170 Mexican Middle Names for Your Little Bundle of Joy

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Naming expert Natalie Mulholland shares inspiration for choosing a Mexican middle name

Co-authored by Natalie Mulholland and Annabelle Reyes

Last Updated: December 8, 2025 Fact Checked

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• Unique (Girls)
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• Popular (Boys)
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• Unique (Boys)
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• Indigenous Middle Names
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• More Baby Names

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If you’re an expectant parent looking for a Mexican middle name for your little one, you’ve landed in the right place! We talked to naming expert Natalie Mulholland to help us compile the ultimate list of Mexican middle names for girls and boys, including popular and unique options, as well as names that honor indigenous heritage. Whichever type of name you’re looking for, you’re sure to find one you love in this comprehensive list!

Mexican Middle Name Suggestions

Naming expert Natalie Mulholland says some popular Mexican middle names include Natalia, Alma, Gabriella, Daniela, Maria, and Rose. Other girl names include Adriana, Camila, Daniela, Elena, Flor, Marisol, and Sofia. For boys, popular names include Alejandro, Emelio, Felipe, Mateo, Salvadore, Teodoro, and Vicente.

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Section 1 of 7:

Popular Mexican Middle Names for Girls

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   Choose one of these Mexican names if you want something well-loved. These Mexican middle names are fairly popular and have withstood the test of time. This makes them total classics, which means you absolutely can’t go wrong with them! Here are some of our favorite options for you to choose from:

   • Adriana: “From Hadria.”
   • Alba: “Thick vegetation.”
   • Alma: “Pure soul.”
   • Alejandra: “Defender of mankind.”
   • Ana: “Favor” or “grace.”
   • Beatriz: “Happy.”
   • Bianca: “White” or “fair.”
   • Camila: “Young ceremonial attendant.”
   • Carla: “Free woman.”
   • Carmen: “Garden” or “field of fruit.”
   • Daniela: “God is my judge.”
   • Elena: “Light” or “torch.”
   • Fernanda: “Bold adventurer.”
   • Frida: “Peaceful ruler,” also the name of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.
   • Gabriella: “God is my strength.”
   • Gloria: “Glory.”
   • Guadalupe: “Valley of the wolves,” also the Spanish title for the Virgin Mary.
   • Inés: “Gentle.”
   • Isabel: “Pledged to God.”
   • Isabella: “Pledged to God.”
   • Josefina: “He shall increase.”
   • Juana: “God is gracious.”
   • Juanita: “God is gracious.”
   • Lola: “Sorrows,” “free woman,” or “warrior.”
   • Luna: “Moon.”
   • María: “Of the sea,” “beloved,” or “wished-for child,” also the Spanish name for Mary, mother of Jesus.
   • Mariana: “Of the sea.”
   • Marisol: “Sea and sun.”
   • Mia: “Mine.”
   • Natalia: “Birthday” or “Christmas Day.”
   • Olivia: “Olive tree.”
   • Rosa: “Rose.”
   • Silvia: “From the forest.”
   • Sara: “Princess.”
   • Sofía: “Wisdom.”
   • Teresa: “Harvester.”
   • Valentina: “Strength” or “health.”
   • Veronica: “True image.”
   • Ximena: “One who hears.”
   • Yolanda: “Violet flower” or “modest.”

   Meet the wikiHow Expert

   Natalie Mulholland is a naming expert from Athens, Georgia. Since 2023, she’s also been a content creator focused on sharing the origin of names, plus what they mean and interesting people who’ve had that name before.
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Unique Mexican Middle Names for Girls

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   Pick one of these names if you want something a bit more rare. These unique names are a little lesser-known, so they’ll really help your little one stand out. If you can already tell that your daughter is going to have some serious star power, these are the ones for you!

   • Aida: “Help.”
   • Ainara: “Swallow.”
   • Alondra: “Lark” or “bird.”
   • Antonia: “Flourishing” or “praiseworthy.”
   • Araceli: “Altar of the sky.”
   • Blanca: “White” or “fair.”
   • Candela: “Candle.”
   • Catalina: “Pure beauty,” the Spanish form of Katherine.
   • Consuela: “Consolation,” also a Spanish title for the Virgin Mary (Señora del Conseulo, or “Our Lady of Consolation”).
   • Dolores: “Lady of sorrows.”
   • Dulce: “Sweet.”
   • Esmerelda: “Emerald.”
   • Estrella: “Star.”
   • Felipa: “Lover of horses.”
   • Flor: “Flower.”
   • Francisca: “Free.”
   • Jacinta: “Hyacinth.”
   • Jimena: “Substitute.”
   • Lareina: “The Queen.”
   • Leticia: “Happy.”
   • Leonora: “Mercy” or “light.”
   • Liliana: “Lily flower.”
   • Lucía: “Light.”
   • Luciana: “Light.”
   • Lupe: “Wolf.”
   • Maite: “Lovable.”
   • Malena: Short version of Magdalena, after Mary Madgelene.
   • Manuela: “God is with us.”
   • Margarita: “Child of light,” “pearl,” or “jewel.”
   • Paloma: “Dove.”
   • Ramona: “Wise protector.”
   • Soledad: “Solitude,” another title for the Virgin Mary (María de Soledad, or “Mary of Solitude”).
   • Sonora: “Pleasant-sounding.”
   • Querida: “Beloved.”
   • Ursula: “Little bear.”
   • Valeria: “Strong.”
   • Viviana: “Living” or “lively.”

Section 3 of 7:

Popular Mexican Middle Names for Boys

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   If you’re looking for a classic, go with one of these names. These Mexican boy names are popular yet timeless, so you can rest assured that they’ll never go out of style. If you’re looking for a sure thing that isn’t too rare or out-there, one of these could be perfect for you!

   • Alejandro: “Defender.”
   • Andrés: “Manly.”
   • Antonio: “Highly praiseworthy.”
   • Armando: “Soldier.”
   • Bernardo: “Brave as a bear.”
   • Carlos: “Manly.”
   • Diego: “Supplanter.”
   • Eduardo: “Prosperous guardian.”
   • Emilio: “Eager.”
   • Enrique: “Ruler of an estate.”
   • Esteban: “Crown.”
   • Felipe: “Friend of horses.”
   • Fernando: “Adventure.”
   • Guillermo: “Resolute protector.”
   • Hector: “Steadfast.”
   • Javier: “Bright.”
   • José: “God will give,” also the Spanish name for Joseph.
   • Julio: “Youthful.”
   • León: “Lion.”
   • Luis: “Famous warrior.”
   • Manuel: “God with us.”
   • Mario: “Male.”
   • Mateo: “Divine gift.”
   • Miguel: “Who is like God?”
   • Nico: “Victory of the people.”
   • Nicolás: “Victory of the people.”
   • Pablo: “Small” or “humble.”
   • Pedro: “Rock.”
   • Ramón: “Wise protector.”
   • Renaldo: “Counsellor.”
   • Roberto: “Bright and famous.”
   • Salvador: “Savior.”
   • Sebastián: “Venerable.”
   • Simón: “He has heard.”
   • Teodoro: “Gift of God.”
   • Tomás: “Twin.”
   • Victor: “Conqueror.”
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Unique Mexican Middle Names for Boys

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   Opt for something unique for a little more flair. If you want your son’s middle names to turn heads and capture people’s attention, consider going for one of the rare and lesser-known middle names. Here are some options that are sure to set your little boy apart from the crowd:

   • Amado: “Beloved.”
   • Ángel: “Angel.”
   • Arturo: “Bear.”
   • Augustín: “Majestic.”
   • Benedicto: “Blessed.”
   • Berto: “Intelligent.”
   • Cornelio: “Horn.”
   • Cristian: “Christian.”
   • Cristobal: “Christ-bearer.”
   • Damián: “To tame.”
   • Domenico: “Of the Lord.”
   • Elías: “The Lord is my God.”
   • Emiliano: “Working to excel.”
   • Ernesto: “Serious.”
   • Fabián: “Bean.”
   • Fausto: “Fourtunate.”
   • Gael: “Blessed.”
   • Gonzalo: “Battle.”
   • Javi: “New house.”
   • Juanito: “God is gracious.”
   • Justino: “Fair.”
   • Leandro: “Lion man.”
   • Luciano: “One who is full of light.”
   • Marcelino: “Little warrior.”
   • Matías: “Gift of God.”
   • Normando: “Man who comes from the north.”
   • Osvaldo: “God’s power.”
   • Pasqual: “Passover.”
   • Ramiro: “Famous.”
   • Rogelio: “Famous spear.”
   • Santiago: “Saint James.”
   • Tadeo: “Gift of God.”
   • Teo: “Gift of God.”
   • Timoteo: “Honoring God.”
   • Valentín: “Strong.”
   • Vicente: “Victorious.”
   • Zacarías: “God has remembered.”

Section 5 of 7:

Indigenous Middle Names

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   Honor your indigenous heritage with one of these names. If you’re looking for a way to pay homage to your indigenous ancestry, why not pick a name from one of Mexico’s 68 indigenous communities? These names are both meaningful and beautiful, which makes them marvelous choices for your son or daughter:

   • Anam: “Earth,” a girl’s name of Huasteco origin.
   • Atl: “Water,” a gender-neutral name of Nahua origin.
   • Axochitl: “Water flower,” a girl’s name of Nahua origin.
   • Balam: “Jaguar,” a boy’s name of Mayan origin.
   • Bimorí: “Fog,” a girl’s name of Tarahumara origin.
   • Citlali: “Star,” a girl's name of Nahua origin.
   • Erendirani: “Happy,” a gender-neutral name of Tarascan origin.
   • Ikal: “Spirit,” a boy’s name of Mayan origin.
   • Iktan: “Clever,” a gender-neutral name of Mayan origin.
   • Itzel: “Rainbow,” a girl’s name of Mayan origin.
   • Masawa: “Evening wind,” a boy’s name of Popoluca origin.
   • Meztli: “Moon,” a gender-neutral name of Aztec origin.
   • Naran: “Lunar eclipse,” a gender-neutral name of Triqui origin.
   • Rahui: “Day,” a boy’s name of Tarahumara origin.
   • Séneca: “Spring (of water),” a boy’s name of Mayo origin.
   • Suré: “Has heart,” a gender neutral name of Tarahumara origin.
   • Tonatiuh: “Sun,” gender gender-neutral name of Aztec origin.
   • Xochitl: “Flower,” a girl's name of Aztec origin.
   • Yaretzi: “You will always be loved,” a girl’s name of Aztec origin.
   • Yatzil: “Loved one,” a girl’s name of Mayan origin.
   • Yooko: “Tiger,” a boy’s name of Yaqui origin.
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What are Mexican middle naming practices?

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1. In Mexico, children usually aren’t given middle names. At least, not in the same way children are given middle names in the U.S. Typically, a child in Mexico will have two first names (or given names), followed by their father’s last name, then their mother’s last name. In other words, Rosa Elena would be considered someone’s whole first name, rather than their first name and middle name.

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More Baby Names

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1. Looking for even more baby names? We’ve got you covered! Check out these helpful lists for even more amazing options for your little one’s middle name:

   • Names that Mean Beautiful for Boys & Girls
   • Names that Mean Life for Boys & Girls
   • Names that Mean Fire for Boys & Girls
   • Names that Mean Light for Boys & Girls
   • Names that Mean Night, Dark, Moon, or Stars for Boys & Girls
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