What are some Latin baby boy names that combine Latin and other languages?

Amor, a name that means ‘love,’ also shares the same meaning in Spanish and Portuguese. Auster means ‘south’ in Latin and English and has Indo-European roots in which it means ‘dawn.’ Blaise is taken from the Roman name Blasius and derived from the Latin word blaesus, which means ‘lisping.’

What Latin baby boy names have a modern or trendy twist to them?

Austyn or Awstin is a modern respelling of the Latin name Augustus which means ‘to increase,’ ‘exalted,’ or ‘venerated.’ Krystyn is a rare spelling variation of the traditional Christian which refers to someone who is a follower of Christ. Laz is a shortened modern version of Laurence, derived from the Roman family name Laurentius. It means someone who is ‘from Laurentum’ or ‘laurel.’

Can Latin baby boy names be traced back to specific countries or regions?

Many Latin baby names have been influenced by Roman and Greek culture. Latin names may have also been derived from the Hebrew language because of characters from the Bible. Names like Giovanni, Marco, and Luca are commonly found in different parts of Italy. While Antonio, Julio, and Miguel are famous in Spain. While in France, names like Louis and Maximilien are found.

What are some Latin baby boy names that have fallen out of use and are now considered rare or uncommon?

Several Latin names have gone out of fashion. Names like Decimus, meaning ‘tenth,’ Quintus, meaning ‘fifth,’ Aulus, meaning ‘little grandfather,’ and Gaius, which means ‘to rejoice,’ are some names that are considered uncommon today.

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130 Latin Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With L

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Lucas	Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
Levi	Boy	Joined; Attached; He will join
Leo	Boy	Lion
Luke	Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
Lincoln	Boy	Pool or lake colony
Luka	Boy	From Lucania; Light
Lorenzo	Boy	From Laurentum; Laurel
Lukas	Boy	Illumination; Light
Lawson	Boy	Son of Lawrence
Luciano	Boy	Light; Shining

Lawrence	Boy	From Laurentum; Bright; Shining
Lucian	Boy	Light; Illumination
Larry	Boy	From Laurentum
Lgnacio	Boy	Fire
Lucien	Boy	Light; To shine; Glow
Lazarus	Boy	God's assistance
Link	Boy	Lake colony; Name of an English city
Lucius	Boy	Light
Linkin	Boy	Lake colony; Name of an English city
Leopold	Boy	Brave and bold people; Lion

Lucio	Boy	Light; From Lucania
Lucah	Unisex	From Lucania; Light
Lucifer	Boy	Bearer of light
Lars	Boy	From Laurentum; Crowned with laurel
Luc	Boy	From Lucania; Light
Lyon	Boy	Lion; Hill fort of Lugus; Shining
Lamarcus	Boy	God of War; Mars; Male
Lucious	Boy	Light; Shining bright
Leopoldo	Boy	He who has the bravery of the people; Brave and bold people; Lion
Lion	Boy	Lion; My strength

Legion	Unisex	Choose; Levy; Regiment; Brigade; To collect
Lukasz	Boy	Illumination; Light
Laurent	Boy	From the place of laurel trees
Lio	Boy	Lion
Lysander	Boy	A man who releases others
Luxe	Boy	Light; Luxury
Lui	Boy	Light; From Lucania; Famous warrior; Thunder
Larenzo	Boy	From Laurentium
Loring	Boy	Laurel; From Laurentum, Famous warrior
Lorenz	Boy	From Laurentum; Laurel

Lucus	Boy	Light; To shine; From Lucania; Sacred grove
Linc	Boy	Lake colony
Lucan	Boy	From the city of Lucania; To close
Lincon	Boy	A town or colony near the lake or pool
Luken	Boy	To shine; Light
Lyonel	Boy	He is powerful and strong as a lion
Lionell	Boy	Little lion
Loy	Boy	To elect; To choose
Laurens	Boy	From the city of Laurentum
Leoric	Boy	He is like a lion; Beloved king

Loran	Boy	From Laurentum; Laurel; Kingdom of Lothar; Famous army
Laxus	Boy	Light
Lukan	Boy	From Lucania
Lukian	Boy	White light that illuminates people
Lukin	Boy	Light; Grove; Field
Laurance	Boy	From the place of the laurel leaves
Lenz	Unisex	From Laurentum
Lorn	Boy	From Laurentum; One who is from Lorne; Forsaken
Laurenz	Boy	From the place of the laurel trees
Lauriano	Boy	From the place where the laurel trees grow

Leoni	Boy	Lion
Laike	Unisex	Lake
Librado	Boy	Freed; Delivered
Louka	Unisex	From Lucania; Forest wood; Sacred wood; Light
Levelle	Unisex	Cleansed
Lasse	Boy	Laurel; From Laurentum
Ladislas	Boy	The good ruler
Ladislaus	Boy	The glorius ruler
Lari	Boy	From Laurentum; Cheerful
Larken	Unisex	From Laurentum

Lau	Boy	From Laurentum; Laurel
Laur	Boy	Laurel; From Laurentum
Laurean	Boy	From the place of laurel trees
Laureano	Boy	Laurel
Laurenci	Boy	Victorious one; Crowned with laurel tree
Laurencius	Boy	He who wears a crown of laurels
Laurenco	Boy	City of laurels
Laurentien	Boy	He who comes from Laurentium
Laurentin	Boy	A place where laurels grow
Laurentinus	Boy	A man from the town of Laurentum

Laurentius	Boy	From Laurentum; Laurel
Laurian	Boy	From the place of laurel trees
Laurier	Girl	Laurel plant
Laurits	Boy	From Laurentum; Laurel
Lauritz	Boy	From Laurentum; Laurel
Lavrenti	Boy	The bright one; Shining one
Lawrie	Boy	From Laurentum; Laurel
Lawron	Boy	One who received a crown of laurel
Laz	Boy	From Laurentum; Laurel
Lefric	Boy	A beloved and powerful individual

Lefrich	Boy	He who is powerful and pleasant
Lefricus	Boy	Authoritative and beloved person
Lefsued	Boy	A pleasing person with an enjoyable personality
Lefsuet	Boy	He who is dear and agreeable
Lefuuinus	Boy	Dear; Beloved
Lelio	Boy	Created from the famous Roman family
Leocadio	Boy	Bright; Clear; White; Name of an island
Leouuinus	Boy	A person who has beaten a lion
Liber	Boy	Living life freely; Name of the Roman fertility God
Libiau	Boy	To feel liberated

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Infographic: Meaningful Latin Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With L

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