Cuban names attract people from all over the world because they feel warm, musical, and deeply connected to culture, family, and history. Many parents search for Cuban names to honor heritage, find something unique yet familiar, or choose a name that sounds elegant and meaningful in both Spanish and English. From classic names passed down through generations to modern, stylish choices influenced by music, faith, and global trends, Cuban names offer incredible variety.
Some feel strong and traditional, others soft and romantic, while many stand out for their creativity and rhythm. In this guide, you’ll discover a wide collection of Cuban names organized by style and vibe, making it easier to find the perfect fit—whether you’re naming a baby, a character, or simply exploring beautiful names rooted in Cuban culture.
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Traditional Cuban Boy Names
- Alejandro
- Armando
- Antonio
- Bartolomé
- Carlos
- César
- Cristóbal
- Daniel
- Eduardo
- Enrique
- Esteban
- Federico
- Francisco
- Guillermo
- Héctor
- Ignacio
- Ismael
- Javier
- Joaquín
- Jorge
- José
- Juan
- Leonardo
- Lorenzo
- Manuel
- Marcos
- Martín
- Miguel
- Nicolás
- Orlando
- Pablo
- Rafael
- Raúl
- Ricardo
- Roberto
- Salvador
- Santiago
- Tomás
- Vicente
- Víctor
Traditional Cuban Girl Names
- Adriana
- Alejandra
- Ana
- Beatriz
- Camila
- Carmen
- Catalina
- Clara
- Daniela
- Dolores
- Elena
- Emilia
- Esperanza
- Francisca
- Gabriela
- Isabel
- Josefa
- Laura
- Lucía
- Magdalena
- Manuela
- Margarita
- Mariana
- Mercedes
- Natalia
- Paula
- Pilar
- Rosa
- Rosario
- Sandra
- Sofía
- Teresa
- Valentina
- Verónica
- Victoria
- Virginia
- Yolanda
- Zenaida
- Zulema
Modern Cuban Boy Names
- Adriel
- Alexei
- Andriel
- Ariel
- Brandon
- Bryan
- Cristian
- Damián
- Dariel
- Dayron
- Denis
- Erislandy
- Ernesto
- Fabian
- Harold
- Iker
- Jaden
- Jason
- Jonathan
- Jordan
- Kevin
- Lázaro
- Leandro
- Maikel
- Marcosel
- Maykel
- Nelson
- Oliver
- Osmany
- Reinier
- Samuel
- Sebastián
- Yadiel
- Yaniel
- Yoandri
- Yunior
- Yusniel
- Yordan
Modern Cuban Girl Names
- Ailyn
- Amanda
- Anabel
- Arisleidy
- Brianna
- Carla
- Dailyn
- Danna
- Dayami
- Eliany
- Emily
- Génesis
- Giselle
- Heidy
- Jennifer
- Jessica
- Karla
- Kimberly
- Lauraine
- Lianet
- Lisandra
- Mailyn
- Mariel
- Melissa
- Milagros
- Nairis
- Naomy
- Nicolle
- Paola
- Roxana
- Sheila
- Thalia
- Valery
- Vanessa
- Yailin
- Yanet
- Yarelis
- Yuliet
Unisex Cuban Names
- Abel
- Adri
- Alexis
- Angel
- Arielis
- Azul
- Camilo
- Cruz
- Darian
- Eden
- Eliel
- Gael
- Israel
- Jaime
- Jesse
- Juanmi
- Leo
- Mar
- Noel
- Noelí
- Patricio
- Rene
- Sam
- Santana
- Sol
- Taylor
- Yael
- Yan
- Yani
- Yarel
- Yari
- Yosel
- Yunet
- Yunis
- Zuri
- Amiel
- Belén
- Cielo
Old-Style & Vintage Cuban Names
- Anselmo
- Aurelio
- Balbina
- Benigno
- Casimiro
- Ciriaco
- Eulalia
- Fermín
- Gertrudis
- Herminia
- Honorio
- Inocencio
- Leoncia
- Leocadio
- Macario
- Marcelina
- Modesto
- Natividad
- Perfecto
- Prudencio
- Remedios
- Rufina
- Saturnino
- Silverio
- Sinforoso
- Teodora
- Tiburcio
- Tránsito
- Valeriano
- Venancio
- Wenceslao
- Zoila
- Domitila
- Eusebio
- Filemón
- Graciela
- Jacinta
- Melitón
- Pánfilo
Afro-Cuban Inspired Names
- Abakuá
- Aché
- Babalu
- Changó
- Dami
- Elegguá
- Ifá
- Iyami
- Kairós
- Kalunga
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- Mawu
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- Oba
- Odara
- Olorun
- Ori
- Oshae
- Oshun
- Sango
- Sekou
- Shani
- Tafari
- Tayo
- Yemoja
- Zola
- Zuberi
- Amani
- Jelani
- Kofi
- Nia
- Omari
- Sade
- Simba
- Zaire
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Cute & Playful Cuban Names
- Bebé
- Cami
- Chiqui
- Coco
- Dodo
- Fefa
- Gigi
- Lili
- Lolo
- Lulu
- Mima
- Mimi
- Nene
- Nini
- Pepi
- Pipo
- Riri
- Tati
- Tete
- Tito
- Toto
- Yiyi
- Yoyo
- Ani
- Bibi
- Cuca
- Didi
- Fifi
- Kiki
- Lala
- Momo
- Nala
- Pachi
- Puchi
- Sisi
- Titi
- Wawa
- Yaya
- Zizi
Aesthetic Cuban Names
- Alondra
- Araceli
- Aurelia
- Brisa
- Celeste
- Coral
- Dalia
- Esmeralda
- Fabiola
- Florencia
- Galilea
- Helena
- Ivania
- Jazmín
- Kiara
- Lavinia
- Marisol
- Noelia
- Paloma
- Perla
- Renata
- Salomé
- Selene
- Soraya
- Violeta
- Ximena
- Zahara
- Amaris
- Belisa
- Calista
- Delia
- Elora
- Isadora
- Liora
- Mireya
- Nayara
- Oriana
- Samira
- Thalía
Cuban Names With Meanings
- Aarón – mountain of strength
- Abril – born in spring
- Alonso – noble and ready
- Amparo – protection
- Benito – blessed
- Candelaria – light bearer
- Caridad – love and charity
- Dario – rich and kingly
- Elpidio – hopeful
- Felicia – happy and fortunate
- Gerardo – brave spear
- Iliana – bright one
- Julián – youthful
- Leila – night beauty
- Lucero – shining star
- Mirelys – wonderful light
- Norberto – bright north
- Octavia – eighth born
- Raimundo – wise protector
- Rosalina – gentle rose
- Teófilo – loved by God
- Ulises – clever traveler
- Yadira – worthy friend
- Zoraida – enchanting woman
- Adela – noble
- Baltasar – God protects
- Claribel – bright beauty
- Efrén – fruitful
- Hermelinda – soft protector
- Ildefonso – ready for battle
- Lissette – God’s promise
- Maritza – of the sea
- Osvaldo – divine power
- Reinaldo – wise ruler
- Sidonia – from Sidon
- Yamila – graceful
- Zeferino – gentle wind
