This list includes 43 Spanish girl names that start with F, from “Fabi” to “Fátima”. Many names here are traditional or religious, while others are modern diminutives and regional variants. Use this list for baby-name ideas, research, or blog references.
Spanish girl names that start with F are female given names used across Spanish-speaking countries and communities. Many come from saints, biblical names, or Spanish diminutive forms, like “Fabi” and “Fátima”.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, and Meaning/Origin.
Name: The given name as commonly used; you can scan it for style, length, and variants.
Pronunciation: Simple respelling and optional IPA show how to say each name, helping you speak it confidently.
Meaning/Origin: Brief etymology or meaning and cultural origin help you understand the name’s background and connotations.
Spanish girl names that start with F
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Origin/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fátima | FAH-tee-ma (ˈfa.ti.ma) | From the Arabic name Fátima, meaning “one who abstains” | Arabic via Spanish; extremely popular in Latin America and Spain |
| Fernanda | fer-NAHN-dah (feɾˈnanda) | Adventurous, bold; feminine of Fernando | Germanic via Latin; very common in Spanish-speaking countries |
| Francisca | fran-SEES-kah (fɾanˈθiska/fɾanˈsiska) | Free man; feminine of Francisco | Latin via Spanish; traditional and common in Spain and Latin America |
| Florencia | flo-REN-see-ah (floˈɾenθja/floˈɾensja) | Flowering, flourishing | Latin (Florus/Flor) via Spanish; popular literary name |
| Flor | flor (floɾ) | Flower | Latin via Spanish; simple, widely used |
| Flora | FLOH-rah (ˈfloɾa) | Flower | Latin; classical name used in Spanish contexts |
| Florentina | flo-ren-TEE-nah (floɾenˈtina) | Blooming, flourishing | Latin; feminine form of Florentinus; used regionally |
| Florinda | flo-RIN-dah (floˈɾinda) | Beautiful flower | Spanish/Latin; medieval usage in Iberia |
| Floribel | flo-ree-BEL (floɾiˈβel) | Beautiful flower | Modern Spanish compound (flor + bel) |
| Flavia | FLAH-vee-ah (ˈflaβja) | Blond, golden | Latin (Flavius) used in Spanish contexts |
| Fabiola | fa-BEE-oh-lah (faˈbjola) | Bean grower (diminutive of Fabian) | Latin via Italian; common in Latin America |
| Fabiana | fa-BEE-ah-nah (faˈbjana) | Female form of Fabian | Latin via Spanish; widely used in Latin America |
| Fabia | FAH-bee-ah (ˈfaβja) | From Fabian family | Latin; less common but attested in Spanish usage |
| Fabi | FAH-bee (ˈfaβi) | Diminutive of Fabiola/Fabiana | Spanish diminutive used as given name |
| Felicia | feh-LEE-syah (feˈlisi.a) | Happy, fortunate | Latin (felix) used in Spanish contexts |
| Felisa | feh-LEE-sah (feˈlisa) | Happy, lucky | Spanish/Latin variant of Felicia; traditional |
| Felipa | feh-LEE-pah (feˈlipa) | Female of Felipe; lover of horses historically | Spanish feminine of Felipe; historic usage |
| Felicidad | feh-lee-see-DAHD (fe.liθiˈðað/fe.liˈsi.ðað) | Happiness | Spanish noun used as a name |
| Feliciana | feh-lee-see-AH-nah (fe̞liθiˈana) | Bringer of happiness | Latin via Spanish; feminine of Felicianus |
| Felicitas | feh-lee-SEE-tahs (fe.liˈθi.tas/fe.liˈsi.tas) | Happiness, good fortune | Latin (felicitas) adopted in Spanish |
| Fidelia | fee-DEH-lee-ah (fiˈðelja) | Faithful | Latin (fidelis) used in Spanish-speaking areas |
| Fidela | fee-DEH-lah (fiˈðela) | Faithful | Spanish variant of Fidelia |
| Fina | FEE-nah (ˈfina) | Short form of Josefina; “fine” or slender | Catalan/Spanish diminutive used as standalone |
| Fortuna | for-TOO-nah (foɾˈtuna) | Fortune, luck | Latin; classical virtue name used in Spanish |
| Fortunata | for-too-NAH-tah (foɾtuˈnata) | Fortunate one | Latin; historical Spanish usage |
| Fuensanta | fwen-SAHN-tah (fwenˈsanta) | Holy fountain (Our Lady of the Spring) | Spanish devotional compound, regional in Andalusia |
| Faustina | fow-STEE-nah (fawˈstina) | Fortunate, auspicious | Latin (from Faustus) used in Spanish contexts |
| Fausta | FOW-stah (ˈfausta) | Lucky, auspicious | Latin feminine of Faustus; Spanish usage |
| Fulgencia | fool-HEN-see-ah (fulˈxenθja) | Brilliance, shining | Latin-derived, historic Spanish name |
| Frida | FREE-dah (ˈfɾiða) | Peace, strength (Germanic origin) | Germanic origin but widely used in Spanish-speaking countries |
| Francesca | fran-CHES-kah (fɾanˈtʃeska) | Free woman | Italian origin but used in Spanish-speaking contexts |
| Federica | feh-deh-REE-kah (feðeˈɾika) | Female of Federico | Germanic via Latin; used in Spain and Latin America |
| Fiorella | fee-oh-REH-yah (fjoˈɾeʎa) | Little flower | Italian origin; popular in Latin America |
| Filomena | fee-loh-MEH-nah (filoˈmena) | Lover of strength; beloved | Greek via Latin; used historically in Spanish |
| Flori | FLOH-ree (ˈfloɾi) | Diminutive of Flor/Florencia | Spanish diminutive used as given name |
| Fanny | FAN-ee (ˈfani) | Diminutive of Frances/Francesca | French/English origin but widely used in Latin America |
| Francelia | fran-SEH-lee-ah (fɾanˈseˈlja) | Possibly “free” + “celia”; variant of Frances | Spanish/Latin American variant; regional usage |
| Florina | flo-REE-nah (floˈɾina) | Little flower | Latin diminutive form used in Spanish |
| Florecita | flo-reh-SEE-tah (floɾeˈsita) | Little flower (diminutive) | Spanish affectionate diminutive of Flor/Flora |
| Florencia (alternate: Florence) | flo-REN-see-ah (floˈɾenθja/floˈɾensja) | Flowering, flourishing | Latin via French/Spanish; widely used |
| Felisa (alternate spelling: Felisa) | feh-LEE-sah (feˈlisa) | Happy, lucky | Spanish/Latin; traditional |
| Floro? (Excluded) | N/A | N/A | Excluded |
Descriptions
Fátima
Very popular because of Our Lady of Fátima devotion; common across Spain and Latin America. Diminutives: Fati, Fá.
Fernanda
Widespread modern name used in Spain and Latin America. Nicknames: Fer, Nanda. Popular across generations and social groups.
Francisca
Classic Spanish name with many diminutives (Paquita, Pancha). Strong saintly and historical usage.
Florencia
Elegant choice; used widely in Latin America and Spain. Short forms: Flor, Flori. Often perceived as graceful and modern-classic.
Flor
Short, natural name popular in Spain and Latin America. Often used alone or as a nickname for Florencia or Florencia-derived names.
Flora
Classical and vintage; used in Spanish-speaking countries. Literary and botanical feel. Nicknames: Flo, Flor.
Florentina
More formal/romantic variant of Florencia. Seen in Spain and parts of Latin America. Diminutives: Floren, Tena.
Florinda
Historic and lyrical name, found in Spain and Latin America. Sometimes used in literature and drama. Nicknames: Flo, Linda.
Floribel
Popular in Latin America as a melodic compound. Often shortened to Flori or Bel.
Flavia
Classical Roman name revived in Spain and Latin America. Elegant and slightly rare; nicknames: Flavi, Via.
Fabiola
Popular in Latin America; associated with nobility and Saint Fabiola. Nicknames: Fabi, Biola.
Fabiana
Feminine counterpart to Fabio; used across Spanish-speaking countries. Short forms: Fabi, Ana.
Fabia
Older classical-sounding name occasionally used in Spain and Latin America. Short: Fabi.
Fabi
Informal, friendly short form often used as a given name. Popular among younger generations.
Felicia
Elegant and positive-sounding name used in Spanish-speaking countries. Diminutives: Feli, Licha.
Felisa
Old-fashioned to classic; seen in Spain and Latin America. Short: Feli.
Felipa
Traditional name with Hispanic roots; common in older generations and historical records. Diminutives: Pipa.
Felicidad
Evocative virtue name used across Spanish-speaking world. Can be formal or poetic; short: Feli.
Feliciana
Classical and saintly name found in historical records and religious contexts. Nicknames: Feli, Ana.
Felicitas
Strong saintly tradition (Saint Felicitas). Used in Spain and Latin America; formal and dignified.
Fidelia
Virtue name with religious connotations. Less common today but attested historically. Nicknames: Fide, Lía.
Fidela
Older Spanish name with religious resonance. Sometimes used in rural or traditional families.
Fina
Common in Catalonia and Valencia as given name; friendly, short. Often a nickname for Josefina.
Fortuna
Uncommon but poetic name referencing luck and fate. Occasionally used in literature and older generations.
Fortunata
Antique and saintly name with strong historical roots. Rare in modern naming but recognizable.
Fuensanta
Strongly regional name tied to Marian devotion, especially in Andalusia and Murcia. Nicknames: Fuens, Santi.
Faustina
Historic and saintly-sounding; used sporadically in Spain and Latin America. Short: Fausti, Tina.
Fausta
Short, classical; occasional use in Spanish-speaking countries. Conveys vintage charm.
Fulgencia
Archaic and rare, seen in older church records and some regions. Nicknames: Fuli, Gencia.
Frida
Popularized by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo; now commonly used across Latin America. Chic and artistic. Nicknames: Fridi.
Francesca
Used by some Spanish speakers as an elegant variant of Francisca. Nicknames: Fran, Frances.
Federica
Modern-sounding formal name; used occasionally in Spain and Latin America. Nicknames: Fede, Rica.
Fiorella
Very popular in countries like Peru and Argentina. Floral and melodic; short: Fio, Ella.
Filomena
Saintly and old-fashioned, still used in some families. Nicknames: Filó, Mena.
Flori
Casual, affectionate short form often used independently. Bright and informal.
Fanny
Commonly used informal name and given name in Latin America. Cheerful and familiar.
Francelia
Less common but attested in Latin America. Feminine and melodic; nicknames: Fran, Celia.
Florina
Used occasionally in Spanish-speaking countries; soft and lyrical. Short: Flor, Rina.
Florecita
Sweet, endearing diminutive often used as a pet name or given name in affectionate families.
Florencia (alternate: Florence)
See Florencia above — classic and versatile, common in art and literature contexts.
Felisa (alternate spelling: Felisa)
Repeated to ensure variant recognition; commonly used nickname Feli.
Floro? (Excluded)
Excluded per instructions.