175 Unique Ancient Roman Names for Boys and Girls
If you want a name that carries with it the weight of history, why not consider one from Ancient Rome? These Ancient Roman names have been carried by all manner of gods and goddesses, emperors, heroes and scoundrels. They evoke the many great struggles fought in war, the Colosseum, and the Senate. Maybe you'd like to honor your Italian heritage, or maybe you've studied the classics. One of these names would be an ideal and majestic choice. Names like Lucia and Sabina will transport you straight to Italy—now as famous for their monikers as they are for their food!We've compiled a mighty legion of the most magnificent Roman names we could find into an orderly procession for your perusal below. Viva Italia!
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1. Caecilia – Blind2. Cassius – Empty, or vain3. Claudia – Lame, or limping4. Cornelia – Horn5. Crispin – Curly-haired6. Flavian – Golden, or blond7. Julia – Youthful8. Lucia – Light9. Marcia – WarlikeRelated:
10. Marina – Of the sea11. Marius – Male, or of Mars12. Octavia – Eighth, as in the eighth child, for example13. Paula – Small, humble14. Priscilla – Ancient, venerable15. Quentin – Fifth, as in the fifth child16. Rufus – Red-haired17. Sabina – Of the Sabine peopleRelated:
18. Agrippa – Wild horse19. Augustina – Majestic, venerable20. Augustus – Majestic, revered21. Brutus – Heavy, dull22. Caesar – Hairy or long-haired23. Calpurnia – Of uncertain origin, but possibly 'chalice'24. Florian – Blooming, flourishing25. Horatius – Refers to time, or timekeeper 26. Marcus – Warlike, dedicated to Mars27. Martinus – Little Mars, warlike28. Octavian – Eighth29. Scipio – Staff, or a walking stick30. Titus – Honorable, strong
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31. Augusta – Majestic, venerable32. Livia – Blue, envious, or related to olive trees33. Martina – Little Mars, or warlike34. Maxima – Greatest35. Maximilian – Greatest36. Pompeia – Solemn, procession-related37. Ursus – Bear38. Valeria – Strong, healthyRelated:
39. Albus – White, bright
40. Antoninus – Priceless, praiseworthy
41. Augustinus – Majestic, revered
42. Aurelius – Golden
43. Aurelianus – Little golden one
44. Blandinus – Charming, mild
45. Caecilius – Blind
46. Cato – Wise, shrewd
47. Claudius – Lame, crippled
48. Crispus – Curly-haired
49. Drusus – Strong, firm
50. Fabius – Bean grower
51. Festus – Joyful, festive
52. Flavius – Golden, blond
53. Gaius – Rejoice
54. Gordian – From Gordium (or related to knots, complexity)
55. Hadrian – From Hadria (dark, rich)
56. Ignatius – Fiery
57. Jovian – Of Jupiter (supreme god)
58. Junius – Youthful, of Juno
59. Lucius – Light
60. Lucretius – Wealth, profit
61. Marcellus – Little warrior
62. Marcianus – Warlike, related to Mars
63. Marcius – Warlike, dedicated to Mars
64. Nero – Strong, vigorous
65. Nonus – Ninth, the ninth child
66. Octavius – Eighth, the eighth child
67. Pompeius – Solemn, related to Pompeii
68. Pontius – Bridge or possibly five
69. Salvius – Safe, unharmed
70. Seneca – Old, wise
71. Sergius – Servant, protector
72. Syrus – Syrian, foreign
73. Tacitus – Silent
74. Tatianus – Possibly fatherly (related to Tatius)
75. Tatius – Possibly kingly (origin uncertain)
76. Tertius – Third, the third child
77. Vitus – Life, lively
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78. Alba – White, bright
79. Antonina – Priceless, praiseworthy
80. Aurelia – Golden
81. Aureliana – Little golden one
82. Caelia – Heavenly
83. Camilla – Attendant, or young servant
84. Cassia – Cinnamon or hollow
85. Drusilla – Strong, steadfast
86. Fabiana – Bean grower
87. Faustina – Lucky, fortunate
88. Flavia – Golden, blond
89. Fulvia – Reddish-haired
90. Hadriana – From Hadria
91. Hilaria – Cheerful, joyful
92. Hortensia – Gardener
93. Juliana – Youthful
94. Laelia – Well-spoken
95. Laurentina – From Laurentum, laurel-crowned
96. Longina – Long, tall
97. Luciana – Light
98. Lucilia or Lucilla – Little light
99. Lucretia – Wealth, profit
100. Marcella – Little warrior
101. Marcellina – Little warrior
102. Marciana – Warlike, dedicated to Mars
103. Mariana – Of the sea
104. Maximina – Greatest
105. Nerva – Strong, vigorous
106. Paulina – Small, humble
107. Rufina – Red-haired
108. Septima – Seventh
109. Severina – Stern, serious
110. Tacita – Silent
111. Tertia – Third
112. Tullia – Peaceful, powerful
113. Virginia – Pure, maiden
114. Vita – Life
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115. Aurora – Goddess of the dawn
116. Bellona – Goddess of war
117. Castor – The twin brother of Pollux
118. Ceres – Goddess of agriculture and grain
119. Diana – Goddess of the hunt, moon, and wild animals
120. Discordia – Goddess of strife and discord
121. Felicitas – Goddess of good fortune and happiness
122. Fortuna – Goddess of luck and fate
123. Hercules – Hero known for his great strength and twelve labors
124. Janus – God of beginnings, endings, doorways, and transitions
125. Juno – Queen of the gods, goddess of marriage and childbirth
126. Jupiter – King of the gods, god of the sky and thunder
127. Laverna – Goddess of thieves and deception
128. Luna – Goddess of the moon
129. Maia – Goddess of growth and springtime
130. Minerva – Goddess of wisdom, strategy, and the arts
131. Pollux – The twin brother of Castor
132. Pomona – Goddess of fruit and orchards
133. Proserpina – Goddess of the underworld and spring, the Roman name for Persephone
134. Remus – Twin brother of Romulus, legendary founder of Rome
135. Rhea – Mother of the gods, associated with fertility and motherhood
136. Romulus – Legendary founder and first king of Rome
137. Ulysses – Roman name for Odysseus, the hero of The Odyssey
138. Venus – Goddess of love and beauty
139. Victoria – Goddess of victory
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140. Clementia – Mercy, or gentleness
141. Constantia – Steadfastness, or constancy
142. Faustus – Lucky, or fortunate
143. Felix – Happy, or fortunate
144. Felicitas – Good fortune, or happiness
145. Fides – Faith, or trust
146. Maximus – Greatest
147. Pietas – Devotion
148. Pudicitia – Modesty, or chastity
149. Severus – Stern, or serious
150. Virtus – Courage, or excellence
151. Aquilina – Meaning little eagle
152. Fauna – Goddess of the wild and animals
153. Flora – Goddess of plants and flowers
154. Floriana – Meaning blooming, or flourishing
155. Laurentia – Refers to laurel leaves
156. Rusticus – Meaning rural, simple, or rustic
157. Silvina – Of the forest, or woods
158. Tiberius – Of the Tiber River
159. Albina – Light-skinned
160. Blandina – Gentle, charming
161. Caius – Rejoice
162. Cassian – Hollow, empty
163. Cicero – Chickpea
164. Cornelius – Means horn, or strong-willed
165. Decima – Tenth
166. Drusa – Strong, steadfast
167. Horatia – Meaning timekeeper, or related to hour
168. Julius – Youthful
169. Nona – Ninth, the ninth child
170. Ovidia – Sheep
171. Petronia – Rock, or sturdy
172. Publius – Public, of the people
173. Quinta – Fifth, the fifth child
174. Tatiana – Uncertain meaning, but possibly 'fatherly'
175. Valentina – Strong, healthy
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