Soledad

I think this name is beautiful, and I don't consider the meaning sad (I'm extremely introverted so solitude is something I generally want).

Soledad... a rare, poignant prose which wanders almost without aim through the valley of forgotten names. A storyteller of the quiet moments, Soledad is not lonely but content by herself. As a matter of fact, solitude is often her greatest companion. Her name is a song produced by the hushed tones of the heart -- the earth quakes with her footsteps, asking her to contemplate the niceties of this harsh world in a quiet, introspective moment. Exceeding the ordinary, Soledad explores the depth in quietude, something that many people dismiss as a sorrowful thing. In truth, Soledad finds solace in the verses of her solitary heart.

Sole dad.

I love it; it has a very somber meaning.

I'm just very happy to find I can read many opinions about Soledad. I'm here after watching a Filipino TV Series "Los Bastardos". Although the TV series revolves around his sons and their romances, I find Soledad and Roman's story to be the most pure and most beautiful. And just by coincidence, I happened to remember the song "Soledad" by West Life. Before, I never actually heard the lyrics clearly but now I go and find the song and realized... THAT SONG COULD HAVE BEEN MADE FOR this love story! I would wish to rename myself, or maybe my non-existent future daughter Soledad.

I am appalled by some of the ignorant comments left by previous commenters. Someone claimed that this name sounds masculine, whereas all Spanish nouns ending in -dad are feminine. Some book learning would not hurt. Someone else said, 'I would not name my child loneliness,' somehow overseeing the key nuance between solitude (Soledad) and loneliness. There may only be the one word in Spanish, but why take the most cynical interpretation, when other synonyms exist, such as the one closest to English?

Spanish names like Soledad, Dolores, Socorro, etc. Are very sad, but also very common in Mexico where they're considered more happy and honorable. I happen to think Soledad is a very nice name for a mother in her late twenties (for some reason only that), but not anyone else. Common nicknames are Sol, Sole, Chole, and Marisol, which is usually used only as a nickname for Maria de la Soledad or on its own. I think if you're considering this name for a child, go with Maria or Marisol instead, or another (with a less sad meaning) name from a title of the Virgin Mary, if that's what you're going for, like Corazón or Guadalupe.

I think it's very pretty, but a little sad. I don't think I would want to name my daughter "loneliness". Although it's not as sad as Dolores - Sorrows.

I kinda like it, it's a name you never seem to hear. It was also used in several Pokemon episodes.

An ugly manly name. Very harsh sounding. NOT suitable for girls.