Roman baby names

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Updated: April 9th, 2024

Roman people follow a different pattern of nomenclature than those which are used by other cultures of Europe and the Mediterranean Sea.

Roman baby names consist of given and family names, conventionally referred to as the tria nomina. Tria nomina is the combination of praenomen, nomen, and cognomen, these are considered as the basic elements of Roman baby names. In Roman naming system there is a use of both both personal names and regular surnames, which is its distinguishing feature. The praenomen is the personal name or given name which is chosen by child's parents. The second element is the nomen gentilicium, also known as gentile name, designated a Roman citizen as a member of a gens. The third element of tria nomina is cognomen which is an additional personal name.

Below is the list of 600 Roman baby names.

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Olivia

Olive Tree, Elf Army

Amelia

Trustworthy, Industrious, Work of the Lord, Fertile

Charlotte

Man, Little and Womanly, Vigorous, Army

Leo

The Lion, Leo, Brave, Strong

Sebastian

Majestic, Exalted, Vehement Protector, Revered

Daniel

Judge is God

Luna

The Moon, Moon

Sofia

Wise Form of Sophia, Beautiful, Will, Wisdom

David

Dearly Loved, Beloved, Courageous Hero who Killed Goliath King of Israel

Emily

Rival, Rivaling, Imitating, Emily

Julian

Down-bearded Youth, Jove's Child, Julia, Soft Bearded

Mila

People, Expensive, Loving, Gracious

Anthony

It evolved from Antony, possibly influenced by the Greek word "anthos" (flower). Popular in various cultures, it's known for its versatility and classic charm, with notable bearers like Anthony Hopkins and Tony Hawk.

Aurora

Dawn

Roman

Man from Rome, Citizen of Roman

Emilia

Emulus, Imitating, Rivaling

Maya

Midwife, Work, Wet Nurse, Durga

Adrian

A name with Roman roots, has been popular in England since the 1950s and is known through figures like Adrian Monk and actor Adrian Grenier. While its similarity to Adrienne once led to neglect, it's now a winning choice.

Eliana

My God is Yahweh, Shining

Victoria

Victor Conqueror, Victorious, Victory, Conquer

Adam

Molded From, Humanity, A Prophet's Name, Man of Earth

Elena

Sun, Variant of Helen, Excellent, The Bright One

Silas

Three, Forest, Wood Dweller, The Third

Valentina

The Word Valens Which is of the Meaning Healthy Strong, Vigorous

Max

Little Maximus, By the Great Stream, Greatest, A Short Form of Maxwell

August

Exalted, Summer, August, Revered

Isabelle

God of Plenty, God's Promise

Clara

Luminous, Famous, Clear, Bright

Rose

Flower Name, Renown, Rose Bush, The Words Hros Which Means Horse

Julia

God is Gracious, Soft Bearded, Down-bearded Youth, Descended from Jupiter (Jove)

Felix

Lucky, Name of a Saint, The Successful, Happy

Matteo

Gift of Yahweh, Gift of God

Emiliano

Rivaling, Emulum, Rival, Imitating

Malachi

Messenger, My Angel

Lucia

The Light of India, Daylight Babies, Shining, Born At Daybreak

Isabel

My God is Bountiful, God's Promise

Cecilia

Blind One, Dim Sighted, Sixth

Emilio

Rivaling, Imitating, Emulum, Wetteifernde

Valeria

Healthy Strong

Alexandra

Feminine of Alexander, To Defend, Protect and Man, Manly

Tristan

Outcry, Dedicated to Mars, From the Celtic Name Tristan, Tumult

June

Vital Force, Born in June, Sixth Month of the Year

Rafael

God has Healed, God Heals

Juliette

Soft-haired, Youthful, Downy, Downy-bearded

Marcus

Defence, The Roman God of War, Mars, Of the Sea

Mark

Dedicated to the God Mars, Boundary, Horse, War-like

Diana

Light, Divine, Daylight, Deity

Javier

Obscure, Flower, Bright, Variant of Xavier

Maximus

The Greatest

Ana

God's Favour, Resurrection, Gracious, Clever

Otto

Born Eighth, Fortune, Famous, Possession

Atticus

From Athens, From Attica

London

The Capital of the United Kingdom, From London

Juliana

Youthful, Jove's Child, Name of a Poem, Julia

Octavia

Born In the Eighth Month, Modeled on a Roman Sex

Martin

War-Like Dedicated to Mars, War-like, Warrior, Warring

Camille

Attendant for a Temple, Swiftness of Foot, Honorable Births, Acolyte

Romeo

One who has Made a Pilgrimage to Rome, Son of Tolmai, Of the Romans, Roman

Paige

Sweet, Server, The Page, Young Servant

Juliet

Soft Bearded, Youthful, Variant of Julia, Illustrious Roman Family

Felicity

Good Fortune, Great Happiness, Happy, Luck

Laura

The Laurel Tree, From Laurentum Stem End, Crowned with Laurels

Cyrus

Master, Ruler, Far Sighted, The Element Kyrios Which Means Lord

Orion

Son of the Fire, Urine

Camilla

Free-born, Religious, He Who is with the Illustrious, Acolyte

Cristian

Belonging to Christ, The Anointed One, Christian

Adriana

Adriatic Sea, Square Room, Dark and Rich, Woman from Hadria

Celine

Goddess of the Moon, Similar to Celia or Selena, A French Pirate Name is Celine Le Beak, Heaven

Lauren

Sweet Bay Tree Symbolic of Honor and Victory, Laurel, Of Laurentum, Man from Laurentium

Julius

Jove's Child, Youthful, Down-bearded Youth, Dedicated to Jupiter

Aurelia

Golden, Golden-Haired, Gold Made

Lara

Seagull, Laurel, Native of Larissa, Bright

Serena

Quiet, Cheerful, The Word Serenus Which is of the Meaning Serene Clear Bright, Joy

Lawson

Son of Law or Lawrence, Son of Lawrence

Titus

Title, Honored, New Testament Character, Giant

Cesar

Variant of Caesar, Cut, Long Haired, Hirsute

Luciana

Born at Day Break, Bright, Daylight Babies, Shining

Sergio

Servant, Famous Roman Family of the 1St Century

Viviana

Lively, Vibrant, Life, Alive

Adelina

Noble

Apollo

Apollinaria, The Element Apollymi Meaning to Destroy

Liana

Inspired By the Same Vine, Julia, Emulum

Bianca

The White, Glossy

Rosa

Rush, Kindness, Little Rose, Truthful

Carmen

Song, Garden Orchard, Bright Red, Son of

Cassius

Empty, Vain

Amanda

The Lovely, In Love, Gracious, Deserving to be Loved

Mae

The Fifth Month of the Year, May, Beloved, Kinswomen

Emanuel

A Biblical Name-title Applied to the Messiah, Variant of Hebrew Name Immanuel, God is with us

Quincy

Fifth, Derived from Roman Clan Name, Like a Queen, Cuinchy

Julieta

Dedicated to Jupiter

Augustus

Revered, Great, Worthy of Respect, Majestic

Justice

Judge, Just, Justice

Renata

Born Again

Marcos

Dedicated to Mars (The Roman God of War)

Sylas

Forest, Wood

Rhea

To Flow, Singer, Earth, The Elements Res

Flora

Blooming, Flower, Form of Florence, Blossom

Rome

Roman, Son of Tolmai, Pilgrim to Rome, Of the Romans

Leyla

Black Beauty, Companion of the Night, Wine, Nocturnal

Dominick

Belonging to the Lord, Offered to the Lord

Dayana

Light, Deity, Resisting, Daylight

Virginia

The Virgin, Maiden, Pure

Leandro

Man of the People, Folk

Reyna

Form of Regina, Queen

Marcelo

Consecrated to the God Mars, Dedicated to Mars

Darius

Wealthy, Possess, Give, Prophet

Armando

Warrior, Strong and Man, Army

Marcel

Form of the Latin Marcellus, Young Warrior, Hammer, Warlike

Rosalia

Rose

Maci

Mattea, Weapon, Domain of Maccius

Beatrix

The Words Viator Meaning Traveller Pilgrim, Happy, Auspicious

Sol

Sun

Artemis

A Butcher, Whole, Healthy, Safe

Priscilla

Time-Honored, Ancient, Antique, Primitive

Magnus

Great, Large

Liberty

Freedom, Independence, Liberty

Julien

Youthful, Julia, Illustrious Roman Family, Jove's Child

Roland

Famous Land Owner, Fame, Domain, Homeland

Marceline

Little Hammer, God of War Mars Ordained

Julie

Descended from Jupiter (Jove), Youth, Soft Bearded, Jove's Child

Livia

Blue, Envious, Life, Illustrious Roman Family

Cassian

Vain, Empty

Belle

God Protects My House

Aries

Ram

Ambrose

Undying, The Element Ambrosios Which Means Immortal Divine, Ever-living

Vincenzo

One Who Overcomes, Victor, The Winning

Antonia

That Feeds on Flower, Priceless Inestimable

Carmelo

Fruitful Land, Bright Red, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Garden

Amias

Friendship

Kaiser

Meaning “emperor” in German, it shares a strong two-syllable rhythm with names like Hunter and Asher.

Natasha

Form of Natalie, A Flower, Rebirth-from Anastasia, Born on Christmas

Evander

Good Man

Carla

Army, Husband, Vigorous, Strong

Marcellus

Dedicated to Mars, God of War Mars Ordained

Filip

Friend of Horses, Horse Lover

Aura

The Aura, Wind, Or, Breeze

Claudia

Limping, Lame, Disabled, Persevering

Rosalyn

Lime-Wood Shield, Linden, Fame, Lime

Thaddeus

Praise be to God, Friend, Heart, Udder

Rosalina

Fame, Lime, Linden, Lime-Wood Shield

Juno

Young, June

Guinevere

The Elements Gwen Meaning White Fair Blessed Holy, Soft

Jovi

God is Merciful, Light, Youth, Deity

Cordelia

Jewel of the Sea, Little Hearts, Heart, Cordus

Gaia

The Word Ge with the Meaning Earth

Giavanna

Yahweh is Gracious

Emiliana

Rivaling, Imitating, Emulum

Perry

Traveler, Son of Harry, Dweller by the Pear Tree, Traveller

Sandra

Protect and Man, Man's Defender, Protector, Form of Alexander

Jana

The Lord is Gracious, Derived from Jananam - Birth, Man, Born Bravery

Maurice

Muir Meaning Sea, The Moor, Moorish, Dark-skinned

Honor

Honor, Dignity, Integrity, Esteem

Chiara

Bright, Light, Luminous, Clear

Matei

Gift of Yahweh

Adela

Noble, Small Winged One, Honorable, Love

Marcella

Dedicated to Mars, Warlike, Female Version of Marcellus, Warring

Maxim

The Greatest

Jillian

Down-bearded Youth, Girl, Youthful, Jove's Child

Tatiana

From the House of Tatius, King of the Sabines

Valencia

The Word Valentia Which Means Power, Valentia

Emil

Emulating, Inspired By An Ancient Roman Sex, Imitating, Rivaling

Daria

Rich, Possesses a Lot, Mighty One, Knowing

Jupiter

Daylight, Light, Father, Deity

Vivianna

Lively, Full of Life

Martina

Lady, Dedicated, From the God Mars

Kaius

Latin in origin and meaning “rejoice,” it's a stylish take on Caius with the cool nickname Kai.

May

Princess of the Sea, Bitter, T, Wished-for Child

Ines

The Chaste, Partner

Adrienne

Adriatic Sea, Woman from Hadria

Andrei

The Manly, Man, Masculine, Brave

Linden

From the Linden Tree Hill, Lives by the Linden Tree Hill

Jovan

Yahweh is Gracious, Youth

Leilah

Dark Beauty, Born at Night

Anton

Priceless, Who Eats Flower, Beyond Praise, Highly Praiseworthy

Ulysses

Wrathful, The Word Odyssesthai Meaning to Hate, To be Angry

Markus

God of War Mars Ordained

Isadora

Gift of the Goddess Isis

Cai

Color, Colorful

Cecily

Blind One, Sixth

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