Are you looking for a special name for your baby girl? This is a task that cannot be taken lightly, right? Choosing a name for your little one has got to be one of the biggest decisions you'll make in your daughter's life. This is a name that she will (hopefully) keep forever, and there are lots of studies that seem to indicate that a given name can actually affect one's personality and even future education and career paths. Whether these studies are true or not, there's no question that the task of naming your child can definitely be a challenging one.
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When I was expecting my baby girl, I was obsessed with names from foreign countries. I kept a short list of favorite names in places where I had grown up, like Mexico, Peru and Argentina. How about considering looking at the most popular names in a particular country? Well, to give you some inspiration, we have rounded up the most popular names in Mexico, one of my favorite countries in the world.
This great collection of Mexican baby girl names sound beautiful and roll of the tongue with ease. Maybe you have familial ties to Mexico and want to honor your heritage, or maybe you have traveled to this beautiful country before and loved the unique romanticism of Mexican names. From old-school names like Guadalupe to more modern ones like Ximena, we hope you find that perfect name for your baby girl!
Adela
This name is especially popular in Mexico and means "from nobility." Many people also use the diminutive, "Adelita."
Ana
This lovely name means "full of grace," and is the basis of many Mexican compound names.
Angélica
Derived from the word "angelic," this is the perfect name for your little angel. It's also the name of mother and daughter duo Angélica María and Angélica Vale.
Ana María
Compound names are so elegant, like this beautiful name combining two super popular names in Mexico and Latin America.
Aracely
Gorgeous name that can also be spelled "Araceli." This name belongs to Mexican celeb Aracely Arámbula, mother of Luis Miguel's two sons.
Candela
This name is a shorter variation of the name "Candelaria" and means candle.
Fernanda
Feminine of the name Fernando, this name with royal history means "brave, daring."
Francisca
Want your child to be independent? This name means "one who is free."
Gabriela
Feminine form of Gabriel, which in Hebrew means "God is my strength."
Guadalupe
Our Lady of Guadalupe is the virgin patron saint of Mexico. It is quite versatile, as it can be used for boys or girls.
Jacinta
Would you love to name your baby girl after a beautiful flower? Consider this name, which means "hyacinth."
Josefa
This is another popular and long-standing girl's name in Mexico. It is the feminine version of the name Joseph.
Leticia
What a better name for your baby girl than one that means "gladness, happiness."
Lupe
This is a perfect name for both girls and boys, and a very popular one in Mexico.
Malena
What a romantic baby name, don't you think? It comes from the compound name María Elena.
María
María is the quintessential Mexican name. It is simple, yet rolls of the tongue beautifully, don't you think?
Mariangel
A perfect combination of two different names, María and Ángel. Your baby will standout with a name like this.
María de Carmen
Another beautiful compound Mexican name, made the more lovelier because Carmen means "garden."
María de Jesús
Like many other feminine names in Mexico, María de Jesús is also derived from Christianity combining two of the most popular names in this country.
María Elena
You may have noticed by now that María is extremely popular and used for many beautiful and lyrical compound names in Mexico.
María Isabel
The last compound name we share with you. Isabel is a variation of Elizabeth, meaning "devoted to God" in Hebrew.
Milagros
Meaning "miracle" in Spanish. What a lovely name for your baby girl, invoking the miracle of birth.
Mónica
Don't let any Clinton scandal dissuade you from this name, it is both unique and beautiful!
Paloma
This name is too beautiful to ignore; in Spanish, it means "dove" the symbol for peace.
Paola
This name has Latin origins, and it means "humble, small."
Patricia
Another lovely and feminine name; you can use Patty or Pati as a cute shortened version.
Regina
Talk about a unique and regal name for your little queen! Regina derives from Latin and it literally means "queen."
Sandra
Yet another beautiful name, and the gorgeous Mexican actress Sandra Echeverría definitely does it justice.
Silvia
I love the meaning of this name: "from the forest." Very evocative name with Latin origins.
Sofía
Also spelled Sophia, this is another regal name that means "wisdom, skill" and it's also the name of gorgeous Colombian actress Sofía Vergara.
Teresa
Teresa is of Spanish, Italian and Portuguese origin. It means "to harvest."
Verónica
This is my favorite name. How could it not be? It's my own daughter's name! Baby Name Wizard reports this name peaked in the 1970's.
Valentina
This is the feminine form of Valentine; it means "strong, vigorous, powerful." Baby Name Wizard lists it as the top five most popular name in Mexico.
Vanessa
The perfect name for your little one, and very popular in Mexico. It means "butterfly" in Greek.
