García

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
García means "bear" or "brave warrior" in Spanish. It is of Basque origin and is a common surname in Spain.
Pronunciation
gar-THEE-a(Spanish)
gar-TSEE-a(Medieval Spanish)
Popularity
According to DefineName, the name García is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names for boys in the United States. It is however, a popular name in Spain and Latin America.

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García Name meanings & History

García means "bear" or "brave warrior" in Spanish. It is of Basque origin and is a common surname in Spain. Spanish form of Garsea, possibly related to the Basque word hartz meaning "bear". It was widely used as a first name in Spain since the Middle Ages until the 17th century. Nowadays it is the most frequent surname in Spain, but it is still used sometimes as a first name.

Zodiac Sign of García: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of García:

G: Goof-off,Genuine,Gregarious,Go-getter

A: Assertive,Aggressive,Argumentative,Angry,Action,Ambitious

R: Restless,Resourceful,Reason,Rational

C: Curious,Clever,Choice,Chatty,Copycat,Candid,Cute

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

García is:

  • a Refined name
  • a Rough name
  • a Upper Class name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) García (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) she who demonstrates her charm and grace.


3.) GARCÍA (Male)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: Transferred use of the common Spanish surname. It is a very old name of uncertain etymology; some think it might mean “fox.” Var: Garcisa. (GAHR-SEE-AH)


4.) García (Male)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: (Spanish) a form of Garcia.


5.) García (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Pronunciation: gar-THEE-a(Spanish)
gar-TSEE-a(Medieval Spanish)


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Cartoon of García

Description: Spanish form of Garsea, possibly related to the Basque word hartz meaning "bear". It was widely used as a first name in Spain since the Middle Ages until the 17th century. Nowadays it is the most frequent surname in Spain, but it is still used sometimes as a first name.

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