The relationship of baby names in Spanish to other countries. For many centuries during its long history Spain has from time to time being occupied by other countries.  Certainly at one stage much of Spain was under the control of Arabs and Moors and then later on by German tribes.  Certainly in many cases baby names in Spanish will have links to the countries which at one time or another ruled it. 

Names such as Carlos, Luis and Matilda although Spanish have actually been adopted from names of the Germanic tribes that were in occupation centuries ago.

Certainly if you were to take a look at a lot of the names that are now readily being used in Spanish speaking countries often they will be derived from the names of other countries.  Today a lot of names that were originally English have been converted into Spanish names such as Alberto (Albert), Alejandro (Alexander), Andres (Andrew), Abril (April) and Emilia (Emily) are but a few. 

Because there has been such a huge influx of foreigners to Spain who have made it their home in recent years you will also find that they have left their mark in relation to baby names in Spanish.  In most cases now Spaniards have begun to adopt some of the more modern names that are to be found in other countries especially names that are connected to famous film stars, pop stars and even sports stars.

Often the names that are used in Spanish and which originally come from England will often be associated with the bible and saints and certainly some of the more notable names that are often used in Spain but which can also be found in the English language are John and Mary.

In fact if you decided to do a search of Spanish baby names in order to find out what they actually meant often beside them you will find an alternative way of it being spelt.  In many cases these baby names in Spanish have come from many other countries around Spain which have either invaded and ruled or because people from countries have decided to make Spain their home.  You will soon be amazed at just how many baby names in Spanish actually have their origins elsewhere in the world.