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Latin Names

  1. Quirina
    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Quirinus, Roman mythology name
    • Description:

      Quirina is the feminine form of Quirinus, the name of the Sabine god of war. This is one mythological name that has not traveled to the modern world -- we've found no babies ever name Quirina or Quirinus in the US -- but with this newly-trendy class of names, anything is possible.
  2. Gabin
    • Origin:

      French form of the Latin Gabinus
    • Meaning:

      "of Gabium"
    • Description:

      Fans of the classic French film actor Jean Gabin might want to consider this one. Gabin is also a harmonica-playing character in the manga and anime series "Mirmo!"
  3. Taurus
    • Origin:

      Sign of the Zodiac, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "bull"
    • Description:

      The Zodiac name hasn't caught on like Leo or Aries, though it did appear in the US Top 1000 for five consecutive years back in the '70s.
  4. Crispina
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "curly-haired"
    • Description:

      Unfortunately, everyone will hear Crispina, the feminine form of Crispin, as Christina.
  5. Digna
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "worthy"
    • Description:

      Seems to cry out for another syllable.
  6. Semiramide
    • Origin:

      Latinised version of Semiramis
    • Description:

      Semiramis/Semiramide was the most important Queen of Assyria, who conquered much of Asia. Semiramis restored ancient Babylon and protected it with a high brick wall that completely surrounded the city. Then she built several palaces in Persia, reigned much of Asia Minor effectively and conquered Libya and Ethiopia. The version Semiramide was used by Giacomo Rossini in his opera of the same name.
  7. Galla
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Gala
    • Description:

      Gala makes the name more festive.
  8. Campana
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "bell ringer"
    • Description:

      Most often heard as an Italian surname, this might be an unusual yet musical option. While it's not among the traditional Italian names for girls, it can fill that role.
  9. Amica
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "female friend"
    • Description:

      Amica is a word meaning girlfriend that is not often used as a name in Italy, but it would sound pretty and name-like elsewhere.
  10. Ormanda
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "mariner"
    • Description:

      Has a medieval, slightly fusty but romantic feel.
  11. Quartilla
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "fourth"
    • Description:

      Octavia has the numerical meaning doubled (eighth) and is much more user-friendly.
  12. Marcellina
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "warlike"
    • Description:

      Marcellina is one feminine form of the names derived from the ancient Roman Marcellus. There was a Saint Marcellina who was a 4th century virgin and the only sister of Saint Ambrose.
  13. Nunzia
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "messenger"
    • Description:

      A vivacious Italian name; also a diminutive of Annunziata.
  14. Eroica
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "heroic"
    • Description:

      The name of Beethoven's third symphony, and too close to the word erotica.
  15. Marciana
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "warlike"
    • Description:

      Marciana is a cooler (much cooler) elaboration of Marcia.
  16. Donata
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "given"
    • Description:

      Evokes a sympathetic feeling of generosity and charity.
  17. Julitte
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "praised"
    • Description:

      Delicate and obscure version of this many-faceted name.
  18. Colombia
    • Origin:

      Place-name and Latin
    • Meaning:

      "dove"
    • Description:

      Colombia is a South American country name, with a rhythmic sound and peaceful connotations. The Irish Colm, Scottish Callum, and Columba are all attractive relatives of Colombia (or Columbia, if you're thinking of the college).
  19. Dacia
    • Origin:

      Latin place-name
    • Description:

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

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