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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Verbena |  |  Boy | Flower-like, lively, vibrant |
| Verda | |  Unisex | Green; Truth; Young and inexperienced |
| Verdell | | Unisex | Green; Vibrant |
| Vere | | Unisex | Dweller at the alder tree |
| Vergil | | Unisex | Strong, virtuous, artistic |
| Veritas | | Unisex | Truth |
| Vernica | |  Girl | True image; Honest picture |
| Veronica | | Girl | She who brings victory; True image |
| Vesper | | Unisex | Evening star; Evening prayer |
| Vespertine | | Unisex | Occurring or active in the evening |
| Viator | | Unisex | Traveler; Voyager |
| Viatrix | | Girl | Voyager; Traveler |
| Vibiana | | Boy | Vibrant and spiritual |
| Vice | | Unisex | Ambitious; Deceitful; Powerful |
| Vicente | | Boy | Conquering |
| Victor | | Boy | Winner or conqueror |
| Victoria | | Girl | Victory |
| Victoriana | | Unisex | Old-fashioned; Regal; Victorious |
| Vienna | | Girl | Name of a place; The capital of Austria |
| Villa | | Unisex | A large and luxurious country house |
| Vince | | Boy | Conquering; To conquer |
| Vincent | | Boy | Conquering |
| Vincente | | Boy | Strong, victorious, conqueror |
| Vincentia | | Girl | Conquering; Victorious |
| Vincenzo | | Boy | To conquer |
| Vinicius | | Boy | Wine; Victory of people |
| Vinolia | | Unisex | Pure love |
| Violetta | | Unisex | violet or purple |
| Viper | | Boy | Serpent; Alive; Bring forth |
| Virgie | | Girl | Pure; Chaste |
| Virgiliu | | Boy | Romanian form of Virgilius; Flourishing |
| Viridian | | Unisex | A blue-green color named after the green mineral viridian |
| Vision | | Unisex | Sight, perception, foresight, imagination |
| Vitalia | | Girl | Lively, energetic, vital |
| Vitas | | Boy | Life |
| Vitus | | Unisex | Life, vitality, strong spirit |
| Vivi | | Unisex | Alive; Lively; Vibrant. |
| Vivia | | Unisex | Alive; Lively |
| Vivian | | Unisex | Alive |
| Xantheus | | Boy | One who is golden-haired |
| Yulie | | Unisex | Youthful; Down-to-earth; Lively; Inspiring; Energetic |
| Zatanna | | Unisex | Magic; Enchantment; Illusion |
| Zennia | | Girl | A beautiful and colorful flower |
| Zetta | | Girl | Seven |
| Zilvia | | Girl | From the woods; Variant of Sylvia |
| Zinnia | | Girl | Zinn's flower |
| Zoilos | | Boy | One who is vivacious |
| Zola | | Girl | Calm; Peaceful |
| Zona | | Unisex | Girdle; Belt |
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
https://tagvault.org/blog/latin-names/
