Father's surname

Baby names that go with Capistrano

from Capestrano (a town in Italy)

Capistrano is rank #453 among Filipino surnames (18,313 people, spanish / other origin, 4 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank
#453
People
18,313
Syllables
4
Origin
Spanish / Other
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Strong

Origin and meaning

from Capestrano (a town in Italy)

The surname originates from the Italian toponym Capestrano, but entered the Philippine onomastic landscape via Spanish Catholic tradition and administrative adoption. It honors the Franciscan preacher St. John of Capistrano (San Juan Capistrano). Today, it is firmly embedded as a traditional Hispanic-Filipino family name.

Capistrano is a habitational surname derived from the town of Capestrano in Abruzzo, Italy, popularized across the Spanish-speaking world through devotion to Saint John of Capistrano. It was widely adopted in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.

Spanish 80% Other 20%
First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
M L J A D
Watch stacked sounds with
C K Q

First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

A concise 1- or 2-syllable first name balances the heavier four-syllable cadence of Capistrano.

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

Best boy names for Capistrano

Jaime 87
Spanish / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #55
Rey 87
Spanish · king (Spanish) · PSA #62
Jay 87
English · jaybird (English) or diminutive of… · PSA #97
Joey 87
English / Biblical · Diminutive of Joseph, meaning 'He… · PSA #98
Leo 87
Spanish / English · lion (Latin) · PSA #127
Dante 87
Spanish / Other · enduring, steadfast (Latin/Italian) · PSA #128
Rene 87
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · PSA #131
Niño 87
Spanish / Biblical · child or boy (Spanish) · PSA #191
Jorge 87
Spanish / Other · earth-worker, farmer (Greek via… · PSA #237
Roque 87
Spanish / Other · rest (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #344
Roy 86
English / Other · king (Old French) · PSA #120
Jake 86
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · PSA #170
George 86
English / Other · farmer or earth-worker (Greek) · PSA #178
Dave 86
Biblical / English · beloved (Hebrew) · PSA #181
Louie 86
English / Other · famous warrior / famous in battle… · PSA #222
Jade 86
English / Spanish · green gemstone (English, from… · PSA #267
Mike 86
English / Biblical · who is like God? (Hebrew via… · PSA #308
June 86
English / Filipino · Month of June (Latin, via English)… · PSA #342
Ace 86
English · highest rank or one (English) · PSA #368
Boy 86
English / Filipino · male child (English) · PSA #420
Lance 86
English / Other · land (Germanic) or lance/spear… · PSA #435
Jose 83
Spanish / Biblical · He shall add / God will increase… · PSA #4
Mario 83
Spanish / Other · Derived from Mars, the god of war… · PSA #22
Ryan 83
English / Other · little king (Irish) · PSA #26
Jeffrey 82
English · peace of God or pledge of peace… · PSA #19
Noel 82
Other / Biblical · Christmas or born on Christmas… · PSA #20
Jerry 82
English / Biblical · ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · PSA #37
Jerome 82
English / Biblical · sacred name (Greek) · PSA #44
Randy 82
English / Other · shield-wolf (Germanic via English) · PSA #48
Pedro 82
Spanish / Biblical · stone, rock (Spanish via Greek) · PSA #61
Jimmy 82
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · PSA #66
Ricky 82
English · brave ruler (English diminutive of… · PSA #68
Vicente 82
Spanish / Other · conquering or victorious (Latin) · PSA #82
Jessie 82
English / Biblical · gift or God exists (Hebrew via… · PSA #83
Bryan 82
English / Other · high or noble (Old Irish / Celtic… · PSA #92
Ruel 82
Biblical / English · friend of God (Hebrew) · PSA #95
Ronnie 82
English / Other · ruler's counselor (Old Norse via… · PSA #101
Juan 82
Spanish / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #107
John 82
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) · PSA #111
Henry 82
English / Other · home ruler (Germanic via English) · PSA #112

Best girl names for Capistrano

Grace 87
English / Biblical · grace, divine favor, blessing… · PSA #30
Joy 87
English · happiness, delight (English) · PSA #62
Fe 87
Spanish · faith (Spanish) · PSA #64
Lea 87
Biblical / English · weary or delicate (Hebrew) · PSA #74
Jane 86
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #120
Rhea 86
English / Other · flowing stream (Greek) · PSA #126
May 86
English · Month of May (from Roman goddess… · PSA #177
Joyce 86
English / Other · lord (Breton root) or rejoicing… · PSA #199
Rose 86
English / Spanish · rose flower (English from Latin) · PSA #245
Mae 86
English · variant of May, diminutive of Mary… · PSA #342
Joanne 86
English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via English) · PSA #352
Bea 86
English / Spanish · blessed or bringer of joy (Latin… · PSA #373
Rea 86
Other / English · flowing (Greek, via Rhea) · PSA #398
Shane 86
English / Biblical · God is gracious (Irish/Hebrew) · PSA #424
Dianne 86
English / Other · divine, heavenly (Latin via… · PSA #447
Michelle 83
English / Biblical · who is like God? (Hebrew via French) · PSA #3
Joan 83
English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via English) · PSA #23
Gina 82
English / Spanish · Diminutive of Regina ('queen' in… · PSA #19
Arlene 82
English / Other · Pledge or promise (uncertain… · PSA #26
Irene 82
Spanish / English · peace (Greek) · PSA #28
Alma 82
Spanish / English · soul (Spanish) or nourishing/kind… · PSA #32
Myrna 82
English / Other · beloved or affectionate (Irish… · PSA #38
Janice 82
English / Biblical · God is gracious (English… · PSA #40
Lorna 82
English / Other · Of Lorne (Scottish place name… · PSA #45
Edna 82
Biblical / English · pleasure, delight (Hebrew) · PSA #48
Gemma 82
Spanish / English · gem, precious stone (Latin/Italian) · PSA #50
Jenny 82
English · diminutive of Jennifer ('fair… · PSA #51
Jessa 82
English / Biblical · God beholds (Hebrew, via Jessica) · PSA #52
Norma 82
Spanish / English · rule, standard, precept (Latin) · PSA #54
Vilma 82
Spanish / Other · resolute protector or determined… · PSA #63
Daisy 82
English · day's eye (flower) (Old English) · PSA #65
Jean 82
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #75
Emma 82
English / Spanish · whole or universal (Germanic) · PSA #80
Mylene 82
Other / English · Blend of Marie (beloved/wished-for… · PSA #83
Nicole 82
English / Other · victory of the people (Greek via… · PSA #85
Margie 82
English / Other · pearl (English diminutive of… · PSA #92
Andrea 82
Spanish / English · brave, courageous, or strong (Greek) · PSA #102
Delia 82
Spanish / Other · of Delos (Greek) · PSA #104
Nancy 82
English / Biblical · grace or favor (Hebrew via English) · PSA #105
Liza 82
English / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew, via… · PSA #106

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About the surname Capistrano

Is Capistrano 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.

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