Latin names
Names of Latin origin we cover in depth, each with meaning, etymology, and popularity data back to 1880.
- OliviaPopularized, and possibly coined, by Shakespeare for Twelfth Night, most likely as a Latinate feminine of Oliver or a derivative of Latin oliva, "oliveLatin#1
- AuroraLatin for "dawn," the name of the Roman goddess of the morningLatin#15
- SebastianFrom Latin Sebastianus, "man from Sebastia", a city whose name derives from Greek sebastos, "venerable," the Greek rendering of the imperial title AugustusLatin#16
- LeoFrom Latin leo, "lion," long used both as a name in its own right and as a short form of Leonard, Leopold, and LeonardoLatin#19
- LucyEnglish form of Lucia, the feminine of Latin Lucius, from lux, "lightLatin#24
- JulianDescended from Jupiter, or belonging to the Roman gens JuliaLatin#25
- LunaThe Latin word for 'moon' and the name of the Roman goddess who personified itLatin#27
- EmilyEnglish form of the Roman family name Aemilia, probably derived from Latin aemulus, "rivalLatin#34
- Valentinastrong, vigorous, healthyLatin#35
- RomanFrom the Late Latin name Romanus, meaning 'a Roman' or 'citizen of RomeLatin#42
- EmiliaFeminine form of the Roman family name Aemilius, probably derived from Latin aemulus, "rivalLatin#45
- AnthonyThe English form of the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain and possibly Etruscan originLatin#46
- NovaFrom the Latin nova, "new", best known as the astronomical term for a star that suddenly flares into brightnessLatin#46
- StellaFrom the Latin stella, meaning "starLatin#52
- VictoriaVictoryLatin#54
- Clarabright, clearLatin#63
- VivianAliveLatin#70
- AdrianFrom Latin Hadrianus, 'man from Hadria,' the ancient town that gave the Adriatic Sea its nameLatin#74
- AugustFrom the Latin title Augustus, 'great, venerable, consecrated,' and shared with the name of the eighth monthLatin#81
- LuciaLight, derived from the Latin word luxLatin#83
- MariaDerived from Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child', but ultimately of uncertain originLatin#87
- NatalieFrom Latin natalis ('of birth'), after dies natalis Domini, the Lord's birthday, a name traditionally given to girls born at ChristmastimeLatin#89
- ChristianFrom the Latin Christianus, "a follower of Christ", ultimately from the Greek christos, "anointed one"Latin#96
- DominicFrom Late Latin Dominicus, "of the Lord," a name traditionally given to boys born on Sunday, the Lord's dayLatin#106
- VincentConquering, prevailingLatin#107
- CeciliablindLatin#108
- RoseA flower name, from the Latin 'rosa', referring to the fragrant bloomLatin#114
- ValerieDerived from the Latin Valeria, meaning 'strong, healthy'Latin#127
- JuliaFeminine form of Julius, possibly meaning 'downy-bearded' or 'youthful'Latin#131
- NataliaChristmas Day, or born on Christmas DayLatin#144
- JuneDerived from the month of June, associated with the Roman goddess JunoLatin#150
- ValeriaTo be strong, healthyLatin#162
- FelixLucky, successful, or prosperousLatin#175
- AntonioPriceless one or of inestimable worthLatin#176
- MaxGreatest, a shortened form of names like Maximilian or MaxwellLatin#180
- CelesteHeavenly or celestialLatin#188
- VictorConqueror, victorLatin#209
- ArabellaOf uncertain originLatin#213
- GracieGrace of God, or a diminutive form of GraceLatin#227
- JustinFrom the Latin name Justinus, meaning "just" or "righteous"Latin#233
- Dianadivine, heavenlyLatin#244
- MarkDerived from Mars, the Roman god of war, possibly meaning 'consecrated to the god Mars' or 'warlike'Latin#244
- RosemaryA flowering herbLatin#251
- Julianayouthful or downy-beardedLatin#256
- AmyOf debated originLatin#257
- MarcusA Roman name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Mars, the Roman god of warLatin#258
- PaulFrom the Roman family name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble" in LatinLatin#262
- SaintA person of exceptional holiness, from the Latin 'sanctus' meaning consecrated or holyLatin#267
- LucianaLight, illuminationLatin#273
- MaximusGreatest, from Latin 'maximus', the superlative of 'magnus' meaning 'great'Latin#275
- AtticusOf uncertain originLatin#281
- JulietaYouthful or downy-bearded, feminine form of JuliusLatin#285
- AureliaThe golden oneLatin#290
- SylviaFrom the Latin for 'forest' or 'woodsLatin#300
- OctaviaThe number eight, from the Latin word for eighthLatin#308
- FrancesFrom the Late Latin name Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one'Latin#318
- SerenaSerene, calm, tranquilLatin#325
- VivianaAlive, full of lifeLatin#331
- MartinDedicated to Mars, the Roman god of warLatin#335
- TitusOf uncertain meaning, possibly 'title of honor' in Latin, or derived from Greek 'titomai' meaning 'to protect'Latin#358
- Camillayoung ceremonial attendant, or possibly of uncertain Etruscan originLatin#361
- Adrianafrom Hadria, a town in northern ItalyLatin#366
- LauraLaurel tree or bay tree, symbolizing victoryLatin#379
- CesarLong-haired, or of the Caesarian familyLatin#385
- FlorenceFlourishing, prosperous, or blossoming, from Latin florensLatin#391
- ReginaQueen (in Latin)Latin#395
- JuliannaYouthful or downy-bearded, feminine form of JulianLatin#398
- LaurenFrom Laurentum, a city in ancient Italy, or 'laurel' plant, symbolizing honor and victoryLatin#401
- AugustusVenerable, majestic, or consecratedLatin#407
- FrancisFrenchman or free oneLatin#420
- JuliusBelonging to the Roman gens Julia, possibly derived from Greek ioulos meaning 'downy-bearded' or from Latin Iuppiter, meaning 'devoted to Jove'Latin#424
- VeronicaTrue imageLatin#427
- LeonaLionLatin#429
- ClementineMerciful, gentle, mildLatin#456
- LucianLight, from the Latin 'lux' meaning lightLatin#462
- FabianOf uncertain origin, most likely derived from the Roman family name Fabius, of uncertain meaning, possibly 'bean grower'Latin#468
- CassianFrom the Latin Cassianus, a derivative of the Roman family name Cassius, whose own meaning is uncertain, possibly from cassus, "empty, hollow"Latin#479
- Renataborn againLatin#481
- AmandaDerived from Latin meaning 'she who must be loved' or 'lovable'Latin#493
- BeatriceShe who brings happinessLatin#508
- EstellaStar, from the Latin 'stella' meaning starLatin#509
- LawrenceDerived from the Latin cognomen Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'laurelled'Latin#518
- VirginiaMaiden or virgin, derived from the Latin word 'virgo'Latin#525
- CeceliaBlindLatin#529
- AprilOpens the yearLatin#542
- PriscillaAncient, venerableLatin#544
- AugustineVenerable, majestic, or belonging to AugustusLatin#545
- EstelleDerived from Latin 'stella', meaning 'star'Latin#573
- CassiusPossibly meaning 'hollow' or 'vain' in LatinLatin#582
- CamiloThe name Camilo means 'attendant at a sacrifice' or 'young ceremonial attendant,' ultimately derived from LatinLatin#585
- MaximilianGreatest or most excellentLatin#590
- EmeliarivalLatin#601
- MarinaOf the sea, from the Latin word 'marinus' meaning 'belonging to the sea'Latin#601
- FloraShe who bloomsLatin#607
- RosaliaRose, or a derivative of the Latin name Rosalia referring to a festival of rosesLatin#608
- DominickBelonging to the Lord, or of the LordLatin#622
- Juliodowny-bearded or belonging to the gens JuliaLatin#641
- RosaRose, the flowerLatin#652
- GloriaGlory, fame, or renownLatin#654
- MirandaShe who must be admired, or worthy of admirationLatin#654
- ValentinStrong, healthyLatin#660
- AriesOf uncertain originLatin#661
- LaraFrom Latin 'lar' (lord) or Greek 'laros' (seagull)Latin#691
- Dexterdyer or right-handedLatin#692
- AngelicaAngelic, like an angelLatin#707
- Monicaof uncertain originLatin#736
- MyloLatinized form of Miles, thought to mean 'soldier' or 'merciful'Latin#736
- MagnusGreat, largeLatin#763
- ChristinaChristina is a feminine form of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'Latin#770
- CeliaOf the sky or heavenLatin#774
- PaulinaSmall or humble, feminine form of PaulLatin#783
- EmilianarivalLatin#788
- BenedictBlessed, from Latin 'benedictus' meaning 'blessed'Latin#814
- AuraA gentle breeze or a distinctive atmosphereLatin#817
- JuliettaLittle youthful oneLatin#819
- LiviaOf uncertain originLatin#819
- CelinaDerived from the Latin 'caelum' meaning 'heaven', often interpreted as 'heavenly'Latin#827
- PaulaFeminine form of Paul, meaning 'small' or 'humble'Latin#853
- RexKing or rulerLatin#859
- AdriannaFeminine form of Adrian, meaning 'from Hadria'Latin#872
- JulieYouthful, soft-haired, or descended from Jove (Jupiter)Latin#872
- NatalyChristmas Day or born on ChristmasLatin#907
- CaiusRejoice, be gladLatin#927
- Marcelladedicated to Mars (the Roman god of war)Latin#948
- QuentinFifth, the fifth-bornLatin#965
- CordeliaOf uncertain originLatin#980
- DominikBelonging to the Lord, or of the LordLatin#984
- AureliusGolden or gildedLatin#991
- ViolaViolet, the flowerLatin#1,013
- Mauricedark-skinned, MoorishLatin#1,018
- BastianOf uncertain origin, possibly a short form of Sebastian or derived from the Latin name BastianusLatin#1,021
- KaiusOf uncertain originLatin#1,028
- BlaiseOne who lisps or stammersLatin#1,038
- MarcellusLittle warrior or dedicated to Mars, the Roman god of warLatin#1,054
- ClaudiaLame, limping, or (by extension) weakLatin#1,096
- ClarissaBright, clear, or famousLatin#1,113
- TerryPossibly from the Roman family name Terentius, or an English diminutive of Terence or Teresa/TheresaLatin#1,115
- ViviannaVivianna is a variant of Viviana, which is derived from the Latin name Vivianus, meaning 'alive' or 'lively'Latin#1,125
- LuciusDerived from Latin 'lux' meaning 'light'Latin#1,128
- GiuliaItalian feminine form of Julius, of debated meaningLatin#1,139
- SolSun, or a diminutive of Solomon or SoledadLatin#1,145
- NathalyChristmas Day, or a variant spelling of NatalieLatin#1,211
- SilviaFrom the Latin for 'forest' or 'woodland'Latin#1,235
- ViktorVictor, winnerLatin#1,235
- JunoQueen of the heavens, goddess of marriage and childbirthLatin#1,250
- AlbaDawn or white, depending on originLatin#1,261
- EmilRival, eager, or industriousLatin#1,267
- ChristineChristine is a feminine name meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed one', derived from Latin ChristianaLatin#1,272
- OctavioEighth, the eighth-born childLatin#1,276
- AntoniaPricelessLatin#1,279
- RitaDerived from Margarita, the Spanish and Italian form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'Latin#1,285
- LucioLucio is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Lucius, meaning 'light'Latin#1,323
- FrancescoFree manLatin#1,328
- MarkusDedicated to Mars, the Roman god of warLatin#1,333
- PatriciaPatricia derives from the Latin word 'patricius', meaning 'nobleman' or 'aristocrat'Latin#1,334
- ToriShort form of Victoria, meaning 'victory'Latin#1,334
- BeatrixShe who brings happiness or voyager (through life), though the exact meaning is debatedLatin#1,359
- NathaliaBirthday of the Lord, from Latin nātālis diēs DominīLatin#1,359
- VinceConquering, victoriousLatin#1,362
- Martinawarlike, dedicated to MarsLatin#1,367
- LettyDiminutive of Leticia, meaning "joy, happiness" or possibly derived from the Latin "laetitia"Latin#1,382
- AntonPriceless one or invaluable, from the Roman family name AntoniusLatin#1,388
- VirgilOf uncertain meaningLatin#1,409
- PiaPious, devoutLatin#1,452
- CecilBlind, of uncertain origin, possibly from Latin 'caecus' meaning blindLatin#1,486
- ConstanceSteadfastness, constancyLatin#1,500
- MaximThe greatestLatin#1,520
- CecilyBlind, or sixthLatin#1,540
- YulianaFeminine form of Julian, derived from the Roman family name Julius, of uncertain meaning but often associated with 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'Latin#1,548
- Paulosmall, humbleLatin#1,554
- CarinaDear little one, or keel of a shipLatin#1,570
- KamillaKamilla is a variant of Camilla, traditionally meaning 'young ceremonial attendant' in Latin, though often associated with 'perfect' or 'noble' via Sanskrit rootsLatin#1,570
- Constantinesteadfast, constantLatin#1,571
- TerrenceDerived from the Roman family name Terentius, of possible Etruscan origin, meaning uncertainLatin#1,585
- MarsOf uncertain originLatin#1,609
- AntonyOf uncertain meaningLatin#1,621
- AmadeusLove of GodLatin#1,634
- IgnatiusFiery one or born of fireLatin#1,663
- AmorLove, from Latin amor 'love'Latin#1,666
- SylvanOf or relating to the forestLatin#1,668
- Adriennefrom Hadria, a town in northern ItalyLatin#1,673
- MarissaOf the seaLatin#1,673
- CaelumFrom Latin caelum, meaning 'sky' or 'heaven'Latin#1,688
- KamilleProbably a feminine form of Camillus, meaning 'attendant at a religious service' or of uncertain originLatin#1,692
- KristinaFollower of ChristLatin#1,721
- DracoOf uncertain originLatin#1,728
- AugustinGreat, venerableLatin#1,743
- LaurenceLaurence is derived from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel'Latin#1,743
- LucindaLight, derived from Latin 'lux, lucis' meaning lightLatin#1,747
- OrianaOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'golden' or 'dawn'Latin#1,777
- ValentineStrong, vigorous, healthyLatin#1,793
- ClairaBright, clear, or famousLatin#1,818
- MaximillianThe greatest, a Latin superlative from 'maximus' meaning 'greatest'Latin#1,837
- Vivienalive, livingLatin#1,844
- Emileerival or industrious, derived from the Roman family name AemiliusLatin#1,867
- FidelFaithful or loyalLatin#1,867
- KarmenSong (from Latin 'carmen')Latin#1,872
- MargaritaPearlLatin#1,880
- QuintinFifth, derived from the Latin name QuintinusLatin#1,886
- CorneliusOf debated origin, likely from Latin 'cornu' meaning 'horn', but possibly from an Etruscan rootLatin#1,906
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