Father's surname
Baby names that go with Rada
bay, natural roadstead, or inlet (Spanish)
Rada is rank #813 among Filipino surnames (11,566 people, spanish origin, 2 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Forebears rank
#813
People
11,566
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Soft
Origin and meaning
bay, natural roadstead, or inlet (Spanish)
Rada is a Spanish toponymic surname associated with several localities in northern Spain. It was introduced across the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, notably cataloged and distributed under the 1849 Clavería decree.
Rada is a habitational Spanish surname derived from various place names in northern Spain (such as in Cantabria and Navarre), ultimately from the Spanish common noun 'rada' meaning a natural roadstead, bay, or inlet.
First-name pairing notes
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First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
A two- or three-syllable first name ending in a consonant balances the short, open two-syllable cadence of Rada.
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Best boy names for Rada
Fernando
90
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Wilfredo
90
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo
90
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Virgilio
90
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
Danilo
89
Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #9
Eduardo
89
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
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
Leopoldo
89
Spanish / Other · brave people (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #296
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
Joshua
88
Biblical / English · Yahweh is salvation (Hebrew) · PSA #18
Ernesto
88
Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27
Alfredo
88
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
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
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
Orlando
88
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via… · PSA #133
Arturo
88
Spanish / Other · bear or bear king (Celtic via… · PSA #147
Baby Boy
88
English / Filipino · infant male (English) · PSA #158
Jericho
88
Biblical / English · City of the moon or fragrant place… · PSA #193
Marcelo
88
Spanish · dedicated to Mars / little warrior… · PSA #199
Jerico
88
Biblical / Spanish · city of the moon or fragrant place… · PSA #210
Gerardo
88
Spanish / Other · brave with a spear (Germanic via… · PSA #212
Lorenzo
88
Spanish / Other · from Laurentum, laurelled (Latin) · PSA #213
Best girl names for Rada
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
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
Estrella
89
Spanish · star (Spanish) · PSA #194
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
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
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
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
Christina
89
English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek) · PSA #427
Princess Mae
89
English · Princess (royal title) + Mae… · PSA #436
Maryjane
89
English / Biblical · combination of Mary (beloved/wished… · PSA #448
Crisanta
89
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #459
Best mother's maiden surnames for Rada
Reverse search: which middle names go with Rada?
Garcia Rada
88
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza Rada
88
372,402 people · Spanish
Bautista Rada
88
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Rada
88
211,405 people · Spanish
Aquino Rada
88
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo Rada
88
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Rada
88
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Rada
88
140,203 people · Spanish
Mercado Rada
88
125,314 people · Spanish
Navarro Rada
88
113,992 people · Spanish
Manalo Rada
88
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco Rada
88
101,375 people · Spanish
Sarmiento Rada
88
98,088 people · Spanish
Mariano Rada
88
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Ocampo Rada
88
83,890 people · Spanish
dela Peña Rada
88
79,318 people · Spanish
Valencia Rada
88
79,036 people · Spanish
Ignacio Rada
88
78,864 people · Spanish
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About the surname Rada
Is Rada 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 Rada?
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