What are some popular Portuguese names?

Francisco, Afonso, and João are among the most popular names for boys, while Maria, Alice, and Leonor are popular for baby girls.

How do you name a baby in Portugal?

A Portuguese name usually consists of one or two personal names, the mothers family surname and the fathers surname. In formal situations, using only the last surname for simplicity is common.

What name means moon in Portuguese?

The Portuguese names Lua, Luan, and Louna mean ‘moon.’ These names may have been derived from the Latin term ‘Lunar.’

What are some unique or uncommon Portuguese names that are gaining popularity?

Alegria, meaning ‘joy,’ Chuva, meaning ‘rain,’ and Escura meaning ‘dark,’ are some examples of unique and uncommon Portuguese names that are gaining popularity.

What are some unisex names commonly used in Portugal?

Elyah meaning ‘my God is Yahweh,’ Noa, meaning ‘comfort’ or ‘movement,’ and Luca meaning ‘bringer of light,’ are some unisex names in Portugal.

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14 Portuguese Baby Names with Meanings Brave

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Leonardo	Boy	Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy
Renata	Girl	Born again; Rebirth; Brave lion
Leopoldo	Boy	He who has the bravery of the people; Brave and bold people; Lion
Amauri	Boy	Brave; Unceasing; Vigorous
Andriel	Boy	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility
Andreo	Boy	Manly; Brave
Garcia	Girl	Bear; Brave spear; Young bear
Andreina	Girl	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility
Bernardino	Boy	Brave; Brave as a Bear
Bravo	Unisex	Bold; Brave; Angry

Ricarda	Girl	Brave ruler
Bira	Girl	Lord of the spear; Brother; Brave; A valorous man; Beer
Mel	Unisex	Honey; Black or dark; Brave
Tati	Girl	Fairy queen; Date palm; Brave and strong

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