The most popular names in Argentina for children

There are many factors that influence when choosing the name of the baby. In each family, as well as in each zone, they are governed by a different criterion. Some parents prefer to be more original and put a little-known name; others follow the tradition of family names putting their baby the same name as father and grandfather. In the same way, in each country there are different tendencies in the names of children. Television characters, film artists or famous athletes are models to be inspired.

In Argentina, as in so many countries, they get carried away by the fashions and that results in names of unusual children. However, in the list of frequent names in Argentina, the top ten are occupied by traditional names, always with a special characteristic: Argentine families prefer compound names. Thus they have assured the success in the election of the name for your child.

Frequent Argentine names for children

1. Miguel Ángel. It is a name that combines a Hebrew origin, that of Miguel, with the Greek origin of Angel. Both are frequent names throughout the Hispanic sphere and enjoy the privilege of those traditional names that have not lost freshness. In addition, Michelangelo evokes the great Italian artist of the Renaissance.

2. Juan Carlos. The name combines the Hebrew origin of Juan with the Germanic origin of Carlos. These are two strong, traditional names with a great traditional flavor. A sure hit for any child both in its composite form and using each name separately.

3. Carlos Alberto. A completely Germanic origin for this compound name that contains all the force of the tradition. They are two frequent names that bring charisma and personality to any child and that are very familiar.

4. José Luis. Combining the Hebrew origin of Jose with the Germanic origin of Luis begins to be familiar among the most popular names for children in Argentina. Both names are traditional and maintain their freshness, so that is the ideal compound name for any child.

5. Juan Manuel. This compound name finds a Hebrew origin for both forms. These are two frequent names separately that, when united, result in a name that evokes nobility and distinction. In addition, Juan Manuel respects the tradition without losing originality.

6. Juan Pablo. The Hebrew origin of Juan is accompanied by the Latin origin of the name Pablo. It is a compound name with all the flavor of the biblical tradition. Both are frequent names with a long tradition in Spanish-speaking countries that is perfect for reinforcing the special character of a child.

7. Luis Alberto. The strength of a Germanic origin surrounds this compound name that does not stop attracting us by that union between strength and sensitivity. It is a name with a special sonority that combines two frequent and very familiar names.

8. Nicolás. Among the large number of compound names, it makes a hole in the list of frequent names of Argentina this singular and special name of Greek origin that speaks of victory and success. It is a traditional name but with an original and distinguished touch difficult to match.

9. Juan José. It is a compound name of Hebrew origin that contains all the weight of the biblical tradition. It is not strange that it is in the list of the frequent names of Argentina because both names, together or separately, are very familiar and stand out for their simplicity.

10. Juan Ignacio. The Hebrew origin of the classic and frequent Juan is combined with the Latin origin of Ignatius to give shape to one of the most attractive composite names in the Hispanic world. The union of the two names emanates nobility and height, in addition to maintaining a long tradition in terms of family names.

Laura Velez. Editor of GuiaInfantil.com