Spanish female names come primarily from the Spanish language, shaped by Latin and Christian traditions. Most feminine forms end in -a or -ia (Adela, Aida, Alegria), with productive feminine suffixes such as -ita and -ina seen in given names and diminutives (Adelita, Alejandrina). Historical naming often drew on saints and Marian devotion, and compound names with María were common, though less so today. Orthographic accents mark stress in many traditional forms.

Current usage favors concise standalone names in Spain, while compound devotional names remain in use in parts of Latin America. Examples from this list include Adela, Alejandra, Adelita, Aitana, Adamari, Adelia, Alejandrina, Aldonza, Aida, and Alegria.