95 Vibrant Dominican Baby Names

Dominican Republic baby names show strong Spanish colonial influence because the country was a Spanish colony from 1861 to 1865 (1). The naming customs of the Dominican Republic, a Spanish-speaking sovereign state in the Caribbean, are similar to those practiced in Spain. Not just the traditions, even the first names are primarily Spanish. In the Dominican Republic, both men and women carry two family names. The first is the father’s family name, and the second is the mother’s family name, which may be joined by y or e. Both family names are equally important and are compulsory for all official documents. Married women are not required to change their family’s name to their husband’s surname. Even when married women shift countries, they can keep their maiden name. However, they may choose to switch out their maternal family name for their husband’s paternal family name (2). In the colonial period, Hispanics worldwide, including those in the Dominican Republic, had a second name. They also used the word de between their first and third names. For instance, Juan Luis de Romero Conde. While this custom has faded significantly in other Hispanic countries, people of the Dominican Republic still follow it. However, this second given name is only used on formal occasions or is registered only on birth, marriage, and death certificates. Family plays a significant role in selecting the first name for a child. Parents often choose a first name that honors grandparents or other relatives. Parents may even select names reflecting their religious beliefs. Since a majority of the population in the Dominican Republic are Catholics, it is common for a child to have a biblical name or a name paying homage to saints and religious figures. Below is a list of some of the best Dominican Republic baby names we compiled. We are sure you will find something worthy of being carried by your child. Have a look.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Liam		Boy	Strong-willed warrior
Isabella		Girl	God is my oath
Valentina		Girl	Strong; Vigourous; Healthy
Samantha		Girl	God has heard; Name of God
Thiago		Boy	Supplanter
Valerie		Girl	A woman who is brave and strong
Amayah		Girl	Close to God
Isai		Boy	Masculinity
Yaritza		Girl	Water lady
Jasiel		Boy	Strength of God
Yesenia		Girl	Palm tree
Haziel		Boy	God sees
Yoselin		Girl	Little Goth
Elianny		Girl	My God has answered.
Yulissa		Girl	A beautiful girl
Eimy		Girl	One who is an eternal ruler
Darianna		Girl	Preserver
Dex		Boy	A right handed man
Ilaria		Girl	Cheerful
Ostin		Boy	Great; Magnificent
Yari		Girl	Water lady
Wanda		Girl	Slender; Young tree
Yared		Boy	A form of Jared; Rose
Naidelyn		Girl	A modern English name
Yeriel		Boy	Founded by God
Franchesca		Girl	Free
Maikel		Boy	A spelling for Michael; Who is like God
Yanira		Girl	Gift from God
Dalvin		Boy	Proud friend; Elf friend
Aury		Girl	Gold
Jeshurun		Boy	English version of Yeshurun; Straight, just, upright
Yanna		Girl	God is gracious
Vin		Boy	Conquering; The one with conquering abilities
Dahiana		Girl	Valley
Johanny		Boy	God is gracious
Sindy		Girl	A woman belonging to the Mount Kynthos; From Mount Kynthos
Zahi		Boy	Beautiful and brilliant
Isamar		Boy	An elision of Isabel del Mar
Dannel		Boy	God is my judge
Hasiel		Boy	God's refuge
Abiezer		Boy	Father of help
Johansen		Boy	Scandinavian version of Johanson; Son of Johan
Jovanka		Girl	God is reconciling
Mayerlin		Girl	Little falcon; A Dominican Republic variant of Marlin
Deylin		Boy	Name of a historical blacksmith with supernatural powers; Angel from god
Yaris		Girl	Love; Beautiful; Spring
Merari		Boy	Bitter; To provoke
Medelin		Girl	A place name
Karelyn		Girl	A Dominic Republic variation of Caroline; Free man
Cendy		Girl	Moon; As beautiful as Moon.
Raiza		Girl	Rose
Nicoll		Girl	A Dominican Republic spelling for Nicole; Victorious people
Grissel		Girl	Dark battle; Gray-haired
Nashaly		Girl	Woman born during the rainy season
Dianelys		Girl	Dominic Republic version of Diana; Luminous; Perfect
Nachelle		Girl	Powerful woman
Nicolet		Girl	People of victory; A variation of Nicole
Lucely		Girl	A variation of Lucia; Meaning light
Darianne		Girl	Preserver
Saidy		Girl	Princess
Wilmarie		Girl	A combination of Willa and Marie
Sharina		Girl	Princess
Criselda		Girl	A variation of Chriselda; Bearing Christ
Yamaris		Girl	Wished for a child; Star of the sea
Higuel		Boy	One who comes from the city of Higuey
Jayden		Unisex	God will judge
Noah		Unisex	Rest
Leysa		Girl	Defender of man
Abnar		Boy	Father of light
Charina		Boy	A strong and macho man
Dielis		Boy	Kid
Doralis		Girl	Gift
Elaisa		Boy	God has sworn
Hanameel		Girl	The innate grace in a woman; The gift of grace from God
Hermas		Boy	A Biblical name, meaning mercury, gain or refuge.
Ilonka		Girl	Torch
Iolany		Girl	An exalted hawk
Jahaziel		Girl	Seeing God
Joanka		Girl	God is with us
Karolay		Girl	Possibly; A variation of Caroline
Kaurys		Girl	An alternate spelling for Karys meaning from Caru
Kerlin		Boy	Wool comb
Liosha		Girl	A variation of Aliosha; Defender of mankind
Maidali		Girl	Brightness
Maoli		Girl	Handmaiden
Rayneli		Girl	The female version of Raynell, meaning counselor
Reinildis		Girl	A strong fighter
Saimi		Girl	A variation of Saima; Fasting woman
Sardis		Boy	A Biblical name; Joy
Shaderr		Boy	Tailor
Vilmaris		Girl	Guardian of the sea
Windel		Boy	A friend
Yera		Girl	Virgin Mary
Yevgeny		Boy	Aristocrat
Xocoyotl		Girl	Youngest child

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