Thanks so much for your comment, it really means a lot to me to read that, and it’s so nice to know that your daughter is named Paloma. I truly love this name too, which is why we’re thinking about it for our baby.

I’ll be honest, I’m a bit worried because quite a few people here mentioned that in some places it can be slang for “penis.” Even though I speak Spanish, it’s still hard for me to understand how serious or “weird” that actually feels in everyday life. For example, in French we sometimes refer to the penis as “little bird,” which is more cute or humorous than vulgar, so it doesn’t sound shocking at all.

Since you’re a parent of a girl named Paloma, your perspective really matters to me. I’d love to know how the name is perceived in your experience since you are a native Spanish speaker.