Father's surname
Baby names that go with Padilla
small frying pan or shallow dish (Spanish toponymic)
Padilla is surname rank #79 (78,451 on Forebears, spanish origin). That number is not a count of births. The first names below are scored as if Padilla is the father's surname.
Surname rank
#79
On Forebears
78,451
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Background
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Soft
Origin and meaning
small frying pan or shallow dish (Spanish toponymic)
Padilla is a Spanish habitational surname derived from places named Padilla in Burgos and other regions of Spain. The toponym stems from the Spanish word padilla, a diminutive of padilla/patella meaning 'small frying pan' or 'shallow dish'. It was established in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era and spread via 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.
A two-syllable first name ending in a consonant balances well with the three-syllable, vowel-ending Padilla.
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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Padilla.
Best boy names for Padilla
Jose
90
Spanish / Biblical · He shall add / God will increase… · May 2021 #4
Mario
90
Spanish / Other · Derived from Mars, the god of war… · May 2021 #22
Jerry
90
English / Biblical · ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · May 2021 #37
Jaime
90
Spanish / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #55
Jimmy
89
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · May 2021 #66
Jessie
89
English / Biblical · gift or God exists (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #83
Ronnie
89
English / Other · ruler's counselor (Old Norse via… · May 2021 #101
Rene
89
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · May 2021 #131
Rolly
89
English / Spanish · famous land (Germanic, via… · May 2021 #136
Rico
89
Spanish · rich, noble (Spanish) or short… · May 2021 #144
Larry
89
English / Other · crowned with laurel; from… · May 2021 #151
Eddie
89
English · wealthy guardian or rich friend… · May 2021 #164
Gerry
89
English · Ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · May 2021 #165
Ronie
89
English · ruler's counselor (English… · May 2021 #168
Rudy
89
English / Spanish · Famous wolf (Germanic via English) · May 2021 #198
Sonny
89
English · Son or young boy (English) · May 2021 #203
Nilo
89
Spanish / Other · of the Nile River (Greek via… · May 2021 #204
Lito
89
Spanish / Filipino · Diminutive suffix meaning 'little'… · May 2021 #208
Danny
89
English / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via English) · May 2021 #214
Raffy
89
Biblical / English · Diminutive of Rafael, meaning 'God… · May 2021 #220
Regie
89
English / Other · counsel power or ruler's advisor… · May 2021 #225
Bobby
89
English / Other · bright fame (Germanic via English) · May 2021 #274
Jojo
89
Filipino / Spanish · Diminutive form of names beginning… · May 2021 #278
Jaypee
89
Filipino / English · Phonetic spelling of the initials… · May 2021 #281
Garry
89
English / Other · spear (Germanic) · May 2021 #284
Noli
89
Filipino / Other · touch me not (Latin, via the novel… · May 2021 #285
Julio
89
Spanish / Other · belonging to the gens Julia or… · May 2021 #302
Gary
89
English · spear (Germanic via Norman/English) · May 2021 #329
Jayvee
89
Filipino / English · Phonetic spelling of the initials… · May 2021 #334
Roque
89
Spanish / Other · rest (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #344
Romy
89
Spanish / Filipino · Diminutive of Romeo ('pilgrim to… · May 2021 #352
Manny
89
Biblical / English · God is with us (Hebrew, diminutive… · May 2021 #362
Nico
89
Spanish / English · victory of the people (Greek via… · May 2021 #374
Sammy
89
English / Biblical · diminutive of Samuel meaning 'God… · May 2021 #379
Willy
89
English / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · May 2021 #395
Dario
89
Spanish / Other · possessing goodness (Old Persian… · May 2021 #405
Tito
89
Spanish / Biblical · title of honor (Latin, via Titus) · May 2021 #427
Baby
89
English / Filipino · infant or very young child (English) · May 2021 #429
Harry
89
English / Other · home ruler (Germanic via Old… · May 2021 #432
Nikko
89
Other / English · victory of the people (Greek) · May 2021 #454
Best girl names for Padilla
Gina
90
English / Spanish · Diminutive of Regina ('queen' in… · May 2021 #19
Gemma
90
Spanish / English · gem, precious stone (Latin/Italian) · May 2021 #50
Jenny
89
English · diminutive of Jennifer ('fair… · May 2021 #51
Jessa
89
English / Biblical · God beholds (Hebrew, via Jessica) · May 2021 #52
Daisy
89
English · day's eye (flower) (Old English) · May 2021 #65
Emma
89
English / Spanish · whole or universal (Germanic) · May 2021 #80
Delia
89
Spanish / Other · of Delos (Greek) · May 2021 #104
Liza
89
English / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew, via… · May 2021 #106
Lydia
89
Biblical / Spanish · woman from Lydia (Greek) · May 2021 #112
Lilia
89
Spanish / Other · lily (Latin / Spanish) · May 2021 #119
Nora
89
English / Spanish · honor (Latin via Honora) or light… · May 2021 #131
Myra
89
English / Other · invented literary name, anagram of… · May 2021 #136
Julie
89
English / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin… · May 2021 #142
Ivy
89
English · ivy plant (English) · May 2021 #155
Riza
89
Spanish / Filipino · laughter (Spanish) · May 2021 #161
Eva
89
Biblical / Spanish · life or living one (Hebrew) · May 2021 #165
Ruby
89
English / Other · deep red precious stone (Latin via… · May 2021 #167
Diana
89
English / Spanish · divine, heavenly (Latin) · May 2021 #171
Lucia
89
Spanish / Other · light (Latin) · May 2021 #200
Nelia
89
Spanish / English · Diminutive of names like Cornelia… · May 2021 #207
Ana
89
Spanish / Biblical · favor, grace (Hebrew) · May 2021 #209
Nida
89
Spanish / Arabic · Diminutive of names like Leonida… · May 2021 #212
Sonia
89
Spanish / English · wisdom (Greek, via Russian… · May 2021 #218
Josie
89
English / Biblical · God shall add / God will increase… · May 2021 #236
Rica
89
Spanish / English · rich, wealthy (Spanish) or short… · May 2021 #237
Rosa
89
Spanish / Other · rose (Latin/Spanish) · May 2021 #240
Juvy
89
Filipino / English · 2 syl · May 2021 #251
Rosie
89
English · rose flower (English) · May 2021 #257
Loida
89
Biblical / Spanish · better or more desirable (Greek… · May 2021 #264
Julia
89
Spanish / English · youthful, or belonging to the… · May 2021 #269
Luisa
89
Spanish / Other · famous warrior (Germanic via… · May 2021 #274
Ligaya
89
Filipino · joy, happiness (Tagalog) · May 2021 #280
Rona
89
English / Other · my joy or song (Hebrew); rough… · May 2021 #284
Lyka
89
Filipino / Other · 2 syl · May 2021 #291
Annie
89
English / Biblical · favor, grace (Hebrew via English) · May 2021 #292
Lina
89
Spanish / Other · Short form of names ending in… · May 2021 #296
Tessie
89
English / Spanish · late summer or harvester (Greek… · May 2021 #321
Lanie
89
English / Filipino · Diminutive of Elaine… · May 2021 #330
Nena
89
Spanish / Filipino · little girl or baby girl (Spanish) · May 2021 #339
Aira
89
English / Filipino · 2 syl · May 2021 #345
Best mother's maiden surnames for Padilla
Maiden surnames that sit well in front of Padilla.
Castro Padilla
90
Forebears 173,686 · Spanish
Garcia Padilla
88
Forebears 441,075 · Spanish
Mendoza Padilla
88
Forebears 372,402 · Spanish
Bautista Padilla
88
Forebears 287,625 · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Padilla
88
Forebears 211,405 · Spanish
Rivera Padilla
88
Forebears 184,543 · Spanish
Aquino Padilla
88
Forebears 183,088 · Spanish
Domingo Padilla
88
Forebears 147,352 · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Padilla
88
Forebears 140,475 · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Padilla
88
Forebears 140,203 · Spanish
Mercado Padilla
88
Forebears 125,314 · Spanish
Navarro Padilla
88
Forebears 113,992 · Spanish
Manalo Padilla
88
Forebears 111,336 · Filipino
Velasco Padilla
88
Forebears 101,375 · Spanish
Miranda Padilla
88
Forebears 101,258 · Spanish
Sarmiento Padilla
88
Forebears 98,088 · Spanish
Mariano Padilla
88
Forebears 86,485 · Spanish / Biblical
Ocampo Padilla
88
Forebears 83,890 · Spanish
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About the surname Padilla
Is Padilla 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 Padilla?
Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Padilla as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.