Trawled the web for the perfect baby name and still haven’t met your match?
If you are looking for a way to add a touch of globetrotting flair to your babies name, perhaps in a nod to their heritage, or just to embrace a unique name for your child, Brazilian baby names will do just that. The Latin American country is not only a beautiful place steeped with history and wildlife but home to some charming baby names.
Many children are given names from the countries Portuguese influence, and the same follows for naming conventions. This method provides babies four names: their given name - which is often two to include a saint’s name and/or a preposition (da, das, do, dos or de); the mother’s last name; followed by the father’s last name. There aren’t any legal restrictions on baby names within the country unless the name is deemed humiliating. Nowadays, baby names are not just influenced by Portugal, but Spain, Italy and Germany.
To give you an overview of some of the lovely names you can find from Brazil, we have rounded up 80 popular Brazilian names to pique your interest.
52) Thiago, (Portuguese origin) meaning "may God protect you". It’s the Portuguese version of James.
56) Anitta, meaning "graceful". Anitta is known as the stage name of the renowned actress, singer, television host and actress in Brazil.
25) Marelaine, (Brazilian origin) meaning "the kind one".
10) Belmira, (Colombian origin) meaning "a beautiful voyage" and also the name of a town in Colombia.
14) Edite, (Portuguese origin) this name is the Portuguese version of girls name Edith and means "blessed".
16) Emanuelly, ( Hebrew origin) meaning "God is with us".
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65) Jacy, meaning "moon, and creator of plant life". Jacy July is a beauty Youtuber and Blogger.
37) Caio, (Latin origin) meaning "rejoice".
60) Cléo, meaning "Pride, glory and fame". This is the name of the popular actress Cléo Pires.
50) Tácito, (Brazilian origin) meaning "silent one".
54) Ulisses, (Portuguese origin) means "with wrath, or hateful" it’s the Portuguese form of the name Ulysses, originating from the Ancient Greek legend of Odysseus.
13) Daiane, (Portuguese origin) this pretty name is the Portuguese version of the English name Diane.
17) Fernanda, (German origin) meaning "a brave journey" female version of Fernando, common in Spain and Portugal. The name originally stems from name Ferdinand, a top name in Germany.
40) Gaspar, (Latin origin) meaning "treasure". it’s the Portuguese version of Jasper.
11) Canciana, (Spanish origin) meaning "belonging to Italy".
55) Valentim, (Brazilian origin|) meaning "healthy and strong". This is the Brazilian Portuguese version of the name Valentine, a lovely Brazilian name.
72) Lucas, meaning "bright". This is the name of footballer Lucas Maura.
68) Ayrton, meaning "a farm on the river Ayr". This is the name of the late Formula One driver, Ayrton Senna.
74) Neymar, meaning "unavailable". This is the name of the world-famous Brazilian footballer, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior.
44) Miguel, (Spanish and Portuguese origin) meaning "a person who is like God". This name is a variant of the famous name Michael.
20) Juliana, (Latin origin) meaning "youthful". This ranks within the most common female names found in Brazil.
39) Eduardo, (Iberian origin). This name is a variant of Edward and means "wealthy guardian".
78) Araci, (Old Tupi origin) meaning "morning" it’s also an area of Brazil. A true Brazilian name.
23) Lygia, (Ancient Greek origin) This name is the Brazilian Portuguese form of Ligeia and means "clear voice".
31) Valentina, (Latin origin) meaning "strong and healthy".
4) Arlette, (French origin) meaning "Lioness of God". In France as well as a baby name, it is also the name of a top brand of sweet cinnamon biscuits.
22) Lecia, (Latin origin) meaning "a very joyful person".
67) Olga, meaning "the blessed and holy one". This is the name of the singer Olga Souza.
33) Zina, (Portuguese origin) meaning "of Zeus".
73) Mário, meaning "war like". This is the name of the late Brazilian poet, Mário Raul de Morais Andrade.
45) Kadonkechi, (Brazilian origin), meaning "bitter soup".
61) Dilma, meaning "independent". Dilma Rousseff was the 36th President of Brazil.
63) Gisele, meaning "to owe a mutual obligation or pledge". Gisele Caroline Bündchen is a world-famous supermodel and environmental activist born in Horizontina, Brazil.
49) Quim, (Hebrew origin) meaning "raised by God". This is the short version of the name Joaquim.
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75) Paulo, meaning "small". Paulo Coelho is a highly revered author of books such as The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage.
36) Bruno, (German origin). This boy’s name is well loved across Latin America and means "brown".
80) Naolin, (Spanish origin) meaning "Mexican sun God".
30) Uiara, (Brazilian origin) meaning "the water lady". This name is often regarded as a variant of Lara.
62) Elis, meaning "God’s promise". This is the name of a famous jazz singer and musician, Elis Regina.
9) Bosalicia, (Mexican origin) meaning "a noble rose".
79) Jaci/Juci, (Old Tupi origin)| meaning "moon".
41) José, (Spanish origin) meaning "God will increase". This famous name is a variant of Joseph and ranks within top names in Brazil.
42) Luiz, (Old French origin) meaning "the famous warrior". This name is a Portuguese variant of Louis, a popular name in France.
57) Alessandra, meaning "defender of mankind". This is the name of the world-famous Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio and has inspired many names in Brazil.
6) Aurea,(Latin origin) a top choice for baby girls in Brazil, meaning "golden" and also the mythical Roman goddess of dawn.
3) Ana, (Hebrew origin) meaning "gracious".
48) Pascoal, (Portuguese origin) meaning "a child of Easter". This name is the Portuguese variant of the name Pascal.
58) Camila, meaning "perfect". Camila Mendes is both an iconic model and actress.
38) Carlos, (Spanish and Portuguese origin) meaning "a free man" a variant of Charles.
35) Batte, (Brazilin origin) meaning "totem is an elephant". This is a Brazilian tribal name.
64) Hebe, meaning "youth". Born in 1929, the late Hebe Camargo was a beloved Television host and is often regarded as the Queen of Brazilian Television.
69) Felipe, meaning "a friend of horses". This is the name of the Formula One racing driver, Felipe Massa.
43) Lúcio, (Latin origin) meaning "light".
8) Beatriz, (Spanish and Portuguese origin) meaning "one who brings joy".
51) Tadeu, (Hebrew origin) meaning "the one with a courageous heart".
5) Antônia, (Roman origin) meaning "priceless".
26) Maria, (Hebrew origin) meaning "from the sea". This name is by a long stretch the most common name for a girl in Brazil. it is influenced by Christianity, from Mother Mary of Jesus.
18) Francisca, (Old French origin) This traditional name is readily found within Brazilian aristocracy and means "free one".
29) Yara, (Brazilian origin) this lovely historic name is the name of a Brazilian goddess with fair skin and luscious flowing green hair.
70) Heleno, meaning "a shining light and torch", inspired by the legendary Brazilian footballer, Heleno de Freitas.
71) Jorge, meaning "farmer or worker of the land". This is the first name of Jorge Paulo Lemann, the billionaire banker and businessman.
24) Marcia, (Italian origin) meaning "someone who is dedicated entirely to Mars".
76) Romero, meaning "a person embarking upon a religious pilgrimage". This is the name of Romero Britto, a famous cubist pop art, Brazilian sculptor and artist.
53) Tristao, (Portuguese origin) meaning "outcry" This is the Portuguese version of the French name Tristan.
27) Mucamutara, (Egyptian origin). This name means "a girl born during the war" it is pronounced "Muh-kaem-mu-wu-arah".
66) Luara, "glorious and winning". This is the name of Luara Fonseca, a global internet star.
1) Alanza, (Old German origin) meaning "noble estate or ready for battle", it’s the female form of Alonzo.
15) Eloá, (Brazilian origin) means "goddess or sun warrior".
47) Onyait, (Brazilian origin) meaning "born on the grasslands".
12) Constancta, ( Latin origin) meaning "truly steadfast and persistent".
21) Kiania, (Brazilian origin) meaning "a new dawn".
32) Vittoria, (Latin origin) meaning "victory".
