Are you a soon-to-be parent searching for a name for your baby boy or girl?You will surely find what you’re looking for in this article as we list the most common and most popular names of people in the Dominican Republic that exists on the island of Hispaniola. And since it falls between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, its people have names originating from all over the world.Even if you’re not a resident of the Dominican Republic, you can still pick a name from those on the list here as they are famous in many places.For more baby names inspiration, why not take a look at French Boy Names and Puerto Rican Baby Names.Popular Dominican Baby Names For Your BoyIn every culture, there are certain popular names. The following list contains some of the top-used ones for males in the Dominican Republic. Such names will give your baby boy a safe sense of belonging.1.Alex (Greek origin), meaning “defender and protector.“2.Brayan (Irish origin), meaning “strength or high.“3.Edward (English origin), meaning “Prosperous.“4.Jhonny (Greek origin), meaning “God is gracious.” It is a variant of the Hebrew name Yochanan,” so it is a holy name.5.José (Spanish origin), meaning “God will increase.“6.Leandro (Spanish origin), meaning “lion-man.“7.Manuel (Hebrew origin), meaning “God with us.” Some say that it was brought from the Byzantine Empire to Spain, so that’s a plus if you love history.8. Saul (Hebrew origin), meaning “asked for and prayed for.” This would be a beautiful name for your long-awaited son.9.Tito (Latin origin), meaning “title of honor.”  It was once the name of the bishop of Crete.Popular Dominican Names For Your Baby GirlAre you expecting a girl? Do you want to name her one of the most famous names in the Dominican Republic? You can definitely do that after reading the following list, which has options of Spanish, English, and French origins.10.Alaysha (Spanish origin), meaning “noble one.” It is the Spanish variation of Alice.11.Anabel (French origin), meaning “Lovable.“12.Bessy (Greek origin), meaning “God is satisfaction.“13.Camila (Latin origin), meaning “young ceremonial attendant.“14.Daria (Persian origin), meaning “wealthy.“15.Dorcas (Greek origin), meaning “a gazelle.“16.Elizabeth (Hebrew origin), meaning “God is my abundance.“17.Eunice (Greek origin), meaning “good and victorious.“18.Heidy (German origin), meaning “noble.“19.Irene (Greek origin), meaning “Peace.” You can write it as “Irini.” The first form of this name was “Eirene,” and it was the name of the Greek Goddess of Peace.20.Jessie (Hebrew origin), meaning “gift.“21.Jillian (English origin), meaning “child of gods.“22.Maria (Roman origin), “a variation of Mary, Mother of Jesus.“23.Monique (Greek origin), meaning “advisor.“24.Nicole (Greek origin), meaning “victory of the people.“25.Sofía (Spanish origin), meaning “wisdom.“Unique Dominican Boy NamesJust like some people love calling their children conventional or traditional names, others prefer new and unique ones. If you’re from this category, you’ll love what you’re about to read!26.Aaron (Hebrew origin), meaning “high mountain.“27.Abiezer (Biblical origin), meaning “father of help.“28.Alonso (Spanish origin), meaning “noble.“29.Ashley (English origin), meaning “Ash tree meadow.” It can be used for girls, too.30.Daniel (Hebrew origin), meaning “God is my judge.” It is also known as a family name.31.Dex (Latin origin), meaning"right-handed and fortunate.” It is a variant of the old English name “Dexter.“32.Dylan (Welsh origin), meaning “son of the sea.” If you’re into mythology, you’ll love to know that this is the name of a Welsh mythology character.33.Hasiel (Hebrew origin), meaning “God’s refuge.“34.Haziel (Hebrew origin), meaning “God sees.“35.Hermas (Hebrew origin), meaning “refuge and gain.“36.Jayden (Hebrew origin), meaning thankful”.37.Liam (Irish origin), meaning “a warrior with a strong will.“38. Sebastian (Greek origin) was once the name of the city, now known as Sivas.Unique Dominican Girl NamesHere are some of the best options you can call your baby girl. This way, you can be sure that she will stand out among her friends.39.Amayah (Arabic origin), meaning “night rain.“40.Amelia (English origin), meaning “striving.” A pretty name to call an independent and strong girl.41.Aury (Latin origin), meaning “Gold.“42.Cendy (English origin), meaning “moon.“43.Charina (Greek origin), meaning “grace.“44.Dahiana- a variant of Dahlia, meaning “valley.“45.Dariana (Latin origin), meaning “preserver.” It is the female version of Darius.46.Doralis (Greek origin), meaning “gift.“47.Eimy- a variant of Amy, meaning “loved.“48.Elianny- a variant of Eliana, meaning “God has answered.“49.Emma (Germanic origin), meaning “whole and universal.“50.Isabella (Hebrew origin), meaning “pledged to God.“51.Llaria- a variant of Hillary, meaning “cheerful.“52.Ilonka (Greek origin), meaning “light.“53.Iolani (Hawaiian origin), meaning “to fly like a hawk.“54.Samantha (Hebrew origin), meaning “God heard.“55.Sofia (Greek origin), meaning “wisdom.“56.Valentina (Latin origin), meaning “healthy and strong.“57.Xocoyotl (Aztec-Nahuatl language), meaning “youngest child.” A meaningful name to call your youngest princess.58.Zoe (Greek origin), meaning “life.“Names Of Famous Dominican PeopleDo you want your children to be famous? Do you believe that names play an essential role in the fate of people? If your answer is yes, here are the options of prominent Dominican figures that will inspire your kids.59.Fabio Fiallo (Boy), a Dominican writer, poet, and politician.60.Guillermo Linares (Boy), a former Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, born in the Dominican Republic.61.Julia Alvarez (Girl), a Dominican writer, poet, and essayist.62.Junot Diaz (Boy), a Dominican writer, a creative writing professor, and a fiction editor.63.Juan Pablo Duarte y Diez (Boy), one of the founding fathers of the Dominican Republic. He is also a writer, activist, and nationalist politician.64.Mariasela Álvarez (Girl), TV host, and architect. She is the first Dominican lady to win an international beauty title.65.Oscar de la Renta (Boy), a Dominican fashion designer.66.Virgilio Diaz Grullon (Boy), a Dominican writer.Beautiful Spanish Boy Names For BabiesGiven that Spanish is the Dominican Republic’s official language, there are tons of Spanish first names for your babies.67.Alarico (Spanish origin), meaning “noble ruler. A powerful name to call your baby boy.68.Alejo (Spanish origin), meaning “defender and helper.“69.Amancio (Portuguese origin), meaning “loving.“70.Amator (Latin origin), meaning “lover of nature and art.“71.Andres (Greek origin), meaning “manly and warrior.“72.Armando (Spanish origin), meaning “army man.“73.Arturo (Italian origin), meaning “noble.” A variant of the name Arthur.74.Benito (Latin origin), meaning “blessed.“75.Caleb (Hebrew origin), meaning “faithful.” It is the name of one of the two people who reached the promised land with Moses from Egypt.76.Carlos (Spanish origin), meaning “a full-grown man.” It was the name of four Spanish kings.77.Cristobal (Greek origin), meaning “bearer of Christ.” It’s a beautiful religious name.78.Enrique (Spanish origin), meaning “Home Ruler.“79.Esteban (Greek origin), meaning “crown.“80.Horacio (Latin origin), meaning timekeeper.Lovely Spanish Baby Names For Your GirlIf you think the above Spanish boy names are exquisite, you’re about to fall more in love with the following Spanish girl ones. This list has some of the purest, lovely and heart-touching first names you can call your daughter.81.Basilia (Greek origin), meaning “royal.” Isn’t it a beautiful name to call your little princess?82.Carla (English origin), meaning “free.“83.Catalina (Spanish origin), meaning “Pure.“84.Coco (French origin), meaning “popular and original.” It is the name of a fashion legend.85.Damita (Spanish origin), meaning “little lady and baby princess.“86.Denisa (Spanish origin), meaning “unmeasurable bliss.” It is a Spanish variation of the Greek name “Dionysus.“87.Dona (Italian origin), meaning “lady.” Sounds like an elegant name to call your girl, right?88.Elia (Hebrew origin), meaning “God has answered.” How beautiful is it that you’ll be thanking God for your daughter every time you call her.89.Faustina (Latin origin), meaning “bringer of good luck.”  It is a historic name because it was the name of the wife of ancient Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. It is also the name of an Italian opera singer.90.Felica (Latin origin), meaning “fortunate.“91.Herminia (Latin origin), meaning “lady of earth.” It is a variation of the English name Hermione. A perfect global alternative to a name for any Potterhead.92.Jacinta (Spanish origin), meaning “purple.” This would be the perfect name if you and your partner love this color, wouldn’t it?93.Katia (Russian origin), meaning “pure.” It is a Spanish variation of Catherine.94.Kemena (Spanish origin), meaning “strong.“95.Madre (Spanish origin), meaning “mother.” This name would give your daughter a needed sense of responsibility towards her loved ones.96.Naiara (Spanish origin), meaning “Of Virgin Mary.” It also means pure.97.Ora (Latin origin), meaning “prayer.“98.Raina (Slavic origin), meaning “peaceful and queen.” It doesn’t matter which of these meanings is the correct one because both are equally beautiful.  99.Salma (Arabic origin), meaning “peace and safety.” Its Spanish meaning is ambition. It would make a beautiful name for an ambitious and peaceful little girl.100.Sancha (Spanish origin), meaning “Holy.“Kidadl has lots of great baby names articles to inspire you. If you liked our suggestions for Dominican Baby Names then why not take a look at Dominican Last Names, or for something different take a look at Names That Mean Fire.

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