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Help[Opinions] Roman names
I've been interested in the tv show Rome and was wondering what favourite ancient roman names are liked as well as names that could still be used today
Favourites of mine. what are opinions on these.
Lucius
Octavia
Augustus
Aelia
Aurelia
Livia
PNL: http://www.behindthename.com/pnl/151224
Favourites of mine. what are opinions on these.
Lucius
Octavia
Augustus
Aelia
Aurelia
Livia
PNL: http://www.behindthename.com/pnl/151224
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I am fascinated with Roman history, and I am learning Classical Latin. As for modern usage, I think that Augusta/Augustus, Livia, and Lucius (Lucy, which has the same meaning, is gaining in popularity), could be useable today. Also, Clara, Clarence, Laura, and Laurence, not to mention seveal others, have Latin based meanings.
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Blech, I don't like any of them. :( How about just 'Roman'? :)
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YOURS:
Lucius - Like this name a lot. I happen to know a few. They all seem to come from upper-crust families, so I associate this name with success.
Octavia - Pretty. Not a name I would use myself, but I quite like it. I knew a girl with this name in Czech Republic. It fit so well, was exotic, yet solid.
Augustus - A little spunkier than August or Augusta for a girl. I like it, bit prefer the simpler versions just for ease. I doubt someone would go by the full name all the time anyway, so maybe my preference is moot.
Aelia - unique. A bit hard to say for some, but pretty enough to compensate for that.
Aurelia - A little easier on the tongue. I quite like the delicate flow of this name. Though I would never use this name myself, I would love to see it.
Livia - Pretty. I have always liked this name and I think it makes a great modern alternative to the popular Olivia.
Julius is my personal stand-out for obvious reasons.
However, I do like many Roman names.
Alba and Otho I find the best for modern use, because of their short, simple uniqueness.
My favorites are probably Camilla and Cassian though.
GIRLS:
Camilla
Alba
Augusta
Cornelia
Floriana
Junia
Liviana
Paulina
Priscilla
Sabina
Tullia
Cassia
Cloelia
Lucius - Like this name a lot. I happen to know a few. They all seem to come from upper-crust families, so I associate this name with success.
Octavia - Pretty. Not a name I would use myself, but I quite like it. I knew a girl with this name in Czech Republic. It fit so well, was exotic, yet solid.
Augustus - A little spunkier than August or Augusta for a girl. I like it, bit prefer the simpler versions just for ease. I doubt someone would go by the full name all the time anyway, so maybe my preference is moot.
Aelia - unique. A bit hard to say for some, but pretty enough to compensate for that.
Aurelia - A little easier on the tongue. I quite like the delicate flow of this name. Though I would never use this name myself, I would love to see it.
Livia - Pretty. I have always liked this name and I think it makes a great modern alternative to the popular Olivia.
Julius is my personal stand-out for obvious reasons.
However, I do like many Roman names.
Alba and Otho I find the best for modern use, because of their short, simple uniqueness.
My favorites are probably Camilla and Cassian though.
GIRLS:
Camilla
Alba
Augusta
Cornelia
Floriana
Junia
Liviana
Paulina
Priscilla
Sabina
Tullia
Cassia
Cloelia
This message was edited 6/23/2015, 6:46 AM
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Lucius- very HP influenced, too. If Draco is usable, this one is too.
Octavia- I like it
Augustus- Roald Dahl might have ruined it for some, but August names do seem to be returning
Aelia- I think the Ae at the beginning might be confusing
Aurelia- It's usable
Livia- definitely usable. It's one letter away from Olivia, so it's 'original, different' to some people, even though I'd categorize it with Kaden/ Aiden in the 'you only took one letter off' category.
Octavia- I like it
Augustus- Roald Dahl might have ruined it for some, but August names do seem to be returning
Aelia- I think the Ae at the beginning might be confusing
Aurelia- It's usable
Livia- definitely usable. It's one letter away from Olivia, so it's 'original, different' to some people, even though I'd categorize it with Kaden/ Aiden in the 'you only took one letter off' category.
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I like Octavia
August names are becoming more popular which is interesting, I don't really know way
I much prefer Livia to Olivia which is weird as they are one letter different but I think it is a completely separate name also the namesake Livia was an interesting and powerful woman which I think is cool.
PNL: http://www.behindthename.com/pnl/151224
August names are becoming more popular which is interesting, I don't really know way
I much prefer Livia to Olivia which is weird as they are one letter different but I think it is a completely separate name also the namesake Livia was an interesting and powerful woman which I think is cool.
PNL: http://www.behindthename.com/pnl/151224
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Lucius - I like this and I also like Lucas and Lucien. I think its the more daring choice to use of the three
Octavia - Feels like a lot of name for one person
Augustus - I like it and think it is very usable with August and Gus as obvious nns
Aelia - not too keen on this one to be honest
Aurelia - love it and I think it is very usable
Livia - pretty and usable
Tatiana is my favourite name with Roman roots.
Octavia - Feels like a lot of name for one person
Augustus - I like it and think it is very usable with August and Gus as obvious nns
Aelia - not too keen on this one to be honest
Aurelia - love it and I think it is very usable
Livia - pretty and usable
Tatiana is my favourite name with Roman roots.
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Lucius- I like all Luke names, but Lucien is my favourite
Octavia- fun!
Augustus- heavy and pompous
Aelia- gorgeous
Aurelia- lovely, though I prefer Aurelie, with the accent
Livia- cute and fresher than over-popular Olivia
Others I like (* means love):
Aquila
Caecilia / Caelia* / Caelina
Caius
Camilla "Millie"
Cassia* "Cassie"
Cassian*
Cicero
Fabiana
Flavia*
Floriana "Flora"
Florianus
Herminia "Minnie"
Iovita
Laelia*
Marcia*
Marcus
Naevius
Sabina
Silvanus*
Tatiana "Tanya"
Tullia
Valens
Valeria*
Vita* (or, even better, Vicenta "Vita")
Octavia- fun!
Augustus- heavy and pompous
Aelia- gorgeous
Aurelia- lovely, though I prefer Aurelie, with the accent
Livia- cute and fresher than over-popular Olivia
Others I like (* means love):
Aquila
Caecilia / Caelia* / Caelina
Caius
Camilla "Millie"
Cassia* "Cassie"
Cassian*
Cicero
Fabiana
Flavia*
Floriana "Flora"
Florianus
Herminia "Minnie"
Iovita
Laelia*
Marcia*
Marcus
Naevius
Sabina
Silvanus*
Tatiana "Tanya"
Tullia
Valens
Valeria*
Vita* (or, even better, Vicenta "Vita")
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