Father's surname
Baby names that go with de Castro
of the castle or fortress (Spanish)
de Castro is rank #125 among Filipino surnames (53,986 people, spanish origin, 3 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Forebears rank
#125
People
53,986
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Neutral
Origin and meaning
of the castle or fortress (Spanish)
De Castro is a traditional Hispanic toponymic surname referring to individuals originating from a fortified settlement or castle. It became widely distributed across the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period through Christian conversion and administrative naming decrees.
Toponymic Spanish surname derived from the Latin 'castrum' (fortress or fortified camp) combined with the prepositional particle 'de'.
First-name pairing notes
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First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
Pairs smoothly with two- or three-syllable first names, particularly those ending in a consonant to balance the initial particle 'de'.
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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + de Castro.
Best boy names for de Castro
Jose
91
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
Randy
90
English / Other · shield-wolf (Germanic via English) · PSA #48
Jimmy
90
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · PSA #66
Ricky
90
English · brave ruler (English diminutive of… · PSA #68
Vicente
90
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
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
Arjay
89
Filipino / English · Phonetic rendering of the English… · PSA #154
Benjie
89
English / Biblical · son of the right hand (Hebrew, via… · PSA #157
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
Eugene
89
English / Other · well-born, noble (Greek) · PSA #200
Sonny
89
English · Son or young boy (English) · PSA #203
Nilo
89
Spanish / Other · of the Nile River (Greek via… · PSA #204
Lito
89
Spanish / Filipino · Diminutive suffix meaning 'little'… · PSA #208
Danny
89
English / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via English) · PSA #214
Freddie
89
English / Other · peaceful ruler (Germanic via… · PSA #217
Raffy
89
Biblical / English · Diminutive of Rafael, meaning 'God… · PSA #220
Enrique
89
Spanish / Other · home ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #224
Regie
89
English / Other · counsel power or ruler's advisor… · PSA #225
Marco
89
Spanish / Biblical · dedicated to Mars / warlike (Latin) · PSA #252
Reynante
89
Spanish / Filipino · reigning, ruling (Spanish) · PSA #253
Zaldy
89
Filipino · 2 syl · PSA #257
Best girl names for de Castro
Michelle
91
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
Irene
90
Spanish / English · peace (Greek) · PSA #28
Alma
90
Spanish / English · soul (Spanish) or nourishing/kind… · PSA #32
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
Edna
90
Biblical / English · pleasure, delight (Hebrew) · PSA #48
Gemma
90
Spanish / English · gem, precious stone (Latin/Italian) · PSA #50
Jenny
90
English · diminutive of Jennifer ('fair… · PSA #51
Jessa
90
English / Biblical · God beholds (Hebrew, via Jessica) · PSA #52
Norma
90
Spanish / English · rule, standard, precept (Latin) · PSA #54
Vilma
90
Spanish / Other · resolute protector or determined… · PSA #63
Daisy
90
English · day's eye (flower) (Old English) · PSA #65
Andrea
90
Spanish / English · brave, courageous, or strong (Greek) · PSA #102
Delia
90
Spanish / Other · of Delos (Greek) · PSA #104
Elsa
90
Spanish / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew, via… · PSA #109
Lilia
90
Spanish / Other · lily (Latin / Spanish) · PSA #119
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
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
Lydia
89
Biblical / Spanish · woman from Lydia (Greek) · PSA #112
Wilma
89
English / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · PSA #114
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
Shirley
89
English · bright clearing or shire meadow… · PSA #146
Kristine
89
English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek) · PSA #150
Mercy
89
English / Biblical · compassion, forgiveness, or… · PSA #159
Riza
89
Spanish / Filipino · laughter (Spanish) · PSA #161
Marife
89
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria… · PSA #164
Ruby
89
English / Other · deep red precious stone (Latin via… · PSA #167
Diana
89
English / Spanish · divine, heavenly (Latin) · PSA #171
Regine
89
English / Other · queen (Latin) · PSA #181
Thelma
89
English / Other · will, desire (Greek via English… · PSA #184
Best mother's maiden surnames for de Castro
Reverse search: which middle names go with de Castro?
Pascua de Castro
88
81,319 people · Spanish / Biblical
Garcia de Castro
86
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza de Castro
86
372,402 people · Spanish
Bautista de Castro
86
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Rivera de Castro
86
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino de Castro
86
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo de Castro
86
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago de Castro
86
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano de Castro
86
140,203 people · Spanish
Mercado de Castro
86
125,314 people · Spanish
Manalo de Castro
86
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco de Castro
86
101,375 people · Spanish
Miranda de Castro
86
101,258 people · Spanish
Sarmiento de Castro
86
98,088 people · Spanish
Mariano de Castro
86
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Pineda de Castro
86
85,581 people · Spanish
Ocampo de Castro
86
83,890 people · Spanish
de Vera de Castro
86
80,899 people · Spanish
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About the surname de Castro
Is de Castro 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 de Castro?
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