Filipino Baby Names
Every Filipino name is the product of several layers of history, culture, and tradition. Spanish, Malay, and American influences blend into these traditional dances to create a unique appealing package that beautifully reflects the vibrant culture of the nation. Filipino names are usually chosen for their meaningfulness, their pleasant sound, and their association with family and religion.
Filipino baby names are just this perfect blend of native and foreign languages. Some are inspired by nature, others by virtues; some combine indigenous and exotic elements to create something distinctly Filipino. The combination of this history and uniqueness gives Filipino names a charm that is unparalleled.
Selecting from a list of Filipino names can help them bring this culture into the lives of their family and use a bit of creativity to craft their child’s modern identity. Short and simple or extravagant and profound, these Filipino names still carry love, resilience, and cultural identity that are beams for all generations to see.
Filipino Boy Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Crisanto | Christ, Gold flower |
| Ambrosio | Immortal |
| Zoren | Happiness |
| Agui | God of fire |
| Vedasto | Stranger, Visitor from the woods |
| Vergel | Orchard, Pure as a lily, Virgin |
| Ligid | To roll |
| Gani | Bountiful harvest |
| Jacinto | Hyacinth |
| Caeg | A boastful person, Key |
| Alon | Oak tree, Wave |
| Bagsic | Strength, power, fierceness |
| Bagwis | Soft wing feather (of a bird), Wing |
| Habalo | To talk, to speak |
| Isagani | Bountiful harvest |
| Venancio | Hunter |
| Acda | Literary work, composition |
| Galang | Respect, Support, foundation, beam |
| Heherson | He her son |
| Mabalot | Wrapped, encased |
| Fernandez | Fernando's son, Bold protector, brave in peace, Brave journey |
| Ramil | Sand, Geomancy, divination, magic |
| Banoy | Eagle |
| Nimuel | Circumcised of God, God's sea, Day of God |
| Arnulfo | Strong as an eagle, Smart as a wolf |
| Alab | Blaze, flame, Evening |
| Alain | Little rock, Handsome, Deer |
| Homobono | Good man |
| Moises | Child, To deliver, to give birth, Liberate, save, Rescued from drowning in water |
| Dayap | Lime, Lemon |
| Dranreb | Of Bernard |
| Isko | Frenchman, Free man, A Frank, He will laugh, he will rejoice |
| Akmad | Highly praised, most praiseworthy |
| Dakila | Great, noble |
| Jejomar | Jesus, Joseph, and Mary, Yahweh is salvation, He will add, Sea of bitterness |
| Macario | Fortunate, Happy, Supremely blessed |
| Edilberto | Noble, Bright |
| Efren | Two-fold increase, doubly fruitful |
| Bayani | Hero |
| Melchor | God is king, God is light, my king is light, City of the king |
| Rizalino | Of Rizal |
| Taupo | Hail, Hello |
| Magkawas | To escape |
| Datu | Chief |
| Macaranas | To experience |
| Gubatan | Woods, forest |
| Joaqui | Yahweh will establish, Yahweh will raise up |
| Magitung | Respectfully |
| Magtanggol | To defend |
| Sofronio | Of Sophronius, Self-controlled |
| Joselito | God increases |
| Galasinao | Clear |
| Dacquel | Big |
| Kidlat | Lightning |
Filipino Girl Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Teresita | Summer, Harvest |
| Philippine | Friend of horses, horse lover |
| Nieves | Snows |
| Mahalia | Lyre, Dancing, Sad song, Sickness, weak, Woman, Beloved, Expensive, dear |
| Adelfa | Born of the same womb, brother |
| Zenaida | Sacred to Zeus |
| Jonalyn | God is gracious |
| Analyn | Favor, grace |
| Benilda | Bear battle, Battle wound |
| Luwalhati | Glory, splendor |
| Dafrosa | Rose belt |
| Malayah | Free |
| Umali | Filipino surname, Shrub |
| Sinag | Ray of light |
| Mahalina | To be fascinated, to be charmed, to be attracted |
| Hiraya | Vision, imagination |
| Yna | Queen, Pure, To entertain, Home, The sun, Illuminate |
| Lualhati | Glory, splendor |
| Mahaliah | Weak, sick, Lyre, Entreaty, Beloved, Forbearing |
| Sicat | Rising (sun, moon), Splendor, brilliance, Full light |
| Abiog | Swinging, rocking |
| Sirenha | Goddess of fish, Mermaid |
| Likha | Create, Art, creative work |
| Sitti | Furrow |
| Diwata | Goddess, deity |
| Lukban | Grapefruit |
| Ysip | Thinking |
| Rosamie | Rose friend, Famous protector, Horse protection, One of praise who protects and defends, Garland of roses, Rose of the world |
| Alma | Nourishing, Soul, Young woman |
| Amihan | North wind, cool northeast wind, Winter storm |
| Mirikit | Beautiful, Pretty |
| Kabaitan | Kindness |
| Malaya | Free, independent |
| Pacaon | To feed |
| Dayea | Goddess of secrets |
| Kristel | Crystal, Follower of Christ |
| Mutya | Pearl, Amulet, charm, Obedient, dutiful |
| Pahate | For sharing |
| Charo | Rosary, wreath of roses |
| Luzviminda | A blend of the three major islands of the Philippines |
| Maricel | Sea of bitterness, Rebelliousness, Wished-for child, Beloved, Heaven |
| Lani | Heaven, Sky, Royal, Wool |
| Ligaya | Happiness, joy, bliss |
| Makisig | Elegant, dashing |
| Maricar | Of María del Carmen |
| Marikit | Gorgeous, magnificent, exquisite, pretty, beautiful |
| Tadhana | Destiny, fate |
| Blessica | To be blessed |
| Darna | Anagram of Narda |
| Phillipina | Horse lover, From the Phillipines |
| Bual | Fallen |
| Chona | Consolation, Conception, Water, Wolf |
| Mahal | Beloved, darling |
| Baitan | Star, heavenly body, Goodness |
| Dungo | Shy, timid, Loved one |
| Eeya | Generous, helping |
| Babalato | To share |
| Bituin | Star |
| Calajati | Half |
| Chesa | Celestial |
| Divina | Divine, godlike, Extraordinary, sublime, Prophetic, Inspired by the gods |
| Ikapati | Giver of food, Goddess of fertility and agriculture |
| Teodorica | Ruler of the people |
| Buwan | Moon, Month |
| Luningning | Brilliance |
| Bunga | Fruit, result, Flower, Potpourri |
| Jaslene | Gift from God, Jasmine flower |
| Marilag | Beautiful, splendid, gorgeous, exquisite |
| Norjannah | Light paradise, light garden |
| Perlah | Pearl |
| Bighani | Charm, allurement, fascination, To be compelled |
| Dalisay | Pure, immaculate |
| Laarni | Wave, often symbolizing a gentle or graceful surge of water |
| Atay | Liver |
| Emerlinda | Whole, great, Home, Soft, tender |
| Jemarr | Yahweh is salvation, Sea of bitterness, Rebelliousness, Wished for child, Beloved |
| Sampaguita | Jasmine flower, I promise you, Champak flower |
| Tanashiri | Mode of music, Hindu goddess |
| Floribeth | Flower, My God is an oath, House of figs, House of affliction |
| Mayumi | Tender, soft, Modest, Truth, reason, Beautiful, Archery bow |
| Abalahin | To disturb, to bother, To delay |
| Mabunga | Fruitful, productive |
| Mindanao | An island of the Philippines, People of the lake |
Filipino Unisex Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ilagan | To dodge, to get out of the way |
| Ulan | Rain, Young man, boy |
| Caharian | Kingdom, realm |
| Visaya | From Visayas, Excellence |
| Diwa | Spirit, Thought |
| Kalangitan | Sky, the heavens |
| Luzon | Luzon island, Wooden mortar |
| Danao | Lake, lagoon, pond |
| Joriz | Of Jose Rizal |
| Magana | From Magaña |
| Danar | One who lives near a body of water |
| Luntian | Green |
| Dimayuga | Unshakeable |
| Dimaranan | Impassable |