Beloved or dear one
Derived from the Spanish word for 'beloved' or 'dear,' it is the feminine past participle of the verb 'querer,' meaning to want or to love. While used as a term of endearment in Spanish-speaking cultures, it is rare as a formal given name in the United States.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Querida in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The title character and a vampire queen · The Blood of the Vampire by Florence Marryat
