Quixote

Quixote is a masculine name that will make jaws drop and hearts leap. Whether you read it in a book, see it on the stage, or hear it when baby introduces themselves to others, this title will quickly become intertwined with your life story. The masculine name Quixote was first crafted to fill the pages of another story, Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes' classic novel Don Quixote. Originally published in 1605, this literary work follows a nobleman who becomes disillusioned after reading too many heroic romance novels. He decides to leave his old life behind and become a wandering knight, assuming the new name Don Quixote. While the exact translation of the name Quixote is a little unclear, it does contain the Spanish suffix ote, which means “large.” Quixote could also be a variant of other Spanish monikers, including Quixada, Quesada, or Quixano. Depending on the exact root used, Quixote has several possible translations, from “jaw” to “corner” or “tight spot.” Don Quixote has also been adapted into a three-act ballet, so little Quixote will always know where their name belongs, on the stage!