172 Roman Girl Names With Majestic Beauty

Julia to Proserpina, names unleashing the grandeur legacy of the old world.

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Romans are known for their literature, art, engineering, and architecture. But Roman girl names mostly reflect the country’s mythology and culture. Deeply rooted in history, these names are inspired by the Gods and Goddesses revered by the ancient Romans. They also symbolize human virtues and qualities held in high esteem by the Roman community. These names refer to beauty, grace, hard work, strength, and wisdom. Romans’ naming convention involves three names for each person. It starts with a praenomen or first name, followed by a nomen or the hereditary name, and the cognomen an additional name often indicating the descent of a family. However, this differed for women. Girls did not have a specific first name. They were mainly assigned the feminine version of their father’s gens name. For instance, the first daughter was born to a man named App. Gabriel would be named Gabriella or Gabi. The second-born daughter would be Gabriella Maior, and the third-born daughter would be Gabriella Minor. If there were many daughters, they would be named numerically, like Gabriella Tertia, Gabriella Quarta, and so on. In some families, the girls would even be assigned a feminine variant of the family’s cognomen. For instance, the daughter of App. Gabriel Fabius would be known as Gabriella Fabia. Furthermore, Roman art and architecture may have been heavily influenced by the Greeks, but they managed to add their own unique touch to it (1). Similarly, these baby names too may show Greek influence, but they also carry Roman history. Choosing a Roman name for your daughter can connect her to the Roman legacy and culture. It can be a tribute to an ancient flourishing empire that has made many contributions to changing the course of human civilization. We have compiled a list of some beautiful Roman names for baby girls that you may like for your little princess.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Celine	Girl	Heavenly
Viviana	Girl	One who is lively
Mae	Girl	A bitter pearl; The month of May; Mother; Lovable
Macy	Girl	Hill; Person from Massy; Gift of God
Celia	Girl	The one from the heaven
Giuliana	Girl	Youthful; Downy-bearded
Jillian	Girl	Youthful; Sky father; Downy-bearded
Antonia	Girl	Priceless; Praiseworthy
Celina	Girl	Heavenly
Maelynn	Girl	Princess; Chief; Month of May

Giulia	Girl	Youthful; Downy-bearded
Martina	Girl	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike
Maelyn	Girl	The month of May; Wished-for child; Beloved; Lake; Soft
Yuliana	Girl	Downy bearded
Juno	Girl	Young; Queen of the Heavens
Maryn	Girl	Of the sea; The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike
Maelee	Girl	May; Goddess of growth; Beloved; Wished-for child
Priscila	Girl	Ancient
Sabina	Girl	A Sabine
Lavinia	Girl	The daughter of King Latinus

Marta	Girl	The Lady; The mistress; Dedicated to Mars
Giulietta	Girl	Youthful; Downy-bearded
Milla	Girl	Devoted; Young religious attendant
Marnie	Girl	Of the sea; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male; Rejoice
Blaise	Girl	Stammerer; Lisping
Lian	Girl	Church; Lotus; Graceful willow tree
Liviana	Girl	Envious; Blue
Giulianna	Girl	Youthful; Downy-bearded; Favor; Grace
Vita	Girl	Life; Victory
Tayanna	Girl	A Christian; To anoint

Elisia	Girl	Blissful; My God is an oath
Ellieanna	Girl	Sun
Taina	Girl	Fairy queen; Secret; Mystery
Kamyah	Unisex	Good mother; Dame; Foster mother
Mailyn	Girl	Hawthorn flower; Greater; Jade
Verena	Girl	True; Victorious
Zanyah	Unisex	Fairy queen
Celena	Girl	Moon; Heaven
Damiya	Girl	Mother Earth
Larenz	Girl	From Laurentum; Laurel

Demiyah	Girl	Good mother; Dame; Foster mother
Tatianna	Girl	Fairy queen
Zita	Girl	Little girl; Good luck; Fortune; Master; Lord; Saint; Hunter
Aeliana	Unisex	Sun
Alexiana	Unisex	Helper; Defender
Markie	Girl	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Marsali	Girl	Pearl; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Tatyana	Girl	Fairy queen
Tavia	Girl	Eighth; Twin
Laelia	Girl	A type of flower

Marni	Girl	Of the sea; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male; Rejoice
Vivia	Unisex	Alive; Living; To live
Zanya	Unisex	Fairy queen; Help; Support; Elegance
Perpetua	Girl	Everlasting; Continuous
Livianna	Girl	Envious; Blue
Marsha	Girl	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Laverna	Girl	Roman Goddess of thieves, cheaters, and underworld
Corianna	Unisex	Spear; Favor; Grace
Ninette	Girl	Little girl; God is gracious; Flower
Marka	Girl	Mars; God of war; Male; Warlike; Pearl

Valyn	Unisex	Strong; Vigorous; Healthy
Martine	Girl	Dedicated to Mars; War-like
Martie	Girl	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Lady; Mistress
Marzia	Girl	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Prisca	Girl	Ancient
Afra	Girl	Whitish red; Earth-colored; Person from Africa; Thirteenth night of the month; Untrodden ground
Cesarina	Girl	The head full of hair; Hairy
Diyana	Girl	Divine; Goddess-like; Generous; Benevolent
Kassiani	Girl	Empty; Vain
Shelia	Girl	Blind; Heavenly

Hilaria	Girl	Cheerful; Glad; Merry; Happy
Jilliana	Girl	Sky father; Downy-bearded
Lory	Girl	Laurel tree; From Laurentum
Di	Girl	Goddess of moon; Huntress
Celie	Girl	It means blind; They are the sixth one; Heaven
Tionna	Girl	From the clan of Roman empire
Marciana	Unisex	Dedicated to Mars; Male
Atiana	Girl	Fairy queen
Cissy	Girl	Blind to one's own beauty; Frenchman; Ancient
Emeria	Girl	Deserving; To fully deserve

Markella	Girl	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Martyna	Girl	A female warrior of the God Mars; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike
Quintella	Girl	Female derivative of Quintus; Fifth
Savine	Girl	A Sabine
Romelle	Unisex	Roman woman
Silis	Unisex	Blind
Valynn	Unisex	Strong; Vigorous; Healthy
Victoriana	Unisex	Victor; Conqueror
Prima	Girl	First
Ilean	Girl	To see; Bird; Sheep; Beauty; Torch; Moon

Cassiah	Unisex	Empty; Vain
Lavena	Girl	The daughter of King Latinus
Hortencia	Girl	Garden; Gardener
Liviah	Girl	Blue; Envious; Olive
Paolina	Girl	Humble
Leesha	Girl	Noble; Lucky; Successful
Madrona	Girl	Mother Goddess
Cilia	Girl	Blind; Heaven
Cerelia	Girl	Grow; Increase; Related to spring time
Constantina	Girl	Steadfast

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Roman girl names are symbols of the country’s history and culture. These names capture the ancient elegance of the Roman legacy and are still captivating in modern times. With meanings associated with human values upheld by the Romans, these names are deeply rooted in culture and traditions. These girl names are perfect to carry forward your family legacy and keep alive the Roman heritage. From the traditional Aurora to the more modern Tianna, each name has a profound meaning that can positively influence your daughter’s personality.

Infographic: Traditional Roman Names For Baby Girls

Roman names are meaningful and rich in history. These baby girl names are graceful, elegant, and timeless; hence, they have been relevant in the past and used even in modern times. They have helped keep Roman culture and heritage alive. The infographic below might help you pick some cool Roman names for your little lady. Give it a read, and don’t forget to save it for later.

timeless roman names for baby girls (infographic)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the name of the Roman goddess of love?

According to Roman mythology, Venus was the goddess of love. She is the equivalent of the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite (2).

2. Are there any unique and uncommon Roman baby girl names that have historical or literary significance?

The ancient Roman name Aelia was derived from the Roman surname Aelius. Aelia Paetina, the first wife of Emperor Claudius, is a famous namesake. Another ancient Roman name, Tullia is derived from the Italian family name Tullius. Tullia Minor was the last queen of the Roman Kingdom.

3. How do parents decide on the spelling variations and pronunciation of Roman names?

Personal preference and cultural influences are the most common deciding factors for Roman baby names. Parents may refer to historical texts and inscriptions to check for the spelling of Roman names. They may even follow the family tradition of having a certain spelling or pronunciation for names borne by ancestors. They may also simply go with a name that appeals the most to them.

References

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Traces of Ancient Rome in the Modern World.
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/traces-ancient-rome-modern-world/
Roman Venus
https://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/aphrodite/venus.html

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