Classic names rarely go out of style, but some specific combinations have gained strength
Compound names date back to the time of the Roman Empire: the richest families had the first name (name or first name), followed by first namewhich designated the clan or tribe of origin, and, finally, the surnamewhich designated the family. A good example is the case of the emperor Gaius (name) Julius (clan) Caesar (family). In the Middle Ages, nobles also used paternal combinations as a way to express family ties, inheritances and possessions.
To this day, compound names continue to be very common in cultures that draw on the source of Roman tradition, although, in the Brazilian case, these combinations have a particular aspect. Inspired by celebrities, historical figures and even family members, compound names can carry very original meanings and stories.
Check out some of the trending compound names in 2024:
Compound feminine nouns
Ana Beatriz
Although it is not the best combination with the name “Ana”, it is still a very popular choice. Ana is the Portuguese version of the Hebrew Anna, which means “full of grace”; Beatriz comes from the Latin beat uswhich refers to “happy” or “one who brings happiness.”
Anna Cecilia
A very popular combination for the pleasant sound, it is also possible to combine Ana with Cecília. The latter comes from the Latin term blindwhich means “blind” and refers to someone who sees beyond the obvious.
Anna Livia
The oldest meaning of Lívia is not very glamorous, as it means “pale” or “livid”, but over time it has become linked to the idea of refinement, elegance and sensitivity.
Ana Liz
Liz is an abbreviation of Elizabeth, which in turn comes from the Hebrew Elisheba and means something like “God is abundance.” Combined with Hannah, it can be interpreted as “God is blessed.”
Mary Alice
The name has become popular in recent years thanks to the choice of entrepreneur Virginia and singer Zé Felipe as the name of their first daughter. Maria means “lady” or “ruler”, while Alice is a Latin adaptation of the Germanic name Adalheidis (that’s right, which also gave rise to Adelaide) and its meaning refers to the idea of nobility.
Mary Helen
A combination as strong as the meaning of the combination. Elena derives from the Greek term Hellowhich means “ray of sunshine” or “shining”, that is, combined with Mary it represents the idea of ”illuminating force” in the lives of those around her.
Mary Julia
This combination became even more popular thanks to the journalist and presenter Maria Júlia Coutinho, known as Maju. The name Júlia comes from the Roman family Giulio and is linked to the idea of youth.
Maria Luisa/Luiza
With the nickname Malu, this name has been successful for some time now. Luísa has a Germanic origin in the name Ludwig and means “famous in battle” or “illustrious warrior”.
Compound masculine nouns
Anthony Gabriel
The name, which has been ranked 63rd in popularity in recent years, became known thanks to the combination of the country duo Antony and Gabriel. Antonio comes from Antonio, which came from the Greek Antonio and means precious or invaluable. The name Gabriele derives from the Hebrew Gabriel and means “man of God”.
Arthur Miguel
This is the first of the representatives with Miguel in the second name. Arthur comes from the Celtic term Artoriomeaning “brave bear,” referring to the idea of courage and bravery. Miguel comes from the Hebrew Michael and means “Who is like God,” in a rhetorical question about the greatness of the deity.
David Lucca
Variations of this combination, such as David Lucca or Davi Lucas, were popularized by football player Neymar Jr. who chose this name for his first son. David comes from Dawid/Dawídh and means beloved, favorite or dear. Lucca is the Italian version of Lucas and means “he who illuminates”.
Enzo Gabriel
The combination grew so quickly that it motivated musician Caetano Veloso to compose a song with the same name. The origin of the name Enzo is imprecise: it could be an abbreviation of the Italian Lorenzo or Vicenzo or derived from the Germanic Anzo, from which it in turn comes ant and it means giant. It can also come from Henry, crossing of Heim (house or dwelling) with rick (lord or prince), constituting the title of “lord of the house”. In any case, all the origins refer to the idea of leadership.
John Guilherme
The singer’s youngest son Leonardo popularized the combination. With variations in different cultures, the name João also comes from Hebrew Yohananmeaning “God is merciful” or “blessed by God”. Guilherme has its origins in the Germanic Willahelm, which unites will/vilja/ wailja in the sense of “will” or “desire” and helm/ helmetsmeaning “protection”. Other popular combinations with João include João Lucas and João Miguel.
Jose Miguel
Another option of Hebrew origin, this time starting from a verb: José comes from Ioseph and, in turn, this from yessaf, which means “to add”. The name therefore means “he who adds” or “addition of the Lord”.
Luiz/Luis Miguel
Luiz has the same origin as Luiza, starting from the Germanic Louis. The combination indicates the idea of being blessed by God to face battles.
Peter Henrique
This combination has been appearing in the list of compound names for some time now. Pedro is famous for its simplicity and means “rock”, while Henrique comes from the Germanic Heinrichthe “master of the house”. The juxtaposition brings to mind the idea of a “strong prince”.
Ravi/Ravy Lucca
The name Ravi has emerged in the last decade and remains among the top 10 names chosen in recent years. The name comes from Sanskrit, the ancestral language of Nepal and India, and means “the Sun” or “Sun God.” Paired with Lucca, it evokes the idea of enlightenment.
Source: Terra
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