5705 Latin Baby Names From The Heart of Ancient Rome

The classic list of timeless choices can leave you spellbound.

Written by Praggya Joshi, MA, BEd Specialty: Child education & activitiesExperience: 2 years

Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel.

Read full bio of Praggya Joshi

Edited by Aneesha Amonz, MSc Specialty: Health and WellnessExperience: 2 years

Aneesha holds a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from USTM, Meghalaya and Master’s degree in Applied Microbiology from VIT, Vellore. With two years of experience, she has worked on different research projects in the field of Food Sciences.

Read full bio of Aneesha Amonz

Fact-checked by Nida Shaikh, BSc, PG Dip. Specialty: Health & WellnessExperience: 2 years

Nida holds a bachelor's degree in Zoology and a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Genetics and Medical Laboratory Techniques from Goa University. Before joining MomJunction, she worked as a laboratory technician. She began content writing during her college years and has been featured as a co-author in a children's short story compilation book.

Read full bio of Nida Shaikh

Last Updated on Nov 13, 2024

Illustration: MomJunction Design Team

Spanish soap operas are widely recognized not only for their enticing storyline but also for their characters and beautiful and unique Latin names. Latin baby names are distinctive and leave a lasting impression. Latin, a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European language, was the official language of Italy during the Roman Republic times. The linguistic power of Latin influences not just the nations, but also languages like Spanish, French, and Italian. The vocabularies of other languages also owe to the Latin language. Latin names are also known as Roman names. Latin names were commonly used in ancient Rome and throughout the Roman Empire. Latin names traditionally consist of a personal name called praenomen and a family name called nomen (1). Many names that originally were in European vernacular languages underwent Latinization. Latinization or onomastic Latinization is the practice of interpreting non-Latin names into a modern Latin style. An example is the feminine name Abigail. It was originally a Hebrew name, Avigayil, composed of two elements ‘av’ and ‘gil.’ Latinization is done with historical names, personal names, toponyms, and standard binomial nomenclature. Latinization of names is carried out in different ways such as converting a name into a Latin sound, adding Latinate suffixes, translating a name with a specific meaning into Latin, or simply picking a completely new name based on certain attributes of an individual. The Latin naming convention encompasses a combination of personal and family names, which was referred to as the tria nomina. First came the heredity surname that identified a person as a member of a particular generation. This was followed by the forename or personal name, which was used to distinguish between different members of the family. You’re highly unlikely to hear Latin spoken on the streets today. However, you can make your baby stand out from the rest by bestowing a Latin name on them. The list below presents an array of Latin names for different sources.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Olivia	Girl	Peace; Olive tree
Oliver	Boy	Olive; Olive tree planter; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious
Amelia	Girl	Hard working; Industrious
Ava	Girl	Desire; Life; Bird-like; Voice; Sound
James	Boy	Supplanter
Lucas	Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
Camila	Girl	Religious attendant; Priest's helper
Levi	Boy	Joined; Attached; He will join
Sebastian	Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
Emily	Girl	To strive; To excel; Hardworking; Rival

Mila	Girl	Gracious; Dear; Soldier; Miracles
John	Boy	God is gracious
Nora	Girl	Light; Bright; Honor; Dignity; Victorious
Leo	Boy	Lion
Lily	Girl	Name of a flower; Purity; Innocence
Luke	Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
Nova	Girl	New; New star
Grace	Girl	Goodness; Generosity
Violet	Girl	Purple; Purple flower
Emilia	Girl	Rival; Laborious; Eager

Victoria	Girl	Victory; Roman goddess of victory
Lincoln	Boy	Pool or lake colony
Lillian	Girl	My god is an oath; Lily flower; Purity
Miles	Boy	Gracious; Merciful; Soldier
Natalie	Girl	Birthday; Birthday of the God; Christmas; Festival of the nativity
Claire	Girl	Clear; Bright; Famous
Nathan	Boy	Gift of God; God has given; He gave
Ruby	Girl	A precious red jewel; Red gemstone
Autumn	Girl	Name of the season Autumn; Fall
Angel	Boy	A messenger

Valentina	Girl	Strong; Vigourous; Healthy
Christian	Boy	A Christian; Follower of Jesus Christ
Bella	Girl	Beautiful; God is my oath
Natalia	Girl	Christmas day; Born on Christmas day; Of or concerning birth
Caroline	Girl	Man; Independent woman
Lydia	Girl	Woman from Lydia
Silas	Boy	Of the forest; Of the woods; Asked for; Prayed for
Eva	Girl	To breathe; To live; Mother of life; Full of life
Austin	Boy	Grand; Majestic; To grow
Dominic	Boy	Belonging to God

Liliana	Girl	Lily; Purity; Innocence
Iris	Girl	Rainbow; Bringer of Joy; Irish flower; Colored part of the eye
Luka	Boy	From Lucania; Light
Maria	Girl	Bitter; Beloved; Of the sea
Rose	Girl	Rose; Flower; Famous type
Vincent	Boy	Conquering
Myles	Boy	Peaceful; Gracious; Soldier; Mill
Bryson	Boy	Freckled; Son of Brice; Speckled man's son
Diego	Boy	Teacher; Saint; Supplanter
Milo	Boy	Soldier; Peaceful; Favored

Melanie	Girl	Black; Dark; Dark-skinned
Cecilia	Girl	Blind
Alina	Girl	Noble; White; Bright
Lorenzo	Boy	From Laurentum; Laurel
Lucia	Girl	Light
Archer	Boy	Bowman
Juniper	Girl	Young; Evergreen; A type of tree
Calvin	Boy	Bald
Bryce	Boy	Freckled; Strength; Swift; Speckled
Carlos	Boy	Free man; Army

Valerie	Girl	To be strong, brave, and healthy
Valeria	Girl	To be strong or brave
Norah	Girl	Light; Bright; Honor; Dignity
Maxwell	Boy	Dweller by the great stream
Dean	Boy	Valley; Leader
Georgia	Girl	Farmer; Land worker
Malachi	Boy	My angel; Messenger of God
Faith	Girl	Trust; Belief
Emiliano	Boy	Rival; Industrious
Antonio	Boy	Priceless

Juliette	Girl	Youthful; Jove's child; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove
Justin	Boy	Fair; Just
Olive	Girl	Olive tree
Rosalie	Girl	Rose; Beautiful rose; Rose garden
Amy	Girl	Beloved; To love
Gemma	Girl	Jewel; Precious stone; Gem
August	Boy	Respected; Esteemed; Venerable; Exalted
Felix	Boy	Blessed with good fortune; Succesful
Arabella	Girl	Lovable; Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Beautiful grace
Noelle	Girl	Christmas; Birthday

Selena	Girl	Moon, Sky; Heaven
Alejandro	Boy	Defender of mankind
Victor	Boy	Winner or conqueror
Juliana	Girl	Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove; Youthful; Juvenile
Patrick	Boy	Nobleman
Lilly	Girl	Lily; Pure; Innocence; My God is an oath
Emilio	Boy	Rival; Eager
Kamila	Girl	Perfect; Young ceremonial attendant
Lukas	Boy	Illumination; Light
Marcus	Boy	Warlike; Dedicated to Mars

Myla	Girl	Soldier; Merciful; Grace
Angela	Girl	Messenger; Angel
Ana	Girl	Favor; Grace; Merciful
Gracie	Girl	Blessing; Graceful; Favor
Phoebe	Girl	Bright; Radiant
Simon	Boy	Hearing; Listening; Flat-nosed
Octavia	Girl	Eight or eighth
Mariana	Girl	Star of the sea; Grace
Mark	Boy	Mars; God of war; Male; Warlike; Hammer; Defender
Maximus	Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest

1 2 3 … 58 »

Latin is a beautiful and classic language, and these Latin baby names are no exception. These names hold a linguistic power that transcends nations and history over time. Through the tria nomina naming convention, people can identify and differentiate among various members of the family. Although Latin is not a common language for communication today, this list of Latin baby names is just a small sampling of all the unique and appealing names to choose from. So browse through the list and take your pick.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What Latin name means success, victory, or power?

The Latin names associated with the connotation of victory include Victor, and its feminine form, Victoria, both mean ‘one who conquers’ or ‘victory.’ In addition, the names Eunice meaning ‘good victory,’ Andronicus, meaning ‘victory of a man,’ Nicanor, meaning ‘victorious man,’ and Nicodemus, meaning ‘victory of the people,’ are also inclusive. The name Felix in Latin means ‘successful.’ The Latin words that also mean power include Hippocrates, meaning ‘horsepower,’ Isocrates, ' equal power,’ and Pancratius, meaning ‘all-powerful.’

2. What Latin names mean blessed?

The name Baruch, Beata, Benedictus, Fortunatus, Guendoloena, and Macario are all Latin names meaning ‘blessed.’

3. What Latin baby names have a meaning related to beauty or elegance?

The word Bella in Latin means ‘beautiful.’ The Latin combination names including this word all have the same meaning: Annabella, Callirrhoe, Claribel, Dulcibella, Orabela, Rosabel, and Rozabela. Other names include Callistus, meaning ‘most beautiful,’ Calogero, ' beautiful elder,’ and Rosalind, meaning ‘beautiful rose.’

4. What are some Latin baby names inspired by flowers or plants?

The Latin names Fiore, Flora, Florizel, Florus, and Rayen all mean flower. A few other names related to flowers and plants include Viorel meaning ‘sweet violet flower,’ Rois meaning ‘rose,’ Rosa meaning ‘rose,’ Rosamund meaning ‘pure rose,’ Rosaura meaning ‘golden rose,’ Rosemary meaning ‘dew of the sea,’ Susanna, meaning ‘lily flower,’ Olinda meaning ‘wild fig tree,’ Pomona meaning ‘fruit tree,’ and Genista representing ‘broom plant.’

Infographic: Timeless Latin Names For The Newest Member In Your Family

People in Europe have used Latin for communication, science, and scholarly work for the longest time. As one of the root languages of English, its influence on different cultures is undeniable. There are plenty of Latin words used for naming babies all over the world. If you've just begun your journey of choosing a name for your little one, this infographic with Latin names will undoubtedly help you.

elegant latin names for your bundle of joy (infographic)

References

MomJunction's articles are written after analyzing the research works of expert authors and institutions. Our references consist of resources established by authorities in their respective fields. You can learn more about the authenticity of the information we present in our editorial policy.

Latin Names - Tag Vault
https://tagvault.org/blog/latin-names/

Look Up For Many More Names

Do you have a name in mind and want to know more about it? Or want to find names belonging to a particular origin, religion, or having a specific meaning? Use our search tool below to explore more baby names with different combinations.