75+ Amazing Catalan Baby Names (Unique Meaningful Choices)

Catalan baby names combine tradition, culture, and individuality. These names are becoming more and more popular among parents looking for names that are both significant and distinctive since they are rooted in the rich past of Catalonia, a province in northeastern Spain with its own language and culture. ​

 

Catalan Baby Names: History

Provisional data from the Catalan Statistics Institute (Idescat) shows that 54,182 infants were born in Catalonia in 2023.

It is the lowest number since 1995 and represents a 3.9% decline in 2022, following a 15-year pattern of declining birth rates, which peaked in 2008 at 89,024 births, right before the financial crisis, after more than ten years of rising birth rates.

At 1.78 million, the number of women of reproductive age (15–49) increased 1.8% from the previous year, but stayed largely stable. While the average age of first-time mothers was 31.7, the average age of mothers giving delivery stayed at 32.6. ​ Source

 

​Catalan Baby Names: Girls

• Yasmina – Jasmine flower.

• Lídia – From Lydia; a region in Asia Minor.

• Marta – Lady or mistress.

• Caterina – Pure.

• Lara – Protection or fortress.

• Gala – Joyful, festive.

• Sofia – Wisdom.

• Aina – Grace or mercy (Catalan form of Anna).

• Laia – Short for Eulàlia; means “well-spoken.”

• Núria – Refers to the Virgin of Núria, a religious icon.

• Meritxell – Named after a Marian shrine in Andorra.

• Montserrat – Serrated mountain; also refers to a popular Catalan mountain.

• Eulàlia – Well-spoken; patron saint of Barcelona.

• Berta – Bright or famous.

• Ariadna – Very holy; Catalan form of Ariadne.

• Dolors – Sorrows; religious significance.

• Estel – Star.

• Ivet – Yew tree; strong and resilient.

• Olga – Holy or blessed.

• Sílvia – From the forest.

• Eva – Life.

• Gisela – Pledge or hostage; noble.

• Joana – God is gracious.

• Pauleta – Little Pau (peaceful).

• Adelaida – Noble kind.

• Rita – Pearl.

• Sira – Bright star.

• Vinyet – Refers to Virgin of Vinyet; spiritual.

• Tània – Fairy queen or princess.

• Queralt – Name of a sanctuary in Catalonia.

• Roser – Refers to the Virgin of the Rosary.

• Mar – Sea.

• Bruna – Brown-haired; dark beauty.

• Llum – Light; spiritual.

• Xènia – Hospitable or welcoming.

• Lina – Tender or delicate.

• Beatriu – Bringer of joy.

• Carme – Song or vineyard.

• Neus – Snow; symbol of purity.

• Mariona – Catalan form of Mariana, meaning “of the sea.”

• Jana – God is gracious.

• Irina – Peace.

• Carlota – Feminine form of Charles; meaning “free woman.”

• Clàudia – Lame or enclosure (classic Roman name).

• Gemma – Gem or precious stone.

• Teresa – To harvest.

• Blanca – White, pure.

• Mireia – Admired or wonderful.

• Elna – A Catalan twist on Helen; means “shining light.”

• Arlet – Possibly from Hebrew, meaning “altar.”

 

Catalan Baby Names: Boys

• Bernat – Brave as a bear.

• Jordi – Farmer; Catalan form of George.

• Andreu – Manly or brave; Catalan form of Andrew.

• Enric – Ruler of the home; Catalan form of Henry.

• Esteve – Crown; Catalan form of Stephen.

• Jaume – Supplanter; Catalan form of James.

• Aleix – Defender of the people; derived from Alexander.

• Ferran – Brave traveler; Catalan form of Ferdinand.

• Xavier – New house; Basque in origin but popular in Catalonia.

• Lluc – Light; Catalan form of Luke.

• Ramon – Wise protector.

• Genís – Noble origin; Catalan form of Genesis.

• Cauet – Little cave or den.

• Rafel – God heals.

• Damià – Tame or subdue.

• Vicenç – Victorious.

• Ot – Wealth or fortune.

• Benet – Blessed.

• Ernest – Serious or sincere.

• Gil – Young goat; energetic and lively.

• Eudald – Rich and powerful.

• Teo – Short for Teodor or Mateo; means “God-given.”

• Pol – Catalan form of Paul; means “small” or “humble.”

• Oriol – Golden; derived from Latin.

• Marc – Warlike; Catalan form of Marcus.

• Nil – River Nile; also means “champion.”

• Arnau – Eagle ruler; Catalan form of Arnold.

• Roger – Famous spear; pronounced “Ro-zher.”

• Pau – Peace.

• Joan – Catalan form of John; means “God is gracious.”

• Guillem – Resolute protector; Catalan form of William.

• Cesc – Short for Francesc (Francis); means free man.

• Isidre – Gift of Isis; patron of farmers.

• Dídac – Learned; Catalan form of Didacus.

• Nicolau – Victory of the people.

• Martí – Warlike; Catalan form of Martin.

• Joaquim – God will establish.

• Toni – Priceless; short for Antoni.

• Elies – My God is Yahweh.

• Roc – Rest; short and strong.

• Simó – Heard or listener.

• Ventura – Fortune or good luck.

• Llorenç – Laurel-crowned; Catalan form of Laurence.

• Adrià – Dark one; from Hadria.

• Tomàs – Twin; Catalan form of Thomas.

• Brun – Brown-haired.

• Maties – Gift of God; Catalan for Matthias.

• Quim – Short for Joaquim.

• Àngel – Messenger of God.

• Hug – Heart, spirit, or mind.

 

Summary!

Which Catalan baby names are your favorite? Have you got any suggestions for us? Make sure to share your opinion!

Source :

• 30 Most Popular Catalan Names For Baby Boys And Girls
• Martina and Jan top baby names as births in Catalonia fall by 3.9% in 2023
• Catalan Names – Behind the Name

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