Latin Names

Related to the more common Solana, Salana has a pleasantly rhythmic pan-cultural feel.

Salana

Virtue

Belva

Briony may be the variation and Bryony the original, but many parents will see this as the more authentic-feeling version of this attractive botanical name. Melodic and bright, it was once a Top 400 name in the UK back in the 90s but has since fallen out of favor, as has Bryony.
 
The name of a vine once used for medicinal purposes, Briony is derived from the Greek bryo meaning "to swell, sprout, grow", likely in reference to the plants ability to climb. As such, Briony isn't related to the similar sounding Brian, though it could nevertheless make an honor name for one.
 A literary choice, Briony appears in Ian McEwan's popular novel, Atonement, in which the young, imaginative Briony Tallis sets the plot in motion. In the screen adaptation, she was played by Saoirse Ronan, for which she received a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination.
 
In the most recent stats, no girls were called Briony (or Bryony) in the US, while in the UK, just over 30 babies were given the names collectively. With potential nicknames Bonny, Brie, or Bee, Briony could make an unexpected yet familiar option.

Briony

Feels like a hybrid of Celia and Belinda, but Celinda is also a Spanish botanical name for the sweet mock orange.

Celinda

Cerelia is a melodic and unusual choice, perfect for a child born in April or May. Another version is Cerella.


Cerelia

Astrological sign with enough rhythm to make a plausible astral name. 

Gemini

A feminine form in France, this boyish choice could make a fresh alternative to Lauren or Laura -- or be an inventive way to honor Grandpa Larry. 

Laurence

An unusual flower name deriving from the Latin word for lily (lilium), this variant has always been popular in Scotland.

Lilias

Lilium is the genus of the lily family and may make an interesting spin on Lillian, for those looking for something distinctive but familiar, wearable but with a touch of unexpected flair. Since the 2000s, a small handful of girls have been given this name in the US. 




Lilium

Suede, Velvet, Cotton, and Denim have all been given to babies, and now Linen has been added to the mix, given to a handful of babies in the US in the 2020s. One of the oldest fabrics to be woven, Linen is associated with freshness and with being cool in hot weather.
 
Ultimately derived from Latin and Greek, Linen shares its origins with the more familiar Linus, while sound-wise, it may remind people of Lyric, Lynn, Lennon, and Linnea.

Linen

Marciana is a cooler (much cooler) elaboration of Marcia. 

Marciana

Palma is an appealing Latin name that's both geographical and botanical, referring to the sunny and culturally rich capital of Majorca and to the foliage of a palm tree. As the word for "palm" in Spanish, Italian, and Croatian, it is occasionally given to girls born on Palm Sunday, and with its similarity to the likes of Alma, Thelma, Velma, and Wilma, it appeared in the US Top 1000 in the early 20th century. 
 
These days, unisex Palmer is preferred, but those for who like the idea of the surname-style moniker but want something more obviously feminine, Palma might be the way to go. TV stars Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright certainly thought so when they named their daughter Palma Elizabeth in 2025.
 
If you want something more elaborate, there's always the variants Palmira and Palmina to consider.

Palma

Place names can be a nod to your cultural heritage or a commemoration of a favorite destination. Scotia comes from the Latin name for Scotland, which may be a perfect fit for a family of Scottish heritage if Scotland feels too on-the-nose. Caledonia is another possibility, used by the Romans for the land north of Hadrian's Wall in England, which marked the upper boundary of the Roman Empire.
And Nova Scotia (meaning "new Scotland") is also the name of a Canadian province.

Scotia

Sidonie is an appealing and chic French favorite that is starting to attract some American fans as a fresher alternative to Sydney. Also spelled Sidony, Sidonie was the birth name of the French novelist Colette. 
In the old form Sindony, it was a common name in Tudor period England, the 'n' being dropped in the seventeenth century, leading to Sidony, Sidonie and Sidney.
 Well-used in France, Sidonie ranks in that country's Top 400.

Sidonie

The unusual and intriguing Tullia has been used since Roman times and may appeal to parents who like Tallulah, Julia, and Lillia but want something that's very rarely heard.
 
A feminine form the illustrious family name Tullius, as borne by philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero, the exact meaning of the name is unknown, though it is speculated it comes from Tullus which possibly means "one who supports". The aforementioned Cicero names his daughter Tullia, while other bearers include 16th century poet Tullia d'Aragona and journalist Tullia Zevi.
 
Tullia could be shortened to Tully, which is also an unrelated Irish surname meaning "flood."

Tullia

This name of a constellation in Orion's belt has an astral feel; it also belonged to the first woman to win a Pulitzer prize in drama, Zona Gale. 

Zona

An ancient Roman name rarely heard in modern times, though the related VARINA appears in Slavic families.

Varinia

Pleasingly quaint and dainty New Testament possibility; the nickname Dru modernizes it. 

Drucilla

Evokes a sympathetic feeling of generosity and charity. 

Donata

Latin names are plentiful throughout English-speaking countries, as Latin is one of the root languages for English. Latin names include many of the most popular baby names in the Western world, including Lucy and Oliver, Julia, and Miles.

Latin names in the US Top 100 for girls include Ava, Clara, Lillian, Olivia, and Stella. For boys, Latin names in the US Top 100 include Dominic, Lucas, Julian, Roman, and Sebastian. In Rome, popular names include Cecilia, Viola, Christian, and Santiago.

Of course, many unique baby names have Latin origins too, such as Sidra, Domino, and Vesper. Latin was the language of ancient Rome, another source for fashionable modern names, such as Augustus, Cassius, and Octavia.

Browse all of our Latin baby names here, ordered by popularity on Nameberry. 

Latin names of origin in the Latin language, the language and culture of ancient Rome, including Latin names for boys and Latin names for girls, with meanings and popularity. (Page 27)