The naming custom of the Dominican Republic, a Spanish-speaking sovereign state in the Caribbean, is similar to the customs practiced in Spain. Not just the customs, even the first names are largely Spanish.
In the Dominican Republic, both men and women carry two family names, first is the father’s family name and the second is the mother’s family name. Both the 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 the women are shifted to the other countries, they can keep their maiden name.
In the colonial period, the Hispanics all over the world, including the Dominican Republic had a second name with a ‘de’ between first and third given names. For instance, Saint Teresa de Los Andes. While the custom has faded significantly in other Hispanic countries, people of Dominican Republic still follows it. But this second given name is used in formal occasions or is registered only in birth, marriage, and death certificates. Below we’ll take a look at some of the best Dominican Republic baby boy and girl names, compiled by MomJunction. We’re sure you’ll find something worthy of being carried by your child.
NAMES | MEANING | GENDER | |||
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Aaron | Messenger (Hebrew); Enlighted; Mountain of Strength; From the Old Testament, Aaron | Boy | |||
Abiezer | A Biblical name, meaning father of help. | Boy | |||
Abnar | A Biblical name, meaning father of light. A spelling variation of Abner. | Boy | |||
Alonso | Gothic - Noble and Ready; A variant form of the name Alfonso | Boy | |||
Amayah | A woman who is close to God | Girl | |||
Amelia | The one who is industrious, hard working and fertile | Girl | |||
Ashley | One who lives in the groves of an ash tree | Boy | |||
Aury | Gold | Girl | |||
Camila | She attends ceremonials | Girl | |||
Cendy | Moon, as beautiful as moon. | Girl | |||
Charina | A strong and macho man. | Boy | |||
Criselda | A variation of Chriselda, meaning bearing Christ. | Girl | |||
Dahiana | Dahiana is a Dominic Republic variation of Dahlia and means valley. | Girl | |||
Dalvin | Proud friend or elf friend | Boy | |||
Daniel | A Prophet | Boy | |||
Dannel | Dominic Republic variation of Daniel. It means God is my judge. | Boy | |||
Darianna | Female version of Darius. It means preserver. | Girl | |||
Darianne | Female version of Darius, meaning preserver. A variation of Darianna. | Girl | |||
Dex | A right handed man. | Boy | |||
Deylin | Name of a historical blacksmith with supernatural powers. It means Angel from God. | Boy | |||
Dianelys | A Dominic Republic version of Diana. It means luminous or perfect. | Girl | |||
Dielis | Kid | Boy | |||
Doralis | Gift | Girl | |||
Dylan | One who is born near the sea and is son of sea | Boy | |||
Eimy | A Dominic Republic variation of Amy. It means loved. | Girl | |||
Elaisa | God has sworn | Boy | |||
Elianny | A Dominic Republic variant of Eliana. It means my God has answered. | Girl | |||
Emma | the meaning of this name is universal whole. | Girl | |||
Franchesca | A Dominic Republic spelling for Francesca. It means free. | Girl | |||
Grissel | A gray haired woman. | Girl | |||
Hanameel | The innate grace in a woman, the gift of grace from God. | Girl | |||
Hasiel | God's refuge. | Boy | |||
Haziel | God sees | Boy | |||
Hermas | A Biblical name, meaning mercury, gain or refuge. | Boy | |||
Higuel | One who comes from the city of Higuey | Boy | |||
Ilaria | Ilaria is a variation of Hillary and means cheerful. | Girl | |||
Ilonka | Torch | Girl | |||
Iolany | An exalted hawk. | Girl | |||
Isabella | God is perfection, or God is my oath | Girl | |||
Isai | Masculinity | Boy | |||
Isamar | "Isamar is probably an elision of ""Isabel del Mar." | Boy | |||
Jahaziel | A Biblical name, meaning seeing God. | Girl | |||
Jasiel | A Biblical name, meaning strength of God. | Boy | |||
Jayden | Variation of Jaden which means God has heard | Unisex | |||
Jeshurun | English version of Yeshurun, meaning straight, just or upright. | Boy | |||
Joanka | God is really with us. | Girl | |||
Johanny | A Dominican variation of John. It means God is gracious. | Boy | |||
Johansen | A Scandinavian version of Johanson, meaning 'son of Johan'. | Boy | |||
Jovanka | God is reconciling. | Girl | |||
Karelyn | A Dominic Republic variation of Caroline. It means free man. | Girl | |||
Karolay | Possibly, a variation of Caroline. | Girl | |||
Kaurys | An alternate spelling for Karys, meaning from Caru. | Girl | |||
Kerlin | The name roughly translates to wool comb. | Boy | |||
Leysa | Defender of men. | Girl | |||
Liam | A worrior of strong will | Boy | |||
Liosha | Liosha is a variation of Aliosha, meaning defender of mankind. | Girl | |||
Lucas | One who gives light | Boy | |||
Lucely | A variation of Lucia, meaning light. | Girl | |||
Maidali | Brightness | Girl | |||
Maikel | A Dominican Republic spelling for Michael. It means Who is like God. | Boy | |||
Maoli | A Dominican Republic term for handmaiden | Girl | |||
Mayerlin | A Dominican Republic variation of Marlin. It means little falcon. | Girl | |||
Medelin | A place name | Girl | |||
Merari | A Biblical name, meaning bitter or to provoke. | Boy | |||
Nachelle | Powerful woman | Girl | |||
Naidelyn | Modern English name. | Girl | |||
Nashaly | A woman born during rainy season. | Girl | |||
Nicolet | People of victory. A variation of Nicole. | Girl | |||
Nicoll | A Dominican Republic spelling for Nicole. It means victorious people. | Girl | |||
Noah | Relaxation, restful, harmony, calm. | Unisex | |||
Ostin | A variation of Ostin, meaning great or magnificent. | Boy | |||
Raiza | Rose | Girl | |||
Rayneli | Female version of Raynell. It means counselor. | Girl | |||
Reinildis | A strong fighter. | Girl | |||
Saidy | A nickname of Sarah, meaning princess. | Girl | |||
Saimi | A variation of Saima. It means fasting woman. | Girl | |||
Samantha | The God has heard your prayer | Girl | |||
Sardis | A Biblical name, meaning prince of joy. | Boy | |||
Sebastian | He who is from Sebastia | Boy | |||
Shaderr | Shaderr is a Dominican Republic spelling of German name Schader. It means tailor. | Boy | |||
Sharina | Princess | Girl | |||
Sindy | A woman belonging to the Mount Kynthos, from Mount Kynthos. | Girl | |||
Sofia | Means wisdom in Greek. A wise woman | Girl | |||
Sophia | She who posesses great knoledge and wisdom | Girl | |||
Thiago | A supplanter | Boy | |||
Valentina | Strong, vigourous, healthy | Girl | |||
Valerie | A woman who is brave and valiant. | Girl | |||
Vilmaris | Guardian of the sea | Girl | |||
Vin | Conquering, the one with conquering abilities. | Boy | |||
Wanda | Wanda possibly translates to a wanderer. | Girl | |||
Wilmarie | A combination of Willa and Marie. | Girl | |||
Windel | A friend | Boy | |||
Xocoyotl | Youngest child | Girl | |||
Yamaris | A variation of Mary, meaning wished for a child or star of the sea. | Girl | |||
Yanira | Gift from God. | Girl | |||
Yanna | God is gracious | Girl | |||
Yared | A Hebrew form of Jared, meaning rose. | Boy | |||
Yari | Water lady | Girl | |||
Yaris | Love, beautiful or spring. | Girl | |||
Yaritza | Water | Girl | |||