Paloma

Meaning dove
Origin Latin, Spanish
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 3
Syllabification Pa-lo-ma

About Paloma

Paloma carries an exotic elegance that transcends borders, offering sophistication with a gentle touch. This name has been beloved in Spanish-speaking cultures while gradually gaining appreciation in English-speaking countries, creating a beautiful cross-cultural bridge. Paloma's three syllables flow smoothly with equal stress, creating a balanced, harmonious sound. The name has artistic associations, having been chosen by creative individuals and appearing in literature and music. Paloma feels at once familiar and distinctive—people recognize it without it being common in most English-speaking regions. The name has a peaceful, serene quality that many parents find appealing in our busy world. Paloma ages remarkably well, sounding sweet on a child yet sophisticated on an adult. It pairs beautifully with both Spanish and English surnames, offering flexibility for diverse families.

Variations of Name Paloma

Pia
Palomina
Palometa
Palomita

Nicknames for Paloma

Pal
Loma
Pally
Lomi
Paloma

Famous People Named Paloma

Paloma PicassoFrench-Spanish fashion designer and artist
Paloma FaithEnglish singer-songwriter and actress
Paloma San BasilioSpanish singer and actress
Paloma HerreraArgentine ballet dancer
Paloma KwiatkowskiCanadian actress
Paloma JiménezMexican model and actress
Paloma McLardyBritish DJ and musician
Paloma LagoSpanish television presenter
Paloma O'SheaSpanish pianist and philanthropist
Paloma Jiménez-CarmonaSpanish politician and lawyer

Characters Named Paloma

Paloma RostovaCharacter in the TV series "The Blacklist"
Paloma VargasCharacter in the novel "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros
Paloma NairCharacter in the book "The Muse" by Jessie Burton
Paloma KambleCharacter in the TV series "The Bold Type"
Paloma ReynardCharacter in the book "The Little Paris Bookshop" by Nina George
Paloma MartinezCharacter in the film "The Secret Life of Pets"
Paloma KlewanskiCharacter in the TV series "Dark"
Paloma AveryCharacter in the book "The Black Key" by Amy Ewing
Paloma WestCharacter in the TV series "The Rookie"
Paloma DuvalCharacter in the film "The Intouchables"