Sophia Rodriguez

By Sophia Rodriguez
Cultural Naming Expert

Updated on September 02, 2024

Moreno

US Popularity Rank: 11515

Origin: Portuguese

Meaning: Dark haired; Dark skinned

Moreno is a masculine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin that also shares links with France and Italy. Inspired by the Spanish word mora, meaning "blackberry," Moreno is a pretty appellation that first made its name as a surname. It is thought to have arrived in Spain via the Romans and takes the meaning of "dark-haired" and "dark-skinned." Little Moreno will love the idea of representing hundreds of years of European history with their fashionable new moniker.

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