Are there any gender-neutral Roman baby names?

Yes, several Roman baby names are gender-neutral, like Agrippa (wild horse), Aquila (eagle), Glaucia (bluish gray), Iovita (sky father), and Florens (blooming).

What are some unique and less common Roman baby names?

Some Roman baby names like Nonus, meaning ninth; Tullus of unknown meaning; Cassian, meaning empty or vain; and Domitia, meaning tamed, are unique and rare.

Did Roman parents have specific criteria for choosing baby names in ancient Rome?

In ancient times, Roman parents preferred ancestral and familial names when choosing baby names. It was considered a matter of dignity if the names of senior family members were chosen. Moreover, habitational names and occupational names were common in Ancient Rome (1).

How have Roman baby names evolved?

In the early Roman era, men had a praenomen (first name) and a nomen (clan name). By 100 BC, they also added a cognomen (family name) to official documents. Women may have had praenomina in the early era, but later, they were known as the feminine version of their fathers nomen. With the transition to the Roman Empire, the names started being influenced by the ruling class (2). Moreover, after Christianity was introduced in Rome in the 4th century, Christian saint names and biblical names were added to the mix (3). Major events like the Renaissance during the 15th and 16th centuries also had an impact on baby names (4). In recent years, globalization and international exchange have encouraged the introduction of new names in the Roman lexicon.

Were there any superstitions or beliefs associated with Roman baby names?

Yes. Names like Fortunatus (fortunate, blessed, happy), Felix (lucky, successful), Albus (white, bright), Faustina (auspicious, lucky), and Beata (blessed) were chosen because it was believed that such names brought good luck on the bearer.

Are there any famous Roman baby names that have fallen out of use today?

Roman names like Gaius (to rejoice), Decimus (tenth), Junia (young), and Drusilla (strong) are rarely used in todays times. However, naming trends keep changing, and these names may again attain popularity.

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76 Roman Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Mark	Boy	Mars; God of war; Male; Warlike; Hammer; Defender
Martin	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Mario	Boy	Warlike; Mars; Male
Mae	Girl	A bitter pearl; The month of May; Mother; Lovable
Macy	Girl	Hill; Person from Massy; Gift of God
Markus	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Maelynn	Girl	Princess; Chief; Month of May
Mars	Boy	The god of war; Warlike; Male
Martina	Girl	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike
Maelyn	Girl	The month of May; Wished-for child; Beloved; Lake; Soft

Marko	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Markell	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male; Horse border; Wolf border
Markel	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Maryn	Girl	Of the sea; The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike
Marty	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Maelee	Girl	May; Goddess of growth; Beloved; Wished-for child
Marquez	Boy	Son of Marcos; March; Borderland; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male;
Marius	Boy	Manly; Dedicated to Mars
Marta	Girl	The Lady; The mistress; Dedicated to Mars
Martez	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male

Milla	Girl	Devoted; Young religious attendant
Marnie	Girl	Of the sea; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male; Rejoice
Marquel	Boy	March; Borderland; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male;
Mailyn	Girl	Hawthorn flower; Greater; Jade
Marino	Boy	Of the sea; Male; Warlike
Marques	Boy	March; Borderland; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male;
Macsen	Boy	The greatest one
Markos	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Martel	Boy	Hammer; Warlike; Dedicated to Mars
Margus	Boy	Man; Roman God of war

Markie	Girl	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Marsali	Girl	Pearl; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Marni	Girl	Of the sea; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male; Rejoice
Martino	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Matis	Unisex	Gift of Yahweh
Martinus	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Marsha	Girl	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Miana	Unisex	Roman God of war, Mars; Goddesslike; Pashtun tribe
Marka	Girl	Mars; God of war; Male; Warlike; Pearl
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
Marten	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Marx	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male; Servant of Marduk
Millian	Girl	Greatest
Maro	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male; Myself
Martinez	Boy	Son of Martin; The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike
Maximos	Boy	Greatest
Marte	Girl	Lady, dame, mistress; The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike
Maarten	Boy	Of Mars; Warlike; Warrior; Famous counsel; Man

Marciana	Unisex	Dedicated to Mars; Male
Markella	Girl	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Martyna	Girl	A female warrior of the God Mars; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike
Markian	Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Mart	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Martyn	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Martial	Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Mariusz	Boy	A man who is going to war
Marney	Girl	Of the sea; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male; Sparkling; Shining
Madrona	Girl	Mother Goddess

Marna	Girl	Of the sea; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Maylyn	Unisex	Lake; Hawthorn flower; Month of May
Maryna	Girl	Of the sea; The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike
Milian	Unisex	Greatest; Rival
Marsia	Girl	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; A young woman dedicated to the god of war
Mauritius	Boy	Roman God; Moorish; North African; An island nation
Maartje	Girl	Dedicated to Mars
Marcheline	Girl	Roman god Mars
Marciella	Girl	A young warrior; Warlike; Martial; Strong
Marti	Boy	Of Mars; Warlike; Warrior; Famous counsel

Martins	Boy	Of Mars; Warlike; Warrior; Famous counsel
Maurus	Boy	North African; Moorish
Margh	Boy	Male; Pearl; Roman God of war
Marcu	Boy	God of war; A from of Marcus
Marciel	Unisex	Warlike; Martial; Dedicated to Mars (Roman God of war)
Maible	Girl	Lovable

Infographic: Meaningful Roman Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M

If you are ready to embark on the journey to find a meaningful name for your child, check out our infographic below. It shares a list of Roman Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M that are elegant and distinct. These options are selected from diverse cultures and languages, offering you the best baby name options worldwide. Scroll through the list to find a suitable name based on your preference and liking.

Roman Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With M(infographic)

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