Filipino names are unique. Not only was it influenced by foreigners but also Filipinos are very creative. They tend to spell the names backward and name their kids as celebrities, heroes, important events, and many significant events. Sometimes the parents combine their names to make their children’s names.
Many Filipino names are traditional, mixed with modern, due to Spain, America, Japan, and China’s influence; most Filipino names are derived from them. Also, due to Spanish colonization, most names are derived from the Bible. Even until now, parents still use most of the traditional Filipino names.
Due to the rich Filipino heritage, Filipino names are diverse and unique. So when you are looking for a nice name for your child, may it be a girl or a boy, you can look for Filipino names as your reference. I searched for many Filipino names; read more below.
Traditional Filipino Names for Girls
Filipino Names
Meaning
Origin
Bernila
Blessed
German derived from the name Bernihilde.
Carmelita
Garden
Spanish inspired by the Garden of Eden.
Cecilia
Blind
Spanish
Christina
Follower of Christ
English
Divina
Heavenly or Divine
Latin/ Italian
Dolores
One of many names given to the Virgin Mary.
Latin
Evangeline
Bringer of Good News
Greek
Gloria
Glory
Latin
Katherine
Pure
Latin
Liezel
Tagalog of Elizabeth
Filipino
Maria
Mary in English
Latin
Odessa
Long Journey
Greek
Perlah
Pearl, this name is believed to bring wisdom and health to the baby.
Spanish
Reyna
Queen
Spanish
Victoria
Victory
Latin
Traditional Names for Boys
Filipino Names
Meaning
Origin
Alab
To burn with emotions.
FIlipino
Alejandro
People’s Guardian
Spanish
Crisanto
Golden Flower
Greek
Dakila
Great or Huge
Greek
Danilo
God is my judge.
Filipino
Datu
Ruler, King, Chief
Filipino
Ernesto
Honest or Sincere
Spanish
Fernandez
Fernando’s son.
Spanish
Heherson
Her son.
English
Hiram
Kind and Charitable
Hebrew
Homobono
Gentleman
Spanish
Honesto
Honest Person
Spanish
Jejomar
A name made by merging the names Jesus, Joseph, and Mary together.
Filipino
Jericho
Lunar Haven
Greek
Jerome
Divine Name
Greek
Jonah
Dove
Hebrew
Juan
God’s Grace
Spanish
Lester
Safe Place
English
Luis
Celebrated Battle Champion
Spanish
Luntian
Green
Filipino
Magtanggol
To stand your ground.
Filipino
Mauricio
Moorish
Latin
Melchor
God of Light
Hebrew
Omar
Talented Speaker in HebrewProsperous in Arabic.
Hebrew/ Arabic
Contemporary Filipino Names for Girls
Filipino Names
Meaning
Origin
Amor
Love
French
Atarah
Crown
Hebrew
Awit
A musical name inspired by a poem of hymn.
Filipino
Darling
popular endearing name
English
Isa
One
Filipino
Leona
Lioness
Greek
Lyka or Laica
Pretty Face
FIlipino
Micah
Modification of Michael meaning a gift from God.
Hebrew
Nungning
Sparkle
Filipino
Ophelia
Romantic name after a character from Hamlet.
Greek
Philippine or Filipina
Derived from the named of the country, Philippines
Filipino
Princess
Princess
English
Queenie
playful name for a powerful girl.
English
Sunshine
name reflecting the year-round sun in the Philippines.
English
Trixie
Bringer of Joy
Latin
Zabrina
River
Latin
Zanaida
Born of Zeus
Greek
Zephyr
West Wind
Greek
Cool Filipino Names for Boys
Agapito
Dear, Sweetheart
Spanish
Alain
Handsome, Bright
French
Aldo
Old or Tall Man
Latin
Arnold
Powerful as an Eagle.
German
Benjie
The Tagalog of Benjamin
FIlipino
Cesar
Long Thick Hair
Spanish
Christiano
Follower of Christ.
Latin
Diego
Singing Eagle
Spanish
Edgardo
Owner of the Spear
Spanish
Edward
Wealth, Luck, Fortune
English
Efren
Useful and Productive
Spanish
Gabriel
Devoted to God
Hebrew
Genesis
Origin of Something
Greek
Gregory
Attentive and Alert
Latin
Horace
Man of Time
Latin
Inigo
Passionate
Spanish
Jacob
Holder of the Heel
Hebrew
James
Usurper
Hebrew
Jason
Healer
Greek
Joshua
God is my rescuer.
Hebrew
Kevin
Honorable, Upright
Irish
Nathaniel
God’s gift
Hebrew
Nino
Baby Boy
Spanish
Paolo
Little, Humble
Italian
Ricky
Daring Ruler
American
Rodrigo
Famous Ruler
Spanish
Ryan
Royal Descent
Irish
Sherwin
Speedy Runner
English
Sofer
Writer, Author
Hebrew
Zenon
Guest, Visitor
Greek
Filipino Names for Girls inspired by Nature
Filipino Names
Meaning
Origin
Agila
Eagle, the national bird of the Philippines.
Filipino
Agwa or Agua
Water
Filipino/ Spanish
Alon
For water lover, the English translation is waves
Filipino
Amihan
Monsoon season in the country.
Filipino
Ciela or Cielo
Sky
Spanish
Flordeliza
Flower of the Lily
French
Hazel
Earthy name reflecting the colour of a tree
English
Isla
Exotic name, meaning Island.
Spanish
Ivy
Short and Sweet name after the plant.
English
Lawin
Hawk
FIlipino
Lila
Lavender or lilac
Latin
Marisol
Sunflower
Spanish
Maya
Sparrow
FIlipino
Mimosa
Tropical Tree
Latin
Rosa
Rose
Spanish
Sampaguita
National flower of the Philippines.
Filipino
Ula
Jewel of the Sea
Filipino
Filipino Names for Boys Inspired by Nature
Filipino Names
Meaning
Origin
Adrian
Water, Sea, Ocean
Latin
Akira
Sunshine or the Sun
Japanese
Alon
Sea, Weave
Filipino
Bulan
The Moon. It’s used to refer to the God of the moon in Filipino folklore.
Indonesian
Buwan
The Earth’s full moon
Filipino
Kidlat
Lightning, Flash
Filipino
Pacifico
Peace-Loving. It also refers to the Pacific ocean.
Latin
Ulan
Droplets of Rain
Filipino
Filipino Names for Girls inspired By Famous People
Filipino Names
Meaning
Origin
Aurora
Meaning Dawn, a popular name of the Disney Princess Sleeping Beauty.
Latin
Bituin
Star
Filipino
Corazon
Heart
Spanish
Darna
fictional superheroine popular in the Philippines
Filipino
Diana
Luminous
Latin
Floribeth
Hidden Essence
FIlipino
Heart
Heart
English
Imelda
Universal Flight
Spanish
Jasmine
FIlipino Flower
Persian
Nicole
Victorious People
Greek
Teresa
Harvester
Greek
Zooey
Life
Greek
Filipino Names for Boys Inspired by Famous People
Filipino Names
Meaning
Origin
Antonio
Above and beyond praise.
Italian
Bagwis
Long wing
Filipino
Isagani
Generous harvest
Filipino
Joaquin
God is my judge.
Spanish
Joriz
Short name for Jose RIzal.
Filipino
Jose
God will Give
Spanish
Keanu
Cool breeze of the sea
Hawaiian
Nelson
Champion’s son
English
Ramil
Sand
Arabic
Rizalino
Derivative of Jose RIzal
Filipino
Rommel
Wreak havoc
German
Venanciano
Hunter
Latin
Vergel
Best of Luck
American
Yanni
God is Gracious
Hebrew
Unique Filipino Names for Girls
Adhika
Honourable
FIlipino
Bulawan
Gold or Golden Skin
Filipino
Dari
Maintains possessions well, an alternate of Daria.
Greek/ Persian
Dalisay
Whimsical girl name meaning pure.
Filipino
Diwata
Fairies and spirits of nature in Philippine mythology.
Filipino
Himig
Musical name translating to tune
Filipino
Hiraya
May your dreams come true.
FIlipino
Hiyas
Jewel
FIlipino
Ligaya
Happiness
Filipino
Likha
Create
Filipino
Luningning
Brilliance
FIlipino
Luwalhati
Glory or Splendour
FIlipino
Luzviminda
This name is a combination of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao regions in the Philippines.
Filipino
Mahalina
To fascinated
Filipino
Malaya
Free
Filipino
Marikit
Beautiful or Pretty
FIlipino
Mayumi
Tender
Filipino
Mutya
Pearl
FIlipino
Sinta
Endearing name referring to love.
Filipino
Tadhana
Destiny
Filipino
Tala
In Philippine mythology, she is the Goddess of the evening and morning star.
Filipino
Unique Names of Boys
Filipino Name
Meaning
Origin
Dranreb
The backward spelling of the name Bernard which means “brave”.
Filipino
Isko
Free
Filipino
Jun
Short form for Junior, which means young.
Filipino
Luzvimindo
Ancient Filipino name that combines Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao in one name.
Filipino
Sinag
Ray of Light
Filipino
Xander
People’s Defender
Greek
Currently Famous Names for Girls
Althea
Wholesome
Greek
Analyn
A combination of Anna and Lyn.
FIlipino
Angel
The name of the heavenly creature.
Greek
Blessica
The name of the heavenly creature
Filipino
Chesah
Celestial
Filipino
Iris
The Goddess of Rainbows in Greek mythology.
Greek
Jaslene
This name combines the two names Jazlyn and Jolene.
American
Joyce
Cheerful
Latin
Lilibeth
A Filipino name that mixes Lily and Beth.
Filipino
Luna
Moon
Italian
Mahalia
Tenderness
Hebrew
Maricar
Mixes the names Maria and Carmen.
Filipino
Nenita
Little Girl
Spanish
Nicole
Victorious People
French
Norjannah
A name combining Nora and Joanna.
Filipino
Rosamie
Friend
French
Rubylyn
Combination of Ruby and Lyn.
Filipino
Lucky Filipino Names for Boys
FIlipino Names
Meaning
Origin
Arnulfo
Quick wit and strong as an ox.
German
Asterio
Dazzling Star
Greek
Bayani
The Champion, Hero
Filipino
Benigno
Good, Benign
Italian
Carlo
Strong and Free
German
Donato
Gift
Italian
Felix
Blessed, Fortunate
Latin
Hilario
Joyful
Spanish
Joselito
May you be blessed by the Lord.
Spanish
Liberto
Free man
Italian
Macario
Happy
Spanish
Magiting
Blood, Courageous
Filipino
Makisig
Good-looking
Filipino
Nimuel
Peace and Serenity
Filipino
Tanashiri
Beauty and Purity of the Soul
Filipino
Trevor
Eager and Wise
Irish
Umberto
Notable Fighter
Italian
Vito
Life, Life-giver
Italian
Takeaways
Various cultures highly influence Filipino names since Filipino culture has been influenced by many nations who came to the Philippines. Also, Filipino people are very creative when it comes to giving their children names. Some would give their kids a name that signifies or symbolizes something.
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