Consuelo

Updated: July 19, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Consuelo is a beautiful and upscale baby name for girls that originated in Spanish cultures and the early Christian church. It comes from the title of the Virgin Mary, “Nuestra Senora del Consuelo.” As of 2021, this religious name is relatively rare and on the top 13,000 list.

Meaning of the name Consuelo:

Spanish: consolation

Origin of the name Consuelo:

Consuelo is a beautiful name for religious families, especially if you have a Spanish and Catholic background. You do not have to be in either of those categories to use this title. It originates from the Spanish name of the Virgin Mary, “Nuestra Senora del Consuelo.”

Symbolism of the name Consuelo:

The baby name Consuelo comes from the Spanish title for the Virgin Mary, “Nuestra Senora del Consuelo.” This phrase translates to “Our Lady of Consolation.” Consuelo by itself translates to “consolation” in English.

Style of the name Consuelo:

Traditional

Gender of the name Consuelo:

Consuelo is an international-sounding name for girls.

Pronunciation of the name Consuelo:

kon-SWEH-lo or kon-SWAY-lo

Number of syllables in the name Consuelo:

Three

Emotion evoked from the name Consuelo:

Consuelo feels classic and mature. It is a strong and upscale name for girls.

Alternative spellings for the name Consuelo:

Consuello
Connsuelo
Connsuello

Nicknames for the name Consuelo:

Suelo
Chelo
Coco
Colo
Connie
Lelo
Lolo

Popularity of the name Consuelo:

Consuelo was first a top 1,000 baby name for girls in 1902 at rank 823. It stayed on the Social Security Popularity Index until 1983 at number 919. Consuelo did best in 1930 at rank 339. As of 2021, Consuelo is a top 13,000 option at number 12,723.