Gypsy names: Aurora, Carmen, Esmeralda, Igor, Pablo and more!

You, for sure, know some Igor, Pablo, Diogo and Valter, don’t you? That’s because gypsy names are really popular here in Brazil, different from what many people think. These names, in a very beautiful homage, have the function of delivering good wishes to the child who receives them.

For example, if a girl is named Carmen, in the gypsy tradition, her parents want her to be a strong, sweet and very intelligent woman. These vows, for their culture, were really something that came true in the adult lives of those children, making the tradition even more beautiful and rich in symbology.

Alzira, Bóris, Carmen and Dalila are known names that we see, very commonly, in people a little older. Their blessing meanings precede them and are still very popular here in Brazil.

Keep reading to learn more about these and more gypsy names and their meanings in the life of the child who receives them!

Alba has the literal meaning of clarity, whiteness and purity. The gypsies used to attribute it to girls who were born with lighter skin tone, referring to the ‘albino’. This was an admired trait among them and its male equivalent is ‘Albano’.

For the girl named Alba, the wishes were that she was a girl of incomparable and singular beauty. This woman would become a respected lady and would be recognized for being radiant, like a dawn.

Alzira means ornament, object of great beauty and that arouses interest in those who see it. For a girl who received the name of Alzira, her parents’ wishes were that she had a stunning beauty. Just as it was, too, a flattering way to admire the baby himself.

In adult life, for the gypsies, Alzira would be a woman endowed with great beauty that would help her marry very well and with whom her heart desired and, in this way, have the life she always wanted and deserved to have.

Amapola means ‘beautiful flower’ and refers to the flower, which is known for its beauty, and there are even songs to exalt it in this way. This name, as well as Alzira, show the beauty of the girl who received it. Amapola was a very beautiful girl.

In adult life, the wishes for Amapola were that she would become a beautiful and sweet woman, just like the flower that gives her name and that, in this way, she would have everything she always wanted, because her kind heart would help her to make good choices , as well as its beauty.

Aurora is the Greco-Roman goddess of the morning and, worthy of a goddess, this name brings a very beautiful symbology. For her parents, Aurora was a fresh start, a new morning. The girl brought vitality and strength to her parents, so she deserves the name of the goddess who brings the sun every morning.

For the woman Aurora will become, the votes were that she should be beautiful and continue to light up everywhere she walks. This is her mission, to bring light where there is darkness and sadness. The name is of Greek origin, but it became very popular among gypsies, until it was incorporated into the most common names.

Being one of the most common names among gypsy boys, Bóris literally means ‘warrior’. For the parents, little Bóris stands out for his strength among the other boys and this characteristic will lead him to be a very blessed man with possessions, just as a true warrior deserves.

In adult life, Bóris will be a respected man, as well as, of course, being a born leader. For gypsy culture, a man’s strength was one of the most important characteristics, because it shows that they will decide on their own destiny, they will not be taken by anyone’s head.

In a literal meaning, Carmen means poetry, poems and verses. When it is assigned to a girl, parents want her to become a big thinker even in childhood. Carmen will be raised to always position herself and have an opinion on everything, expressing herself mainly through writing.

In adult life, Carmen will be a woman who will speak very well and will be an intellectual, always very polite and soft. The gift of thinking given to Carmen can be a source of great envy, but she was not born to please, just to write her own story.

Carmecita literally means ‘garden full of flowers’ and, like many female names, mentions the beauty of this girl. Carmecita is beautiful, like a garden in spring, and that will be very important in her adult life, when Carmecita is a grown woman.

In adult life, Carmecita will be known for her flower-like beauty and will charm her suitors with it, because she will be fully aware of her beauty. The name also receives, in some interpretations, the meaning of song.

Carmela has a similar meaning to Carmecita, meaning ‘garden full of flowers’. However, Carmela talks about a heavenly, almost divine garden. It highlights the beauty of Carmela, who is almost divine.

Here it is worth mentioning that, when we talk about the figure of a god, it can be anyone, since gypsies are nomadic and have the religious base of the place where they settle. Therefore, Carmela is endowed with a celestial beauty, but there is not only one celestial star that justifies it.

Unlike most female names of gypsy origin, Constance is a wish that the girl has a strong personality. Constancy will be listened to and will never bow her head to anyone and this will be encouraged from childhood.

In adult life, Constância will be the writer of her own destiny, because she will not subject herself to the will of others. She will be a leader among women and her strength will make her find love and it will be natural, fluid, because whoever loves her will love her as a whole, being great.

Delilah, almost literally, means ‘weak, helpless’, which can be a little troublesome to attribute to a baby. The idea is for this girl to be delicate and sweet, bordering on submission, as if that were something positive.

In adult life, Delilah will be a dutiful daughter-in-law, wife and daughter. She will serve her parents in old age and take care of everything very lovingly. Her name, unfortunately, is part of the crop that has not aged very well, but it is worth mentioning, mainly because she is also a biblical figure.

When the name Diogo was assigned to a gypsy boy, his parents wanted him to be a wise man with an absurdly good heart. Diogo would be encouraged, from childhood, to think about the important things in life and to take care of his own.

As an adult, Diogo will be a man of great intelligence. And when we talk about intelligence, it’s not just what books can bring; he will be understanding and understanding about people in his essence. Really, an enlightened being.

Dolores is a name that has a slightly different history. Originally, this was not a traditional name among gypsies, but it was added to the most common names after the people passed through the European continent, in homage to Our Lady of Sorrows.

In this case, the meaning is not much taken into account, mainly because ‘dolores’ is pain in Spanish, it is just a tribute to the saint who, over time, gained many devotees among gypsies.

Some other gypsy names are very famous, like Esmeralda, Gonçalo and Igor, for example. And although we hear it often, we don’t know what the real meaning is in the gypsy tradition.

Some, even, are not always remembered as gypsy names, because they are already part of the most popular names in Brazil. Check out the gypsy names from E to N and their meanings and life wishes for the babies who have them!

Perhaps this name is the best known gypsy name, as it was popularized by Victor Hugo’s novel, ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’, which later became a movie and even animation. However, in addition, Emerald means ‘preciousness’. Her parents think she’s beautiful, so beautiful that she’s read like a shining jewel.

The symbology of the name is its attraction, since its green color refers to the green present in nature, raising the Emerald to an almost divine level. Emerald, then, is the precious green that blooms over things. Indeed, a name with great spiritual meaning.

Referring to flowers, which are an important part of gypsy culture, Florisbela mentions a beautiful flower. But, like some other names, it was incorporated into the culture later; is said to be a ‘recent’ name. Beautiful as a flower, that’s what it says about the girl who receives it.

And, just like a flower, Florisbela will be sweet, graceful, romantic and very dear to everyone besides, of course, being beautiful. These are big wishes for the daughter, who will be surrounded by love, as her name suggests.

Gonçalo literally means ‘the one who was saved in the war’. The name is a very symbolic way for parents to wish protection for their child who was born a survivor, following the symbology of the name.

Gonçalo, therefore, will always be surrounded by love and good people, because he is ‘immune’ to conflict. But this by no means means that he is not strong enough to protect himself; he will only be a great provider of peace in every space he is inserted. War will never be where Gonçalo will be.

For Igor, the hope is that he will be a man of great conciliatory capacity and love for others. Parents believe that he is truly good and that, therefore, he can make his difference in the world, without the use of force. Well, without the use of physical force.

For the future of the boy Igor, he is expected to do good and only that. May he bring comfort to his in the most difficult times and may he be endowed with a huge heart. But, of course, Igor will not be naive; he will know in which environments he can flourish and be his best version, always respecting his heart.

Leoni means a warrior woman, literally ‘lioness’. And, just like a lioness, Leoni will be a woman who will fight tooth and nail to defend her interests and the people she loves. Her strength will be taught from childhood and that will make all the difference. The male version of Leoni is Leon.

In adult life, Leoni will be a brave woman who will do whatever is necessary for her will to prevail….