This is a list of submitted names in which the language is Latin.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Capiton m Late RomanDerived from Latin
capitonis, which is the genitive of Latin
capito meaning "big-headed" (also see
Capito). A bearer of this name was Capiton of Cherson, a fairly obscure saint (and hieromartyr) from the 4th century AD.
Caprasius m Late RomanPossibly derived from Latin
capra meaning "(she-)goat". A bearer of this name was Caprasius of Agen, a French saint from the early 4th century AD.
Carmenta f Roman MythologyFrom Latin
carmen "song, verse, enchantment, religious formula", from
canere "to sing" (the notion is of chanting or reciting verses of magical power). In Roman legend Carmenta was a goddess of prophecy and childbirth, the mother of
Evander by
Mercury... [
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Carminius m Late RomanRoman nomen gentile which was probably derived from Latin
carminum "song, poem", which is a Late Latin form of
carmen "song, poem" (see also
Carmen)... [
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Carna f Roman MythologyThe goddess who makes strong muscles, and defends the internal organs from witches or strigae.
Carus m Ancient Roman, HistoryDerived from Latin
carus "dear, beloved." This name was borne by a Roman Emperor from the 3rd century AD.
Carvilius m Ancient RomanRoman nomen gentile of unknown meaning. This name was borne by several Romans from the 3rd century BC. Please note that this name most likely has a different etymology than the identical-looking name of the Celtic king of Kent (England) from the 1st century BC, whose name was latinized.
Casca m Ancient Roman, TheatreRoman cognomen which was derived from Oscan
casca meaning "old". This was borne by one of the assassins of Julius Caesar: Servilius Casca. He features in Shakespeare's play 'Julius Caesar' (1599).
Castrensis m Late RomanDerived from the Latin adjective
castrensis meaning "of the camp, in the camp", which is ultimately derived from the Latin noun
castra meaning "(military) camp, encampment".... [
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Castulus m Late RomanDerived from Latin
castus "pure, chaste, virtuous". This was the name of a Roman saint from the 3rd century AD.
Catullus m Ancient RomanDerived from the Ancient Roman cognomen
Catullus with uncertain meaning. Possibly it comes from the Gaulish
catu meaning "battle" with the diminutive suffix -
ullus. In alternative it comes from Latin
catulus meaning "cub, whelp".
Ceionius m Ancient RomanNomen of uncertain origin and meaning. The nomen resembles other Etruscan names, such as Cilnius, and the family does not appear in history before the first century. The historian Aelius Spartianus wrote that they came from Etruria, or perhaps from the town of Faventia, which was itself of Etruscan origin.
Cethegus m Late RomanA Roman cognomen of unknown meaning. One bearer of this name was Gaius Cornelius Cethegus who was a consul of the Roman Republic in 197 BC.
Chlorus m Late RomanLatinized form of the Greek word
khlôros "pale green" (see also
Chloris). This name was borne by a Western Roman emperor from the 3rd century AD.
Cincinnatus m Ancient RomanFrom Latin
cincinnatus meaning "curly-haired". Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus (519–430 BC) was a consul of the Roman Republic.
Cinna m Ancient RomanRoman cognomen of uncertain meaning. This was the name of a Roman politician who was the father-in-law of Julius Caesar.
Cinxia f Roman MythologyDerived from Latin
cinctus meaning "girdle, belt, zone (vestment)", itself from the verb
cingo "to gird, to encompass". This was the name of a Roman goddess of conception, possibly an epithet of
Juno as tutelary goddess of marriage... [
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Clateus m Ancient RomanSaint Clateus (died 64 AD) was an early Christian martyr. He was an early bishop of the Roman Catholic Church in Brescia, Italy and was martyred during the persecutions of Christians by Nero.
Clementinus m Late RomanLonger form of
Clementius. This name was borne by Sextus Catius Clementinus Priscillianus, a Roman consul and senator from the 3rd century AD.
Cloacina f Roman MythologyDerived from Latin
cloaca, meaning "sewer", and combined with a feminine suffix. This was the name of the goddess who presided over the system of sewers in Rome, sometimes identified with
Venus.
Commodianus m Late RomanRoman cognomen, which is an extended form of
Commodus. This name was borne by a Christian Latin poet from the 3rd century AD.
Commodus m Late Roman, HistoryDerived from the Latin word
commodus, which can mean "suitable, convenient, opportune" as well as "full, complete, of full weight". The word is ultimately derived from Latin
com "with, together" and
modus "measure, manner"... [
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Consevius m Roman MythologyThe god of propagation and insemination, from
con-serere, "to sow." It is a title of
Janus as a creator god or god of beginnings.
Cordius m Ancient RomanFairly obscure Roman nomen gentile that originated with a plebeian family that was native to the city of Tusculum, which was an important center of worship for the Dioscuri. Only one member of this family is known to history, namely Manius Cordius Rufus (1st century BC)... [
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Cordus m Late RomanFrom a Roman cognomen that was probably derived from Latin
cordus, which is a variant form of Latin
chordus meaning "late-born" as well as "late in the season". Another possibility is that the name was derived from Latin
corda, which is a variant form of
chorda, the latinized form of Greek
khorda or
khorde meaning "cord, string".... [
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Coriolanus m Ancient Roman, History, TheatreRoman cognomen which was derived from
Corioli, the name of an ancient but now lost Volscian city. Although derived from the Volscian language, it is not known what the meaning of the city's name was in Volscian... [
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Cornelianus m Late RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from
Cornelius. A bearer of this name was the Roman rhetorician Sulpicius Cornelianus, who lived in the 2nd century AD.
Cornificius m Ancient RomanFrom a Roman nomen gentile, which was derived from Latin
cornificus "making horns", which itself was derived from Latin
cornu "horn" and Latin
facere "to make, to do". This name was borne by a Roman consul and a Roman poet, both of whom lived in the 1st century BC.
Cornutus m Ancient RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from the Latin adjective
cornutus meaning "horned", itself ultimately derived from the Latin noun
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Corvus m Ancient RomanDerived from Latin
corvus "raven." Marcus Valerius Corvus was a Roman hero of the 4th century BC.
Cossutia f Ancient RomanFemenine form of the roman gens Cossutius. It was the name of a Roman woman who became engaged to
Julius Caesar prior to his reaching adulthood.
Crassus m Ancient RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from the Latin adjective
crassus, which can mean "solid, thick, dense" as well as "fat, gross, plump". This name was borne by several ancient Romans, such as the Roman general and politician Marcus Licinius Crassus (1st century BC).
Crucificia f Late Roman, Italian, SpanishEarliest known usage stemmed from the mid 4th century in Rome, following the rule of Constantine. The meaning of the name is "Crucifixion."
Cura f Roman MythologyCura or Aera Cura is the name of a Roman goddess who created the first human. In Latin. Hyginus seems to have created both the personification and story for his Fabulae, poem 220. The name itself is derived from Latin
cura "care, concern, thought".
Dalmatius m Late Roman, Dutch (?), German (?)From Latin
Dalmatius meaning "Dalmatian, of Dalmatia". This was the name of a 4th-century Roman emperor who was a nephew of Constantine. It was also borne by several early saints.
Damia f Roman MythologyEpithet of the goddess
Bona Dea. Paulus Diaconus derived the name from Greek
δαμόσιος (damosios) "public".
Datius m Ancient RomanForm of
Dacius. This was the name of the Bishop of Milan who defended the will of Catholicism from the rampaging heresies of his day.
Daza m Late RomanAn ancient name of unknown etymology. This was the original name of Galerius Valerius Maximinus (270-313).
Decentius m Late RomanProbably derived from the Latin noun
decentia meaning "decency, comeliness", which is related to Latin
decens "fitting, appropriate, decent, worthy". Both words are ultimately derived from the Latin verb
decēre "to be fitting, to be suitable, to be worthy"... [
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Decluna f Roman MythologyAn important goddess (or perhaps god, known as
Declunus) of the Volscians, an ancient people of Italy who were frequently at war with the Romans and subsequently conquered and assimilated... [
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Declunus m Roman MythologyAn important god (or perhaps goddess, known as
Decluna) of the Volscians, an ancient people of Italy who were frequently at war with the Romans and subsequently conquered and assimilated... [
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Defendens m History (Ecclesiastical), Late RomanDerived from Late Latin
defendere meaning "to defend, to protect". The soldier-saint Defendens of Thebes (Italian:
San Defendente di Tebe) was, according to Christian tradition, a member of the Theban Legion, and thus martyred at Agaunum... [
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Dentatus m Ancient RomanDentatus is a Latin word meaning "toothed". It was given as a cognomen (byname) to a boy born with teeth in his mouth.... [
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Deogratias m Late RomanMeans "thanks to God" or "grace of God", derived from Latin
deus "god" combined with Latin
gratia "thanks, grace". A bearer of this name was saint Deogratias of Carthage (5th century AD).
Dianus m Roman MythologyMasculine form of
Diana. This was the name of an obscure god in Roman mythology. Some experts theorize that Dianus is not a separate god on his own; they claim that Dianus is merely a different name for
Ianus (see
Janus).
Didius m Ancient RomanRoman family name of uncertain meaning. It could derived from the cognomen
Dida. Marcus Didius Julianus was a Roman emperor during the Year of the Five Emperors.
Dies f Roman MythologyIn Roman mythology Dies ("day") was the personification of day, and the Roman counterpart of the Greek goddess
Hemera, the daughter of
Nox (Night) and
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Disciplina f Roman MythologyDerived from Latin
disciplina, meaning "instruction; discipline". In Roman mythology, Disciplina was a minor deity and the personification of discipline.
Dispater m Roman MythologyVariant of
Dis Pater, derived from Latin
dives, meaning "wealthy", itself probably derived from
divus, meaning "godlike, divine". The occurrence of the name
Dis together with the title
Pater (meaning "father") may be due to association with
Jupiter... [
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Dometius m Late RomanThis name is perhaps best known for being the name of saint Dometius of Persia (4rd century AD), who is also frequently mentioned as Domitius in relevant sources. Since most sources claim that the name Dometius is of Latin origin and virtually means "to tame", it is most likely a variant form of the name
Domitius... [
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Domiduca f Roman MythologyFeminine form of
Domiducus. In Roman mythology, the goddess Domiduca protected children on the way back to their parents' home. She and her male counterpart Domiducus were also deities of marriage who accompanied the bridal procession as the newlywed couple arrived to their new home together on the wedding night... [
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Domiducus m Roman MythologyMeans "guiding home" or "bringing home", derived from Latin
domus "house, home" and the verb
ducere "to lead, to guide". Domiducus and
Domiduca were epithets of the Roman gods
Jupiter and
Juno respectively, as marriage deities who brought or conducted the bride to her husband's home.
Domnicus m Late RomanContracted form of
Dominicus. Flavius Domnicus was a Byzantine military officer and patrikios, active in the reign of Emperor Justinian I (r. 527–565).
Dulcinus m Late RomanDerived from Latin
dulcis meaning "sweet" combined with the Latin (masculine) diminutive suffix
-inus. A known bearer of this name was Dulcinus of Novara (c. 1250-1307), who was also known as Fra Dolcino... [
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Edusa f Roman MythologyA goddess who enables the taking of nourishment. The variations of her name may indicate that while her functional focus was narrow, her name had not stabilized; she was mainly a divine force to be invoked ad hoc for a specific purpose... [
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Egeria f Roman MythologyPossibly connected to Greek αἴγειρος
(aigeiros) meaning "black poplar", a type of tree (species Populus nigra). In Roman mythology this was the name of a nymph best known for her liaisons with Numa Pompilius, the legendary second king of Rome (after Romulus)... [
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Empanda f Roman MythologyMeaning uncertain. Theories include a derivation from Latin
pandere, meaning "to open" or
panem dare, meaning "to give bread", reflecting the role of Empanda as a possible goddess of bread or food... [
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Engratia f Late RomanLatin name meaning "in (a state of) grace". This was the name of two Spanish martyrs.
Ephesia f Greek Mythology, Late Roman, Ancient GreekFeminine form of
Ephesius. Also see the Italian form
Efisia. In Greek mythology this was an epithet of the goddess Artemis meaning "of Ephesus", Ephesus being a city in Asia Minor famous for a temple dedicated to her, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Equitius m Ancient RomanMeaning "inhabitant of Aequi", in modern-day Lazio. Famous bearers of this name include Flavius Equitius, a Roman consul, as well as two saints.
Erycina f Roman MythologyEpithet of the Roman goddess Venus which meant "of Eryx",
Eryx being a mountain on Sicily famous for a temple dedicated to Venus on its summit.
Etheria f English, Late RomanThe name of woman in the 4th/5th century who wrote a report of her pilgrimage to the Holy land.
Etruscus m Ancient RomanA Roman nomen meaning "Etruscan" in Latin, with the etymology uncertain. It could be related to Latin
Etruria, an ancient country in the Italian Peninsula, the home of Etruscans.
Herennius Etruscus (220-251) was briefly Roman emperor in 251, ruling jointly under his father
Decius.
Eunonina f Ancient RomanFrom
Eunoia, which is derived from Roman
eúnoia through Ancient Greek
εὔνοιᾰ, meaning "well mind, beautiful thinking".
Evangelicus m Late Roman, Late Greek (Latinized)Derived from the Latin adjective
evangelicus meaning "evangelical". It is a latinization of the Greek adjective εὐαγγελικός
(euangelikos), which originally meant "relating to good news" (see
Euangelios) but came to mean "relating to the gospel" in the Christian era.... [
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Expeditus m Late Roman, HistoryFrom the Latin past participle of
expidere "make fit or ready, prepare", literally "free the feet from fetters". This was the name of an obscure, semi-legendary saint, who is invoked against procrastination.
Exuperantia f Late RomanVariant of
Exsuperantia, which is derived from the Latin noun
exsuperantia "preeminence, superiority, superfluity". The noun itself is ultimately derived from
exsuperans "surpassing (greatly), exceeding (greatly), surmounting (greatly)", which belongs to the verb
exsupero (see
Exuperius for more)... [
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Exuperius m Late RomanVariant spelling of
Exsuperius, which was derived from the Latin verb
exsupero "to (greatly) excel, to (greatly) surpass, to (greatly) surmount". The verb itself is ultimately derived from the Latin elements
ex "out of, from within" and
supero "to surpass, to surmount, to transcend"... [
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Ezriel m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical GreekForm of
Azriel used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610) and the Clementine Vulgate (1592). The latter was the official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church for nearly four centuries: from the year it was published until 1979.... [
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Fabulinus m Roman MythologyDerived from the Latin verb
fabulari meaning "to speak, to talk", a derivative of
fama (see
Fama). In the popular religion of ancient Rome (though not appearing in literary Roman mythology), the god Fabulinus invoked a child's first instance of articulate speech.
Falacer m Roman MythologyThe name of an obscure Italic god, possible arisen as an epithet of
Jupiter and derived from Etruscan
falandum, meaning "heaven".
Falco m Late Roman, Italian, GermanMeans "hawk" in Italian. It derives from Late Latin
falco, ultimately from Latin
falx meaning "scythe" referring to the raptor's claws.
Fama f Roman MythologyThe Roman equivalent of
Pheme. Her name is derived from Latin
fama "fame; report; rumor" (ultimately from Latin
fari "to speak".
Faustianus m Late RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from
Faustus. A bearer of this name was Lucius Mummius Faustianus, a Roman consul from the 3rd century AD.
Faustinianus m Late RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from
Faustinus. A bearer of this name was Lucius Iulius Faustinianus, a Roman legate in Moesia who lived during the reign of Septimius Severus.
Faustitas f Roman MythologyPossibly means "good luck" in Latin. In Roman mythology, the goddess Faustitas had the responsibility of protecting the herd.
Favian m Ancient RomanThis name is of Latin origin. The direct meaning is unclear but some potential meanings are: "understanding" , "brave man" as well as "man of wisdom." ... [
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Favonius m Ancient Roman, Roman MythologyRoman family name of disputed origin. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, it is from Latin
favere "to favor"; Ernest Klein says, by dissimilation from *
fovonius, literally "the warming wind", from
fovere "to warm"... [
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Favorinus m Ancient RomanRoman cognomen from Latin
favor "goodwill, inclination, partiality", derived from
faveo "to favor", with an adjective-forming suffix. Favorinus (80–160) was a Roman sophist and skeptic philosopher who flourished during the reign of Hadrian and the Second Sophistic.
Febris f Roman MythologyFebris is the Roman goddess of fevers, who embodied, but also protected people from fever and malaria. Because of this, Febris was a feared goddess whom people wanted the favor of. Among her characteristic attributes are "shrewdness" and "honesty", according to Seneca the Younger's Apocolocyntosis.
Fecunditas f Roman MythologyMeans "fruitfulness, fertility" in Latin. In Roman mythology, Fecunditas was the goddess of fertility, often portrayed as a matron.
Felicissimus m Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)Means "happiest, luckiest" in Latin. This name was borne by two obscure saints, from the 3rd and 4th centuries AD, as well as by a public officer known for leading an uprising of mint workers against the Roman emperor
Aurelian.
Ferentina f Roman MythologyPossibly derived from
Ferentinum, the name of a Roman city in Latium (present-day Lazio, Italy). This was the name of a patron goddess of said city. She was also a protector of Latin commonwealth.
Ferox m Ancient Roman, PetRoman cognomen which was derived from the Latin adjective
ferox meaning "wild, bold, ferocious." In his work
De re rustica, the 1st-century Roman writer Lucius Junius Moderatus Columella recommends this as a good name for dogs.
Ferreolus m Late RomanA diminutive of the name
Ferrus, which was derived from Latin
ferrum meaning "iron, sword" (compare
Ferruccio). This is the name of several early saints.
Firmus m Late Roman, Catalan, German, Polish (Rare)Derived from the Latin
firmus, meaning "firm, solid, stable, resistant, resolute, determined, steadfast, courageous, (figuratively) consistent, constant robust, vigorous, healthy, strong one"... [
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Florens m & f Ancient RomanLatin word meaning "blooming". This is a Cognomen foundd to be used by one woman and by eight men.
Floridus m Late RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from the Latin adjective
floridus meaning "flowery, blooming, florid".
Fluonia f Roman MythologyDerives from
fluo,
fluere, "to flow," is a form of
Juno who retains the nourishing blood within the womb. Women attended to the cult of Juno Fluonia "because she held back the flow of blood (i.e., menstruation) in the act of conception" and pregnancy... [
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Fontus m Roman MythologyDerived from Latin
fons, meaning "fountain, spring; source". This was the name of a god of wells and springs in Roman mythology, the son of
Juturna and
Janus.
Formosus m Late RomanDerived from Latin
formosus "beautiful, graceful, well-shaped." This name was borne by a pope from the 9th century AD.
Fornax f Roman Mythology, AstronomyMeans "furnace, oven" in Latin. This was the name of the Roman goddess of baking. She ensured that the heat of ovens did not get hot enough to burn the corn or bread. The name also belongs to a constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere, named for the Roman goddess.
Fortunatianus m Late RomanThis Roman cognomen is an extended form of
Fortunatus. Bearers of this name include the Latin grammarian and metrician Atilius Fortunatianus (4th century AD) and the Roman rhetorician Gaius Chirius Fortunatianus (4th century AD).
Frontinianus m Late RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from
Frontinus. A known bearer of this name was Decimus Fonteius Frontinianus Lucius Stertinius Rufus, a Roman who was the military governor of Numidia from 159 AD to 160 AD.... [
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Frontinus m Late RomanFrom the Roman cognomen
Frontinus, which essentially means "one with a small forehead", as it is composed of Latin
fronto meaning "one with a large forehead" (see
Fronto) combined with the Latin masculine diminutive suffix
-inus.... [
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Fronto m Late RomanFrom the Roman cognomen
Fronto, which was derived from Latin
fronto meaning "one with a large forehead". The latter is ultimately derived from the Latin noun
frons meaning "forehead, brow" as well as "front".... [
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Frumentius m Late RomanPossibly derived from the Latin
frumentum "grain" or
frumen, a kind of gruel used for sacrifices. This was the name of the first bishop of Axum.