When looking for a name for our baby , many parents want it to be unique, original and to remind them of something that is meaningful to them. Some will look for inspiration in nature, the sea, literature, cinema or that television series that has so impacted them.
But many other couples choose for their children the name of that place, city or country that means so much to them . Either because it reminds them of that crucial trip that changed their lives or that they enjoyed so much, because it is the birthplace of their baby, or simply because it is a very special place.
If you are going to have a girl and you want her to be named after a city, country or place that inspires you, take a look at our selection. There are many, but these are the ones we liked the most!
- Africa : name of Greek origin whose meaning is “exposed to the sun” or “warm”. It also refers to the continent.
- Alabama : name of Native American origin that refers to the state of Alabama, one of the 50 states that make up the United States.
- Alexandria : name of English origin that means “protector”. Alexandria is the second most important city in Egypt.
- Alberta : name of English origin that means “noble”. Alberta is one of the ten provinces that make up Canada.
- Alda : name of Basque origin that refers to the town of Valle de Arana.
- Aloña : name of Basque origin that refers to the summit of the Aizkorri massif.
- Altea : name of Greek origin whose meaning is “healthy”. Altea is a beautiful town in the province of Alicante.
- America : name of Germanic origin, comes from “aimeringus”, which means “lord in his homeland”. It also refers to the continent.
- Aneu : name of Basque and Celtic origin that refers to this municipality located in the province of Lleida.
- Angels : name of Greek origin that means “the messenger of God”. The city of Los Angeles is located on the west coast of the United States.
- Ankara : comes from the Celtic word ‘ancyra’, which means “anchor”. It also refers to the capital of Turkey.
- Algeria : name of Arabic origin that means “islet”. It also refers to a country in North Africa.
- Argentina : name of Spanish origin that means “silver”. It also refers to the country of South America.
- Arizona : name of American origin that means “little spring.” Arizona is one of the 50 states that make up the United States.
- Asia : name of Assyrian origin, from Greek mythology. It also refers to the continent.
- Asunción : name of Latin origin that means “ascension”. Asunción is also the capital of Paraguay.
- Athens : name of Latin origin that refers to the capital of Greece.
- Atlanta : name of Greek origin that means “rescue”. It also refers to the capital of the state of Georgia, in the United States.
- Barbara : name of Spanish origin that means “foreigner”. Santa Barbara is also a city in California (United States), and a city / town / municipality in Spain, the Philippines, Mexico, and several countries in South America.
- Basilia : name of Greek origin that means “ruler”. Inspired by the city of Basel, located in Switzerland.
- Bethlehem : name of Hebrew origin, it comes from the city of Bethlehem, the city where Jesus Christ was born.
- Bethany or Bethania : name of Hebrew origin that refers to an ancient village in Palestine.
- Blossom : name of English origin that means “flowers of a fruit tree”. Blossom is a city in Mexico.
- Bolivia : feminine name inspired by the country of South America.
- Bologna : feminine name inspired by the Italian city.
- Brittany or Brittany : name of English origin that means “from the land of the Bretons”. It refers to one of the thirteen regions that make up the French Republic.
- Brooklynn : unisex name of North American origin that means “stream”, “of the lake”. The city of Brooklynn is one of the five boroughs of New York.
- Carolina : variant of the name Carla, of Germanic origin that means “the one who is strong”. North and South Carolina are one of the 50 states of the United States.
- Catherine : name of Greek origin that means “pure, immaculate”. It also refers to the island of Santa Catalina, located on the California Coast (United States).
- Chelsea : comes from the name of a place in London, its meaning is “port, landing place”.
- Chiquinquirá : of Mayan origin. It is the name of a city located in the Saravita Valley, Colombia. It means “place of worship to the gods”.
- Columba : name of Latin origin that means “dove”. It also refers to the country of Colombia.
- Dakota : derived from the name of the ancient American Indian tribe, the “Dakotas”, which means “friendly”. Dakota is one of the 50 states of the United States.
- Eliat : name that refers to one of the most touristic cities in Israel.
- Spain : name of Latin origin, it is believed that it comes from Phoenician etymology and refers to the country.
- Fatima : name of Arabic origin that means “maiden, virgin girl”. Fatima is also a city in Portugal.
- Florence : name of Latin origin that means “flower”. It also refers to the Italian city of the same name.
- Florida : name of Latin origin that means “flowery”. Florida is one of the 50 states that make up the United States.
- Fuensanta : name of Latin origin that means “holy source”. Fuensanta is also a Spanish municipality located in the province of Albacete.
- Ghana : name of Hebrew origin that means “garden”. Ghana is the name of an African country
- Georgia : feminine variant of Jorge’s name. It means “farmer”. Georgia is also a country located on the Black Sea coast, and one of the 50 states of the United States.
- Galilee : refers to the city of Galilee, north of Israel. Its origin is Italian.
- Geneva : name of Welsh origin that translates as “white of the elves”. The Swiss city of Geneva is located on the border with France.
- Greece : of Greek origin and refers to the country of the same name,
- Guadalupe : name of Arabic origin that means “river of the wolf”. Guadalupe is also a municipality in the town of Cáceres, in Extremadura, as well as a small archipelago of the Antilles, in the Caribbean Sea.
- India : name of Hindu origin that means “woman from India”. It alludes to the country of the same name.
- Iran : of Persian origin, and refers to the country of the same name.
- Ireland : Spanish form of the Irish name “eire”, which means “air”. The Republic of Ireland is the third largest island in Europe.
- Isabela : name of Italian origin that means “the promise of God”. Isabela is also the name of the largest island in the Ecuadorian archipelago of Las Galápagos.
- Island : name of Scottish origin, which means “queen of the Hebrides”. Island is also the name of a large archipelago found on the west coast of Scotland.
- Italy : name of the country whose meaning has different interpretations, among which “land of calves” stands out.
- Jamaica : name of native North American origin that means “land of wood and water”. Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean Sea.
- Jena : name of English origin that means “soft”. Jena is also a city in Germany.
- Jordana : name of Hebrew origin that means “the one who descends”. It also refers to the Asian country of Jordan, located in the Middle East.
- Kenya : name of African origin that means “white or luminous riding.” It refers to the African country of the same name.
- Lanai : name of Russian origin that means “bright”. Lanai is also one of the Hawaiian Islands.
- Louisiana : name of French origin, feminine variant of Luis. It means “illustrious in battle.” Louisiana is one of the 50 states that make up the United States.
- Lorraine : name of French origin that means “of the province of Lorraine”, a French region.
- Lourdes : refers to the invocation of the Virgin of Lourdes, a French city.
- Luján : name of Latin origin and mixed use, which refers to the Marian invocation of Our Lady of Luján. Luján is a city of Buenos Aires, in Argentina.
- Madison : name of English origin that means “son of Maud”. Madison is the capital of the state of Wisconsin, in the United States.
- Marbella : name inspired by the Spanish city of the same name, located in the province of Malaga.
- Marcella : name of Italian origin that means “the one that comes from Mars”. It is also inspired by the French city of Marseille.
- Mali : name of Hebrew origin that means “loved by God”. The Republic of Mali is a state in West Africa.
- Mercedes : name of Spanish origin that means “mercy”. Mercedes is also a city of Buenos Aires; a town in the state of Paraná, in Brazil; a municipality in Honduras; a town in Uruguay; a river in Bolivia and a city in the United States.
- Merida : name of Latin origin that means “emeritus”. Mérida is also a Spanish city located in the province of Badajoz, a municipality in the Philippines, the capital of Yucatán, in Mexico, and a city in Venezuela.
- Milan : unisex name of Hindu origin, whose meaning is “union”. Milan is an Italian city in the Lombardy region.
- Montana : name of Spanish origin that means “mountain”. Montana is one of the 50 states that make up the United States.
- Montserrat : Catalan name that means “closed mountain”. Montserrat is the name of a rocky massif traditionally considered the most important and significant mountain in Catalonia.
- Morelia : name of Polish origin that means “apricot”. Morelia is the capital of the Mexican state of Michoacán.
- Nairobi : name inspired by the capital of Kenya.
- Nájera : Basque name that refers to a town in La Rioja, which belonged to the Kingdom of Navarra.
- Nazareth : name of Hebrew origin that refers to the city of the same name.
- Nevada : Spanish name of unisex origin that means “with snow”. Nevada is one of the 50 states that make up the United States.
- Nina : name of Chaldean origin very frequent in Italy, which refers to a region of ancient Mesopotamia with the same name.
- Paris : unisex name of Greek origin and uncertain meaning. It also refers to the city of Paris, the capital of France.
- Passover : name of Hebrew origin whose literal meaning is “to pass by”. It was also used for those born on Easter day. Easter Island is an island of Chile located in the Pacific Ocean.
- Peace : name of Latin origin that means “peace”. La Paz is the capital of Bolivia, as well as a city / town / municipality of countries such as Spain, the Philippines, the United States, Mexico, and several countries in South America.
- Petra : female voice of Pedro. It derives from the Greek “petrus”, which means “stone”. Petra is also the name of a famous archaeological site located in Jordan.
- Pompeii : name of Latin origin that means “lavish, pompous”, and that refers to the city of Pompeii located in Naples, Italy.
- Qatar : name of a country located in western Asia and occupying the small peninsula of Qatar, in the east of the Arabian peninsula.
- Queila : name of Israeli origin that refers to an ancient fortified city of the tribe of Judah.
- Regina : various origins are attributed to her: German, English, Spanish and Italian. Regina is a major Canadian city, capital of the province of Saskatchewan.
- Rome : name of Italian origin that refers to the Italian city of the same name.
- Rosario : name of Spanish origin that refers to the Marian invocation of Our Lady of the Rosary. Rosario is also a city / town / province of Spain, Cuba, Mexico, the Philippines, and several countries in Central and South America.
- Sabah : name of Arabic origin that means “tomorrow”. Sabah is the name of one of the states of Malaysia
- Samara : Arabic name that refers to a city in southeastern Russia.
- Selma : name of German origin that means “protected by God”. Selma is also a city in the state of Alabama, in the United States.
- Sidney : unisex name of English origin that means “island in the river”. Sydney is also the largest and most populous city in Australia.
- Sienna : name of English origin, which refers to the Italian city of the same name.
- Sinai : name of Hebrew origin that refers to a peninsula in Egypt where there is a mountain with the same name.
- Sofia : name of Greek origin that means “wisdom”. Sofia is also the capital of Bulgaria.
- Trinidad : name of Latin origin and unisex use. It is a Christian name, evocative and allusive to the religious mystery of the Holy Trinity. Trinidad gives its name to several islands in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and Antarctica, as well as several cities in the United States, the Philippines, and countries in Central and South America.
- Uta : name of German origin that means “Lucky Battle Maiden”. Written Utah, it is one of the 50 states that make up the United States.
- Venice : two possible origins are attributed to it: Byzantine and Akkadian, and its meaning is “river or source”. Venice is an Italian city famous for its canals.
- Verona : name of Italian origin, means “authentic image”. It refers to the Italian city located in the Veneto region.
- Vienna : name of Celtic origin that means “white city”. Vienna is an Austrian city in Central Europe.
- Virginia : name of Spanish origin that means “virgin”. Virginia is one of the 50 states of the United States.
- Whitney : comes from old English, it means “white island or the one that comes from the white island”. Whitney is also the name of two well-known towns in the UK and Canada.
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