Trinidad

trinity (Spanish)

Trinidad is a spanish / biblical girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #435 (18,448 records), 3 syllables.

Spanish / Biblical Spanish colonial
PSA rank
#435
Count
18,448
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish / Biblical
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Sound
Neutral

Origin and meaning

trinity (Spanish)

Trinidad is a traditional Spanish devotional given name referencing the Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity. In the Philippines, it was commonly bestowed during the Spanish colonial era as a baptismal name. While traditionally given to both genders historically, it is predominantly used as a female name in modern Philippine records.

Derived directly from the Spanish word 'trinidad' meaning 'trinity', used in reference to the Christian Holy Trinity (la Santísima Trinidad). It was widely introduced during the Spanish colonial period as a devotional name.

Spanish 80% Biblical 20%

Name character

Strength
4/5
Modernity
1/5
Formal feel
4/5
Sound: Neutral Saint Pairs with short surnames Travels well High origin confidence

In the Philippines

A classic Spanish colonial name largely associated with older generations (lola name). Commonly shortened to traditional nicknames like Trining, Ning, or the more modern Trina, and often compounded with Maria (e.g., Maria Trinidad).

Best known for: The Holy Trinity; also historical Philippine figures like revolutionary Trinidad Tecson and Jose Rizal's sister Trinidad Rizal.

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How do I use Trinidad with two Filipino surnames?

Trinidad is the given name. The full name is Trinidad + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.

Is Trinidad a common girl name in the Philippines?

PSA rank #435 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.