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Filipino names reflect centuries of Spanish colonial influence layered over Indigenous Tagalog and regional Philippine-language roots, with Catholic saints' names remaining a strong thread throughout.
Quick facts: Filipino names
- Filipino names often blend Spanish colonial-era naming with Indigenous Tagalog and other Philippine-language roots
- Many Filipino families use multiple given names, plus both maternal and paternal surnames
- Catholic saints' names remain a strong naming tradition across the Philippines
- Nicknames and shortened pet names are used more heavily day-to-day than the full given name
Filipino Girl Names
73 girl names of Filipino origin — showing top 73
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A combination of 'Ara' which may relate to a light or illumination and 'Celes' relating to celestial.
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A derivative of 'Maria Teresa', which combines the names Maria (meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child') and Teresa (of
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Derived from the Filipino word for 'thirteen', often associated with the number's cultural significance.
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a term of endearment, sometimes seen as a colloquial expression, or can mean 'daughter of the town'
Filipino Boy Names
43 boy names of Filipino origin — showing top 43
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Associated with the name 'Kristal', meaning 'frozen' or 'icy', and often connoting clarity or brilliance.
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{language: English, meaning: A variant of Randy, which is derived from Randall, meaning 'shield wolf'}
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