Father's surname

Baby names that go with Galicia

from Galicia (region in northwestern Spain)

Galicia is rank #373 among Filipino surnames (21,791 people, spanish origin, 3 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank

#373

People

21,791

Syllables

Origin

Spanish

Historical layer

Spanish colonial

Where it is common

Nationwide

Sound

Soft

Origin and meaning

from Galicia (region in northwestern Spain)

Galicia is a habitational surname originating in Spain, referring to someone from the region of Galicia. In the Philippines, it was adopted by Filipino families during the Spanish colonial period and is now found throughout the archipelago.

Galicia is a Spanish toponymic surname derived from the historic region and autonomous community of Galicia in northwestern Spain. It was widely distributed across the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era, including through 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 concise one- or two-syllable first names to balance the smooth, three-syllable cadence.

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

Best boy names for Galicia

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

Pedro 90

Spanish / Biblical · stone, rock (Spanish via Greek) · PSA #61

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

Jose 89

Spanish / Biblical · He shall add / God will increase… · PSA #4

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

Larry 89

English / Other · crowned with laurel; from… · PSA #151

Arjay 89

Filipino / English · Phonetic rendering of the English… · PSA #154

Charlie 89

English / Other · free man (Germanic via English) · PSA #156

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

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

Eugene 89

English / Other · well-born, noble (Greek) · PSA #200

Sonny 89

English · Son or young boy (English) · PSA #203

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

Celso 89

Spanish / Other · high, lofty, elevated (Latin) · PSA #245

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

Argie 89

Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #261

Best girl names for Galicia

Michelle 91

English / Biblical · who is like God? (Hebrew via French) · PSA #3

Arlene 90

English / Other · Pledge or promise (uncertain… · PSA #26

Irene 90

Spanish / English · peace (Greek) · PSA #28

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

Christine 90

English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek… · PSA #46

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

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

Wilma 89

English / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · PSA #114

Jasmine 89

English / Other · jasmine flower (Persian via English) · PSA #132

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

Cherry 89

English · cherry fruit (English) · PSA #152

Mercy 89

English / Biblical · compassion, forgiveness, or… · PSA #159

Marife 89

Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria… · PSA #164

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

Elsie 89

English / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew via… · PSA #185

Janine 89

English / Biblical · God is gracious (French diminutive… · PSA #197

Cristine 89

English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek) · PSA #215

Ashley 89

English · ash tree clearing (Old English) · PSA #219

Shiela 89

English / Other · blind (Latin via Irish Síle) · PSA #226

Jinky 89

Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #234

Josie 89

English / Biblical · God shall add / God will increase… · PSA #236

Sheila 89

English / Other · blind (Irish from Latin via Cecilia) · PSA #238

Chona 89

Spanish / Filipino · pet form of Asunción (assumption)… · PSA #248

Cristy 89

English / Spanish · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #255

Rosie 89

English · rose flower (English) · PSA #257

Charlene 89

English / Other · free woman; feminine diminutive of… · PSA #262

Best mother's maiden surnames for Galicia

Reverse search: which middle names go with Galicia?

Castro Galicia 88

173,686 people · Spanish

Pascua Galicia 88

81,319 people · Spanish / Biblical

Mendoza Galicia 86

372,402 people · Spanish

Bautista Galicia 86

287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical

Castillo Galicia 86

211,405 people · Spanish

Rivera Galicia 86

184,543 people · Spanish

Aquino Galicia 86

183,088 people · Spanish

Domingo Galicia 86

147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical

Santiago Galicia 86

140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical

Soriano Galicia 86

140,203 people · Spanish

Mercado Galicia 86

125,314 people · Spanish

Navarro Galicia 86

113,992 people · Spanish

Manalo Galicia 86

111,336 people · Filipino

Velasco Galicia 86

101,375 people · Spanish

Miranda Galicia 86

101,258 people · Spanish

Sarmiento Galicia 86

98,088 people · Spanish

Mariano Galicia 86

86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical

Pineda Galicia 86

85,581 people · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

About the surname Galicia

Is Galicia 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 Galicia?

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