Guadalupe

Meaning valley of the wolves, river of the wolf
Origin Spanish
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Guadalupe
Popularity Moderate
Length 9
Syllables 4
Syllabification Gua-da-lu-pe

About Guadalupe

Rich in cultural significance and musical in pronunciation, Guadalupe carries the weight of tradition with remarkable grace. This name resonates deeply within Hispanic communities, connecting children to generations of heritage and faith. The four syllables create a rhythmic pattern that's both lyrical and substantial, giving the name a presence that commands attention. Guadalupe works equally well in Spanish and English-speaking contexts, offering children the gift of bilingual ease. While traditionally associated with girls in some regions, its use for boys remains strong and meaningful in many communities, particularly when honoring family members or religious devotion. The name's length and complexity make it distinctive in any setting, ensuring your son will be the only Guadalupe in most rooms. It speaks to parents who value their roots, who want their children to carry forward cultural identity with pride, and who aren't afraid of names that require a bit more effort to pronounce. Guadalupe is powerful, unapologetic, and deeply meaningful.

Variations of Name Guadalupe

Lupe
Guadalup
Guadelupe
Guadelup
Guadaloupe
Guadaloup
Guadalupo
Guadalupito
Lalo
Lupito

Nicknames for Guadalupe

Lupe
Guad
Guady
Lup
Loopy
Guadalupe

Famous People Named Guadalupe

Guadalupe Victoria1786–1843 - First President of Mexico
Guadalupe Pinedaborn 1955 - Mexican singer
Guadalupe Olivoborn 1961 - Mexican boxer
Guadalupe Plataborn 1982 - Spanish musician
Guadalupe Larrivaborn 1956 - Ecuadorian politician
Guadalupe Berríoborn 1971 - Colombian footballer
Guadalupe Reyesborn 1977 - Mexican baseball player
Guadalupe Dayborn 1969 - Belizean footballer
Guadalupe Pérezborn 1995 - Argentine footballer
Guadalupe Gonzálezborn 1989 - Mexican racewalker
Guadalupe Rosalesborn 1980 - American artist
Guadalupe Ruizborn 1962 - Mexican long-distance runner
Guadalupe Urbinaborn 1983 - Costa Rican singer-songwriter
Guadalupe "Lupillo" Riveraborn 1972 - Mexican-American singer
Guadalupe Marengoborn 1973 - Argentine human rights activist
Guadalupe Hidalgo1785–1850 - Mexican lawyer and politician
Guadalupe Leija Sánchezborn 1972 - Mexican politician
Guadalupe Morcilloborn 1961 - Argentine historian
Guadalupe Ríosborn 1992 - Chilean footballer
Guadalupe de la Cruzborn 1970 - Mexican footballer

Characters Named Guadalupe

Guadalupe "Lupe" GarciaCharacter in the movie "Mi Vida Loca"
Guadalupe RomeroCharacter in the novel "All the Pretty Horses" by Cormac McCarthy
Guadalupe GomezCharacter in the TV show "East Los High"
Guadalupe "Lupito"Character in the novel "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
Guadalupe "Lupe" RojasCharacter in the video game "Borderlands"
Guadalupe "Lupe" OntiverosCharacter in the TV show "Weeds"
Guadalupe "Lupe" PerezCharacter in the movie "American Me"
Guadalupe "Lupe" GutierrezCharacter in the TV show "Ugly Betty"