Father's surname
Baby names that go with Lara
habitational name from places in Spain, notably Lara de los Infantes in Burgos
Lara is rank #370 among Filipino surnames (21,936 people, spanish origin, 2 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Forebears rank
#370
People
21,936
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Soft
Origin and meaning
habitational name from places in Spain, notably Lara de los Infantes in Burgos
Lara is a prominent Spanish toponymic surname tracing back to the medieval House of Lara in Castile. In the Philippines, it was widely distributed during the Spanish colonial period, including through the 1849 Clavería decree.
Lara is a traditional Spanish habitational surname derived from places named Lara, most notably Lara de los Infantes in the province of Burgos, Spain.
First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
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Watch stacked sounds with
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First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
Pairs well with longer first names of three or four syllables to balance its short, light two-syllable structure.
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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Lara.
Best boy names for Lara
Reynaldo
90
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Fernando
90
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Wilfredo
90
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Virgilio
90
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
Rolando
89
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Danilo
89
Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #9
Eduardo
89
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
Roberto
89
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
John Carlo
89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Bernardo
89
Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140
Gregorio
89
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Crisanto
89
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202
Norberto
89
Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241
Diosdado
89
Spanish · given by God (Spanish) · PSA #242
Florencio
89
Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282
Dionisio
89
Spanish / Other · of Dionysus / follower of Dionysus… · PSA #294
Raymundo
89
Spanish / Other · counsel protector (Germanic via… · PSA #311
Guillermo
89
Spanish / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · PSA #331
Gian Carlo
89
Other / Biblical · God is gracious (Gian) and free… · PSA #387
Santiago
89
Spanish / Biblical · Saint James (Spanish) · PSA #391
Cornelio
89
Spanish / Biblical · horn (Latin) · PSA #458
Jhon Carlo
89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #474
Joemarie
89
Filipino / English · combination of Joe (God will add… · PSA #495
Rogelio
88
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17
Joshua
88
Biblical / English · Yahweh is salvation (Hebrew) · PSA #18
Ernesto
88
Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27
Ricardo
88
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28
Rodolfo
88
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31
Alfredo
88
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
Renato
88
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · PSA #36
Angelo
88
Spanish / Biblical · messenger, angel (Greek) · PSA #38
Anthony
88
English / Biblical · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #54
Alberto
88
Spanish / Other · noble and bright (Germanic via… · PSA #56
Rodrigo
88
Spanish / Other · famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #70
Domingo
88
Spanish · of the Lord, born on Sunday… · PSA #71
Edgardo
88
Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72
Armando
88
Spanish · soldier or army man (Germanic via… · PSA #80
Juanito
88
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · PSA #116
Carlito
88
Spanish / Other · free man (diminutive form, Spanish… · PSA #122
Ronaldo
88
Spanish / Other · ruler's counsel or powerful… · PSA #126
Best girl names for Lara
Mary Grace
90
English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and… · PSA #6
Josephine
90
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Mary Jane
90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #11
Catherine
90
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Cristina
90
Spanish / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #27
Virginia
90
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Mary Rose
90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (uncertain… · PSA #53
Marjorie
90
English / Other · pearl (Greek via Old French/Middle… · PSA #56
Kimberly
90
English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70
Geraldine
90
English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73
Angeline
89
English / Biblical · messenger or angel (Greek via… · PSA #138
Rochelle
89
English / Other · little rock (French) · PSA #149
Bernadette
89
Other / English · brave as a bear (French, of… · PSA #160
Jessa Mae
89
English / Filipino · Combination of Jessa… · PSA #166
Stephanie
89
English / Other · crown, garland (Greek via… · PSA #180
Christine Joy
89
English / Biblical · Follower of Christ; joy, delight… · PSA #182
Samantha
89
English / Biblical · told by God or listener… · PSA #228
Jacqueline
89
English / Biblical · supplanter or may God protect… · PSA #246
Katherine
89
English / Other · pure (Greek via English) · PSA #249
April Joy
89
English · The month of April and joy or… · PSA #254
Rachelle
89
Biblical / English · ewe (Hebrew) · PSA #256
Shiela Mae
89
English / Other · blind (Latin via Irish) + pearl or… · PSA #258
Sarah Jane
89
English / Biblical · Princess (Hebrew) + God is… · PSA #259
Francisca
89
Spanish / Other · Frenchwoman or free one (Late… · PSA #267
Jenny Rose
89
English · Combination of Jenny (diminutive… · PSA #275
Angel Mae
89
English / Biblical · messenger (Greek/English) and… · PSA #279
Conchita
89
Spanish · conception (Spanish, diminutive of… · PSA #285
Richelle
89
English / Other · brave ruler (derived from Richard… · PSA #290
Merlinda
89
Spanish / Filipino · beautiful Merle or pretty (Spanish… · PSA #306
Cherry Mae
89
English · cherry (fruit) and pearl or born… · PSA #338
Sheila Mae
89
English / Other · Sheila meaning 'blind' (Latin via… · PSA #343
Florencia
89
Spanish / Other · flourishing, blossoming (Latin) · PSA #354
Trisha Mae
89
English · Trisha: noble (Latin via English)… · PSA #355
Rose Marie
89
English / Biblical · Rose (English/Latin) and beloved… · PSA #360
Herminia
89
Spanish / Other · of the army or soldier (Germanic… · PSA #372
Kristine Joy
89
English / Biblical · follower of Christ, and joy or… · PSA #391
Clarissa
89
Spanish / English · bright, clear, famous (Latin) · PSA #404
Diana Rose
89
English / Other · divine (Latin) + rose flower… · PSA #407
Marietta
89
Other / Biblical · Little Mary / beloved (Italian… · PSA #409
April Rose
89
English · April (fourth month / opening) and… · PSA #418
Best mother's maiden surnames for Lara
Reverse search: which middle names go with Lara?
Garcia Lara
88
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza Lara
88
372,402 people · Spanish
Bautista Lara
88
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Lara
88
211,405 people · Spanish
Aquino Lara
88
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo Lara
88
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Lara
88
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Lara
88
140,203 people · Spanish
Mercado Lara
88
125,314 people · Spanish
Navarro Lara
88
113,992 people · Spanish
Manalo Lara
88
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco Lara
88
101,375 people · Spanish
Miranda Lara
88
101,258 people · Spanish
Sarmiento Lara
88
98,088 people · Spanish
Mariano Lara
88
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Pineda Lara
88
85,581 people · Spanish
Ocampo Lara
88
83,890 people · Spanish
Romero Lara
88
79,797 people · Spanish
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About the surname Lara
Is Lara 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 Lara?
Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Lara as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.