A Dictionary of Names with Name Meanings and Name Origins
A Dictionary of Names with Name Meanings & Name Origins
  



Names by Usage. Portuguese Names

This section includes the first names used by the Portuguese-speaking people in Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Macau, Mozambique and other African and Asian countries.

Browse Portuguese Names by Alphabetical Order

Browse Portuguese male and female names by alphabetical order to find out the meanings of the names. Click on the first letter of the name you're looking for.

Portuguese Male Names

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Portuguese Female Names

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Information about the Portuguese names

The ancestors of the Portuguese are a mix of peoples who have passed through the Iberian Peninsula over the years, including ancient Neolithic settlers, the Celts, and the Romans, with significant influences from the people of North Africa. Portuguese history and culture are strongly tied with those of Spain, which connects Portugal to Europe and was united with Portugal for centuries. Today most Portuguese names are found in Portugal and in Brazil, its largest former colony, with large populations in the U.S. and France as well.