Latin Names

Fabia is one of several pleasant international-accented female versions of Fabian.

Balbo is more commonly seen as an Italian surname, but in the times of Milo, Otto, and Arlo, what's to stop parents from choosing this unusual name for their child. For aviation buffs comes the added interest of the term signifying the mass fly-by at the end of an airshow.

Domitilla is the name of the wife of the Roman emperor Vespasianus and the mother of the emperors Titus and Domitianus. There is a Santa Domitilla with catacombs in Rome named after her.

Fantine is a rarely heard French name except as a character in the Victor Hugo novel Les Misérables.

Dashing and highly unusual variation does the feminine original one better by sounding both more modern and more usable. Or you can spell it Monaco and call it a place name.

The original male name Alban is a lot sleeker and more usable.

A more distinctive alternative to Angelo.

Bearded, fusty name of great old Roman lyric poet; just what the bold vanguard baby namer might be looking for.

Columba is an early saint's name that rhumbas to a modern beat. While the original St. Columba is male, the name sounds more appropriate for a girl in the modern world. Leave variations Colm and Callum for the boys.

More modern and alluring than Silver, Argenta is one of the few mineral/metal-related names.

Dacia is an ancient place-name -- it was in Eastern Europe -- as lacy as Dacey, but more substantial.

November is one of a growing list of month names that can work for a baby boy, and is also one of the ideal names for November babies.

The ancient father of all the Stephen names. The modern Greek version is STEPHANOS.

Widely used in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, has an air of generosity and could easily be adopted here.

Once a birth order name, now might work as a cool x-ending nickname. But be warned that it sounds very close to an unfortunate slang term.

A contemporary sounding word name with an ancient history, widely used in the Roman Empire, and based on the mythic goddess of good luck and fertility.

There are several better Cal- names that don't simply echo a male form.

Clementius is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'clemens' meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle.' It represents a rare, more elaborate form of the more common Clement, adding a distinctly Roman or classical flair with its '-ius' ending. This name has never been widespread in modern times but connects to historical usage, particularly within religious contexts, as several early popes and saints bore variations of the name. Clementius carries an air of classical gravitas and scholarly dignity. Those bearing this uncommon name might appreciate its distinctive character and rich etymological heritage. The name suggests qualities of compassion and kindness, along with connections to classical education and tradition.

Roman statesman and Caesar rival whose name, like other classical choices, was occasionally used for enslaved people. The Pompeo version could rise again.

Pastor might be a brother for Parson and Deacon.