In Mexico, pre-Hispanic first names are still very popular. They honor our Pre-Columbian heritage and show the pride for our ancestors.
Here are the ten most popular Female Pre-Columbian names:
Ameli Water
Citlalli Star
Erendirani Happiness
Itzel Bright Star
Ix Chel Moon
Malinalli Goddess of Grass
Nayelli Love
Quetzal Jewel, Beautiful Feather
Xochitl Flower
Yunuen Half Moon
Following are the ten most popular Male Pre-Columbian names:
Canek Black Serpent
Cuauhtemoc Descending Eagle
Ikal Spirit
Tonatiuh Sun
Moctezuma Stern Prince
Netzahualcoyotl Coyote who fasts
Quetzal Jewel, Beautiful Feather
Tenoch Rock
Yolotl Aztec Heart
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