Catalan baby names
Names tagged with “Catalan” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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27 names
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- Xavi
Spanish
94Short form of Xavier, from Basque Etxeberria meaning 'new house.' Also associated with Saint Francis Xavier, the missionary.
- Monseratt
Spanish
94From Montserrat, a sacred mountain in Catalonia. The name means 'serrated mountain' and carries spiritual significance from the Benedictine monastery.
- Monserrath
Spanish
84From Montserrat, a sacred mountain in Catalonia. The name references the jagged peaks and spiritual significance of this Benedictine monastery site.
- Biel
Celtic
84Diminutive of Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength' in Hebrew origin, widely used in Catalan and Spanish cultures
- Marti
Latin
84Of or dedicated to Mars, the Roman god of war. Short form of Martín/Martin, carrying connotations of strength and martial vigor.
- Monserrat
Spanish
76From Montserrat, a sacred mountain in Catalonia. The name derives from Latin 'mons' (mountain) and 'serratus' (saw-toothed), referring to the jagged peaks.
- Monzerrat
Spanish
76From Montserrat, a Benedictine monastery near Barcelona. The name refers to the jagged mountain with serrated peaks, from Latin 'mons' (mountain) and 'serratus' (saw-like).
- Montserrath
Spanish
70From Montserrat, a sacred mountain in Catalonia. The name means 'serrated mountain' from Latin 'mons' (mountain) and 'serratus' (saw-toothed).
- Montzerrat
Spanish
70Named after Montserrat, a mountain near Barcelona. From Latin 'mons' (mountain) and 'serratum' (jagged/saw-toothed), referring to its distinctive peaks.
- Andreu
Celtic
62From Greek Andreas, meaning 'strong' and 'manly'. Popular in Catalonia as Andreu, reflecting Mediterranean and Iberian heritage.
- Enric
Germanic
62From Old High German 'Heinrich', meaning 'estate ruler' or 'home ruler', combining 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (ruler).
- Montserrat
Spanish
55Named after the Montserrat mountain in Catalonia, Spain. The name means 'jagged mountain' from Latin 'mons' (mountain) and 'serratus' (saw-toothed).
- Monserat
Spanish
42From Montserrat, a Benedictine monastery in Catalonia. The name refers to the jagged mountain 'serrated mountain' (serra = saw, rat = mountain).
- Nicolau
Latin
42From Latin Nicolaus, derived from Greek Nikolaos meaning 'victory of the people.' Nicolau is the Portuguese and Catalan form of this classic name.
- Catalella
Celtic
42Diminutive form related to Catalan 'cata' (taste) or a Catalonian place name derivative. May also reference the Catalan region and culture.
- Mariona
Celtic
42Feminine diminutive of Maria, derived from Latin Marianus. Popular in Catalonia and associated with Mary.
- Mireia
Celtic
42From Latin 'mirus' meaning 'wonderful' or 'admirable'. Popular in Catalonia as a modern feminine form.
- Miquel
Hebrew
42Spanish and Catalan form of Michael, from Hebrew meaning 'who is like God.' Historically popular in Mediterranean regions.
- Anyela
Celtic
42Spanish diminutive of Angela, derived from Latin angelus meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'. Popular in Hispanic and Catalan-speaking regions.
- Monserratt
Spanish
42From the Benedictine monastery Montserrat in Catalonia, Spain. The name means 'serrated mountain' referring to the distinctive jagged peaks.
- Ferran
Spanish
40From Latin 'Ferdinandus', meaning 'brave traveler' or 'bold journey'. Popular in Spain and Catalonia as a royal name.
- Josep
Hebrew
40From Hebrew Yosef meaning 'God will increase.' Josep is the Catalan/Spanish form, widely used in Spain and Catalonia.
- Jordi
Celtic
30A modern form of George, derived from the Greek name meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker.' Popular in Catalonia and among Spanish-speaking communities.
- Laia
Celtic
12Diminutive form derived from Eulalia, meaning 'well-spoken' or 'eloquent' in Latin, with roots in Greek.
- Carles
Germanic
10Catalan form of Charles, derived from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'man' or 'free man'
- Mateu
Hebrew
10Gift of God. Hebrew form of Matthew, popular in Catalonia and Portuguese-speaking regions.
- Aleix
Celtic
10Catalan diminutive of Aleix, derived from Greek Alexandros meaning 'defender of men'
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
