Father's surname
Baby names that go with Española
Spanish (feminine form) in Spanish
Española is rank #332 among Filipino surnames (24,090 people, spanish origin, 3 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Forebears rank
#332
People
24,090
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Soft
Origin and meaning
Spanish (feminine form) in Spanish
The surname Española derives directly from the Spanish demonym for a female from Spain. It entered the Philippine onomastic landscape via the colonial naming system and the 1849 Clavería decree. Today it is widely distributed across the country as both a surname and maternal middle name.
Española is a Spanish demonym meaning 'Spanish woman' or referring to something of Spanish origin. In the Philippines, it was widely adopted as a family name during the Spanish colonial period, particularly following the 1849 Clavería decree.
First-name pairing notes
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First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
Pairs well with first names ending in a consonant to balance the open vowel beginning and ending of Española.
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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Española.
Best boy names for Española
Michael
91
Biblical / English · who is like God? (Hebrew) · PSA #1
Richard
91
English / Other · brave ruler or powerful ruler… · PSA #3
Joseph
90
Biblical / English · He will add (Hebrew) · PSA #5
Ronald
90
English / Other · ruler's counselor (Old Norse via… · PSA #12
Jayson
90
English / Other · healer (Greek via English) · PSA #16
Marlon
90
English / Other · 2 syl · PSA #23
Marvin
90
English / Other · famous friend (Old English) or… · PSA #24
Alvin
90
English · noble friend or elf-friend (Old… · PSA #29
Ariel
90
Biblical / Spanish · lion of God (Hebrew) · PSA #30
John Paul
90
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #34
Dennis
90
English / Other · follower of Dionysus (Greek) · PSA #41
Allan
90
English / Other · little rock or handsome… · PSA #42
Robert
90
English / Spanish · bright fame (Germanic) · PSA #46
Jesus
90
Spanish / Biblical · Yahweh is salvation (Hebrew) · PSA #49
Rodel
90
Filipino / Spanish · 2 syl · PSA #50
Arnold
90
English / Other · eagle ruler (Germanic) · PSA #51
Albert
90
English / Other · noble and bright (Germanic) · PSA #57
John Mark
90
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) +… · PSA #59
Jomar
90
Filipino / Spanish · coined blend, typically of… · PSA #60
Nelson
90
English · son of Neil (English) · PSA #63
Roger
90
English / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Old… · PSA #64
Nestor
90
Spanish / Other · one who returns from travel… · PSA #67
Ramon
90
Spanish / Other · counsel protection (Germanic via… · PSA #90
Felix
90
Spanish / Biblical · happy, fortunate, lucky (Latin) · PSA #91
Victor
90
Spanish / English · conqueror or winner (Latin) · PSA #103
Rafael
90
Spanish / Biblical · God has healed (Hebrew) · PSA #113
Cesar
90
Spanish / Other · of uncertain origin, traditionally… · PSA #114
Joel
89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is God (Hebrew) · PSA #2
Jeffrey
89
English · peace of God or pledge of peace… · PSA #19
Mario
89
Spanish / Other · Derived from Mars, the god of war… · PSA #22
Arnel
89
Other / Spanish · eagle ruler or eagle power… · PSA #25
Rommel
89
Other · 2 syl · PSA #75
Gilbert
89
English / Other · bright pledge (Germanic) · PSA #76
Gerald
89
English / Other · ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · PSA #77
Ruben
89
Biblical / Spanish · behold, a son (Hebrew) · PSA #79
Julius
89
Other / English · downy-bearded or devoted to… · PSA #81
Jason
89
English / Biblical · healer (Greek) · PSA #94
Romel
89
Filipino / Other · 2 syl · PSA #96
Samuel
89
Biblical / English · God has heard or name of God… · PSA #99
Melvin
89
English / Other · Council friend or gentle chieftain… · PSA #102
Best girl names for Española
Angel
90
English / Biblical · messenger (Greek via English) · PSA #33
Helen
90
English / Other · torch, shining light, or bright… · PSA #44
Princess
90
English · royal daughter, princess (English) · PSA #60
Susan
90
English / Biblical · lily (Hebrew) · PSA #66
Raquel
90
Spanish / Biblical · ewe (Hebrew) · PSA #77
Gemma
89
Spanish / English · gem, precious stone (Latin/Italian) · PSA #50
Rose Ann
89
English / Biblical · Rose (English botanical) + grace… · PSA #78
Karen
89
English / Other · pure (Greek via Danish/English) · PSA #84
Aileen
89
English / Other · light, shining one, or desired… · PSA #86
Mariel
89
English / Spanish · drop of the sea, bitter, or… · PSA #88
Jasmin
89
English / Spanish · jasmine flower (Persian) · PSA #94
Juliet
89
English / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin… · PSA #96
Janet
89
English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via English) · PSA #98
Judith
89
Biblical / English · woman of Judea or praised (Hebrew) · PSA #100
Hazel
89
English · the hazel tree or hazelnut (Old… · PSA #110
Marlyn
89
English / Filipino · Blend of Mary (beloved, drop of… · PSA #111
Sheryl
89
English / Other · darling, beloved (derived via… · PSA #129
Sarah
89
Biblical / English · princess, noblewoman (Hebrew) · PSA #133
Arlyn
89
English / Filipino · 2 syl · PSA #147
Rachel
89
Biblical / English · ewe (Hebrew) · PSA #148
Vivian
89
English / Other · alive, living (Latin) · PSA #169
Marian
89
English / Biblical · of the Virgin Mary; bitter… · PSA #172
Ailyn
89
Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #189
Liezel
89
Other / Biblical · pledged to God, diminutive of… · PSA #193
Irish
89
English · of or pertaining to Ireland… · PSA #202
Cheryl
89
English / Other · beloved or darling (English/French) · PSA #208
April
89
English / Other · Fourth month of the year, possibly… · PSA #211
Sharon
89
Biblical / English · a fertile plain (Hebrew) · PSA #220
Merlyn
89
English · Sea fortress (Welsh, via Merlin)… · PSA #229
Carmen
89
Spanish / Biblical · garden or orchard (Hebrew, via… · PSA #232
Mildred
89
English · gentle strength (Old English) · PSA #252
Venus
89
Other / English · love, desire, or beauty (Latin) · PSA #276
Janeth
89
English / Biblical · God is gracious (English/Hebrew) · PSA #281
Gladys
89
English / Other · Country or land (Welsh) · PSA #294
Meriam
89
Biblical / Arabic · uncertain; possibly 'beloved'… · PSA #320
May Ann
89
English / Biblical · fifth month / pearl / bitter… · PSA #341
Belen
89
Spanish / Biblical · house of bread (Hebrew via Spanish… · PSA #349
Gretchen
89
English / Other · pearl (German diminutive of… · PSA #396
Kathleen
89
English / Other · pure (Greek, via Anglicized Irish) · PSA #397
Miriam
89
Biblical / English · uncertain; possibly 'sea of… · PSA #400
Best mother's maiden surnames for Española
Reverse search: which middle names go with Española?
Ramos Española
88
375,999 people · Spanish
Santos Española
88
342,746 people · Spanish / Biblical
Lopez Española
88
230,958 people · Spanish
Perez Española
88
220,113 people · Spanish
Sanchez Española
88
162,886 people · Spanish
de Leon Española
88
156,537 people · Spanish
Valdez Española
88
132,416 people · Spanish
Gomez Española
88
108,844 people · Spanish
Dizon Española
88
106,507 people · Chinese / Filipino
Javier Española
88
104,515 people · Spanish
Corpuz Española
88
104,026 people · Spanish / Biblical
David Española
88
100,641 people · Biblical / Spanish
Ferrer Española
88
98,478 people · Spanish
Pascual Española
88
97,168 people · Spanish / Biblical
Marquez Española
88
94,245 people · Spanish
Cortez Española
88
92,601 people · Spanish
Castro Española
87
173,686 people · Spanish
Pascua Española
87
81,319 people · Spanish / Biblical
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About the surname Española
Is Española 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 Española?
Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Española as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.