🇪🇸 Spain

1,003

Total names

541

Male names

462

Female names

Naming Rules

Must not harm the child

Names that are objectively harmful to the child's interests are prohibited. Offensive or humiliating names will be rejected.

No surnames as first names

You cannot use a surname as a first name unless it has an established tradition as both.

Maximum of two simple names or one compound name

Spanish law limits children to two simple first names or one compound name (e.g., Maria Carmen).

No names that create gender confusion

The name should generally correspond to the child's sex, though enforcement has relaxed.

Legal basis: Ley del Registro Civil (Civil Registry Law) and Real Decreto 1917/1986.

Authority: Registro Civil

Popular Names in Spain

Top 15 Boy Names

1.Hugo

2.Mateo

3.Martin

4.Lucas

5.Leo

6.Daniel

7.Alejandro

8.Manuel

9.Pablo

10.Alvaro

11.Adrian

12.Enzo

13.Mario

14.Diego

15.Oliver

Top 15 Girl Names

1.Lucia

2.Sofia

3.Maria

4.Martina

5.Julia

6.Paula

7.Valeria

8.Emma

9.Daniela

10.Alma

11.Olivia

12.Vega

13.Carmen

14.Laia

15.Alba

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Last updated: April 2026. For informational purposes only. Always consult your local Registro Civil for definitive answers.