40 Baby names for girls inspired by famous Latin songs

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

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

Alicia

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As in "Alicia" sang by the Spaniard Bunbury.

Amalia

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Aleks Syntek composed the poetic "Amalia" in honor of his grandmother.

Ana

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As in the heartbreaking "Ana" by Mexican rock band Maná.

Carmela

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Joaquín Sabina came up with this sweet song "¡Ay Carmela!" for one of his daughters.

Carmina

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"Carmina" by Victor Manuel is a oldie, but beautiful love song.

Cecilia

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Fito Paéz is the one behind the song "Cecilia."

Clara

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"Clara" is a song by Ana Torroja of the super famous Spanish trio Mecano.

Claudia

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

Cristina

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"Pobre Cristina" is the name of the song by Joaquín Sabina.

Elena

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Argentinian rock band Los Enanitos Verdes sings "Elena."

Esperanza

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

Eva

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"Eva tomando el sol" is the name of the song by Joaquín Sabina.

Juana

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As in the fun tune "Juana" by Thalía.

Karina

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As in "Karina," a sweet love song by the late Juan Gabriel.

Laura

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As in "Laura no está," the catchy tune by Nek.

Leonor

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As in "La perversa Leonor" by Miguel Ríos.

Ligia Elena

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As in Ruben Blades' "Ligia Elena," alovely song with a beautiful message.

Linda

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"Linda" is a love song by Miguel Bosé and Malú.

Lola

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As in "Lola," a song about a woman who likes the good life by Chayanne.

Lorena

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As in the song "Lorena" by Andrés Calamaro.

Luna

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As in Victor Manuel's song "Luna" interpreted by him and Miguel Ríos.

Macarena

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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

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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

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As in the song "María," the extremely danceable song by Ricky Martin.

María Cristina

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

Marta

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As in the song "Marta tiene un marcapasos" by 80s Spanish rock band Hombre G.

Manuela

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Ruben Blades is behind the gorgeous "Manuela" from the masterpiece Maestra Vida.

Marcela

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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

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

Natalia

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As in the song "Natalia" by Rocío Durcal.

Micaela

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

Paloma

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Andrés Calamaro is the singer behind "Paloma."

Penélope

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

Rita

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As in the song "Rita" by 80s rock band Hombres G.

Rosario

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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.

Rosita

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"Rosita" was included in Amaral's debut album in 1998.

Salomé

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As in the song "Salomé," one of Chayanne's most famous tunes.

Tomasa

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

Yolanda

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