Father's surname

Baby names that go with Paloma

dove (Spanish)

Paloma is rank #946 among Filipino surnames (10,119 people, spanish origin, 3 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank

#946

People

10,119

Syllables

Origin

Spanish

Historical layer

Spanish colonial

Where it is common

Nationwide

Sound

Soft

Origin and meaning

dove (Spanish)

Paloma is a surname of Spanish origin, meaning 'dove' or 'pigeon'. It was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, notably through the 1849 Clavería decree and general naming practices. It also carries Christian Marian connotations (associated with Our Lady of the Dove / Virgen de la Paloma).

Paloma is a Spanish surname derived directly from the Spanish word for 'dove' (from Latin palumba), used historically as a nickname, occupational name, or Marian devotional name.

First-name pairing notes

Often starts well with

C D G J L R S T

Watch stacked sounds with

P M

First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

Pairs well with crisp one- or two-syllable first names ending in a consonant to balance the gentle, three-syllable open vowel ending.

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

Best boy names for Paloma

Jeffrey 90

English · peace of God or pledge of peace… · PSA #19

Jerome 90

English / Biblical · sacred name (Greek) · PSA #44

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

Justine 89

English / Other · just, fair, righteous (Latin) · PSA #117

John Rey 89

English / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew/English)… · PSA #139

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

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

Eugene 89

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

Freddie 89

English / Other · peaceful ruler (Germanic via… · PSA #217

Enrique 89

Spanish / Other · home ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #224

Reynante 89

Spanish / Filipino · reigning, ruling (Spanish) · PSA #253

Bernie 89

English / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #265

Jaypee 89

Filipino / English · Phonetic spelling of the initials… · PSA #281

Lawrence 89

English / Other · from Laurentum or crowned with… · PSA #300

John Dave 89

Biblical / English · God is gracious; beloved (Hebrew… · PSA #327

Junrey 89

Filipino / Spanish · 2 syl · PSA #328

Clarence 89

English / Other · bright, clear (Latin via English) · PSA #330

Jayvee 89

Filipino / English · Phonetic spelling of the initials… · PSA #334

Jimboy 89

Filipino / English · 2 syl · PSA #336

Andrei 89

Biblical / Other · manly, masculine, courageous (Greek) · PSA #338

Laurence 89

English / Other · from Laurentum (Latin) · PSA #349

Florante 89

Filipino / Spanish · blooming, flourishing… · PSA #360

Sergio 89

Spanish / Other · of the Sergius family; servant or… · PSA #424

Jefrey 89

English / Other · pledge of peace or divine peace… · PSA #437

Bernabe 89

Spanish / Biblical · son of encouragement… · PSA #439

Harvey 89

English / Other · battle-worthy (Breton via English) · PSA #449

Leandro 89

Spanish / Other · lion-man (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #464

Jhon Rey 89

Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #476

Reggie 89

English / Other · counsel power / ruler's adviser… · PSA #485

Mark Jay 89

English / Biblical · consecrated to Mars / polite… · PSA #499

Mario 88

Spanish / Other · Derived from Mars, the god of war… · PSA #22

Jerry 88

English / Biblical · ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · PSA #37

Randy 88

English / Other · shield-wolf (Germanic via English) · PSA #48

Best girl names for Paloma

Michelle 91

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

Arlene 90

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

Janice 90

English / Biblical · God is gracious (English… · PSA #40

Christine 90

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

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

Jasmine 89

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

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

Cynthia 89

English / Other · woman from Mount Cynthus (Greek) · PSA #163

Marife 89

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

Regine 89

English / Other · queen (Latin) · PSA #181

Glenda 89

English / Other · pure and good (Welsh) · PSA #188

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

Sheila 89

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

Cristy 89

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

Charlene 89

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

Eunice 89

Biblical / English · good victory (Greek) · PSA #271

Ligaya 89

Filipino · joy, happiness (Tagalog) · PSA #280

Roxanne 89

English / Other · bright, dawn (Persian) · PSA #286

Brenda 89

English / Other · sword or blade (Old Norse) · PSA #295

Rhea Mae 89

English / Other · Rhea (flowing/ground, Greek) + Mae… · PSA #304

Charmaine 89

English / Other · delight, charm (Greek/French) · PSA #314

Tessie 89

English / Spanish · late summer or harvester (Greek… · PSA #321

Marianne 89

English / Biblical · combination of Mary (beloved or… · PSA #322

Leslie 89

English / Other · garden of holly (Scottish Gaelic) · PSA #328

Sandra 89

English / Spanish · defender of mankind (Greek via… · PSA #332

Marlene 89

English / Biblical · combination of Maria… · PSA #386

Joanna 89

Biblical / English · God is gracious (Hebrew) · PSA #387

Elaine 89

English / Other · shining light or torch (Greek via… · PSA #388

Girlie 89

English / Filipino · little girl (English) · PSA #399

Sunshine 89

English · direct sunlight, cheerfulness… · PSA #429

Janette 89

English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #442

Sharmaine 89

English / Other · charming (French) or delight (Greek) · PSA #450

Best mother's maiden surnames for Paloma

Reverse search: which middle names go with Paloma?

Castro Paloma 88

173,686 people · Spanish

Garcia Paloma 86

441,075 people · Spanish

Mendoza Paloma 86

372,402 people · Spanish

Bautista Paloma 86

287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical

Castillo Paloma 86

211,405 people · Spanish

Rivera Paloma 86

184,543 people · Spanish

Aquino Paloma 86

183,088 people · Spanish

Domingo Paloma 86

147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical

Santiago Paloma 86

140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical

Soriano Paloma 86

140,203 people · Spanish

Mercado Paloma 86

125,314 people · Spanish

Navarro Paloma 86

113,992 people · Spanish

Manalo Paloma 86

111,336 people · Filipino

Velasco Paloma 86

101,375 people · Spanish

Miranda Paloma 86

101,258 people · Spanish

Sarmiento Paloma 86

98,088 people · Spanish

Mariano Paloma 86

86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical

Ocampo Paloma 86

83,890 people · Spanish

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About the surname Paloma

Is Paloma 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 Paloma?

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