Paloma

Paloma is a girl name of Spanish origin, ranked #75 in popularity, meaning Dove — a symbol of peace.

What Paloma means

Dove — a symbol of peace.

Paloma sits at 6 letters, and ends on a vowel, which tends to make a name sound open and carry well when called across a room.

Where Paloma comes from

Spanish names blend Latin roots with Visigothic and Arabic influence, and many are tied to Marian devotions or saints' days, which is how a single name can have several regional forms.

Paloma is recorded as Spanish in origin. Browse other Spanish names.

How popular is Paloma?

Paloma is ranked #75, near the outer edge of the top hundred. Names here are often on the way up or on the way down, so this is the band where a name can feel fresh and established at the same time.

The character of Paloma

Paloma spans the Spanish-speaking world, Peace and the natural world, which is why it can read differently depending on which association you notice first. Both threads are worth following.

Themes: Spanish, Peace, Nature

Names like Paloma

These share Paloma's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

  • Catalina — Pure.
  • Lily — The lily flower — purity and beauty.
  • Olivia — Olive tree — peace, dignity, friendship.
  • Dove — The bird of peace.
  • Olive — The olive tree; peace.
  • Oliver — Olive tree; symbol of peace.
  • Callum — Dove; peace.
  • Colm — Dove.
  • Halcyon — Kingfisher; tranquil.
  • Olivier — The olive tree; peace.
  • Winter — The cold, still season.
  • Jade — The green gemstone of the side.

More Spanish names

  • Pablo — Small; humble.
  • Paula — Small and humble.
  • Mercedes — Mercies; Our Lady of Mercy.
  • Paz — Peace.
  • Matias — Gift of God.
  • Pedro — Rock; stone.
  • Marisol — Sun and sea.
  • Pilar — Pillar of strength; Our Lady of the Pillar.
  • Mariana — Beloved; star of the sea.
  • Ramon — Wise protector.