Santiago
Santiago is a masculine name of Spanish origin. It is derived from the Spanish name for Saint James, combining ‘Santo’ (saint) and ‘Iago’ (an old form of James).
Santiago Meaning
Saint James
Historical Significance
Santiago has been a popular name in Spanish-speaking countries for centuries, associated with Saint James the Great, one of Jesus’ apostles.
Fun Fact
Santiago de Compostela in Spain is a famous pilgrimage site, believed to be the burial place of Saint James.
Literature Reference
Santiago is the name of the old fisherman in Ernest Hemingway’s novel ‘The Old Man and the Sea’.
Music Reference
The song ‘Santiago’ by Loreena McKennitt, released in 2006, references the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
Famous Namesakes
- Santiago Ramón y Cajal: Neuroscientist and Pathologist, known for Pioneer in neuroscience, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1906)
- Santiago Calatrava: Architect, Structural Engineer, and Sculptor, known for City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, World Trade Center Transportation Hub in New York
- Santiago Casilla: Former Professional Baseball Player, known for Pitcher for the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants
Similar Names
Tiago, Diego, Thiago, Iago, Jaime
Santiago Nicknames
Santi, Yago, Tiago
Related Names
Sibling Names
Mateo, Sebastián, Samuel, Alejandro, Daniel, Martín, Lucas, Matías, Sofía, Isabella, Valentina, Emma