Latin Baby Names
Baby names of Latin origin, with what each name means and how it is used today.
316 names · each links to its meaning, origin, pronunciation and history.
Boy names (156)
Adrian — From HadriaAdriano — From HadriaAgustin — Venerable, majesticAlban — From Alba; whiteAmadeus — Love GodAnthony — From the Roman family name AntoniusAntoine — Of uncertain meaningAnton — From the Roman family name AntoniusAntonio — From the Roman Antonius familyArturo — Possibly bear; origin debatedAtticus — Of Attica; from AthensAugust — Great, venerableAugustine — Venerable; belonging to AugustusAugusto — Venerable, majesticAugustus — Great, venerableAurelius — GoldenBenedict — BlessedBenicio — Usually linked to 'well, blessed'Benito — BlessedBlaise — Possibly 'lisping'Caetano — From GaetaCaius — Possibly 'rejoice'; meaning uncertainCalvin — Little bald oneCamilo — Young attendant at religious ritesCandido — White, pure, sincereCassian — Of the Cassius familyCassius — Of uncertain meaning; perhaps 'hollow'Cayetano — From GaetaCelestino — HeavenlyChristian — Follower of ChristCipriano — From CyprusClaude — From the Roman Claudius; lameClaudio — LameClement — Merciful, gentleClemente — Merciful, gentleColm — DoveCornelio — From the Roman family CorneliusCornelius — From the Roman Cornelius family; horn (debated)Crispin — Curly-hairedCristiano — Follower of ChristCristián — Follower of ChristCésar — Possibly 'hairy'; origin debatedDomenico — Of the LordDominic — Belonging to the LordDominick — Belonging to the LordEligio — ChosenEmile — Rival, eager to excelEmiliano — Of the Aemilius family; possibly rivalEmilio — Rival, eagerFabian — Of the Fabius family; bean growerFabricio — CraftsmanFabrizio — CraftsmanFacundo — EloquentFelix — Happy, fortunateFermin — Firm, steadfastFidel — FaithfulFlavio — Golden, yellow-hairedFlorencio — Blossoming, flourishingFlorian — Flowering, flourishingFortunato — Fortunate, luckyFrancesco — Frenchman; a FrankFrancis — Frenchman; free oneFrancisco — Frenchman; free oneFrancois — Frenchman; a FrankFranz — Frenchman; a FrankGenaro — Of January; dedicated to JanusGerman — Brother; of the same familyHilario — Cheerful, joyfulHorace — From the Roman Horatius familyHoracio — From the Roman clan HoratiusHoratio — From the Roman clan HoratiusIgnacio — Possibly 'fiery'Ignatius — Fiery (popular reading)Inacio — Linked to 'fire'Julian — Of the Julius familyJulio — From the Roman clan JuliusJustin — Just, fairLars — From Laurentum; crowned with laurelLaurence — From LaurentumLaurent — From Laurentum; laurelLawrence — From LaurentumLeo — LionLeonel — Little lionLionel — Young lionLorenz — From Laurentum; laurelLorenzo — From LaurentumLucas — Man from LucaniaLucian — LightLuciano — Light; belonging to LuciusLucjan — LightMagnus — GreatMarc — Possibly 'dedicated to Mars'Marcel — Little warrior; dedicated to MarsMarcelo — Little Marcus; of MarsMarco — Dedicated to MarsMarcos — Probably dedicated to MarsMarcus — Probably 'of Mars'Marek — Of Mars; warlikeMariano — Of Marius; devoted to MaryMario — From the Roman Marius familyMariusz — Of Mars; possibly 'male'Mark — Probably 'of Mars'Martin — Of MarsMaurice — Moorish, dark-skinnedMauricio — Moorish; dark-skinnedMaximilian — GreatestMaximiliano — GreatestMaximo — GreatestMaximus — GreatestModesto — Modest, humbleMorris — Dark-skinned, MoorishOctavio — EighthOleander — The oleander shrubOliver — Olive tree (traditional explanation)Olivier — Olive treeOtavio — EighthPablo — Small, humblePadraig — NoblemanPaolo — Small, humblePascal — Of EasterPatricio — Noble, patricianPatrick — Nobleman, patricianPaul — Small, humblePaulo — Small, humblePavel — Small, humblePawel — Small, humblePeregrine — Traveller, pilgrimPrimitivo — First, earliestProspero — Prosperous, fortunateQuentin — FifthRemy — Oarsman, rowerRenato — Born againRex — KingRoman — Of Rome, a RomanRufino — Red-hairedRufus — Red-hairedSabino — A SabineSalvador — SaviourSantos — SaintsSebastian — From Sebaste; venerableSergio — From the Roman clan SergiusSilvestre — Of the forestSoren — Stern, severeTerrence — From the Roman family TerentiusValentine — Strong, healthyValentino — Strong, healthyValentín — Strong, healthyValerio — Strong, healthyVicente — Conquering, prevailingVictor — Conqueror, victorViktor — Conqueror, victorVincent — ConqueringVincenzo — ConqueringVinicius — Of wine; of the Vinicius familyVirgilio — From the Roman clan VergiliusWiktor — Conqueror, victor Girl names (157)
Abril — AprilAdriana — From HadriaAgustina — Venerable, majesticAlma — Soul (Spanish); nurturing (Latin)Amabel — LovableAmanda — Worthy of loveAngelica — Angelic, like an angelAntonella — Little AntoniaAntonia — Of the Antonius familyApril — The month of April; perhaps 'to open'Araceli — Altar of heavenAugusta — Great, venerableAurelia — GoldenAurelie — GoldenAurora — DawnBeatrice — She who brings happinessBeatrix — Voyager; blessedBeatriz — She who brings happinessCadence — Rhythm, flow of soundCambria — WalesCamila — Young attendant at religious ritesCamilla — Young attendant at religious ritesCamille — Young ceremonial attendantCarissa — Dear one; graceCaroline — Free womanCecilia — From the Caecilius family; 'blind'Celeste — HeavenlyCeline — HeavenlyChiara — Clear, brightChristina — Follower of ChristCielo — Sky; heavenClara — Clear, bright, famousClare — Bright, clear, famousClarice — Bright, clearClaudia — From the Roman Claudius familyClementine — Merciful, gentleConstance — Steadfast, constantConstanza — Constant, steadfastCornelia — From the Cornelius familyCristina — Follower of ChristDahlia — Dahlia flowerDelfina — Of Delphi; dolphinDiana — Divine, heavenlyDulce — SweetEmilia — Rival, eager to excelEmily — Rival, eager to excelEsmeralda — EmeraldEstela — StarEstella — StarEstelle — StarEstrella — StarFabienne — Of the Fabius familyFabiola — Of the Fabius family; beanFelicity — Happiness, good fortuneFlor — FlowerFlora — FlowerFlorence — Flourishing, prosperousFlorencia — Flourishing, blossomingFrances — Free one; from FranceFrancesca — Free one; from FranceGillian — Youthful; of the Julius familyGiulia — Of the Julius family; often 'youthful'Gloria — GloryGrace — Grace; God's favourGracia — GraceGraciela — GraceHonora — HonourJulia — Of the Julius familyJuliana — Of the Julius familyJulie — Of the Julius family; often 'youthful'Julieta — Of the Julius family; often 'youthful'Juliette — Little JuliaJuniper — Juniper tree, evergreenKarina — Pure (via Katherine); dearKlara — Clear, brightKristina — Follower of ChristLara — Generally explained as cheerful or protectiveLaura — Laurel, bay treeLaurel — Laurel tree, victoryLauren — From Laurentum; laurelLavinia — Woman of LaviniumLeona — LionessLeticia — Joy, happinessLiliana — LilyLucia — LightLuciana — LightLucille — LightLucinda — LightLucy — LightLuna — MoonLuz — LightMabel — LovableMarcela — Little Marcus; of MarsMarcella — Of Mars; little warriorMaren — Of the seaMariana — Of MaryMarina — Of the seaMartina — Of Mars; warlikeMaxine — GreatestMirabel — Wonderful, marvellousMiranda — Worthy of admirationMonica — Of uncertain meaningNatalia — Born on Christmas DayNatalie — Born on Christmas DayNatasha — Born on Christmas DayNova — NewOctavia — EighthOlive — Olive treeOlivia — Olive treeOriana — Usually linked to gold or the dawnPaola — Small, humblePatricia — Noble, patricianPatrycja — Noble, patricianPaula — Small, humblePaulina — Small, humblePauline — Small, humblePiedad — Piety; compassionPortia — From the Roman Porcius familyPriscilla — Ancient, venerablePrudence — Good judgement, foresightRegina — QueenRemedios — Remedies; helpRenata — Born againRocío — DewRosa — The rose flowerRosalba — White roseRosalia — RoseRosalie — RoseRosario — RosaryRose — Rose flowerRosemary — Dew of the seaRuby — Red gemstoneSabina — Sabine womanSabrina — From the River SevernSerena — Calm, serene, clearSilvana — Of the forestSilvia — Of the forestSol — SunStella — StarSylvia — Of the forestTatiana — From the Roman family TatiusTatjana — From the Roman family name TatiusUrsula — Little bearUrszula — Little she-bearValentina — Strong, healthyValeria — Strong, healthy, braveValerie — Strong, healthyVerity — TruthVeronica — Bringer of victory; popularly 'true image'Vesper — Evening, the evening starVictoria — VictoryViola — Violet (flower)Violeta — Violet flowerVirginia — From the Roman Verginius family; maidenVitoria — VictoryViviana — Alive, full of lifeZinnia — The zinnia flower Unisex names (3)