2559 Latin Baby Names From The Heart of Ancient Rome

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
Olivia		Girl	Peace; Olive tree
Emma		Girl	Whole; Universal
Benjamin		Boy	Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Isabella		Girl	God is my oath
Evelyn		Girl	Life
Camila		Girl	Religious attendant; Priest's helper
Lily		Girl	Lily; Purity; Innocence
Nova		Girl	New star
Victoria		Girl	Victory
Lillian		Girl	Lily; Purity
Claire		Girl	Bright; Clear
Autumn		Girl	Autumn; Fall
Valentina		Girl	Strong; Vigourous; Healthy
Bella		Girl	Beautiful; Gift of God
Natalia		Girl	Born on Christmas
Leonardo		Boy	Brave lion
Silas		Boy	Of the forest
Austin		Boy	Grand; Majestic
Dominic		Boy	Belonging to the Almighty
Peyton		Girl	Fighting man's estate; Warrior's town
Liliana		Girl	Lily; Purity; Innocence
Maria		Girl	Bitter
Luka		Boy	From Lucania; Light
Vincent		Boy	Conquering
Diego		Boy	Substitute; Supplanter
Cecilia		Girl	Blind
Lucia		Girl	Light
Sage		Unisex	Wise and knowledgeable person; A type of aromatic plant
Isabel		Girl	God is my oath
Valeria		Girl	To be strong
Dean		Boy	Chief of a valley; Leader
Georgia		Girl	Farmer; Land worker
Andrea		Girl	Defender of mankind
Antonio		Boy	Priceless; Of inestimable worth
Justin		Boy	Fair; Just; Upright; Lawful
Olive		Girl	Olive trees
Rosalie		Girl	Rose
Nicolas		Boy	Victory of the people
Gemma		Girl	Jewel; Precious Stone; Gem
Felix		Boy	Blessed with good fortune; Happiness
Selena		Girl	Moon
Alejandro		Boy	Defender of mankind
Victor		Boy	Winner or conqueror
Patrick		Boy	Nobleman
Lilly		Girl	Lily; Pure; Innocence
Lila		Girl	Playful; Dark beauty
Mariana		Girl	Star of the sea
Mark		Boy	God of war
Paul		Boy	One who is humble and small
Lucille		Girl	Light; To shine
Maximiliano		Boy	Greatest follower of Janus
Francisco		Boy	Frenchman; Free man
Martin		Boy	God of war
Dahlia		Girl	Dahlia flower
Julius		Boy	Downy-bearded; Jove's child; Devoted to Jove
Evelynn		Girl	To peacefully live and have a life
Cyrus		Boy	Sun; Lord
Elianna		Girl	Bright shining light
Lawson		Boy	Son of Lawrence, A son of the honored and famous
Corbin		Boy	Raven
Lilliana		Girl	Lily; Purtiy
Serena		Girl	Serene; Tranquil; Clear
Celine		Girl	Heavenly
Frances		Girl	French; Free person
Sabrina		Girl	Patient; Persevering; From the river Severn
Marco		Boy	Dedicated to Mars
Pablo		Boy	Small; Humble
Luciana		Girl	Light; Illumination
Liana		Girl	My God has answered; To twine around
Major		Boy	To be better; Greater; Major is also a military rank
Azalea		Girl	Dry
Luciano		Boy	Light; Shining
Veronica		Girl	She who brings victory; True image
Maren		Girl	Sea; Star of the sea
Augustus		Boy	Great; Exalted
Alora		Girl	God is light; Dreamer; Shining brightness; Bay tree
Francis		Boy	Hailing from France; Free person, Frank
Sylvia		Girl	Spirit of the wood; Forest
Emelia		Girl	Laborious
Dominick		Boy	The one of the Lord
Mira		Girl	A wonderous beauty; Peace; Sea; Ocean
Mylah		Girl	Merciful; Gracious
Aurelia		Girl	Golden; The golden one
Leona		Girl	Brave lioness
April		Girl	To open
Emely		Girl	Rival
Renata		Girl	Born again; Rebirth
Dexter		Boy	Right-handed; A community that dried clothes
Quentin		Boy	The fifth one
Maximilian		Boy	The greatest
Clementine		Girl	Merciful; Gentle
Antonella		Girl	Priceless; First born
Cecelia		Girl	Blind; Lily of heaven
Gloria		Girl	Praise; Immortal glory; Renown
Lawrence		Boy	From Laurentum; Bright; Shining
Miranda		Girl	Worthy of admiration
Lucian		Boy	Light; Illumination
Leandro		Boy	Lion-like person
Augustine		Boy	To increase; Venerable; Great
Priscilla		Girl	Ancient; Archaic

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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