MARIUS  

Gender: M
Origin: Latin, from a Roman family name of uncertain derivation

Frequently heard in Germany and France, this slightly fusty yet accessible name has been a favorite of novelists from Victor Hugo to Anne Rice.

International Variations:
Marian (Polish) Mario, Mariano (Spanish)

Marius is being discussed in our message boards:

• Help with this name please
• A brother or sister for little Jack or Olivia
• I'm stuck on Opal.
• girl names with "m" or "n" middle names
• Triple A, Triple B, Triple C...Boys!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Marius:

• VAMPIRE BABY NAMES
• HARRY POTTER NAMES: Beyond Harry & Hermione
• PRINCE NAMES
• NAMES FROM NANCY DREW & OTHER STORYBOOK SERIES
• VAMPIRE BABY NAMES