolf Counsel. Spanish form of Ralph.
Spelling and Variations: “Raoul, Ralph, Rudolph”
Famous people with name: Raúl Alfonsín (1927–2009), former President of Argentina.
Alvaro
Meaning: “Guardian”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: primarily a male name of Spanish origin that means Guardian.
Spelling and Variations: “Alvar”
Famous people with name: Álvaro Díaz González (born 1972), Chilean screenwriter, producer and director.
Angelo
Meaning: “angel”, or “messenger”
Origin: “Italian”
Description: Italian masculine given name and surname meaning “angel”, or “messenger”.
Spelling and Variations: “Angello, Anngello, Anngelo”
Famous people with name: Angelo Accattino (born 1966), Italian prelate of the Catholic Church.
Cruz
Meaning: “cross”
Origin: “Spanish, Portuguese”
Description: first found in Castile, Spain, but later spread throughout the territories of the former Spanish and Portuguese Empires.
Spelling and Variations: “Vera Cruz”, “Santa Cruz”, “De la Cruz”
Famous people with name: Penélope Cruz Sánchez.
Afonso
Meaning: “noble and ready”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: Starting with Alfonso I, King of Asturias (739-757), this became a common given name for Iberian royalty.
Spelling and Variations: “Afonso, Alphonse, Alfonse”
Famous people with name: Zeca Afonso, real name José Manuel Cerqueira Afonso dos Santos, Portuguese folk and political musician.
Florinda
Meaning: “flower or in bloom”
Origin: “mythological Roman”
Description: Famous bearers: Scottish heroine Flora MacDonald helped Bonnie Prince Charlie.
Spelling and Variations: “Floretta, Floria, Florida, Florie, Florina, Florine and Floris”
Famous people with name: Florinda Donner (born Regine Margarita Thal)American writer and friend of Carlos Castaneda.
ALOISIO
Meaning: “Hlodwig ‘fame”
Origin: “Italian”
Description: from the personal name Aloisio (Late Latin Aloysius), a derivative of the Germanic personal name Hlodwig ‘fame (in) battle’.
Spelling and Variations: “Alloisio, Alloysyo, Aloisio, Aloysyo”
Famous people with name: Aloisio da Milano.
Portuguese Male Names
Reinaldo
Meaning: “advisor and ruler”
Origin: “root in Latin”
Description: as a name for boys has its root in Latin, and the meaning of the name Reinaldo is “ruler’s advisor”.
Spelling and Variations: “Reinaldo, Reinalldo, Reinnaldo, Reynaldo”
Famous people with name: Reinaldo Merlo (born 1950), Argentine former footballer and manager.
Roque
Meaning: “Rock”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: habitational name from one of the places in A Coruña or Gran Canaria called Roque or from El Roque in Tenerife.
Spelling and Variations: “Rocco”
Famous people with name: Roque Santa Cruz (born 1981), Paraguayan football player.
Catarina
Meaning: “pure”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: derived from the Greek name Aikaterine / Αἰκατερίνη, which derived from the Greek name Hekaterine / Ἑκατερινη and from Hekate / Ἑκάτη, the Greek goddess of magic.
Spelling and Variations: “Cyrillic: Катарина”
Famous people with name: Catharina van Hemessen. Given name: Catarina.
Ezequiel
Meaning: “strength of God”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: primarily a male name of Spanish origin that means God Will Strengthen.
Spelling and Variations: “Ezequiel, Yehezkel, Ezequiel”
Famous people with name: Ezekiel Tenywa Wako of Busoga.
Jorge
Meaning: “farmer”
Origin: “Spanish and Portuguese”
Description: derived from the Greek name Γεώργιος (Georgios) via Latin Georgius; the former is derived from γεωργός (georgos), meaning “farmer” or “earth-worker”.
Spelling and Variations: “Jorginho, George, Georgia”
Famous people with name: Jorge (Brazilian singer), Brazilian musician and singer, Jorge & Mateus.
Mateus
Meaning: “Gift of God”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: of the Latin name Matthaeus, which derived from the Greek name Matthaĩos (Μαθθαῖος) or the Hebrew name Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ).
Spelling and Variations: “Mata, Mat, Matana, Mata, Mat, Mat, Mata, Matai”
Famous people with name: Mateus (ambassador), Armenian ambassador of Emperor Dawit II of Ethiopia.
AMARO
Meaning: “bitter’, ‘unlucky”
Origin: “Latin”
Description: “Portuguese”
Spelling and Variations: it is from a nickname meaning ‘bitter’, ‘unlucky’, or ‘disappointed’ or from an Arabic personal name ‘Ammar. In Portugal, it is from a personal name Amaro, of disputed origin.
Famous people with name: Melanie Amaro, American singer and talent show winner.
Roberto
Meaning: “bright fame”
Origin: “Italian”
Description: Perfect for parents who think Robert is a little too humdrum and want more people to try rolling their Rs.
Spelling and Variations: “Rob Roy, Roba, Rob, Roban, Robb, Robbee”
Famous people with name: Roberto Clemente, Roberto Carlos, and Roberto Firmino.
ELEUTERIO
Meaning: “free”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: The name represents freedom and is usually given to a baby boy. The meaning of Eleuterio is ‘free’.
Spelling and Variations: “Eldora, Elettra, Elder, Eleutheria”
Famous people with name: Eleuterio Quintanilla, Spanish anarchist, educator and pupil of Francisco Ferrer Guardia.
Mafalda
Meaning: “strength in battle”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: Mafalda is nearly unknown in the English-speaking world, despite an appearance in Harry Potter.
Spelling and Variations: “Dash”
Famous people with name: Mafalda of SavoyQueen consort of Afonso Henriques of Portugal.
Raimundo
Meaning: “Wise defender”
Origin: “German”
Description: meaning of the name Raimundo is: Wise defender.
Spelling and Variations: “Raemundo, Raemunndo, Raimundo, Raimunndo, Raymundo, Raymunndo”
Famous people with name: Raimundo Fernández-Villaverde, Marquis of Pozo Rubio.
Ronaldo
Meaning: “Advice Ruler”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: became a very common name in all Portuguese-speaking countries, being also prevalent in Italy- and Spanish-speaking countries.
Spelling and Variations: “Reynaldo, Rodolfo, Rolando, Osvaldo, Ronald”
Famous people with name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro.
Agueda
Meaning: “Good-hearted”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: primarily a female name of Spanish origin that means Good. Spanish form of the name Agatha.
Spelling and Variations: “August, Asta, Agatha, Augusta, Agata, Akikta, Agda”
Famous people with name: Agueda López.
Fortunato
Meaning: “happy”
Origin: “Italian”
Description: surname is derived from the Latin personal name Fortunatus, which means happy, chance, or luck.
Spelling and Variations: “Foartunato, Foartunnato, Fortunnato, Phoartunat, Phortunato”
Famous people with name: Fortunato Bartolommeo Felice2nd Comte de Panzutti, Italian author and educator.
Sonia
Meaning: “wisdom”
Origin: “Russian”
Description: feminine given name in many areas of the world including the West, Russia, Iran, and South Asia.
Spelling and Variations: “Soneya, Soniea, Sonnia, Sonnya, Sonya”
Famous people with name: Sonia, alias of Omaira Rojas Cabrera (born 1967), FARC-EP guerrilla member.
Chico
Meaning: “small”
Origin: “Spanish and Portuguese”
Description: It is also the nickname for Francisco in the Portuguese language.
Spelling and Variations: “Chi, Chiana, Chianna, Chiamaka, Chiara, Chia”
Famous people with name: Chico Mendes. Surname: Mendes.
Maria
Meaning: “bitter,” “beloved,” or “rebellious”
Origin: “Latin”
Description: In some cultures, it’s also considered to be a variation for the name Mary. Maria is also a feminine variation for the Roman name Marius.
Spelling and Variations: “Mary, Marie, Maryam, Miriam, Mariah, Marija, Mariya”
Famous people with name: Maria Yuryevna Sharapova.
Palmira
Meaning: “City Of Palms”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: primarily a female name of Spanish origin that means City Of Palms.
Spelling and Variations: “Palmer, Plummer, Plumeria”
Famous people with name: Esmeralda Arboleda Cadavid, a Colombian politician.
Feliciano
Meaning: “happy or fortunate”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: The name was borne by a number of early saints, most notably a 3rd-century bishop of Foligno and apostle of Umbria.
Spelling and Variations: “Felicianno, Feliciano, Felisianno, Felisiano, Fellicianno, Felliciano”
Famous people with name: Feliciano Centurión (born 1962), Paraguayan painter.
Silvio
Meaning: “wood, forest”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: boy’s name of Spanish, Italian, Portuguese origin meaning “wood, forest”. Shiny and sylvan choice.
Spelling and Variations: “Sillvio, Silvio, Syllvyo, Sylvyo”
Famous people with name: Silvio Berlusconi.
Portuguese Male Names and Surnames
Thiago
Meaning: “may God protect”
Origin: “Latin”
Description: the Hebrew meaning is ‘holder of the heel’ or ‘supplanter’. Saint James was originally called Saint Iago which shortened to Santiago.
Spelling and Variations: “Tiago”
Famous people with name: “Thiago Silva. Surname: Silva”
Fausto
Meaning: “Lucky”
Origin: “Italian”
Description: The name Fausta is primarily a female
Spelling and Variations: “Fausto, Fawsto, Phausto, Phawsto”
Famous people with name: Fausto (footballer) (born 1985), or Fausto José Tomás Lúcio, Portuguese footballer.
Gustavo
Meaning: “royal staff or staff of the gods”
Origin: “Mexican”
Description: Another etymology speculates that the name may have a Slavic origin, through Swedish, from “Gostislav”, a compound word from Old Slavic “Gost'” (“guest”) and “slava” (“glory”).
Spelling and Variations: “Gustaf, Gustavo, Gistav, Gostislav, Gustl, Kustas”
Famous people with name: “Brazilian former tennis player Gustavo Kuerten”
Narciso
Meaning: “from a medieval personal name”
Origin: “Portuguese and Spanish”
Description: The personal name owes its popularity to this saint rather than to the mythological youth.
Spelling and Variations: “Narcissus, Narcís, Narcisse, Narcissus, Narkissos”
Famous people with name: “Narciso Clavería y de Palacios, Spanish architect”
Joao
Meaning: “been gracious”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: The name Joao is primarily a male name of Portuguese origin that means God Is Gracious. Portuguese form of John.
Spelling and Variations: “Dash”
Famous people with name: “John I of Portugal. Given name: João”
Ramiro
Meaning: “renowned counselor”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: Spanish and Portuguese form of the name Ramirus.
Spelling and Variations: “Ramirus”
Famous people with name: “Ramiro II of Aragon”
Susana
Meaning: “rose”
Origin: “Hebrew”
Description: Susana means “rose” or “lily” (from Hebrew “shoshaná/שׁוֹשַׁנָּה”) and ultimately derived from Egyptian “sšn” meaning “lotus”.
Spelling and Variations: “Suzanna Suzanna, Suzannah, Susana, Suzana”
Famous people with name: “Susannah Breslin, American writer”
Alberino
Meaning: “noble and bright”
Origin: “Italian”
Description: Alberino is one of the Italian patronymic surnames, created from the father’s given name. The surname Alberino came from the personal name Albert
Spelling and Variations: “Ako, Alo, Ayo, Aaro”
Famous people with name: Salvatore had been residing in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County.
Lucio
Meaning: “light or from Lucanus”
Origin: “Latin and Greek”
Description: The name is also of Roman origin, where the name Lucio is derived from the Latin word ‘lux’, meaning ‘light’.
Spelling and Variations: “Luce, Lucia, Lucía, and Luz”
Famous people with name: “Lúcio (Lucimar Ferreira da Silva) Brazilian footballer”
Leocadia
Meaning: “splendid brightness”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: The name Leocadia is a girl’s name.
Spelling and Variations: “Leukas, Leucadia, Lefkada”
Famous people with name: “Leocadia Irine ZakAmerican director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency”
Donato
Meaning: “gift from God”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: from the medieval personal name Donato (Latin Donatus, past participle of donare, frequentative of dare ‘to give’).
Spelling and Variations: “Donatus”
Famous people with name: “Dick Donato”
Ricardo
Meaning: “Brave Ruler”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: It derived from Proto-Germanic *rīks ‘king, ruler’ + *harduz hard, brave’.
Spelling and Variations: “Riccardo, Richard, Rick, Chico”
Famous people with name: “Ricardo Montalbán. Surname: Montalbán”
Elpidio
Meaning: “hope”
Origin: “Old Greek”
Description: It is derived from the element ‘elpis’ meaning hope.
Spelling and Variations: “Elpidios, Elpidius”
Famous people with name: “Elpidio “Pidi” Barzaga Jr. Filipino politician”
Dionisio
Meaning: “follower of Dionysius”
Origin: “Spanish and Italian”
Description: It is a variant of Dennis and Dionysos / Διόνυσος, the Greek God of wine, fertility or festivity.
Spelling and Variations: “Dennis and Dionysos”
Famous people with name: Dionysius of Halicarnassus.
Mel
Meaning: “smooth brow; black, dark; bee; honey; brave strength”
Origin: “English”
Description: also used as a form of Melissa (Greek), and a form of Millicent (Old French).
Spelling and Variations: “Melvyn, Melvin, Melfyn, Melanie, Melika, Melhem, Melina, Melinda, Melody, Melissa”
Famous people with name: Melvin Kaminsky.
Rufino
Meaning: “red-haired”
Origin: “Latin”
Description: were popular 138 years ago (MEDIAN #1092), but now, the version Rufus has become less fashionable.
Spelling and Variations: “Ruffus and Rufus”
Famous people with name: Rufino Jiao SantosFilipino cardinal; 29th Archbishop of Manila.
Feliciana
Meaning: “lucky” or “fortunate”
Origin: “Latin”
Description: Female form of Felix, which is from the Latin meaning “lucky” or “fortunate”.
Spelling and Variations: “Felicianam, Feliciannam, Felisianm, Felisianna, Felliciana, Fellicianna”
Famous people with name: Feliciano López.
PLINIO
Meaning: “filled, full, abundant, rich”
Origin: “Italian and Spanish”
Description: derives from the Roman family name “Plīnĭus”, from the Latin “plēnus”.
Spelling and Variations: “Dash”
Famous people with name: Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira.
Silverio
Meaning: “the mythological Greek god of trees”
Origin: “Spanish, Portuguese”
Description: derivative of silva ‘wood’), borne in honor of a 6th-century pope, who met a premature end as the result of the enmity of the Empress Theodora, but was subsequently revered as a saint.
Spelling and Variations: “Silva, Silvera”
Famous people with name: Silverio Blasi.
Rosario
Meaning: “rosary”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: Contraction of the Spanish “María del Rosario,” given to a girl who was born on the festival of Our Lady of the Rosary, celebrated on the first Sunday in October.
Spelling and Variations: “Rosario, Rosar, Rozario, Rozaryo”
Famous people with name: Rosario, Princess of Preslav, Spanish art director.
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Sabion – “wise man”
Olavo – “forefather’s heir”
Serafino – “fiery”
Benedicto – “blessed”
Isidro – “a gift of ideas”
Narciso – “sleep”
Markes – “nobleman”
Rodrigo – “famous power”
Ricardo – “powerful ruler”
Tonio – “inestimable”
Ulisses – “to be angry”
Elder – “slanting surface”
Casimiro – “great destroyer”
Heriberto – “bright army”
Afonso – “noble and ready”
Anibal – “grace of Ba’al”
Hunfredo – “peaceful”
Liberio – “liberation”
Fabiao – “bean farmer”
Rodolfo – “famous wolf”
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Tips to Naming Your Babies
There are millions of baby names out there, and while most parents decide on a name and stick with it for the rest of their lives.
There are some who wish the best for their future child, but don’t have a clue how to choose a name.
These parents may be confused about why they can’t come up with a name for their baby, or they may have tried several times and have given up on the idea.
If you are considering giving your child a name, there are some things you should know:
1. Pick the name you love, even if it is popular.
It is popular and you love it. Anything else you need to think upon? Nope. Go for it. If you want to give it uniqueness, think of a great middle name.
Here are some popular Portuguese male names out there:
Mariano
Meaning: “Warlike”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: derived from Marius, and Marius derived from the Roman god Mars (see also Ares) or from the Latin maris “male”.
Spelling and Variations: “Marianno, Maryanno, Maryano”
Famous people with name: Mariano Rivera. Surname: Rivera.
DIMAS
Meaning: “the compassionate thief who died with Jesus”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: It is the surname of: Christos Dimas (born 1980), Greek politician.
Spelling and Variations: “Dymas”
Famous people with name: Stavros Dimas.
Eulalia
Meaning: “well-spoken”
Origin: “Greek”
Description: teenage martyr, Saint Eulalia was born in Spain and is a patron saint of Barcelona, where there is a cathedral in her name.
Spelling and Variations: “Eulalia, Eulalya, Eullallia, Eullallya”
Famous people with name: Olympic shooter Eulalia Danuta Zakrzewska-Rolińska.
BRANCA
Meaning: “white”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: feminine given name. It means “white” in Portuguese (it is a Portuguese cognate of the name Blanche).
Spelling and Variations: “Blanche, Bianca, Blanca”
Famous people with name: Branca de Gonta Colaço.
Julio
Meaning: “soft-haired”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: variant of Julius and the ancient Roman family name, Julianus. … The name also is associated with the Roman god Jupiter.
Spelling and Variations: “Julius, Julia, Julie, Julian, Jules, Julien, Jolyon”
Famous people with name: Julio César Chávez.
Alfonso
Meaning: “ready”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: the personal name Alfonso, the name of a number of Spanish and Portuguese kings.
Spelling and Variations: “Alonso, Alfonso, Alfons, Afonso, Alphonse, Alfonse”
Famous people with name: Alfonso Calderon (activist), Spanish born activist and advocate for gun control.
Lourenco
Meaning: “From Laurentum”, or “Laurelled”
Origin: “Latin”
Description: derived from the Roman surname Laurentius, which meant “from Laurentum”. Laurentum was an ancient Roman city of Latium situated between Ostia and Lavinium.
Spelling and Variations: “Lorenzo, Lorenza, Lorenz, Lorencio, Lorente, Llorente”
Famous people with name: Lourenço de Almeida, Portuguese explorer and military commander.
Jose
Meaning: “God will give”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: primarily a male name of Spanish origin that means God Will Increase. Spanish form of Joseph.
Spelling and Variations: “Joseph, Xosé, Josefo, Josetxu or Josetxo”
Famous people with name: José Canseco Capas Jr.
Rodolfo
Meaning: “glory” “honour”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: originating from the German “Hrōdwulf” created from the Germanic elements “hrod” meaning “fame” and “wulf” meaning “wolf”.
Spelling and Variations: “Rudolph or Rudolf”
Famous people with name: Rodolfo Graziani. Surname: Graziani.
Mauricio
Meaning: “dark-skinned, Moorish”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: equivalent to English Maurice and derived from the Roman Mauritius.
Spelling and Variations: “Maurice, Maurizio”
Famous people with name: Maurício Gugelmin. Given name: Mauricio.
Leonardo
Meaning: “brave as a lion”
Origin: “Germanic”
Description: Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo Da Vinci is best known for his painting the “Mona Lisa” which was painted in the early 16th century.
Spelling and Variations: “Leonard”
Famous people with name: Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio.
Severino
Meaning: “stern”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: Saint Severinus of Noricum (c. 410–482), a Roman Catholic saint: Severin of Cologne, a Roman Catholic saint.
Spelling and Variations: “Severinno, Severynno, Severyno”
Famous people with name: Severino Antinori (born 1945), Italian gynecologist and embryologist.
Luis
Meaning: “Famous warrior”
Origin: “Germanic”
Description: in Portuguese and Galician, Lluís in Aragonese and Catalan, while Luiz is archaic in Portugal, but common in Brazil.
Spelling and Variations: “Alois, Clovis, Lewis, Louis, Lu”
Famous people with name: Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri.
Clemente
Meaning: “Merciful”
Origin: “Venice”
Description: The Clemente surname is a patronymic or plural form of the personal name Clemente, from the Latin “clemens,” which means “mild” or “merciful.”
Spelling and Variations: “Clemenntae, Clemenntai, Clemenntay, Clemennte, Clementae”
Famous people with name: Aldo Di Clemente (born 1948), Italian amateur astronomer.
Maximiliano
Meaning: “the greatest”
Origin: “Latin/Italian”
Description: traditionally given to boys. The meaning of Maximiliano is ‘the greatest’. It is essentially derived from the original Latin name, ‘Maximilianus’.
Spelling and Variations: “Macksimilianno, Macksimiliano, Macksimillian, Macksymylyano, Maksimiliano”
Famous people with name: Maximiliano Alaníz (born 1990), Argentine footballer.
2. Do not skip lovely Portuguese male names even if they are unique, unusual, and different.
Sometimes, parents will not go for unusual, unique, and different baby names.
They consider it weird. Let me tell you that being attractive and thought provoking is the game these days.
How would you like these Portuguese male names:
Pascoal – “born on Easter”
Macario – “blessed”
Demetrio – “loves the earth”
Heitor – “defend”
Rodolfo – “famous wolf”
Eusebio – “pious”
Gervasio – “spear servant”
Jacinto – “hyacinth flower”
Martial – “warlike”
Josefa – “God will add”
Mauricio – “dark-skinned”
Bernardo – “courage of a bear”
Maximino – “the greatest”
Erico – “ever-ruler”
Migel – “who is like God?”
3. Be confident if you want to go toward personalized spellings for your baby’s name.
SURE. You should be confident when giving personalized spellings to your baby’s name.
However, it is important that you do not make it weird. Adding or removing an alphabet would be enough here.
Try changing these baby names spellings into personalized ones:
Leonor
Meaning: “Light”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: derived from Eleanor of Aquitaine, queen of the 12th century, original spelling was Aliénor. Eleanor is of Old-Provencial, Arabic and Greek origin and derived from the name Helen.
Spelling and Variations: “Leonnoar, Leonnor, Leonoar”
Famous people with name: Leonor Oyarzún, First Lady of Chile, wife of former President Patricio Aylwin.
Ado
Meaning: “awe-inspiring; noble”
Origin: “Teutonic”
Description: also a diminutive of Adam.
Spelling and Variations: “Ady, Adi, Adey, Addy, Addie, Addi, Addey, Ada”
Famous people with name: Ado Bayero.
Leticia
Meaning: “joy”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: The Spanish spell it Leticia in reference to a little known saint revered in Ayerbe, Spain.
Spelling and Variations: “Letisia, Letycya, Letysya”
Famous people with name: Leticia Ramos-Shahani. Surname: Ramos-Shahani.
Angelino
Meaning: “Messenger of God”
Origin: “Italian”
Description: Biblical name for spirit messengers God sends men.
Spelling and Variations: “Angelino, Angellino, Angellyno, Angelyno, Anngelinno”
Famous people with name: Angelina Jolie Voight.
ABRAAO
Meaning: “High Father”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: The name is most prevalent in Brazil, and more common as a surname.
Spelling and Variations: “Abraam, Avraham, Abraham”
Famous people with name: Abraham Lincoln was an American statesman and lawyer.
Jacinta
Meaning: “Beautiful”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: derived from the name of a precious stone. This name is also related to the Greek flower name for hyacinth.
Spelling and Variations: “Jacinnta, Jacynnta, Jacynta, Jasinnta”
Famous people with name: Jacinta John, Australian actress, producer and director.
Fabio
Meaning: “a bean grower”
Origin: “Italian”
Description: Its English equivalent is Fabian. The name is written without an accent in Italian and Spanish.
Spelling and Variations: “Fabinho or Fabiano”
Famous people with name: “Fabio Capello. Surname: Capello”
Aurelia
Meaning: “the golden one”
Origin: “Latin”
Description: Aurelia is the female form of the Latin name Aurelius, an ancient Roman surname.
Spelling and Variations: “Auralei, Aure, Auralia, Aura, Aurear”
Famous people with name: “Aurelia Brădeanu Romanian handballer”
Pires
Meaning: “Son of Pedro”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: Pires is a common surname in the Portuguese language, namely in Portugal and Brazil.
Spelling and Variations: “Peter, Pieter, and Pierre”
Famous people with name: “Alfredo Pires (born 1964), Timor-Leste politician”
Rio
Meaning: “river”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: he Name Rio is primarily a gender-neutral name of Spanish origin that means River.
Spelling and Variations: “Reo”
Famous people with name: “Rio Suzuki. Surname: Suzuki. Initials: RS”
Filipe
Meaning: “Lover of horses”
Origin: “Greek, Portuguese”
Description: Filipe is a common first name in Portuguese-speaking countries.
Spelling and Variations: “Filippo, Felipe, Philippe”
Famous people with name: “Filipe I of Portugal”
Pio
Meaning: “pious,devout”
Origin: “Italian and Spanish”
Description: Danish: from a French family name, De Piou.
Spelling and Variations: “Pio, Piotr”
Famous people with name: “Pío Baroja Spanish writer”
ANA
Meaning: “favour” or “grace”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: The name Ana is primarily a female name of Spanish origin that means Gracious, Merciful. Latin/Spanish form of of the name Anne/Anna.
Spelling and Variations: “Ana, Anne, Annie”
Famous people with name: “Anna Cooke Kendrick”
Vincente
Meaning: “Victorious”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: The name Vincente is primarily a male.
Spelling and Variations: “Vincent, Vincenzo, Vicente”
Famous people with name: “Vincente Minnelli”
Edmundo
Meaning: “wealthy protector”
Origin: “British”
Description: In French Baby Names the meaning of the name Edmundo is: Prosperous protector.
Spelling and Variations: “Edmund”
Famous people with name: “Edmundo Alves de Souza Neto, former Brazilian football player”
4. Crossing your favorite Portuguese male names on the feedback on friends and family members.
Feedback is important. But it does not mean to listen to every other person’s opinion.
You will hardly find Portuguese male names that everybody would like. Therefore, get feedback but still know your choice.
Consider getting feedback on these baby names from your friends and family members:
Patricio – “nobleman”
Eloi – “to choose”
Migel – “who is like God?”
Jaime – “supplanter”
Plácido – “placid”
Marcos – “warlike”
Francisco – “free”
Tiburcio – “of the Tiber”
Heriberto – “bright army”
Eduardo – “guardian”
Jaco – “supplanter”
Valentim – “healthy”
Modesto – “moderate”
Atílio – “strong and manly”
Martinho – “god of war”
5. Do a little research and find what is out there.
Research is important step for the first-time parents as well for those who do not know what sort of names people pick.
You will be all good once you do a little internet research. You will also be able to find some great Portuguese male names that you might consider now or in the future.
Here are some common baby names examples to help you:
Demetrio
Meaning: “Earth-lover”
Origin: “Greek”
Description: Demeter is the mythological Greek goddess of corn and harvest.
Spelling and Variations: “Demetrios, Dimitrios, Dimitris, Dmytro, Dimitri, Dimitrie”
Famous people with name: “Pope Demetrius I of Alexandria. Given name: Demetrio”
Lucia
Meaning: “light”
Origin: “Latin”
Description: Saint Lucia was widely revered in the Middle Ages, and the name has been used in Europe since the 12th century.
Spelling and Variations: “Lucy, Luci, Luce, Lucie, Lucey, Lucio”
Famous people with name: “Lucia Albano Italian politician”
QUITERIA
Meaning: “the red one”
Origin: “Latin”
Description: Her name may derive from Kythere (“the red one”), a title of the Phonecian mother-goddess Astarte, perhaps via Greek Kythereia, an epithet of Aphrodite. The French version is Quitterie.
Spelling and Variations: “Quitesh, Quitessa, Quitetta, Quitevia”
Famous people with name: Quitéria Chagas.
Antonia
Meaning: “priceless”
Origin: “Latin”
Description: feminine given name and a surname. It is of Roman origin, used as the name of women of the Antonius family.
Spelling and Variations: “Antonia, Antónia, Antônia”
Famous people with name: Antonia Fraser. Surname: Fraser.
Debora
Meaning: “bee”
Origin: “Hebrew”
Description: the name was most popular from 1950 to 1970, when it was among the 20 most popular names for girls.
Spelling and Variations: “Deb, Debby, Debbie, Debra, Melissa (Greek), Erlea”
Famous people with name: Debby Boone. Given name: Deborah Anne Boone.
CUSTODIA
Meaning: “Guardian Angel”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: primarily a female name of Spanish origin that means Guardian Angel.
Spelling and Variations: “Cachet, Cad, Cadao, Cade, Cadee, Cady, Cagatay”
Famous people with name: Amor en custodia (Colombian TV series).
Marquess
Meaning: “ancient culture of France”
Origin: “Norman”
Description: ranked just below the level of an Earl and is derived from the Old French word “Marquis,” which signified this lofty position.
Spelling and Variations: “Markwis, Markwys, Marquys”
Famous people with name: Shy Glizzy. Given name: Marquis Amonte King.
Eufemia
Meaning: “well-spoken”
Origin: “Greek”
Description: It is derived from the ancient Greek words ευ (good) and φημί (to speak).
Spelling and Variations: “Eufemia, Eufemya, Euphemia, Euphemya”
Famous people with name: Catarina Efigénia Sabino EufémiaPortuguese resistance symbol.
Quim
Meaning: “Yahweh establishes”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: which in turn is a biblical name of Hebrew origin (originally Jehoiakim/יְהֹויָקִים or Jehoiachin/יְהֹויָכִין).
Spelling and Variations: “Joaquim”
Famous people with name: Quim Monzó.
Theresa
Meaning: “from the island Therassia”
Origin: “Greek”
Description: origins of the name are uncertain, it has been prevalent particularly in forms Theresa, Teresa, and Therese throughout Europe for centuries.
Spelling and Variations: “Terri, Terry, Tracy, Tess, Teresita”
Famous people with name: Theresa Russell, Theresa Randle.
Carlos
Meaning: “free man”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: Notable namesakes include musician Santana, writers Fuentes and Castaneda, and numerous athletes. Carlos Irwin Estevez is the birth name of Charlie Sheen.
Spelling and Variations: “Carlus, Carlys, Carmes, Carmis”
Famous people with name: Carlos Santana. Surname: Santana. …
Miguel
Meaning: “Who Is Like God”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: It is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Michael.
Spelling and Variations: “Miguael, Miguaell, Miguail, Miguale, Migualle, Miguayl”
Famous people with name: Miguel (singer) (born 1985), Miguel Jontel Pimentel, American recording artist.
Gabriela
Meaning: “God is my strength”
Origin: “Hebrew”
Description: strong yet graceful feminine form of Gabriel is a modern favorite.
Spelling and Variations: “Gabbi, Gabby, Gabi, Gabie, Gabbie or Gaby”
Famous people with name: Ella Henderson. Given name: Gabriella Michelle Henderson.
Neymar
Meaning: “Ocean”
Origin: “Brazilian”
Description: was unheard of before Brazilian football sensation Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior came to fame. It is thought to be a “smoosh” name of Netuno (Neptune) and Mar (Mars).
Spelling and Variations: “Neysa, Neya”
Famous people with name: Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior is a Brazilian professional footballer.
Nuno
Meaning: “Grandfather or squire”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: It is quite popular in the Portuguese-speaking countries and communities. Its Spanish equivalent is Nuño.
Spelling and Variations: “Nuno, Nunio, Nuna, Nunui, Nuna”
Famous people with name: Nuno Bettencourt, Portuguese-American musician.
6. Consider names of the subsequent children.
Maybe, you are first time parents and figuring out some cool Portuguese male name. It is a good idea to consider the names of subsequent children too.
7. Avoid names with bad meanings.
Baby names with bad meanings can be a cause of embarrassment for you and your kid. Be sure to know the meaning of the name you are gonna pick and be sure it is encouraging and positive.
Here are some of the cool Portuguese male names with meanings:
Eusebio – “pious”
Martial – “warlike”
Roque – “rest”
Josefa – “God will add”
Filipe – “lover of horses”
Davi – “beloved”
Heriberto – “bright army”
Marco – “warlike”
Graciano – “pleasing”
Jordao – “descendant”
Antos – “inestimable”
Silvio – “from the forest”
Remigio – “oarsman”
Eduardo – “guardian”
Ronaldo – “advisor to the king”
8. Pick up good people names from history.
The name of person has effect on his/her personality, it is said. Maybe, that’s the reason why people choose names from history. You can consider this as well.
I am sure you have heard about many legends from the past. I bet you’d find some awesome and useable Portuguese male names if you look into it.
We have a small list of Portuguese male names here for you to check out and know if you have heard them before:
Alessandro
Meaning: “man’s defender”
Origin: “Italian”
Description: primarily a male name of Italian origin that means Defender Of The People.
Spelling and Variations: “Alessandro, Alessanndro, Aleszandro, Aleszanndro”
Famous people with name: Alessandro Allori (1535–1607), Italian portrait painter.
BENTO
Meaning: “Benedict”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: diminutive of Benedito is a Portuguese name meaning Benedict based on Late Latin Benedictus, “blessed”, “well spoken of”. It can be used as a given name or a surname.
Spelling and Variations: “Benito, Biagio, Brando, Branko”
Famous people with name: Bento de Góis.
Renato
Meaning: “born again”
Origin: “Latin”
Description: it exists in masculine and feminine forms: Renato and Renata. … The name has a spiritual meaning, i.e., to be born again with baptism, i.e., from water and the Holy Spirit.
Spelling and Variations: “Renato and Renata”
Famous people with name: Renato Aragão (born 1936), Brazilian comedian and actor.
Eduardo
Meaning: “wealthy guard”
Origin: “Spanish, Portuguese”
Description: Famous bearer: King Edward the Elder, son of Alfred the Great; Edward VIII, who abdicated in 1936 to be with the divorced woman he loved.
Spelling and Variations: “Eduvigis, Eduardo, Eduard, Edur, Eduarda, Edurne, Eduino”
Famous people with name: Edward VI of England. Given name: Eduardo.
Artur
Meaning: “bear-like”
Origin: “Latin or Celtic”
Description: believed to possibly be descended from the Roman surname Artorius or the Celtic bear-goddess Artio or more probably from the Celtic word artos (“bear”).
Spelling and Variations: “Art and Artie”
Famous people with name: Arthur. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Serafino
Meaning: “burning ones”
Origin: “Hebrew”
Description: Serafino means “fiery one” or “burning one” and “serpent” (from Hebrew “saráf/שָׂרַף” = to burn/serpent).
Spelling and Variations: “Dash”
Famous people with name: Serafino Belfanti (1860–1939) Italian immunologist.
Josue
Meaning: “salvation”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: derived from a person in the Old Testament, known as Joshua, who accompanied Moses to receive the Ten Commandments from God. Josue Odir Flores Palencia is a footballer from Salvador.
Spelling and Variations: “Josalind, Jos, Josalyn, Josalin, Josalynn, Josana”
Famous people with name: Josué Flores. Surname: Flores.
Aires
Meaning: “fortune, or estate”
Origin: “Anglo-Saxon”
Description: The name is thought to be derived from the Old French eir, which is itself derived from the Latin heres, meaning “heir.”
Spelling and Variations: “Aeres, Aires, Aures, Awres, Ayres”
Famous people with name: Reese Witherspoon: Born March 22, 1976.
Bonifacio
Meaning: “good”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: was the name of the Roman military governor of North Africa in 422–32, who was a friend of St. … Augustine.
Spelling and Variations: “Dash”
Famous people with name: Bonifacio Flores Arévalo, Filipino dentist, sculptor and ardent patron of music and theater.
Sancho
Meaning: “holy”
Origin: “Basque”
Description: feminine form is Sancha and the common patronymic is Sánchez. Outside the Spanish-speaking world, the name is especially associated with the literary character Sancho Panza.
Spelling and Variations: “Sanncho, Zancho, Zanncho”
Famous people with name: Sancho Ramírez. Surname: Ramírez.
Marcelina
Meaning: “Young Warrior”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: primarily a female name of Spanish origin that means Young Warrior. Spanish, feminine form of the name Marcel.
Spelling and Variations: “Marcelle, Marcelline and Marcelyn”
Famous people with name: Marcelina CzartoryskaPolish pianist.
Emilio
Meaning: “rival, trying to equal or excel”
Origin: “Latin”
Description: being an old Roman surname which itself is derived from ‘aemulus’ meaning ‘rival, trying to equal or excel, emulating’.
Spelling and Variations: “Emilio, Emillio, Emyllyo, Emylyo”
Famous people with name: Emilio Sánchez. Surname: Sánchez.
Teodoro
Meaning: “God’s gift”
Origin: “Portuguese”
Description: male name of Spanish origin that means Divine Gift. The Spanish and/or Italian form of the name Theodore.
Spelling and Variations: “Theodor, Theodore”
Famous people with name: Ted Nugent. Given name: Theodore Anthony Nugent.
Cornelio
Meaning: “Horn”
Origin: “Spanish”
Description: masculine name. Its derivation is uncertain but is suspected to be from the Latin cornu, “horn”.
Spelling and Variations: “Cornĕus, Cornēlĭus”
Famous people with name: Cornelius Nepos. Surname: Nepos.
Carma
Meaning: “garden or orchard”
Origin: “Indian”
Description: Carma is also a variant of Carmen (Hebrew).
Spelling and Variations: “Carabell, Carabelle, Carabel, Caradawc”
Famous people with name: Karma Wilson, an American children’s author.
9. Make sure the first and second name fit with each other.
This happens rarely that the first and seconds names do not fit and meet each other well. It is, however, something you would not want.
Check out Portuguese male names and try to make full names that fit each other nicely:
Atílio – “strong and manly”
Tome – “twin”
Verissimo – “very true”
Vincente – “conqueror”
Hunfredo – “peaceful”
Sabio – “wise man”
Jayme – “supplanter”
Mario – “warlike”
Olavo – “forefather’s heir”
Josefa – “God will add”
Luis – “famous warrior”
Quim – “established by God”
Lucas – “bringer of light”
Eloi – “to choose”
Heitor – “defend”
10. Avoid names with too many syllables.
Baby names with too many syllables are complex. They are hard to remember. They should be avoided.
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