Portuguese Baby Names

Portuguese baby names carry the sound, history and meaning of the Portuguese naming tradition. Our collection holds 18 Portuguese names, 8 for boys and 10 for girls, each with its own meaning, origin notes, popularity and numerology. Browse the names below and follow any one for its full profile.

Whether you are drawn to Portuguese names for heritage, for their sound, or simply for a meaning that resonates, this page is a living list that grows as we research and add more. Names are shown with the most prominent first.

Portuguese names & meanings

AfonsoNoble and ready for battle — warm, characterful and easy to wearPortuguese · Numerology 7BeneditaBlessed — understated and quietly elegantPortuguese · Numerology 33CatarinaPure — timeless and effortless to sayPortuguese · Numerology 4ConceicaoConception — soft-sounding with strong rootsPortuguese · Numerology 5CustodiaGuardian; (the guardian angel) — soft-sounding with strong rootsPortuguese · Numerology 11DiogoTeaching; (James) — understated and quietly elegantPortuguese · Numerology 5DuarteWealthy guardian; (Edward) — timeless and effortless to sayPortuguese · Numerology 6FilipaLover of horses — memorable across culturesPortuguese · Numerology 8GoncaloSaved in combat — rooted yet ready to travelPortuguese · Numerology 4GustavoStaff of the Goths — full of character and easy to lovePortuguese · Numerology 6Iara(a water nymph); lady of the water — full of character and easy to lovePortuguese · Numerology 2JoanaGod is gracious — distinctive without trying too hardPortuguese · Numerology 5Madalena(of Magdala) — full of character and easy to lovePortuguese · Numerology 6NunoNinth — soft-sounding with strong rootsPortuguese · Numerology 1RitaA pearl; (Margaret) — soft-sounding with strong rootsPortuguese · Numerology 3SalvadorSaviour, rescuer — a classic with a fresh edgePortuguese · Numerology 11TeresaA harvester — gentle, modern and genuinely meaningfulPortuguese · Numerology 5VascoOf the Basques; a raven — gentle, modern and genuinely meaningfulPortuguese · Numerology 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

+What are some popular Portuguese baby names?

Well-known Portuguese names in our collection include Afonso, Benedita, Catarina, Conceicao, Custodia. Each name links to a full profile with its meaning, origin, popularity and numerology.

+How many Portuguese names are listed here?

We currently list 18 Portuguese names — 8 for boys and 10 for girls, and the collection grows regularly as we research and add more.

+How do I choose a Portuguese name?

Start from the meaning you want for your child, then read the full profile for pronunciation, popularity and sibling-name ideas. You can also use our name, sibling and middle-name tools to refine your shortlist.