Torquatus

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10/6/2024, 9:08 PM Mike C torquatus added (from user-submitted name 37405)
9/10/2010, 6:10 PM Lucille 37405
7/22/2010, 1:54 PM Lucille

Gender Masculine
Usage Ancient Roman

Meaning & History

Roman cognomen derived from Latin torquis meaning "twisted neck chain, collar", a derivative of torqueo "to twist". This name was borne by Titus Manlius Imperiosus Torquatus, a noted Roman consul and dictator of the 4th century BC. It was also the name of the 1st-century saint Torquatus of Acci.