Father's surname
Baby names that go with Pagaduan
place of abundance or increase (from root adu/many in Ilocano)
Pagaduan is rank #552 among Filipino surnames (15,814 people, filipino origin, 3 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Forebears rank
#552
People
15,814
Syllables
3
Origin
Filipino
Where it is common
Luzon
Sound
Neutral
Origin and meaning
place of abundance or increase (from root adu/many in Ilocano)
Pagaduan is an indigenous Northern Luzon surname, heavily associated with the Ilocano linguistic region. Morphologically, it uses the Austronesian locative/circumfix pattern 'pag-...-an' attached to the root 'adu' (meaning 'many' or 'plentiful'), referring to a source or place of abundance.
Derived from Philippine languages (notably Ilocano). Formed with the circumfix 'pag-...-an' on the root 'adu' (many/abundant) or 'gadu', denoting a place of abundance, multiplication, or increase.
First-name pairing notes
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First names ending in a vowel tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
Pairs well with two-syllable first names that end in a vowel to balance the three-syllable, consonant-ending surname.
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Best boy names for Pagaduan
Jose
90
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
Arjay
90
Filipino / English · Phonetic rendering of the English… · PSA #154
Zaldy
90
Filipino · 2 syl · PSA #257
Argie
90
Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #261
Jojo
90
Filipino / Spanish · Diminutive form of names beginning… · PSA #278
Jaypee
90
Filipino / English · Phonetic spelling of the initials… · PSA #281
Noli
90
Filipino / Other · touch me not (Latin, via the novel… · PSA #285
Junrey
90
Filipino / Spanish · 2 syl · PSA #328
Jayvee
90
Filipino / English · Phonetic spelling of the initials… · PSA #334
Jimboy
90
Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #336
Florante
90
Filipino / Spanish · blooming, flourishing… · PSA #360
Dindo
90
Filipino / Spanish · Pet form of names ending in -do… · PSA #388
Randy
89
English / Other · shield-wolf (Germanic via English) · PSA #48
Jimmy
89
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · PSA #66
Ricky
89
English · brave ruler (English diminutive of… · PSA #68
Vicente
89
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
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
Rico
89
Spanish · rich, noble (Spanish) or short… · PSA #144
Larry
89
English / Other · crowned with laurel; from… · PSA #151
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
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
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
Best girl names for Pagaduan
Michelle
90
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
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
Marife
90
Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria… · PSA #164
Jinky
90
Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #234
Juvy
90
Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #251
Ligaya
90
Filipino · joy, happiness (Tagalog) · PSA #280
Lyka
90
Filipino / Other · 2 syl · PSA #291
Rizza
90
Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #383
Gerlie
90
Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #476
Glaiza
90
Filipino · 2 syl · PSA #492
Irene
89
Spanish / English · peace (Greek) · PSA #28
Alma
89
Spanish / English · soul (Spanish) or nourishing/kind… · PSA #32
Christine
89
English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek… · PSA #46
Edna
89
Biblical / English · pleasure, delight (Hebrew) · PSA #48
Gemma
89
Spanish / English · gem, precious stone (Latin/Italian) · PSA #50
Jenny
89
English · diminutive of Jennifer ('fair… · PSA #51
Jessa
89
English / Biblical · God beholds (Hebrew, via Jessica) · PSA #52
Norma
89
Spanish / English · rule, standard, precept (Latin) · PSA #54
Vilma
89
Spanish / Other · resolute protector or determined… · PSA #63
Daisy
89
English · day's eye (flower) (Old English) · PSA #65
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
Andrea
89
Spanish / English · brave, courageous, or strong (Greek) · PSA #102
Delia
89
Spanish / Other · of Delos (Greek) · PSA #104
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
Elsa
89
Spanish / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew, via… · PSA #109
Lydia
89
Biblical / Spanish · woman from Lydia (Greek) · PSA #112
Wilma
89
English / Other · resolute protector or will-helmet… · PSA #114
Lilia
89
Spanish / Other · lily (Latin / Spanish) · PSA #119
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
Best mother's maiden surnames for Pagaduan
Reverse search: which middle names go with Pagaduan?
Castro Pagaduan
88
173,686 people · Spanish
Garcia Pagaduan
86
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza Pagaduan
86
372,402 people · Spanish
Bautista Pagaduan
86
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Pagaduan
86
211,405 people · Spanish
Rivera Pagaduan
86
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino Pagaduan
86
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo Pagaduan
86
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Pagaduan
86
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Pagaduan
86
140,203 people · Spanish
Mercado Pagaduan
86
125,314 people · Spanish
Navarro Pagaduan
86
113,992 people · Spanish
Manalo Pagaduan
86
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco Pagaduan
86
101,375 people · Spanish
Miranda Pagaduan
86
101,258 people · Spanish
Sarmiento Pagaduan
86
98,088 people · Spanish
Mariano Pagaduan
86
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Ocampo Pagaduan
86
83,890 people · Spanish
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About the surname Pagaduan
Is Pagaduan 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 Pagaduan?
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