- Meaning
- River of the wolf, Our Lady
- Origin
- Spanish
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity
- Rare in the US
- Style
- Religious
- Used in
- Spanish
Nicknames for Guadalupe
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- Spanish
- Lupe, Lupita
What people expect from a Guadalupe
Guadalupe mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced. Being rare in the US, it stands out, and will be spelt back to you a few times.
The meaning is about a blessing. A name can't give a child a blessing, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: faithful and blessed.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Guadalupe: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Guadalupe · nickname: Lupe
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellHarder: 4 syllables.
- Not too common, not too strangeRare in the US: memorable, and it will be spelt out a lot.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "River of the wolf, Our Lady".
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In 2015, fewer big US companies were run by women than by men named John.
The Upshot, New York Times (2015)Questions about Guadalupe
What does the name Guadalupe mean?
Guadalupe is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning "River of the wolf, Our Lady".
Is Guadalupe a boy or girl name?
Guadalupe is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Guadalupe?
Guadalupe is rare in the US. It is used in Spanish.
What are nicknames for Guadalupe?
Common nicknames for Guadalupe are Lupe and Lupita.
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