225 Filipino Girl & Boy Names for Your Little One

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Naming expert Natalie Mulholland shares perfect names for showing pride in your Filipino heritage

Co-authored by Natalie Mulholland and Annabelle Reyes

Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Fact Checked

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• Unique Girl Names
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• Traditional Girl Names
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• Popular Boy Names
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• Traditional Boy Names
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Composed of over 7,000 islands in the Pacific Ocean, the Philippines is known for having a vibrant culture, delicious food, and some of the most gorgeous natural landscapes in the world. That’s not all, though—the Philippines is also known for some seriously striking and unique baby names! If you’re looking for the perfect name to show pride in your Filipino heritage, you’ve come to the right place. We partnered with a naming expert to help us compile the ultimate list of Filipino names for your little one, including male, female, and unisex options. Keep reading to find a name you absolutely love!

Filipino Names

Naming expert Natalie Mulholland shares these popular Filipino names:

• Filipino girl names: Malaya, Althea, Tala, Mahalia, Ada, Pia
• Filipino boy names: Crisanto, Datu, Danilo, Zoren
• Gender neutral Filipino names: Cielo, Bayani, Diwa, Buwan

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Popular Filipino Girl Names

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   Due to the Philippines’ unique blend of cultural influences, popular Filipino girl names are incredibly diverse, including Tagalog, Spanish, and American options. If you’re looking for a tried-and-true option, here are some of the most well-known and well-loved Filipino girl names to choose from:

   • Ada: “Fairy.”
   • Althea: “Healing.”
   • Amihan: “North wind.”
   • Andrea: “Courageous.”
   • Angelica: “Angelic.”
   • Aurora: “Dawn.”
   • Bituin: “Star.”
   • Carmela: “Garden.”
   • Carmelita: “Garden.”
   • Cecilia: “Blind.”
   • Charmaine: “Charm.”
   • Charisse: “Grace” or “beloved.”
   • Corazón: “Heart.”
   • Divina: “Divine” or “extraordinary.”
   • Dolores: “Sorrows.”
   • Estrellita: “Star.”
   • Gabriela: “God is my strength.”
   • Gloria: “Glory.”
   • Imelda: “Warrior.”
   • Isa: “One.”
   • Jasmine: “Gift from God” or “fragrant flower.”
   • Kristel: “Crystal.”
   • Kristine: “Christian.”
   • Lani: “Heaven” or “sky.”
   • Mahalia: “Lyre,” “dancing,” or “beloved.”
   • Malaya: “Free” or “independent.”
   • Maria: “Beloved.”
   • Maricel: “Beloved,” “wished-for child,” or “sea of bitterness.”
   • Mariel: “Beloved,” “wished-for child,” or “sea of bitterness.”
   • Marisol: “Sea and sun.”
   • Mayumi: “Tender” or “soft.”
   • Nathalie: “Christmas day.”
   • Perlah: “Pearl.”
   • Pia: “Pious” or “devout.”
   • Princess: “Princess.”
   • Reyna: “Queen.”
   • Sofia: “Wisdom.”
   • Nieves: “Snows.”
   • Victoria: “Victory.”
   • Zenaida: “Sacred to Zeus.”
   • Looking to learn more about Filipino last names, too? Check out our comprehensive list!

   Meet the wikiHow Expert

   Natalie Mulholland is a naming expert from Athens, Georgia. Since 2023, she’s also been a content creator focused on sharing the origin of names, plus what they mean and interesting people who’ve had that name before.
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Unique Filipino Girl Names

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   Thanks to some of the creative and inventive naming customs in the Philippines, there are tons of super unique Filipino names out there to choose from! For example, popular customs include combining both parents’ names into one new name such as Jomari, (a blend of Joseph and Maria), or naming a child after a relative but spelling the name in reverse (such as Aidyl, which is Lydia spelled backwards). Here are some options to inspire you:

   • Aidyl: Lydia spelled backwards.
   • Amparo: “Protection” or “shelter.”
   • Analyn: “Favor” or “grace.”
   • Benilda: “Bear battle.”
   • Bernila: “Blessed.”
   • Blessica: A blend of the word “bless” and the Hebrew name Iscah.
   • Bunga: “Fruit,” “flower,” or “result.”
   • Charo: “Rosary” or “wreath of roses.”
   • Chesa: “Celestial.”
   • Chona: “Consolation” or “conception.”
   • Concepción: “Conception.”
   • Darna: After an iconic superhero from a Filipino comic.
   • Eeya: “Generous” or “helping.”
   • Emerlinda: “Whole,” “great,” or “home.”
   • Flordeliza: “Liza’s flower.”
   • Floribeth: “Flower” or “my God is an oath.”
   • Jomari: A blend of Joseph and Maria.
   • Liezel: Tagalog version of Elizabeth.
   • Luzviminda: Blend of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
   • Lyka Mae: “Pretty face.”
   • Mahalina: “To be fascinated” or “to be charmed.”
   • Maribel: “Beloved,” “wished-for child,” or “sea of bitterness.”
   • Maricar: A blend of Maria and Carmen.
   • Maritez: A blend of Maria and Teresa.
   • Milagros: “Miracles.”
   • Mirasol: “Sunflower.”
   • Norjannah: “Light paradise” or “light garden.”
   • Pacaon: “To feed.”
   • Pahate: “For sharing.”
   • Perlita: “Pearl.”
   • Rizalina: “Of Rizal.”
   • Rosaflor: Blend of “rose” and “flower.”
   • Sinta: “Love.”
   • Sirenha: “Goddess of fish” or “mermaid.”
   • Sitti: “Furrow.”
   • Tadhana: “Destiny” or “fate.”
   • Tanashiri: “Mode of music,” also a Hindu goddess.
   • Yna: “Queen,” “pure,” or “to entertain.”

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Traditional Filipino Girl Names

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   Tagalog names are great options for your little girl if you’re looking for something more traditional. Names like Dalisay (“pure”) and Hiraya (“fruit of hope”) are gorgeous-sounding, and they have equally gorgeous meanings! Check out these beautiful options:

   • Abalahin: “To disturb.”
   • Atay: “Liver.”
   • Babalato: “To share.”
   • Bighani: “Charm” or “allurement.”
   • Bual: “Fallen.”
   • Bulawan: “Gold” or “golden skin.”
   • Dalisay: “Pure” or “immaculate.”
   • Diwa: “Spirit,” “soul,” or “essence.”
   • Diwata: “Goddess” or “deity.”
   • Dungo: “Shy,” “timid,” or “loved one.”
   • Himig: “Tune.”
   • Hiraya: “Fruit of hope.”
   • Hiyas: “Jewels.”
   • Kabaitan: “Kindness.”
   • Kulay-abo: “Color of ash” or “gray.”
   • Ligaya: “Happiness.”
   • Likha: “Create” or “art.”
   • Liwayway: “Dawn” or “daybreak.”
   • Lualhati: “Glory” or “splendor.”
   • Lukban: “Grapefruit.”
   • Luningning: “Brilliance.”
   • Luwalhati: “Glory” or “splendor.”
   • Maganda: “Beautiful” or “lovely.”
   • Marikit: “Gorgeous” or “magnificent.”
   • Marilag: “Beautiful” or “splendid.”
   • Mutya: “Pearl,” “amulet,” or “charm.”
   • Sampaguita: “Jasmine flower.”
   • Sicat: “Rising sun or moon,” “splendor,” or “brilliance.”
   • Sinag: “Ray of light.”
   • Tadhana: “Destiny” or “fate.”
   • Tala: Goddess of evening and morning stars.
   • Ysip: “Thinking.”
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Popular Filipino Boy Names

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   As with Filipino girl names, popular Filipino boy names come from a blend of Tagalog, Spanish, and American influences. Biblical names are also well-loved options (the most popular name for boys in the Philippines in 2020 was “Jacob”). With a range of names as diverse as this, you’re sure to find a popular Filipino boy name that’s perfect for your little one! Here are some options:

   • Alain: “Little rock” or “handsome.”
   • Alejandro: “Helper of mankind.”
   • Alon: “Oak tree” or “wave.”
   • Amado: “Beloved” or “love.”
   • Ambrosio: “Immortal.”
   • Andres: “Brave and manly.”
   • Angelo: “Messenger.”
   • Antonio: “Highly praiseworthy.”
   • Arturo: “Bear” or “bear man.”
   • Christian: “Follower of Christ.”
   • Crisanto: “Christ” or “gold flower.”
   • Daniel: “God is my judge.”
   • Danilo: “God is my judge.”
   • Ernesto: “Serious” or “resolute.”
   • Esteban: “Crown” or “garland.”
   • Ethan: “Strong” and “enduring.”
   • Ezekiel: “God will strengthen.”
   • Fernandez: “Fernando’s son” or “bold protector.”
   • Gabriel: “Man of God.”
   • Jacinto: “Hyacinth.”
   • Jacob: “Supplanter.”
   • Joaquin: “Lifted by Yahweh.”
   • Joselito: “God increases.”
   • Luis: “Champion of battle.”
   • Macario: “Fortunate” or “happy.”
   • Melchor: “God is king” or “God is light.”
   • Moises: “Child” or “to deliver.”
   • Nathaniel: “God has given.”
   • Ramil: “Sand,” “divination,” and “magic.”
   • Renaldo: “Wise ruler.”
   • Ricardo: “Brave ruler.”
   • Rizalino: “Of Rizal.”
   • Rodrigo: “Famous ruler.”
   • Venancio: “Hunter.”
   • Zoren: “Happiness.”

Section 5 of 8:

Unique Filipino Boy Names

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   Some of the most unique and eye-catching Filipino boy names are a result of blending the first letters of both parents’ names together (such as Jomar, a combination of Jose and Maria) or spelling another name in reverse (such as Dranreb, which is Bernard spelled backwards). Check out these totally one-of-a-kind options:

   • Agapito: “Beloved” or “lovable.”
   • Akmad: “Highly praised.”
   • Arnulfo: “Strong as an eagle” or “smart as a wolf.”
   • Caeg: “A boastful person.”
   • Dacquel: “Big.”
   • Danar: “One who lives near a body of water.”
   • Dranreb: Bernard spelled backwards.
   • Edilberto: “Noble” or “bright.”
   • Efren: “Doubly fruitful.”
   • Eraño: “New era.”
   • Gani: “Bountiful harvest.”
   • Heherson: “He, her son.”
   • Homobono: “Good man.”
   • Joaqui: “Yahweh will establish.”
   • Joriz: “Of Jose Rizal.”
   • Kaalam: “Wisdom.”
   • Isko: “Frenchman.”
   • Habalo: “To talk” or “to speak.”
   • Laurente: “From Laurentum.”
   • Malic: “King.”
   • Mindanao: An island of the Philippines.
   • Nimuel: “Circumcised of God” or “God’s sea.”
   • Jejomar: A blend of Jesus, Joseph, and Mary.
   • Jemarr: A blend of Jesus and Mary.
   • Jomar: A blend of Jose and Maria.
   • Omair: “Long-lived” or “prosperous.”
   • Pacifico: “Of the Pacific.”
   • Pageral: “Existence.”
   • Rodante: “Rolling”
   • Sofronio: “Of Sophrionius” or “self-controlled.”
   • Taupo: “Hail” or “hello.”
   • Vedasto: “Stranger” or “visitor from the woods.”
   • Vergel: “Orchard” or “pure as a lily.”
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Traditional Filipino Boy Names

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   If you’re looking for something traditional and rooted in the indigenous culture of the Philippines, consider going with a Tagalog name. Names such as Dakila (“great”), Kidlat (“lightning”), and Makisig (“gallant”) are both powerful and beautiful! Here are some great options to choose from:

   • Alab: “Blaze” or “flame.”
   • Agui: “God of fire.”
   • Bagsic: “Strength” or “power.”
   • Bagwis: “Soft wing feather.”
   • Banoy: “Eagle.”
   • Bato: “Rock,” “stone,” “boulder,” or “gemstone.”
   • Buhawi: “Cyclone” or “whirlwind.”
   • Caharian: “Kingdom” or “realm.”
   • Dakila: “Great.”
   • Dayap: “Lime” or “lemon.”
   • Galang: “Respect” or “support.”
   • Galasinao: “Clear.”
   • Gubatan: “Woods” or “forest.”
   • Hiwaga: “Mystery.”
   • Isagani: “Bountiful harvest.”
   • Kan-Laon: “Home of the gods and goddesses.”
   • Kidlat: “Lightning.”
   • Ligid: “To roll.”
   • Mabalot: “Wrapped” or “encased.”
   • Macaranas: “To experience.”
   • Magiting: “Heroic.”
   • Magitung: “Respectfully.”
   • Magkawas: “To escape.”
   • Magtanggol: “To defend.”
   • Makisig: “Gallant.”
   • Matikas: “Elegant” or “graceful.”
   • Tagumpay: “Victory” or “triumph.”

Section 7 of 8:

Gender Neutral Filipino Names

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   Gender neutral names are incredibly popular right now, and there are some amazing unisex Filipino names to choose from if you’re hoping to go that route. From names with powerful meanings like Bayani (”hero”) and Datu (“chief”) to uplifting names like Liwanag (“light”) and Pagasa (“hope”), here are some of our favorite gender neutral options:

   • Alma: “Nourishing” or “soul.”
   • Bayani: “Hero.”
   • Buwan: “Moon” or “month.”
   • Cielo: “Sky.”
   • Danao: “Lake,” “lagoon,” or “pond.”
   • Datu: “Chief.”
   • Dimayuga: “Unshakeable.”
   • Diwa: “Spirit” or “thought.”
   • Ilagan: “To dodge” or “to get out of the way.”
   • Kalangitan: “Sky” or “the heavens.”
   • Liwanag: “Light.”
   • Luntian: “Green.”
   • Luzan: “Wooden mortar.”
   • Mabuhay: “Long live.”
   • Magana: “From Magaña.”
   • Pagasa: “Hope.”
   • Sama: “Together.”
   • Tahanan: “Home.”
   • Ugnayan: “Connection.”
   • Ulan: “Rain.”
   • Visaya: “Excellence.”
   • Yakap: “Hug” or “embrace.”
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More Baby Names

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1. Still looking for more baby name inspo? We’ve got you! Check out a few more of our baby name lists:

   • Beautiful & Rare Girl Names
   • Rare & Unique Boy Names
   • Coolest Baby Names
   • Names that Mean “Beautiful”
   • Names that Mean “Freedom”
   • Names that Mean “Earth”

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