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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Army |  |  Unisex | A large organized force equipped for war |
| Arrius | |  Boy | Strong, ambitious, leader |
| Articus | | Unisex | Unique and mysterious |
| Arvina | | Unisex | Boar friend |
| Asella | | Unisex | Little female bear |
| Assunta | |  Girl | Taken up into heaven; Assumption |
| Astella | | Girl | Latin name for a famous star |
| Astral | | Unisex | Relating to stars or celestial bodies; Spiritual or non-physical realm |
| Astria | | Girl | Star |
| Atiana | | Girl | Guardian; Protector |
| Atria | | Unisex | Two upper chambers of the heart; A large open space within a building |
| Atticus | | Boy | A person from Attica |
| Aubin | | Boy | Fair; White; Bright; Variant of Albin |
| Aubyn | | Boy | White |
| Audi | | Girl | The last daughter |
| Audio | | Unisex | Hear; Listen |
| Auguste | | Girl | August; Dignified; Holy; Worthy of respect; Great; Magnificent; A form of the name Augusta |
| Augustina | | Boy | Great; Magnificent |
| Augustine | | Boy | To increase; Venerable; Great |
| Augustino | | Boy | Grand and very huge like a magnificient |
| Augustinus | | Boy | August; Dignifies; Holy; A vairant of name Augustine |
| Augusto | | Boy | August; Dignifies; Holy; A vairant of the name Augustine |
| Augustus | | Boy | Great; Exalted |
| Aura | | Girl | Breeze; Soft wind |
| Aurel | | Girl | Golden |
| Aurela | | Girl | A beautiful golden dawn; royal throne |
| Aurele | | Girl | Golden haired; A variant of name Aurelia |
| Aureli | | Unisex | Golden; Gilded |
| Aurelia | | Girl | Golden; The golden one |
| Aurelie | | Girl | Golden haired; Soft breeze; Golden; A variant of Aurelia |
| Aurelien | | Boy | Golden haired; A variant of name Aurelius |
| Aurelio | | Boy | Golden; The golden one |
| Aurelius | | Boy | The golden one |
| Aurella | | Girl | Golden |
| Aureus | | Unisex | Golden; Gilded |
| Auriella | | Girl | Golden; Dawn |
| Aurielle | | Girl | One who loves adventure, travel and is golden |
| Auris | | Unisex | Ear |
| Auristela | | Girl | The one who is the bright golden star |
| Aurora | | Girl | Dawn |
| Aurore | | Girl | Golden; Godess of dawn; Lively |
| Aurum | | Unisex | One who has deep inner truth; Glowing dawn |
| Austin | | Boy | Grand; Majestic |
| Austina | | Girl | August; Dignified; Holy; Worthy of respect; Great; Magnificent; A form of name Augusta |
| Austine | | Girl | August; Dignified; Holy; Worthy of respect; Great; Magnificent; A form of the name Augusta |
| Auston | | Boy | One who is a dignified and holy being; August |
| Australia | | Girl | A place of blooming water lilies; Wonderful |
| Austyn | | Boy | August; Dignifies; Holy; A vairant of the name Augustine |
| Autumn | | Girl | Autumn; Fall |
| Auxilia | | Girl | Help; Assistance |
| Avangeline | | Girl | One who shares the good news |
| Aveen | | Girl | Variation of Ava or Eve; Life; Related to birds |
| Avelle | | Unisex | Gentle; Creative; Unique |
| Avena | | Girl | Oatmeal; The one who grows grains |
| Avgousta | | Girl | A great personality; social and emotional |
| Avida | | Unisex | Wealthy; Prosperous |
| Avil | | Unisex | Bird |
| Avina | | Unisex | Sheep; Innocent; Pure |
| Avinna | | Girl | One who came from the oat fields |
| Avitori | | Girl | They are beautiful; victory |
| Avitus | | Boy | One who is ancestral property |
| Avlianna | | Girl | A gracious person who is fantastic |
| Axiel | | Unisex | Unique; Powerful; Mysterious |
| Axis | | Unisex | An imaginary line around which an object rotates; A central theme; Concept |
| Aymil | | Boy | Middle Eastern form of Emil; Excellent |
| Azalea | | Girl | Dry |
| Azalei | | Girl | Name of a flower; dry |
| Azalia | | Girl | Dry |
| Azkadellia | | Unisex | Tin Man |
| Balbina | | girl | Stammerer |
| Balendin | | Boy | Being brave, fierce and physically powerful |
| Balint | | Boy | Strong and healthy |
| Bara | | Girl | Burning |
| Barb | | Girl | Stranger; Foreigner |
| Barbara | | Girl | Stranger; Foreigner |
| Barbary | | Girl | Foreign woman; To choose |
| Barber | | Unisex | A professional who cuts hair and shaves or trims beards |
| Barbot | | Girl | A foreign woman |
| Barbra | | Girl | Stranger |
| Barivendus | | Boy | A Latin male name |
| Beanie | | Boy | Cat-like |
| Beata | | Girl | One who brings joy |
| Beate | | Girl | Blessed |
| Beaten | | Girl | A form of Beatrix; She who makes happy |
| Beatricie | | Girl | purveyor of joy |
| Beatricis | | Girl | she who brings pleasure |
| Beatrijs | | Girl | Dutch form of Beatrice |
| Beatritz | | Girl | An Occitan variant of Beatrice |
| Beatriu | | Girl | Traveler through life |
| Beautrice | | Girl | She who brings happiness |
| Bebbe | | Girl | Short form of Beatrice; One who brings joy and happiness |
| Bei | | Girl | Bringer of joy |
| Beitris | | Girl | Gaelic form of Beatrice; a happy and blessed individual |
| Belissa | | Girl | Beautiful; White serpent |
| Bella | | Girl | Beautiful; Gift of God |
| Bellare | | Boy | To fight; Roman goddess of war; A companion of war |
| Bellatrix | | Girl | Female warrior |
| Bellerose | | Girl | A neighborhood in Queens, New York. |
| Belleus | | Girl | The beautiful ones |
| Belli | | Girl | An act or event that provokes; Used to justify war; A case for war |
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/
