
Choosing a name for your baby is a big task because there is so much to consider — especially if you're raising a bilingual and bicultural child. The cool thing is that if you're not sure what name to choose, there are many places where you can look at for inspiration other than baby name books or websites.
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One of the places that you may not have considered as inspiration is songs in Spanish! I'm sure you've heard more than a few songs in Spanish that have the name of a woman in the title. Here you'll find 40 names for girls inspired by famous Latin songs. Some are super popular like "María" by Ricky Martin and "Ana" by Maná, but there are some oldies, but goodies too.
Check them out and hopefully you'll be one step closer to choosing the perfect name for your baby girl!
Alexandra

Romeo Santos sang the beautifual bachata ballad "Alexandra" when he was part of Aventura.
Claudia

The incomparable Dyango, known as "the voice of love," is the one who sings "Claudia."
Esperanza

"Esperanza" is a song from Enrique Iglesia's third album which was released in the late 90s.
Macarena

As in the song "Macarena" by Los del Río, one of the most famous tunes in Spanish that even non-Latinos knew how to dance.
Magdalena

As in the poetic "Una canción para la Magdalena" by Joaquín Sabina, who seems to love using women's names in the titles of his songs.
María Cristina

As in the song "María Cristina me quiere gobernar," an oldie & awesome salsa song by Compay Segundo.
Marcela

As in the song that bears the name of Luis Miguel's mother "Marcela" and which he dedicated to her when he was very young.
Maiyté

As in the song "Pa Mayté" by Carlos Vives, which just makes me want to get up and dance!
Micaela

As in the song "Micaela" by Alejandro Sanz when he called himself Alejandro Magno back in the 80s.
Penélope

As in the song "Penélope" originally by Joan Manuel Serrat but redone by Diego Torres.
Rosario

As in the song "Rosario Tijeras" by Colombian sensation Juanes, which was included in the soundtrack of the 2005 movie by the same name which was based on a book by Colombian author, Jorge Franco, with the same title.
Tomasa

As in the song "La Negra Tomasa" by Compay Segundo, but made extremely popular by Caifanes.
Yolanda

As in the song "Yolanda," one of the most beautiful love songs ever by the genious singer-songwriter and guitar player, Pablo Milanés.