Father's surname
Baby names that go with Balagtas
shortcut or to cross over (Tagalog)
Balagtas is rank #851 among Filipino surnames (11,001 people, filipino origin, 3 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Forebears rank
#851
People
11,001
Syllables
3
Origin
Filipino
Where it is common
Luzon
Sound
Strong
Origin and meaning
shortcut or to cross over (Tagalog)
Balagtas is an indigenous Philippine surname of Tagalog origin. The term refers to a shortcut or an act of taking a direct path across terrain. It is historically prominent in Luzon, particularly in Bulacan and surrounding Tagalog provinces.
Balagtas is an indigenous Tagalog surname derived from the native word meaning 'shortcut', 'to cross over', or 'to take a direct path'. It is famously associated with the revered Tagalog poet Francisco Balagtas (born Francisco Baltazar).
First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
A
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R
Watch stacked sounds with
B
P
First names ending in a vowel tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
Pairs well with two- or three-syllable first names ending in vowels to balance the crisp, consonant-heavy 'tas' ending.
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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Balagtas.
Best boy names for Balagtas
Jose
90
Spanish / Biblical · He shall add / God will increase… · PSA #4
Jeffrey
90
English · peace of God or pledge of peace… · PSA #19
Mario
90
Spanish / Other · Derived from Mars, the god of war… · PSA #22
Jerry
90
English / Biblical · ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · PSA #37
Jerome
90
English / Biblical · sacred name (Greek) · PSA #44
Arjay
90
Filipino / English · Phonetic rendering of the English… · PSA #154
Zaldy
90
Filipino · 2 syl · PSA #257
Argie
90
Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #261
Jojo
90
Filipino / Spanish · Diminutive form of names beginning… · PSA #278
Jaypee
90
Filipino / English · Phonetic spelling of the initials… · PSA #281
Noli
90
Filipino / Other · touch me not (Latin, via the novel… · PSA #285
Junrey
90
Filipino / Spanish · 2 syl · PSA #328
Jayvee
90
Filipino / English · Phonetic spelling of the initials… · PSA #334
Jimboy
90
Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #336
Florante
90
Filipino / Spanish · blooming, flourishing… · PSA #360
Dindo
90
Filipino / Spanish · Pet form of names ending in -do… · PSA #388
Randy
89
English / Other · shield-wolf (Germanic via English) · PSA #48
Pedro
89
Spanish / Biblical · stone, rock (Spanish via Greek) · PSA #61
Jimmy
89
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · PSA #66
Ricky
89
English · brave ruler (English diminutive of… · PSA #68
Vicente
89
Spanish / Other · conquering or victorious (Latin) · PSA #82
Jessie
89
English / Biblical · gift or God exists (Hebrew via… · PSA #83
Ronnie
89
English / Other · ruler's counselor (Old Norse via… · PSA #101
Henry
89
English / Other · home ruler (Germanic via English) · PSA #112
Justine
89
English / Other · just, fair, righteous (Latin) · PSA #117
Carlo
89
Other / Spanish · free man (Germanic via Italian) · PSA #125
Rolly
89
English / Spanish · famous land (Germanic, via… · PSA #136
John Rey
89
English / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew/English)… · PSA #139
Rico
89
Spanish · rich, noble (Spanish) or short… · PSA #144
Larry
89
English / Other · crowned with laurel; from… · PSA #151
Charlie
89
English / Other · free man (Germanic via English) · PSA #156
Felipe
89
Spanish / Biblical · friend of horses (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #160
Eddie
89
English · wealthy guardian or rich friend… · PSA #164
Gerry
89
English · Ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · PSA #165
Ronie
89
English · ruler's counselor (English… · PSA #168
Renante
89
Spanish / Filipino · reborn (Latin root via Romance… · PSA #177
Johnny
89
English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via English) · PSA #184
Pablo
89
Spanish / Biblical · small, humble (Latin) · PSA #186
Archie
89
English / Other · genuine and bold (Germanic via… · PSA #194
Rudy
89
English / Spanish · Famous wolf (Germanic via English) · PSA #198
Best girl names for Balagtas
Michelle
90
English / Biblical · who is like God? (Hebrew via French) · PSA #3
Gina
90
English / Spanish · Diminutive of Regina ('queen' in… · PSA #19
Arlene
90
English / Other · Pledge or promise (uncertain… · PSA #26
Myrna
90
English / Other · beloved or affectionate (Irish… · PSA #38
Janice
90
English / Biblical · God is gracious (English… · PSA #40
Lorna
90
English / Other · Of Lorne (Scottish place name… · PSA #45
Marife
90
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria… · PSA #164
Jinky
90
Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #234
Juvy
90
Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #251
Ligaya
90
Filipino · joy, happiness (Tagalog) · PSA #280
Lyka
90
Filipino / Other · 2 syl · PSA #291
Rizza
90
Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #383
Gerlie
90
Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #476
Glaiza
90
Filipino · 2 syl · PSA #492
Irene
89
Spanish / English · peace (Greek) · PSA #28
Alma
89
Spanish / English · soul (Spanish) or nourishing/kind… · PSA #32
Christine
89
English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek… · PSA #46
Edna
89
Biblical / English · pleasure, delight (Hebrew) · PSA #48
Gemma
89
Spanish / English · gem, precious stone (Latin/Italian) · PSA #50
Jenny
89
English · diminutive of Jennifer ('fair… · PSA #51
Jessa
89
English / Biblical · God beholds (Hebrew, via Jessica) · PSA #52
Norma
89
Spanish / English · rule, standard, precept (Latin) · PSA #54
Vilma
89
Spanish / Other · resolute protector or determined… · PSA #63
Daisy
89
English · day's eye (flower) (Old English) · PSA #65
Emma
89
English / Spanish · whole or universal (Germanic) · PSA #80
Mylene
89
Other / English · Blend of Marie (beloved/wished-for… · PSA #83
Nicole
89
English / Other · victory of the people (Greek via… · PSA #85
Margie
89
English / Other · pearl (English diminutive of… · PSA #92
Andrea
89
Spanish / English · brave, courageous, or strong (Greek) · PSA #102
Delia
89
Spanish / Other · of Delos (Greek) · PSA #104
Nancy
89
English / Biblical · grace or favor (Hebrew via English) · PSA #105
Liza
89
English / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew, via… · PSA #106
Elsa
89
Spanish / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew, via… · PSA #109
Lydia
89
Biblical / Spanish · woman from Lydia (Greek) · PSA #112
Wilma
89
English / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · PSA #114
Lilia
89
Spanish / Other · lily (Latin / Spanish) · PSA #119
Nora
89
English / Spanish · honor (Latin via Honora) or light… · PSA #131
Jasmine
89
English / Other · jasmine flower (Persian via English) · PSA #132
Myra
89
English / Other · invented literary name, anagram of… · PSA #136
Julie
89
English / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin… · PSA #142
Best mother's maiden surnames for Balagtas
Reverse search: which middle names go with Balagtas?
Castro Balagtas
88
173,686 people · Spanish
Pascua Balagtas
88
81,319 people · Spanish / Biblical
Garcia Balagtas
86
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza Balagtas
86
372,402 people · Spanish
Castillo Balagtas
86
211,405 people · Spanish
Rivera Balagtas
86
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino Balagtas
86
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo Balagtas
86
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Balagtas
86
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Balagtas
86
140,203 people · Spanish
Mercado Balagtas
86
125,314 people · Spanish
Navarro Balagtas
86
113,992 people · Spanish
Manalo Balagtas
86
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco Balagtas
86
101,375 people · Spanish
Miranda Balagtas
86
101,258 people · Spanish
Sarmiento Balagtas
86
98,088 people · Spanish
Mariano Balagtas
86
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Pineda Balagtas
86
85,581 people · Spanish
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About the surname Balagtas
Is Balagtas 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 Balagtas?
Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Balagtas as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.