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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ceil |  |  Girl | Blind; They are the sixth one |
| Celene | | Girl | Moon |
| Celenia | | Girl | A variation of name Selina; Goddess of the Moon |
| Celes | |  Unisex | Heavenly; Of the sky |
| Celest | | Unisex | Heavenly; Sky |
| Celeste | |  Boy | Heavenly |
| Celestia | | Girl | Heavenly |
| Celestial | | Unisex | Heavenly |
| Celestin | | Boy | A celestial body |
| Celestria | | Girl | The one born in heaven |
| Celia | | Girl | The one from the heaven |
| Celica | | Unisex | Heavenly or celestial |
| Celicia | | Girl | Heavenly; Bright; Blessed |
| Celin | | Unisex | Heavenly; Divine |
| Celina | | Girl | Heavenly |
| Celinda | | Girl | Goddess of the Moon |
| Celine | | Girl | Heavenly |
| Celisse | | Girl | A celestial body |
| Cella | | Unisex | Heaven; A room; Inner chamber of a temple |
| Cellina | | Girl | A heavenly body |
| Celsa | | Unisex | Heavenly, noble |
| Celyse | | Girl | A heavenly, dim- lighted person |
| Cenobio | | Boy | The one who rejects strangers |
| Century | | Girl | The one hundred |
| Cera | | Girl | A fiery person |
| Cerella | | Girl | Springtime; The Lord |
| Ceren | | Unisex | Gifted, blessed, treasure |
| Cerena | | Girl | The one having a serene personality |
| Cerina | | Girl | The one having a serene personality |
| Ceris | | Girl | Charity; the beloved one |
| Cesalie | | Girl | A blind one; a talented musician |
| Cesario | | Boy | A hairy individual |
| Chalice | | Girl | A cup or a goblet |
| Challita | | Unisex | The most beautiful of all |
| Chancelor | | Unisex | Chief secretary; Office holder |
| Chanti | | Boy | The one who devices strategy and plans |
| Charitini | | Girl | Follower of Christ |
| Charlemagne | | Boy | Charles the Great |
| Charmaine | | Girl | A beautiful song; Bountiful orchard; Charm |
| Charme | | Girl | Beautiful orchard |
| Chassidy | | Girl | The one who is pure |
| Chastin | | Girl | The one who has pure character |
| Chastity | | Girl | One filled with purity |
| Chauncey | | Boy | The one who gambles; A chancellor |
| Chente | | Boy | A positive planner |
| Cherrie | | Girl | Sweet cherry tree |
| Chesare | | Boy | French variation of Caesar |
| Chesten | | Boy | A camp |
| Chester | | Boy | A fortified place |
| Chrissie | | Girl | Follower of lord Jesus Christ, the son of God |
| Christelle | | Girl | Christian; Follower of Jesus Christ |
| Christen | | Girl | One who follows Christ and Christianity |
| Christena | | Girl | Jesus christ follower and preacher |
| Christene | | Girl | Christ follower and Christian by religion |
| Christianity | | Boy | One who believes that Jesus is the son of God |
| Christianityne | | Girl | One who follows and has faith in Christianity |
| Christianityo | | Boy | One who is Christian by birth |
| Christien | | Boy | Follower of Christ; Anointed; Christianity |
| Christina | | Girl | Anointed; Follower of Jesus Christ |
| Christophorus | | Boy | He who is the Bearer of Christ |
| Christyan | | Boy | A follower of Jesus Christ |
| Christyna | | Girl | Follower of Jesus, the savior |
| Chritiane | | Girl | A Christian; A follower of Christ |
| Chrystel | | Girl | Ice; a transparent solid form of water |
| Chrysten | | Girl | A Christian woman; A woman who is a follower of Christianity |
| Chrystian | | Girl | A female Christ follower |
| Chrystina | | Girl | Follower of Christ and Christianity |
| Chrystle | | Girl | Follower and believer of Jesus Christ |
| Chrystyna | | Girl | Jesus Christ follower and Christian preacher |
| Cicely | | Girl | A herbaceous plant native to central Europe; Derived from Caecilius |
| Cicero | | Boy | Chickpea; An edible seed |
| Cicilia | | Girl | Blind; one whose eyes a dysfunctional and disables them from seeing things |
| Cilia | | Girl | Blind; one who does not have the ability to see |
| Cilinia | | Girl | Derived from an ancient name meaning "heaven"; The name of a 5th century saint |
| Cincinnatus | | Boy | One whose hair is curly; curly hair; hair with curls |
| Cinda | | Girl | Something that is originated from the mountain Kynthos |
| Cindal | | Girl | Bright; attractive; shiny |
| Cindell | | Girl | A Greek variation of the name Cindy or Cynthia |
| Cinxia | | Girl | One who is considered as the goddess of marriage |
| Circe | | Girl | Sorceress; Bird |
| Ciriacus | | Boy | Something that belongs to the Lord; of the Lord |
| Cirice | | Unisex | Ghostly or spiritual presence |
| Cissi | | Girl | Variant for the name Caecelia, who was the saint for music |
| Cissie | | Girl | One who is blind; one who cannot see |
| Claire | | Girl | Bright; Clear |
| Claireece | | Girl | Latin name for bright, clear, and attractive |
| Clairese | | Girl | One who is famous, popular and known by majority of people |
| Clairey | | Girl | One who is bright, clear, and famous |
| Clara | | Girl | Bright; Clear |
| Clarabella | | Girl | Appealing; Distinguished; Bright; Clear |
| Clarabelle | | Girl | Bright; Clear; Beautiful |
| Clarah | | Girl | Latin term for clear, bright, and dazzling |
| Clarencia | | Girl | Something that is clear, dazzling, bright, and famous |
| Claressa | | Girl | Bright and famous |
| Clarina | | Girl | A thing that is bright and clear |
| Clarinda | | Girl | Something that has a very nice clarity and is bright |
| Clarine | | Girl | Bright; Clear; Famous |
| Claris | | Girl | One who is very famous and is known by everyone |
| Clarisse | | Girl | Gentle; Shining; Has fame followed by attention |
| Clarita | | Girl | Bright; Clear; Famous |
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/
