I'm a huge pop culture junkie, so there's a very good chance my children will be named after my favorite television characters and movie heroines. And as luck would have it, about 90% of my favorite characters happen to be Latino. What can I say? Latino TV writers know how to pick a good name!
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Besides, it's pretty cool being name after a popular television character, especially if the character has a really cool storyline. And if we're really being honest, all babies are kind of dramatic, so chances are they'll live up to their namesake's reputation. I'm sure you'll agree.
So if you're looking for a cool baby name, look no further than these 22 classic Latino television characters for inspiration.
Santana
Well, this much can be said for Glee's Santana: she's strong-willed, talented, and she always gets what she wants.
Eva Luna
If ever I have twins, you'd better believe I'm naming them Eva and Luna, after my mami (Evelyn) and my abuelita's favorite novela.
Luz Clarita
I can't NOT sing the theme song to Luz Clarita when I hear this precious name. I bet you can't either.
Gabrielle
Having twin girls? Consider naming them for Eva Longoria's Desperate Housewives character: Gabrielle y Solis!
Gloria
Glory me, this name is awesome! When I think of Gloria, I think of someone who is strong and vivacious, and lights up the room whenever she walks in, a lot like Sofia character on Modern Family.
Marimar
Telenovela fans may want to consider naming their baby girls Marimar. It's both beautiful and classic.
Esmeralda
Esmeralda is a miracle among miracles and a survivor among survivors. Who wouldn't want to name their baby girl after such a woman?
Dora
This name is an aDORAble name for an adventurous little chica. Sorry, I just had to write that.
Betty
Ugly Betty? Pfft! Try gorgeous Betty. This is a sweet and beautiful name for a little girl.
Dayanara
Dayanara is a gorgeous, loyal, and artistic. Oh, and she's also an inmate on Orange is the New Black, but that's a minor detail.
Xuxa
With a name like Xuxa, your daughter is sure to stand out wherever she goes.
Chispita
Chispita means little spark, making it the perfect nickname for that lively little baby girl churning around in your tummy.
Ricky Ricardo
If you have a daughter, a niece, a dog, or a plant named Lucy, why not go ahead and name your son Ricardo? Ricky for short.
Maria Mercedes
Mami's pressuring you to name your hija Maria, after her abuelita? Compromise by adding Mercedes as a middle name.
Slater
Slater's a great name for a future athlete and/or hearttrob.
Cristela
Cristela's title character is a driven young law student. Sounds like the kind of daughter I'd like to raise.
Rey
Rey rules with an unwavering iron fist, all in the name of Law & Order.
Chico
I'm not above naming my son Chico. Well, okay, maybe nicknaming my son Chico. It's fun and upbeat, much like Freddie Prinze's character on the show Chico and the Man.
Valentina
Valentina is smart, determined, and always super fashionable, much like the Edy Ganem's character on the lifetime series Devious Maids.
Callie
If your Callie is anything like her Grey's Anatomy namesake, chances are she'll grow up to be an independent young woman, who happens to save lives for a living. No biggie.
Nero
Is it wholly inappropriate to want to name your son after an ex-con TV character whom you happen to have a crush on? Not if the person is question is Sons of Anarchy's Nero Padilla. Swooooooon.
Sirena
My younger sister's mother went into labor while watching Sirena, so she thought it only made sense that she should name her daughter after the title character.
