Guadalupe

Awoooo, this is a howling good name! Guadalupe is a gender-neutral moniker of Spanish origin. Originally designated to the town, mountains, and river in Spain, this toponym has now crossed not only rivers but oceans in its journey to become a popular baby name. Meaning “the valley of the wolves,” Guadalupe stems from the Arabic wadi, “valley,” “river,” and Latin lupi, “wolves.” Its use as a given name was inspired by the Spanish title for the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. This fierce appellation is sure to help baby stand out and stand up for themselves, allowing them to draw strength from its storied and important history. Notable namesakes include the first president of Mexico, Guadalupe Victoria, and Golden Hollywood star María Guadalupe Villalobos Vélez, known as Lupe Vélez.