A free online resource crammed with advice about choosing Filipino babynames... The origin of the term ' Filipino ' The word Filipino originates from the Las Islas Filipinas (The Philippine Islands) which was the Spanish name given to the Philippines in the 16th century, by Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos. The Philippine archipelago is made up of 7,107 islands. A Filipino is a native of the Philippine Islands, specifically one of Spanish descent. A Filipino of pure Spanish descent born in the Philippines are also called Insulares or Criollos (Creoles). Filipinos are also referred to as Hispanic ( a person of Latin American descent living in the U.S. especially one of Spanish, Filipino or Mexican origin ). Filipino Baby Names! See below for a selection of male and female Filipino Babynames to choose from! Still unsure? Then check out over 50,000 other ones available via the Hispanic Baby Names section Filipino Baby Girl Selection | Filipino Baby Boy Selection | | Amihan Amalia Amelia Bituin Chesa Camille Candida Caresse Carmela Dalisay Divina Diwata Erlat | |
| | Estrellita Eugenia Hilaria Honorata Imee Ligaya Liwanag Lualhati Mahal Malaya Malea Maleah Sampaguita Tala | |
| | Alejandro Agapito Aquino Andres Bayanai: hero Balagtas Crisanto Carlo Dakila Danilo | |
| | Datu Edgardo Eugenio Gaane Gabato Hagibis Hilario Honorato Igme Makisig Rezalino | |
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The Importance of Filipino First Names! We respond to our names throughout our lives. People associate us with our first name, it forms part of our identity. They help to distinguish us from one to another. Other people gain immediate and sometimes totally subconscious views of people, just from hearing a name they can therefore give us a distinct advantage in life, or conversely, a disadvantage! The choice of an Filipino Baby name is, therefore, incredibly important. And those of us who choose a baby's name are taking on a responsible task! The Origins of Filipino baby names The origins of this these include place names, those related to mythology and history, origins from colours, plants and other types of nature, Fictional origins, historical origins, characteristic and religious origins. We then move on to the genre which can be classed as Descriptive, Place, Speciality and finally unique (or created name's). Authentic Filipino names declined due to the arrival of the Spanish, Mexicans of European, and Mestizo heritage together with an influx of Europeans such as the British, German and French due to the the opening of the Suez Canal in 1867. What Filipino baby name shall I give to my baby? Will the Filipino baby name suit my baby? Should it be traditional, unusual, unique, exotic, popular or cool? Will it be suitable throughout all life phases ( "A Name isn't just for a birthday - it's for life!"). Will it be appropriate throughout a full life cycle starting with baby - toddler - school child - teenager - young adults - parents - middle age - retirement and ending with old age. Will it suit a pensioner as well as a baby? Will the schoolchild be teased mercilessly about a name? What will your baby think of your choice? Help is at hand when making a choice from Filipino baby names! The various sections included in www. babynames. org. uk accessed via the Site Map will provide answers to all of your questions regarding the choice of first names. And our exclusive Name Evaluator will help you avoid any of the many pitfalls! |