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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  |  Girl | Noble women; Of noble birth; A variant form of Patricia |
| | | Girl | A highly intuitive and intelligent being |
| | | Girl | Noble women; Of noble birth; A variant form of Patricia |
| | | Girl | Nobleman |
| | | Girl | One who is an aristocrat and a noble man |
| | | Girl | Noble women; Of noble birth; A variant form of Patricia; Female version of Patrick |
| | | Girl | Noble Women; Of noble birth |
| | | Girl | Noble Women; Of noble birth |
| | |  Boy | Peace; Little; Humble |
| | | Boy | One who is humble and small |
| | | Girl | Small; Humble |
| | | Girl | Little; Humble; From the name Pauline; A variant of Paul |
| | | Boy | A small human being |
| | | Girl | Small; Humble |
| | | Boy | Little; Humble; Small; A variant of Paul |
| | | Girl | A small and little individual |
| | | Boy | A practical and judgemental person |
| | | Girl | Little; Humble; From the name Pauline; A variant of Paul |
| | | Girl | Little; Humble; From the name Pauline; A variant of Paul |
| | | Boy | Little, Humble; Small; A variant of Paul |
| | | Boy | Little, Humble; Small; A variant of Paul |
| | | Boy | Small; Humble |
| | | Girl | One who is named after an Italian city |
| | | Boy | Latvian variant of Paul; Little or humble |
| | | Boy | Greek form of Paul; Little; Humble; Small |
| | | Boy | Slovak form of Paul; Little; Humble; Small |
| | | Girl | A compassionate and complex individual |
| | | Boy | Peace |
| | | Boy | Rustic; Countryman |
| | | Girl | One who endures with courage; Patient; A variant of Patience |
| | | Girl | One who can analyze; a precious being |
| | | Boy | One who is from the island of enchantment |
| | | Girl | Highly inspirational |
| | | Boy | A form of Peter; Rock or stone |
| | | Girl | Noble Women; Of noble birth |
| | | Girl | Perpetual; Everlasting; A diminutive of Perpetua |
| | | Girl | Lost |
| | | Girl | The First |
| | | Boy | A traveler; A pilgrim being |
| | | Girl | Traveller; Wanderer |
| | | Boy | One who is confident, initiative, and an individual |
| | | Girl | Eternal; Recurring; Everlasting; Enduring |
| | | Girl | Beautiful angel; Water angel |
| | | Girl | One who is like a little rock or stone |
| | | Girl | One with lot of power and energy |
| | | Boy | Passage; Purveyor; Provider of supplies |
| | | Girl | A philosophical and spiritual human being |
| | | Girl | Country bumpkin; Rock; Stone; A variant of Petronia; A variant of Petra |
| | | Boy | One who is like a stone |
| | | Girl | To seed or to attack the enemy |
| | | Boy | One who is as strong as a rock |
| | | Girl | A variant of Peyton; Regal; Noble; A variant of Patrician |
| | | Girl | Fighting man’s estate; Warrior's town |
| | | Girl | Divine; Spiritual; Luminous |
| | | Girl | Red; Purple; Crimson; A variant of Phionix |
| | | Girl | A dove; Messenger of peace |
| | | Girl | Pious; Dutiful |
| | | Girl | Pious; Godly; Honorable |
| | |  Unisex | A pinnacle or a crest |
| | | Boy | A dutiful person |
| | | Girl | Ancient; Old; A variant of name Priscilla |
| | | Girl | The Fish; The twelfth sign of the zodiac |
| | | Girl | A woman who is very pleasant |
| | | Boy | Calm, Untroubled; It is a derivative of the name Placido |
| | | Boy | A skillful person |
| | | Girl | Strife for wealth; Spoils of war |
| | | Girl | The North Star; A star in tip of tail of little bear; Pole Star |
| | | Girl | Little; Humble |
| | | Boy | A person who relates to Poland; A Polish man |
| | | Girl | Related to the word Pomme; Fruit orchard |
| | | Boy | Number five |
| | | Boy | Romanian form of Pompilius, meaning display or solemn procession |
| | | Boy | To be fifth in something; Sea |
| | | Unisex | Leader of the Roman Catholic church |
| | | Girl | Pig; Hog |
| | | Boy | A small, little person |
| | | Girl | Preparation; A variant spelling is Praskovia |
| | | Girl | Preparation; A variant spelling is Praskovia |
| | | Boy | A very brave individual, the name of the king of Troy |
| | | Boy | A very courageous person; Latinized version of the name Priam, the king of Troy |
| | | Girl | The first rose; The first-born child |
| | | Girl | The first one; The first-born daughter |
| | | Girl | A girl born in the springtime |
| | | Girl | Springtime; Born at the beginning of Spring |
| | | Unisex | First in importance; Rank or quality |
| | | Girl | The first-born little one |
| | | Boy | The first one |
| | | Boy | First; First born |
| | | Girl | The very first one |
| | | Boy | He who is the first |
| | | Girl | Ancient |
| | | Girl | Ancient; Archaic |
| | | Girl | Ancient; Archaic; A variant spelling is Priscilla |
| | | Boy | Old; Aged; Wise |
| | | Girl | Ancient; Archaic; A variant spelling is Priscilla |
| | | Girl | An ancient or a too picky woman |
| | | Girl | To emerge |
| | | Girl | Fortunate; Successful |
| | | Boy | Prosperous; Lucky; Wealthy; According to one's wishes; Derived from the Latin word Prosper |
| | | Girl | Good Judgment; Plum |
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.
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.
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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.’
References
- Latin Names - Tag Vault
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