Father's surname
Baby names that go with Alcantara
the bridge (from Arabic al-qanṭarah via Spanish)
Alcantara is surname rank #70 (82,799 on Forebears, spanish / arabic origin). That number is not a count of births. The first names below are scored as if Alcantara is the father's surname.
Surname rank
#70
On Forebears
82,799
Syllables
4
Origin
Spanish / Arabic
Background
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Neutral
Origin and meaning
the bridge (from Arabic al-qanṭarah via Spanish)
Toponymic surname of Spanish origin, tracing back to the town of Alcántara in Spain. It was widely introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, including through the 1849 Clavería decree. Today, it is among the most common Hispanic surnames across the archipelago.
Alcantara is a habitational Spanish surname derived from the municipality of Alcántara in Extremadura, Spain. The place name itself originates from the Arabic word 'al-qanṭarah', meaning 'the bridge', referencing a Roman bridge built over the Tagus River.
Spanish 80%
Arabic 20%
First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
J
M
R
D
C
Watch stacked sounds with
A
First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
Pairs well with concise one- or two-syllable first names to balance the four syllables of Alcantara.
Know the mother's maiden surname?
We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Alcantara.
Best boy names for Alcantara
Rey
86
Spanish · king (Spanish) · May 2021 #62
Jay
86
English · jaybird (English) or diminutive of… · May 2021 #97
Joey
86
English / Biblical · Diminutive of Joseph, meaning 'He… · May 2021 #98
Roy
86
English / Other · king (Old French) · May 2021 #120
Leo
86
Spanish / English · lion (Latin) · May 2021 #127
Niño
86
Spanish / Biblical · child or boy (Spanish) · May 2021 #191
Louie
86
English / Other · famous warrior / famous in battle… · May 2021 #222
Boy
86
English / Filipino · male child (English) · May 2021 #420
Cj
85
English / Filipino · Initialism representing names… · May 2021 #433
Jose
84
Spanish / Biblical · He shall add / God will increase… · May 2021 #4
Jr
84
English / Filipino · younger (English/Latin) · May 2021 #480
Mario
83
Spanish / Other · Derived from Mars, the god of war… · May 2021 #22
Ryan
83
English / Other · little king (Irish) · May 2021 #26
Jerry
83
English / Biblical · ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · May 2021 #37
Jaime
83
Spanish / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #55
Jimmy
83
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · May 2021 #66
Jessie
83
English / Biblical · gift or God exists (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #83
Ronnie
83
English / Other · ruler's counselor (Old Norse via… · May 2021 #101
Rene
83
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · May 2021 #131
Rico
83
Spanish · rich, noble (Spanish) or short… · May 2021 #144
Nilo
83
Spanish / Other · of the Nile River (Greek via… · May 2021 #204
Lito
83
Spanish / Filipino · Diminutive suffix meaning 'little'… · May 2021 #208
Paulo
83
Spanish / Biblical · small, humble (Latin) · May 2021 #301
Julio
83
Spanish / Other · belonging to the gens Julia or… · May 2021 #302
Roque
83
Spanish / Other · rest (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #344
Romy
83
Spanish / Filipino · Diminutive of Romeo ('pilgrim to… · May 2021 #352
Nico
83
Spanish / English · victory of the people (Greek via… · May 2021 #374
Dario
83
Spanish / Other · possessing goodness (Old Persian… · May 2021 #405
Tito
83
Spanish / Biblical · title of honor (Latin, via Titus) · May 2021 #427
Lino
83
Spanish / Biblical · flax or linen (Greek/Latin) · May 2021 #489
Liam
83
English · strong-willed warrior (Irish)
Zion
83
Biblical · hill or mount (Hebrew)
Noel
82
Other / Biblical · Christmas or born on Christmas… · May 2021 #20
Mark
82
Biblical / English · Dedicated to Mars or consecrated… · May 2021 #53
Ruel
82
Biblical / English · friend of God (Hebrew) · May 2021 #95
Juan
82
Spanish / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #107
John
82
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) · May 2021 #111
Rolly
82
English / Spanish · famous land (Germanic, via… · May 2021 #136
Raul
82
Spanish / Other · wolf counsel (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #148
Larry
82
English / Other · crowned with laurel; from… · May 2021 #151
Best girl names for Alcantara
Joy
86
English · happiness, delight (English) · May 2021 #62
Fe
86
Spanish · faith (Spanish) · May 2021 #64
Lea
86
Biblical / English · weary or delicate (Hebrew) · May 2021 #74
May
86
English · Month of May (from Roman goddess… · May 2021 #177
Mae
86
English · variant of May, diminutive of Mary… · May 2021 #342
Bea
86
English / Spanish · blessed or bringer of joy (Latin… · May 2021 #373
Rea
85
Other / English · flowing (Greek, via Rhea) · May 2021 #398
Zia
85
Arabic · light, splendor (Arabic)
Rhea
84
English / Other · flowing stream (Greek) · May 2021 #126
Gina
83
English / Spanish · Diminutive of Regina ('queen' in… · May 2021 #19
Joan
83
English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via English) · May 2021 #23
Gemma
83
Spanish / English · gem, precious stone (Latin/Italian) · May 2021 #50
Jenny
83
English · diminutive of Jennifer ('fair… · May 2021 #51
Jessa
83
English / Biblical · God beholds (Hebrew, via Jessica) · May 2021 #52
Daisy
83
English · day's eye (flower) (Old English) · May 2021 #65
Emma
83
English / Spanish · whole or universal (Germanic) · May 2021 #80
Delia
83
Spanish / Other · of Delos (Greek) · May 2021 #104
Liza
83
English / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew, via… · May 2021 #106
Lydia
83
Biblical / Spanish · woman from Lydia (Greek) · May 2021 #112
Lilia
83
Spanish / Other · lily (Latin / Spanish) · May 2021 #119
Riza
83
Spanish / Filipino · laughter (Spanish) · May 2021 #161
Lucia
83
Spanish / Other · light (Latin) · May 2021 #200
Nelia
83
Spanish / English · Diminutive of names like Cornelia… · May 2021 #207
Nida
83
Spanish / Arabic · Diminutive of names like Leonida… · May 2021 #212
Sonia
83
Spanish / English · wisdom (Greek, via Russian… · May 2021 #218
Rica
83
Spanish / English · rich, wealthy (Spanish) or short… · May 2021 #237
Rosa
83
Spanish / Other · rose (Latin/Spanish) · May 2021 #240
Mila
83
Spanish / Other · miracles (Spanish, via Milagros)… · May 2021 #250
Julia
83
Spanish / English · youthful, or belonging to the… · May 2021 #269
Luisa
83
Spanish / Other · famous warrior (Germanic via… · May 2021 #274
Lina
83
Spanish / Other · Short form of names ending in… · May 2021 #296
Nena
83
Spanish / Filipino · little girl or baby girl (Spanish) · May 2021 #339
Rita
83
Spanish / Other · pearl (Greek/Latin via Italian… · May 2021 #365
Juana
83
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #405
Celia
83
Spanish / English · heavenly or of the sky (Latin) · May 2021 #411
Fely
83
Spanish / Filipino · happy, fortunate (Latin/Spanish… · May 2021 #455
Jean
82
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #75
Jane
82
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #120
Leah
82
Biblical / English · weary or wild cow (Hebrew) · May 2021 #139
Julie
82
English / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin… · May 2021 #142
Best mother's maiden surnames for Alcantara
Maiden surnames that sit well in front of Alcantara.
Cruz Alcantara
87
Forebears 267,822 · Spanish / Biblical
Castro Alcantara
87
Forebears 173,686 · Spanish
Diaz Alcantara
87
Forebears 136,449 · Spanish
Tan Alcantara
87
Forebears 123,290 · Chinese
Lim Alcantara
87
Forebears 96,874 · Chinese
Pascua Alcantara
87
Forebears 81,319 · Spanish / Biblical
David Alcantara
86
Forebears 100,641 · Biblical / Spanish
de Leon Alcantara
85
Forebears 156,537 · Spanish
Dizon Alcantara
85
Forebears 106,507 · Chinese / Filipino
Garcia Alcantara
84
Forebears 441,075 · Spanish
Reyes Alcantara
84
Forebears 412,750 · Spanish
Ramos Alcantara
84
Forebears 375,999 · Spanish
Mendoza Alcantara
84
Forebears 372,402 · Spanish
Santos Alcantara
84
Forebears 342,746 · Spanish / Biblical
Flores Alcantara
84
Forebears 312,187 · Spanish
Bautista Alcantara
84
Forebears 287,625 · Spanish / Biblical
Lopez Alcantara
84
Forebears 230,958 · Spanish
Perez Alcantara
84
Forebears 220,113 · Spanish
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About the surname Alcantara
Is Alcantara a last name or a maiden name?
Either. As a last name it is the father's surname. As a maiden surname it becomes the child's middle name. Combination pages keep those two roles distinct.
How do I pick a first name that goes with Alcantara?
Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Alcantara as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.