Traditional Portuguese Names

Classic and timeless names from Portugal's heritage

Showing 1–48 of 68 names

Noble and ready for battle

Defender of mankind

Manly, brave, courageous

Priceless, highly praiseworthy, or flourishing

she who makes happy; voyager, blessed

Brown

Free woman

free man

follower of Christ

Beloved, darling, friend

divine, heavenly

Follower of Dionysius

Rich guard or prosperous protector

life, living, breath

Captivating, shining one, or 'she who weans'

Bold voyager, brave journey

Lover of horses

God is my strength

Pledge, hostage

Battle series, war

Strong, great, warrior

torch, bright one, shining light

Pure, holy, chaste

Greek, Portuguese

Peace

My God is an oath

gift of Isis

God is gracious

Farmer, earth-worker

Youthful, downy-bearded

Laurel tree, victory

Lion man

Greek, Germanic

Light, sun ray, or 'other/foreign'

From Lydia, an ancient region in Asia Minor, known for its wealth

Famous warrior

famous warrior

From Magdala

God is with us

Warlike, dedicated to Mars

Beloved, bitter

Male, virile; or related to the Roman god Mars

Lady, mistress of the house

Who is is like God?

birthday, especially of Christ

ninth

Eighth

Olive tree

Noble, aristocratic

Small, humble

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