Still undecided on your baby's name? If you're thinking of going for Filipino names, then this is the right list for you. Here are 101 popular Filipino names and their meanings that you can consider for your baby.
What you can read in this article?
- Popular Filipino names for boys
- Popular Filipino names for girls
While choosing names is fun for parents, it can also be intimidating. Overseeing the naming of another human being comes with a lot of responsibility.
Filipinos are known to be inventive when it comes to naming their babies, but some parents like it simple and classic.
Because the Philippines was once a colony of Spain and the United States, you may notice that most of the popular names have a Spanish or American influence. And because we're a religious country, a lot of people are also named after saints and biblical characters.
If you choose to name your child with a popular Filipino name, chances are he or she will have the same name as someone. Maybe there will be two Johns or two Christines in class. This is why we Filipinos are also fond of second names, to make our child's name stand out a bit.
But because we're sentimental people, regardless if a lot of kids have the same name as your child, if it has a significant meaning to you, then it's still considered special.
Here is a list of famous boy and girl names in the Philippines.
Top 10 popular Filipino names for boys in the Philippines
You probably have heard of these names used in your favorite teleserye before. It's because these Filipino names for boys have a classic but also manly ring to them.
1. Angelo - Angelo is an Italian version of Angel or messenger
2. Joshua - Comes from the Hebrew name “Yehoshua,” meaning “God is deliverance.”
3. Christian - The name Christian is of Greek origin and means "follower of Christ"
4. James - A classic, traditional and Biblical name meaning "supplanter" or "replacer."
5. John - The name John is derived from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning “graced by God.”
6. Mark - Mark is a traditionally masculine name that means “consecrated to the god Mars.”
7. Daniel - The name Daniel comes from the Hebrew words din (to judge) and el (God).
8. Gabriel - Hebrew in origin, the name Gabriel is translated as “God is my strength,”
9. Paul - It derives from the Roman family name Paulus or Paullus, from the Latin adjective meaning "small" or "humble".
10. Nathaniel - From the Biblical Hebrew personal name meaning 'given by God'
11. Justin - A derivative of Justus, meaning "just", "fair", or "righteous"
12. Alexander - A Latin variant of the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men."
13. Markus - Markus means “dedicated to (the Roman God) Mars“.
14.Carlo - Carlo means “man” (from Germanic “karal”)
15. Andrei - It means “manly”, “masculine” and “brave”
16. Louis - Derived from Germanic origins, meaning 'fighter or warrior'
17. Jason - In Greek, the name means “healer.”
18. Ryan - Comes from the Gaelic words right and an, which together mean "little king."
19. Adrian - The name Adrian is Latin and means "son of Adria."
20. Kenneth - Scottish: from a Gaelic personal name meaning 'handsome'
21. Michael - The name Michael is of Hebrew origin and means “who is like God?”
22. Vince- Another form of Vincent meaning "conquering."
23. Lawrence - Meaning: "man from Laurentum" or "bright one, shining one"
24. Vincent - English and French: from a medieval personal name
25. Liam - Liam is an Irish name meaning "strong-willed warrior" and "protector."
26. Marco - “Warlike, Warring, Mars, Roman God of War"
27. Patrick - Patrick is a male given name derived from the Latin name Patricius (patrician, i.e. nobleman)
28. Steven or Stephen - Meaning 'wreath, crown' and by extension
29. Emmanuel - Immanuel means "God is with us"
30. Francis - This was originally an ethnic name meaning 'Frank' and hence 'Frenchman'.
31. John Paul - God is Gracious
32. Aaron - Is a Hebrew name typically given to boys. It means “exalted” or “strong.”
33. Ralph - From a Middle English personal name composed of Germanic rad 'counsel', 'advice' + wolf 'wolf'
34. Edward - An English given name that means wealth, fortune; prosperous" and "guardian, protector".
35. Kyle - defined as "a narrow piece of land."
36. Alvin - The names mean "noble friend" and "old friend" respectively.
37. Raphael - Meaning "God has healed." Raphael is a name of Hebrew origin
38. Joseph - The name Joseph comes from the Hebrew verb yasaf (to increase).
39. Ron - Meaning mountain of strength or ruler's counselor.
40. Matthew - Matthew itself simply means "gift,".
41. Gian - Gian means "Gift from God."
42. Paolo - Paolo is both a given name and a surname meaning positive, the Italian form of the name Paul.
43. Noah - Noah is believed to come from the Hebrew "Noach," meaning "rest
44. Kurt - With meanings including counselor or advisor.
45. Jacob - It comes from the Old Testament and means supplanter
46. Lance - In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Lance is "servant" and "God-like".
47. Jake - Jake is also an abbreviated version of Jacob meaning holder of the heel.
48. Zion - Jewish: ornamental name from the Hebrew (Mount) Zion
49. Oliver - Oliver comes from Old Norse meaning “ancestor's descendants.”
50. Elijah - Elijah's name means “Yahweh is my God”
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Top 10 popular Filipino names of girls in the Philippines
When it comes to naming our little girls, Pinoy parents want something that sounds meek and sweet. Yet some of these meanings actually convey strength and wisdom. You may also notice that a lot of these names are inspired by beautiful flowers.
1. Angel - a given name meaning "angel", "messenger".
2. Althea - It means healer or wholesome
3. Princess - Primarily a female name of English origin that means Royal Daughter.
4. Samantha - Samantha means “name of God”
5. Andrea - Andrea means manly and strong
6. Sofia - Sophia is a classic Greek name meaning "wisdom."
7. Nicole - it means "victory of the people."
8. Jasmine - It is derived from the Persian word yasmin, which is used for the flower.
9. Angelica - derived from Latin angelicus meaning "angelic"
10. Nathalie - It means 'Christ's birthday'.
Here are other popular Filipino names for girls
11. Alexa - Alexandra means defender of man.
12. Mary - This name may have come from a root meaning “beloved”
13. Mariel - It means star of the sea.
14. Kimberly - It means "From the meadow of the royal fortress"
15. Christine - It is often associated with the meaning "Follower of Christ."
16. Stephanie - It means crown
17. Joanna - Joanna means God is Gracious
18. Mikaella - Feminine of Michael, meaning gift from God.
19. Patricia - Derived from the Latin word patrician, meaning "noble"
20. Julia - Julia is an ancient Roman name meaning "supreme god."
21. Pamela - origin meaning "honey or all sweetness
22. Erika - usually taken to mean "sole ruler, monarch"
23. Katrina - a female name of German origin that means Pure.
24. Alliah - Alliah means "exalted, sublime"
25. Hannah - Means "favor" or "grace."
26. Marie - Marie came from the Latin "stella maris," which means "star of the sea."
27. Janine - Janine is a derivation of Yochanan, a rabbi from the Talmudic era.
28. Alyssa - Alyssa means “noble natured”
29. Isabel - Isabel has a long list of variations and meanings including “pledged to God,” "God is perfection," and "God is my oath."
30. Paula - Paula means “humble” or “small”
31. Faye - meaning "fairy"
32. Michelle - Also derived from the Hebrew name Michael meaning "Who is like God?"
33. Jessa - A female name of American origin that means "God beholds"
34. Jenny - The Celtic meaning is 'lady of the people' and the Hebrew meaning is 'gracious' or 'merciful'
35. Angeline - It means messenger
36. Kirsten - It means the anointed or walk with God
37. Beatrice - Bea for short, meaning 'pilgrim' or 'bringer of joy'.
38. Janelle - It means God is merciful
39. Kyla - Kyla means “slender” or “narrow”
40. Grace - Grace's meanings include charm, goodness, and generosity
41. Anne - Anne or Ann, which means 'favour' or 'grace
42. Dianne - In mythology, it means goddess of the moon and the hunt.
43. Kate - Kate is a traditionally feminine name meaning "clear."
44. Melissa - Melissa means a person that's loved and adored
45. Catherine - Catherine or Katherine means “clean”
46. Kathleen - It means each of the two
47. Jamie - Jamie originally means “may God protect”
48. Joyce - The Latinized form of the Breton name Judoc meaning "lord".
49. Mae - Mae means “goddess of springtime, warmth, and increase”
50. Kiara - Kiara means "light"
51. Kristel - Kristel means "follower of Christ or ice"
When choosing a name for your child, avoid going with passing trends. You can also take a look at your family history to see if there's one name that you're thinking of reviving or putting a more modern spin to. Also consider the spelling. Another tip is to say the name out loud and visualize yourself calling your baby by that name.
Remember parents, your child will bear the name you give her for the rest of her life, so choose wisely.
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