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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23 Portuguese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With V

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Victor	Boy	Winner or conqueror
Vera	Girl	Faith; Summer; Valor; Foreign
Vanessa	Girl	Butterfly
Viviana	Girl	One who is lively
Veronica	Girl	She who brings victory; True image
Virginia	Girl	A virgin; Maid
Vicente	Boy	Conquering
Vania	Unisex	God is gracious
Vianney	Unisex	Alive; Favor; Grace; Violet
Valente	Boy	Valiant; Strong

Vilma	Girl	Will helmet
Vasco	Boy	Crow
Vinicius	Boy	Wine
Vitor	Boy	Victorious or conqueror
Venessa	Girl	Butterfly-like; Name of a butterfly genus
Victoriana	Unisex	Victor; Conqueror
Valia	Girl	To be strong; Vigorous; Healthy; King; Freedom; Leisure; To be worth; Valor
Veeda	Girl	Life; Beloved; Visible; Wisdom
Valentim	Boy	Strong; Healthy
Valeri	Boy	To be strong

Vero	Unisex	True; Victorious
Verde	Unisex	Green
Vieira	Unisex	Scallop

Infographic: Charming Portuguese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With V

Your child's name is not just a label. It's an integral part of their identity, shaping how they see themselves and others. Hence, finding a suitable name that best complements your child's inherent personality is essential. Our infographic below shares some charming Portuguese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With V you may consider for your cherub. Share this infographic with other expecting parents if you find it useful.

Portuguese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With V(infographic)

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