Girl names that work in Spanish and English

chicagomomab

We just found out we are having a baby girl.  While we clearly have plenty of time to think of a name, I was curious to get some suggestions (hopefully some I haven't thought of).  We want a Spanish name that is easily pronounced (read: not butchered) in English.  If we were having a boy, some of the names we liked were Mateo, Andres and Rafael.  

Some names I like are: 

Natalia (not sure about because it means Christmas and baby girl is due in May) 

Violeta

Camila (doesn't sound great when pronounced in English though)

Sofia (a little too popular for me)

DD's name is Alegra so I would like a name that's somewhat uncommon to go with hers.

Any suggestions are welcomed!

Helenahhandbasket

First, LOVE your DD's name.

Ofelia

Silvia

Gloria

Elena

Elisa

Valentina

Selena

Carmella

Paloma

Catalina

 

4N6s

I like camila!
Alondra. Vanessa. Selena. Alma. Gloria.

gonetothesea

Alma and Alegra sound adorable together.

le bebe xo

I adore Camila, but I completely agree, you will not get desired pronunciation (Cam-ee-la, right?) right off the bat. I still love it, and would use it in a heart beat if my goddaughter did not already have the name. 

Other names: Noelia, Inez, Mercedes, Esmerelda, Belén, Begonia, Lucia 

BananaLettuce

Love Natalia. One if my fave names that might fit your criteria is Rosalina.

magsugar13

I love Valentina and all the names on your list especially Natalia

chicagomomab

Thanks ladies!  Very good suggestions!  Valentina was one we were throwing around too so that will go on the list.  I like Noelia, Catalina, Lucia and Elena too!

LNic5

I really like Natalia and Rafael!!!!! And Mateo!!! Almost your whole list haha

Valentina
Paola
Milena
Amaya
Paloma
Cielo
Filipa
Lourdes
Manuela

blu-eyedwife

Another vote for Paloma.  I love it.