This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is latinized.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Nortia f Etruscan Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of
Nurtia. This was the name of the Etruscan goddess of fate and fortune. Her attribute is a large nail and at the beginning of the New Year a nail was driven into a wall in her sanctuary... [
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Nycteus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Νυκτεύς
(Nykteus), which was derived from Greek νύξ
nyx meaning "night". In Greek mythology, Nycteus was the name of a king of Thebes.
Nymphidius m Late Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek name Νυμφιδιος
(Nymphidios), the genitive form of
Nymphe (see
Nympha). It was borne by Gaius Nymphidius Sabinus, a 1st-century Roman officer who was murdered after declaring himself emperor.
Nymphius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek name Νύμφιος
(Nymphios), a masculine derivative of
Nymphe (see
Nympha). Nymphios (literally "bridegroom" in Greek) is also a title applied to Jesus by Orthodox Christians.
Oenanthe f Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Oinanthe. A known bearer of this name was the Egyptian Greek noblewoman Oenanthe of Egypt (3rd century BC), who was a prominent member of the Ptolemaic court.
Olorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of the name Ὄλορος
(Oloros), of which the meaning and origin is uncertain. It might be a hellenized Thracian name, since the name was borne by a Thracian king from the 5th century BC... [
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Onomaris f Old Celtic (Latinized), HistoryThis is the name of an ancient Galatian Celtic queen. Her name appears to be a compound, with variants the "-
maris" element appearing in several Celtic languages, meaning "great". It may also mean "mountain ash", or possibly "like a great mountain ash or rowan tree"... [
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Optimus m Ancient Roman, Ancient Greek (Latinized), Popular CultureMeans "excellent" in Ancient Latin. Its etymology is uncertain. It can derive from the Greek root
opti- meaning 'light, sight'. Another possible etimology is from Ancient Latin
optàre "to choose, to desire" with the meaning of "the chosen one, the superior one"... [
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Orodes m Parthian (Latinized)Latinized form of
Ὀρώδης (
Orṓdēs), a Hellenized form of Parthian 𐭅𐭓𐭅𐭃 (wrwd), of uncertain meaning. Likely from a compound whose second part is cognate with from Avestan
𐬭𐬀𐬊𐬜𐬀 (
raoδa) “growth, appearance” and Persian
روی (
roy) “face”... [
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Orsippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Orsippos. A notable bearer of this name was the Greek runner Orsippus of Megara. He was not only the first to run naked in the Olympic Games, but also the first to win it naked (in 720 BC).
Otrera f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Queen of the Amazons in Greek mythology, Otrera is sometimes considered the mythological founder of the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, which was closely connected with Amazons. She is also sometimes considered the founder of the Amazon nation, though many myths place the first Amazons much earlier.
Oxytheus m Late Greek (Latinized), Late RomanLatinized form of the Greek name Ὀξύθεος
(Oxytheos), which was derived from the Greek adjective ὀξύς
(oxys) meaning "sharp, keen, pointed" as well as "quick, swift" combined with the Greek noun θεός
(theos) meaning "god".... [
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Palaestra f Greek Mythology (Latinized)From Greek παλαιστής
(palaistes) meaning "wrestler" or the verb παλαιστέω
(palaisteo) "to thrust away with the hand" (from παλαιστή
(palaiste) "palm of the hand", a later form of παλαστή
(palaste))... [
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Pammachius m Late Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of a Greek name that probably consisted of the Greek elements παν
(pan) "all" and μαχη
(mache) "battle", which effectively gives the name the meaning of "the one who fights all"... [
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Panacea f Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Πανάκεια
(Panakeia), from Greek πανακής
(panakês) "all-healing". This word, πανάκεια
(panakeia), was used of various herbs reputed to have universal healing powers, and was personified as a goddess of remedies, cures and universal healing, daughter to Asclepius and Epione... [
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Pandarus m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Literature, TheatreLatinized form of Greek Πάνδαρος
(Pandaros), which was possibly derived from παν
(pan) "all" and an uncertain second element. This is the name of a mythical archer who appears in stories of the Trojan War, and "who by an arrow-shot violates the truce between the Trojans and Greeks, and is afterwards slain by Diomedes." In Homer's 'Iliad' he is portrayed as an energetic and impetuous warrior, but in medieval literature he becomes a witty and licentious figure who facilitates the affair between
Troilus and
Cressida... [
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Pandia f Greek Mythology (Latinized)In some cases this is a latinized form of Greek Πανδείη
(Pandeie) or Πανδεία
(Pandeia) - though the spelling Πανδία
(Pandia) has also been used - which may be related to the word πανδῖος
(pandios) meaning "all-divine"... [
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Pantacles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Pantakles. A known bearer of this name was the Olympic victor Pantacles of Athens, who won the stadion race at respectively the 21st Olympiad (696 BC) and the 22nd Olympiad (692 BC).
Pausilypus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Pausilypos. This was the name of a 2nd-century Christian martyr who miraculously escaped imprisonment after being sentenced to death, but died of his injuries soon after.
Phaenarete f Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek name Φαιναρέτη
(Phainarete) meaning "she who brings virtue to light", derived from the Greek verb φαίνω
(phaino) meaning "to shine" as well as "to show, to appear" combined with the Greek noun ἀρετὴ
(arete) meaning "virtue, excellence"... [
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Philonice f Ancient Greek (Latinized), FolkloreLatinized form of the Greek name Φιλονίκη
(Philonike), derived from φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover" and νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory" (related to the Greek noun φιλονικία
(philonikia) meaning "love of victory, rivalry" and the Greek verb φιλονικέω
(philonikeo) meaning "to be fond of victory, to engage in rivalry")... [
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Phocus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek name Φῶκος
(Phokos), which is a variant form of
Phokas (see
Phocas). This name was borne by at least four characters in Greek mythology.
Photinus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Φωτεινός
(Photeinos) and
Photinos. This name was borne by a Christian heresiarch and bishop of Sirmium from the 4th century AD and by Photinus of Thessalonica, a 5th-century deacon of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Poemander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek given name Ποίμανδρος
(Poimandros), which is derived from the Greek noun ποιμήν
(poimen) meaning "herdsman, shepherd" (see
Poimen) combined with Greek ἀνδρός
(andros) meaning "of a man"... [
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Poemen m Late Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Poimen. This name was borne by Poemen the Great, a saint from Egypt who lived in the 4th century AD. However, since the saint originated from Egypt, one should take into account the possibility that his name is the hellenized form of a Coptic name or word.
Polyperchon m Ancient Greek (Latinized)From Greek
Πολυπέρχων, from Ancient Greek
πολυς (
polus) "much" and an uncertain second element. It could be from
πέρθω (
pérthō) "to sack, ravage, destroy" or
ἔργον (
érgon) "work, labor, task"... [
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Potamo m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Potamon. Bearers of this name include the rhetorician Potamo of Mytilene (died around 15 AD) and the philosopher Potamo of Alexandria (lived in either the 1st century BC or the 2nd century AD).
Pragmatius m Greek (Latinized), Late RomanDerived from Greek πράγματος
(pragmatos) "to gather evidence", which itself is ultimately derived from Greek πρᾶγμα
(pragma) "deed, action". Also compare Greek πράσσειν
(prassein) meaning "to do"... [
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Praxander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Πράξανδρος
(Praxandros), which is a name that is derived from Greek πραξις
(praxis) "action, exercise" combined with Greek ανδρος
(andros) "of a man"... [
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Proclus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)Latinized form of
Proklos. Proclus of Constantinople (c. 390 – 24 July 446) was the archbishop of Constantinople from 434 until his death. His contributions to the theology of the developing cult of the Virgin Mary place him among the early and foremost Marian theologians... [
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Pylaeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Πύλαιος
(Pylaios), which is derived from Greek πύλη
(pyle) meaning "gate, entrance". In Greek mythology, Pylaeus was an ally of king Priam in the Trojan War.
Pyrgoteles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek
Πυργοτέλης, from Ancient Greek
πύργος (
púrgos) "tower, watchtower" and
τέλος (
télos) "purpose, result, completion". This was the name of one of the most celebrated gem engravers of ancient Greece, living in the latter half of the 4th century BC.
Reinierus m Dutch (Latinized)Latinized form of
Reinier, but not a proper latinization when one takes into account the spelling rules of the Latin language (and therefore, understandably, Reinierus is the least common form out of all the possible latinizations for
Reinier)... [
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Remaclus m Frankish (Latinized)This name is best known for being the name of the 7th-century Frankish saint Remaclus, who was born in Aquitaine (located in what is nowadays the southwest of France). His name is a corruption of
Remagilus or
Rimagilus, which are both latinizations of his original Germanic name, which must have been either
Ramigil,
Remigil or
Rimigil.... [
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Rheda f Anglo-Saxon Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Old English
Hrêðe or
Hrêða. Rheda is a goddess attested solely by Bede in his 8th-century work
De temporum ratione, where she is connected with the month "Rhedmonth" (which is the equivalent of modern day March).
Rhoecus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek MythologyProbably derived from Greek ῥοικός
(rhoikos) meaning "crooked, bent" or "bow-legged". This was the name of a Samian sculptor of the 6th century BCE, as well as the name of a centaur who was killed by
Atalanta after he attempted to assault her in Greek mythology.