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Latin
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Names rooted in the Latin tradition — each carrying a fingerprint of language, scripture, and place.

Total names: 84
Girls: 61
Boys: 22
Top US name: Emily

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Curated reading on Latin names.

Martin: The Roman God, the Saint, the Reformer, and the Civil-Rights Leader

Martin means "of Mars" — but four men reshaped what the name carries: Saint Martin of Tours, Martin Luther, Martin Luther King Jr., and the parents naming their sons Martin again in 2026.

Baby Names That Mean Miracle: Arabic, Hebrew, Greek, Latin, and Yoruba

Five language traditions, five different ways of saying "miracle" — and the baby names each one produced. From Arabic Aya to Hebrew Nesya, Greek Theodora to Latin Mirabel, with origin notes for parents.

Baby Names That Mean Light: Sun, Moon, Star, Dawn, and the Pure Brightness Tradition

Light is the most universal naming theme in the world. From Arabic Nour to Latin Lucia, Sanskrit Surya to Japanese Hoshi — 36 names across five kinds of light, organized by what each one actually shines from.

61 Latin girl names

For her — feminine Latin names.

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Rival; industrious

From Latin Christina, feminine of Christianus — 'a follower of Christ'

The Latin form of Mary, ultimately from Hebrew מִרְיָם (Miryam)

Olive tree; symbol of peace

God's favor; elegance, goodness

The rose flower; fame, kind

English feminine form of Laurence, from Latin Laurentius meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel'

Feminine of Julius, the Roman gens name traditionally traced to Iulus, mythical son of Aeneas

Born on Christmas Day

Deep red gemstone

The Roman goddess of the moon, the hunt, and childbirth — equated with the Greek Artemis

A short form of Laura, Lauren, or Lorraine — Laura ultimately from Latin laurus meaning 'laurel'

From Latin Florentia, feminine of Florentius meaning 'blossoming' or 'flourishing' — also the English name for the Italian city

Life; bird; possibly from Germanic 'avi'

From Latin clarus, "bright, clear, distinguished

Latin feminine of Paul, from Paulus meaning 'small' or 'humble'

A short form of Constance, from Latin constantia meaning 'steadfastness' or 'firmness of resolve'

From the Roman family name Valerius, from valere meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be healthy'

French diminutive of Lucia, from Latin lux meaning 'light'

From Vivianus, derived from Latin vivus, "alive, lively

A short form of Jillian (English form of Juliana, feminine of Julian — from the Roman family name Iulius)

Clear, bright, famous

From the month, in turn named for the Roman goddess Juno — queen of the gods and patroness of marriage

From Latin rosa meaning 'rose' — the flower as a Christian symbol of the Virgin Mary

The lily flower; purity, innocence

The violet flower; purple

A short form of Laura or Laurence (Latin laurus, 'laurel')

From the English word for the gemstone, ultimately from Latin perla

From the Latin name of the herb rosmarinus — ros ('dew') + marinus ('of the sea'); 'dew of the sea'

A variant spelling of Lily, from Latin lilium — the flower symbolizing purity, especially associated with the Virgin Mary in Christian art

A short form of Victoria, from Latin victoria meaning 'victory'

A short form of Regina (Latin 'queen'), Georgina (Greek 'farmer'), or Eugenia (Greek 'well-born')

From the English word, ultimately from Latin destinare ('to make firm, to determine')

From the English word for the season — ultimately from Latin autumnus, of disputed Etruscan origin

From Latin constantia meaning 'steadfastness' or 'firmness of resolve'

A medieval form of Amabel, from Latin amabilis meaning 'lovable'

An English elaboration of Diana (Roman goddess of the hunt) or a feminine of Dean

From Latin viola meaning 'violet' — the flower as a symbol of modesty in Christian iconography

Feminine of the Roman family name Claudius, from claudus meaning 'lame' or 'limping' — adopted as an aristocratic Roman family name despite the unflattering literal sense

A diminutive of Patricia, feminine of Patricius — from Latin patricius meaning 'nobleman' or 'of patrician rank'

An Italian and Spanish diminutive of Angela, from Greek angelos meaning 'messenger' (the New Testament word for 'angel')

From Latin mirandus meaning 'admirable' or 'wonderful'

A short form of Mary or of May (the month, from Latin Maia, the Roman fertility goddess)

Feminine of Leo, from Latin leo meaning 'lion' — emblem of courage

A spelling variant of Vicki, short for Victoria — from Latin victoria meaning 'victory'

Young ceremonial attendant; noble

From Caecilia, feminine of the Roman family name Caecilius — most likely from caecus, "blind

From Latin natalis, "birth-related" — specifically the natalis Domini, Christ's birthday

Feminine of Valerius, from Latin valere, "to be strong, to be in good health

From Latin oliva, the tree and its fruit

Strong, healthy

Feminine of Lucius, from Latin lux, "light

New; a new star

A Latinate blend of Maria and Anne, or alternatively the feminine of Marianus (relating to the Roman gens Marius)

Feminine of Octavius, from Latin octavus, "eighth" — originally given to an eighth child

22 Latin boy names

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Priceless; highly praiseworthy

From Latin Paulus, "small, humble

From Latin Justinus, from justus, "fair, righteous

From Latin Patricius, "of the patrician class, noble

Follower of Christ

From Latin Laurentius meaning 'from Laurentum' (an ancient city near Rome) or 'crowned with laurel'

A medieval English contraction of Augustine (Latin Augustinus, 'venerable')

From Vincentius, from vincere, "to conquer

From Latin victor, "conqueror

From the medieval Latin Franciscus meaning 'Frenchman' — originally a nickname applied to Saint Francis of Assisi (born Giovanni) by his cloth-merchant father, who admired French culture

From Latin Mārtīnus, "of Mars" — the Roman war god

Light; man from Lucania

From Hadria; dark one

Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius — a name of Etruscan origin traditionally interpreted as 'priceless' or 'invaluable'

Youthful; from the Roman family name Julius

Olive tree; symbol of peace

A Roman praenomen — one of the most common male names of the Republic — probably dedicated to Mars, the god of war

Venerable; from Sebaste, a town in Asia Minor

Italian and Spanish form of Marius, an ancient Roman family name of disputed origin — possibly from Mars, the Roman god of war, or from Latin mas/maris meaning 'male'

French and Catalan form of Mark, from the Roman family name Marcus — most likely from Mars, the Roman god of war

Soldier; merciful

1 unisex Latin names

Names that work either way.

From Latin sapere, "to be wise," via Old French sage

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