[Opinions] Re: Spain's Top 100 (2023)
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I’m more interested in your reflections as a Spaniard! Are there any surprises or names you’re excited to see appear on the lists?
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Overall, the Spanish name list focuses on trendy names (Enzo, Thiago, Gael; Noa, Triana, India) while also keeping classics used throughout the years (Manuel, Gonzalo, Nicolás; Sofía, Paula, Ana). Besides, names from Spain's co-official languages are usually present in the list, with Catalan (Marc, Biel; Laia, Ona), Basque (Iker, Julen; Leire, Ainara) and, less often, Galician (Brais, Anxo; Iria, Sabela). English (Izan, Noah, Liam; Mía, Chloe, Isabella) and Arabic (Adam, Mohamed, Amir; Nour, Yasmin, Layan) borrowings also play a major role.
Spanish parents tend to choose short names, especially for girls (Leo, Marco, Pol, Nil, Aday; Lara, Zoe, Ona, Iris, Lía). There is also a trend of using short forms as full names, with Lola and Nico being the most notable examples.
Spanish parents tend to choose short names, especially for girls (Leo, Marco, Pol, Nil, Aday; Lara, Zoe, Ona, Iris, Lía). There is also a trend of using short forms as full names, with Lola and Nico being the most notable examples.
Very interesting! Thanks for sharing this information. I would love to see Flora, Xenia, Leonor, Angélica, and Igor on the charts!