Father's surname

Baby names that go with Aquino

from Aquino (a town in central Italy)

Aquino is surname rank #19 (183,088 on Forebears, spanish origin). That number is not a count of births. The first names below are scored as if Aquino is the father's surname.

Surname rank
#19
On Forebears
183,088
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Background
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Neutral

Origin and meaning

from Aquino (a town in central Italy)

Aquino is a classic Spanish-language surname derived from the Italian toponym Aquino, famously borne by the theologian St. Thomas Aquinas. It became widespread across the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era through Christian naming traditions and the 1849 Clavería decree.

Aquino is of Spanish and Italian origin, originally a habitational surname derived from the town of Aquino in Lazio, Italy. In the Hispanic world and the Philippines, it was widely adopted often in honor of the Catholic saint Thomas Aquinas (Santo Tomás de Aquino).

First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
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First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

A one- or two-syllable first name ending in a consonant creates a balanced cadence with the three-syllable, vowel-ending Aquino.

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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Aquino.

Best boy names for Aquino

Jose 90
Spanish / Biblical · He shall add / God will increase… · May 2021 #4
Mario 89
Spanish / Other · Derived from Mars, the god of war… · May 2021 #22
Jerry 89
English / Biblical · ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · May 2021 #37
Jaime 89
Spanish / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #55
Jimmy 89
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · May 2021 #66
Jessie 89
English / Biblical · gift or God exists (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #83
Ronnie 89
English / Other · ruler's counselor (Old Norse via… · May 2021 #101
Rene 89
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · May 2021 #131
Rolly 89
English / Spanish · famous land (Germanic, via… · May 2021 #136
Rico 89
Spanish · rich, noble (Spanish) or short… · May 2021 #144
Nilo 89
Spanish / Other · of the Nile River (Greek via… · May 2021 #204
Lito 89
Spanish / Filipino · Diminutive suffix meaning 'little'… · May 2021 #208
Paulo 89
Spanish / Biblical · small, humble (Latin) · May 2021 #301
Julio 89
Spanish / Other · belonging to the gens Julia or… · May 2021 #302
Roque 89
Spanish / Other · rest (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #344
Romy 89
Spanish / Filipino · Diminutive of Romeo ('pilgrim to… · May 2021 #352
Nico 89
Spanish / English · victory of the people (Greek via… · May 2021 #374
Dario 89
Spanish / Other · possessing goodness (Old Persian… · May 2021 #405
Tito 89
Spanish / Biblical · title of honor (Latin, via Titus) · May 2021 #427
Romeo 88
Spanish / Other · pilgrim to Rome (Late Latin) · May 2021 #6
Larry 88
English / Other · crowned with laurel; from… · May 2021 #151
Eddie 88
English · wealthy guardian or rich friend… · May 2021 #164
Gerry 88
English · Ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · May 2021 #165
Ronie 88
English · ruler's counselor (English… · May 2021 #168
Rudy 88
English / Spanish · Famous wolf (Germanic via English) · May 2021 #198
Sonny 88
English · Son or young boy (English) · May 2021 #203
Danny 88
English / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via English) · May 2021 #214
Raffy 88
Biblical / English · Diminutive of Rafael, meaning 'God… · May 2021 #220
Regie 88
English / Other · counsel power or ruler's advisor… · May 2021 #225
Bobby 88
English / Other · bright fame (Germanic via English) · May 2021 #274
Jojo 88
Filipino / Spanish · Diminutive form of names beginning… · May 2021 #278
Jaypee 88
Filipino / English · Phonetic spelling of the initials… · May 2021 #281
Garry 88
English / Other · spear (Germanic) · May 2021 #284
Noli 88
Filipino / Other · touch me not (Latin, via the novel… · May 2021 #285
Gary 88
English · spear (Germanic via Norman/English) · May 2021 #329
Jayvee 88
Filipino / English · Phonetic spelling of the initials… · May 2021 #334
Manny 88
Biblical / English · God is with us (Hebrew, diminutive… · May 2021 #362
Sammy 88
English / Biblical · diminutive of Samuel meaning 'God… · May 2021 #379
Willy 88
English / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · May 2021 #395
Baby 88
English / Filipino · infant or very young child (English) · May 2021 #429

Best girl names for Aquino

Gina 89
English / Spanish · Diminutive of Regina ('queen' in… · May 2021 #19
Gemma 89
Spanish / English · gem, precious stone (Latin/Italian) · May 2021 #50
Jenny 89
English · diminutive of Jennifer ('fair… · May 2021 #51
Jessa 89
English / Biblical · God beholds (Hebrew, via Jessica) · May 2021 #52
Daisy 89
English · day's eye (flower) (Old English) · May 2021 #65
Emma 89
English / Spanish · whole or universal (Germanic) · May 2021 #80
Delia 89
Spanish / Other · of Delos (Greek) · May 2021 #104
Liza 89
English / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew, via… · May 2021 #106
Lydia 89
Biblical / Spanish · woman from Lydia (Greek) · May 2021 #112
Lilia 89
Spanish / Other · lily (Latin / Spanish) · May 2021 #119
Nora 89
English / Spanish · honor (Latin via Honora) or light… · May 2021 #131
Myra 89
English / Other · invented literary name, anagram of… · May 2021 #136
Riza 89
Spanish / Filipino · laughter (Spanish) · May 2021 #161
Lucia 89
Spanish / Other · light (Latin) · May 2021 #200
Nelia 89
Spanish / English · Diminutive of names like Cornelia… · May 2021 #207
Nida 89
Spanish / Arabic · Diminutive of names like Leonida… · May 2021 #212
Sonia 89
Spanish / English · wisdom (Greek, via Russian… · May 2021 #218
Rica 89
Spanish / English · rich, wealthy (Spanish) or short… · May 2021 #237
Rosa 89
Spanish / Other · rose (Latin/Spanish) · May 2021 #240
Mila 89
Spanish / Other · miracles (Spanish, via Milagros)… · May 2021 #250
Julia 89
Spanish / English · youthful, or belonging to the… · May 2021 #269
Luisa 89
Spanish / Other · famous warrior (Germanic via… · May 2021 #274
Lina 89
Spanish / Other · Short form of names ending in… · May 2021 #296
Nena 89
Spanish / Filipino · little girl or baby girl (Spanish) · May 2021 #339
Rita 89
Spanish / Other · pearl (Greek/Latin via Italian… · May 2021 #365
Juana 89
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #405
Celia 89
Spanish / English · heavenly or of the sky (Latin) · May 2021 #411
Fely 89
Spanish / Filipino · happy, fortunate (Latin/Spanish… · May 2021 #455
Julie 88
English / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin… · May 2021 #142
Ivy 88
English · ivy plant (English) · May 2021 #155
Eva 88
Biblical / Spanish · life or living one (Hebrew) · May 2021 #165
Ruby 88
English / Other · deep red precious stone (Latin via… · May 2021 #167
Diana 88
English / Spanish · divine, heavenly (Latin) · May 2021 #171
Josie 88
English / Biblical · God shall add / God will increase… · May 2021 #236
Juvy 88
Filipino / English · 2 syl · May 2021 #251
Rosie 88
English · rose flower (English) · May 2021 #257
Loida 88
Biblical / Spanish · better or more desirable (Greek… · May 2021 #264
Ligaya 88
Filipino · joy, happiness (Tagalog) · May 2021 #280
Rona 88
English / Other · my joy or song (Hebrew); rough… · May 2021 #284
Lyka 88
Filipino / Other · 2 syl · May 2021 #291

Best mother's maiden surnames for Aquino

Maiden surnames that sit well in front of Aquino.

Castro Aquino 89
Forebears 173,686 · Spanish
Pascua Aquino 89
Forebears 81,319 · Spanish / Biblical
David Aquino 88
Forebears 100,641 · Biblical / Spanish
Garcia Aquino 87
Forebears 441,075 · Spanish
Reyes Aquino 87
Forebears 412,750 · Spanish
Ramos Aquino 87
Forebears 375,999 · Spanish
Mendoza Aquino 87
Forebears 372,402 · Spanish
Santos Aquino 87
Forebears 342,746 · Spanish / Biblical
Flores Aquino 87
Forebears 312,187 · Spanish
Bautista Aquino 87
Forebears 287,625 · Spanish / Biblical
Lopez Aquino 87
Forebears 230,958 · Spanish
Perez Aquino 87
Forebears 220,113 · Spanish
Castillo Aquino 87
Forebears 211,405 · Spanish
Rivera Aquino 87
Forebears 184,543 · Spanish
Sanchez Aquino 87
Forebears 162,886 · Spanish
Torres Aquino 87
Forebears 162,353 · Spanish
de Leon Aquino 87
Forebears 156,537 · Spanish
Domingo Aquino 87
Forebears 147,352 · Spanish / Biblical

Other popular maiden surnames

dela Cruz Aquino Garcia Aquino Reyes Aquino Ramos Aquino Mendoza Aquino Santos Aquino Flores Aquino Gonzales Aquino Bautista Aquino Villanueva Aquino Fernandez Aquino Cruz Aquino

Related surnames

Castro Rivera Francisco Sanchez Castillo Torres Perez de Leon

About the surname Aquino

Is Aquino 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 Aquino?

Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Aquino as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.