👶

The perfect name is out there — we're here to help you find it.

Portugal names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: Portugal names

  • Portugal names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture’s core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

Portugal Girl Names

33 girl names of Portugal origin — showing top 33

1
sand, from the sea
2
The name Belem is derived from the Portuguese word for Bethlehem, meaning 'house of bread'.
3
Well-come
4
the name of a beautiful town with a romantic history
5
a name derived from the Latin 'Cydalise'
6
derived from the name 'Catherine,' meaning 'pure'.
7
of the God will
8
Portuguese feminine form of EDWARD.
9
a port wine variety originating from the Alentejo region.
10
little flower
11
A diminutive form of the name 'Eugénia', it means 'well-born' or 'noble'.
12
yew tree
13
The name signifies a serene and peaceful character.
14
the promised one
15
God is gracious
16
the one who tells or speaks
17
Woman from Judea
18
God is gracious
19
derived from the name Lorraine, meaning 'from Lorraine'
20
Portuguese form of LOURDES.
21
carried, lifted
22
light
23
A diminutive form of 'Elisabeth', meaning 'God is my oath'
24
Light, illumination
25
wood, timber
26
Derived from the Latin 'Margarita', meaning 'pearl'.
27
half; gift from God
28
Of Magdala, a place of the first appearance of Jesus after his resurrection
29
wealthy
30
Means "like a sapphire" in Esperanto.
31
Mermaid
32
Short form of SILVIYA or SILVIJA.
33
Victory

Portugal Boy Names

48 boy names of Portugal origin — showing top 48

1
noble and ready
2
noble
3
elfin
4
Strong, Able
5
Blessed
6
of Caieta, meaning 'pure' or 'clean'
7
rejoice, happy
8
Derived from 'Camarão' meaning shrimp
9
Of the Cabral family, meaning 'from the place of the goats'.
10
A type of folk literature
11
Bearer of Christ
12
Supplanter
13
Portuguese form of EDWARD. This name was borne by a 15th-century king of Portugal, who was named after his maternal ancestor Edward III of England.
14
of the Lord
15
lover of horses
16
Will helmet
17
Derived from 'Hercules', relating to strength and heroism.
18
Home ruler
19
Derived from the Latin name Hector, meaning 'holding fast' or 'defender'.
20
Yahweh is salvation
21
God is gracious
22
God is gracious
23
God increases
24
Yahweh has established
25
combination of 'João' (John) and 'Miguel', meaning 'God is gracious' and 'who is like God'
26
A combination of the names João and Vitor, meaning 'God is gracious' and 'victor' respectively.
27
Brazilian Portuguese form of LOUIS.
28
son of Lied
29
gift of God
30
Who is like God?
31
a surname historically derived from a place name
32
gift of God
33
little sea
34
Medieval Portuguese and Spanish name, possibly from Latin nonus "ninth" or nunnus "grandfather". Saint Nuno was a 14th-century Portuguese general who defeated a Castilian invasion.
35
Victory of the people
36
Pedro: 'rock' or 'stone'; Henrique: 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the home'
37
small, humble
38
a variant of Rodrigo, meaning 'famous ruler'
39
behold, a son
40
famous ruler
41
Portuguese form of RONALD. A notable bearer is the retired Brazilian soccer player Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima (1976-), who is commonly known only by his first name.
42
Son of Rodrigo.
43
Twin
44
Supplanter
45
descendant of Tavares
46
brave one
47
strong, healthy
48
protector of mankind

Get your free baby name shortlist

Tell us your style, we'll send 20 names you'll love — curated, not generated.

Portugal Unisex Names

3 gender-neutral names of Portugal origin — showing top 3

1
beloved
2
the one who is a ruler, a champion
3
A beloved name with deep roots