As They Say, Charity Begins At Home! So, Why Not Give Your Dear Little Beloved A Name That Will See Them Through Anything. Caridad Is A Distinctive Feminine Name Of Both Latin And Spanish Origin, Meaning “dear,” “beloved,” And “charity.” This Name Also Has Theological Roots, As Seen In The Popular Saint In Cuba, Caridad Del Cobra, Our Lady Of Charity. Some Other Famous Namesakes Include American Poet Caridad De La Luz, Cuban Pop Singer Caridad Hierrezuelo, And Even American Actress Eva Mendes, Whose Middle Name Is Caridad.