Latin Names
- Imperia
Origin:
Latin "imperial"Meaning:
"imperial"Description:
Rather imperious as a baby name, but has an interesting history. Imperia is the name of an obscure French saint, also known as Impère and Impérie, also borne by the famous Italian courtesan Imperia Cognati. Honoré de Balzac later used it in his short story La belle Impéria (1832), where it belongs to a fictional courtesan. A similar name, Bel-imperia, was used by Elizabethan dramatist Thomas Kyd for a character in his play The Spanish Tragedy.
- Marine
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"from the sea"Description:
Marine was trending for a long time in France, but the far right politician Marine (born Marion) LePen has dampened the mood.
- Gazella
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"gazelle"
- Lalia
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"speaking well"Description:
Completely undiscovered double-l name with an abundance of rhythmic charm.
- Lawrence
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"from Laurentium or bay laurel"Description:
We approve of this name for a girl, but prefer the au, Laura-Laurenish, spelling.
- Titiana
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"title of honor"Description:
Related to the Roman name Titius and the more modern Titus, the "tit" syllable would be problematic for any modern girl. Try the similar Russian name Tatiana.
- Digna
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"worthy"Description:
Seems to cry out for another syllable.
- Florida
Origin:
Place name and Spanish from LatinMeaning:
"flowery"Description:
Lacks the cachet of some newer place-names.
- Palmira
Origin:
Latin, from Palmyra, ancient Syrian cityMeaning:
"palm tree; pilgrim"Description:
A place name relating to the tropical palm tree, or a feminine form of Palmiro, meaning "pilgrim".
- Ormanda
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"mariner"Description:
Has a medieval, slightly fusty but romantic feel.
- Zona
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"belt, girdle"Description:
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.
- Ultima
Origin:
Latin, ItalianMeaning:
"last"Description:
An uncommon Latin and Italian name which would make a fitting choice for a final baby – but be aware that many would associate it with the cosmetics brand or the Ultimo brand of lingerie.
- Tarragon
Origin:
Latin herb nameDescription:
Aromatic but also problematic.
- Amica
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"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.
- Sebastiane
Origin:
French female form of Sebastian, Latin from GreekMeaning:
"man of Sebastia"Description:
Sebastiane is not a common feminization but may become more so as Sebastian achieves international popularity.
- Corin
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"spear"Description:
Corin is a Shakespearean male name that could easily be adapted for a girl, making a strong update for Corinne or Karen.
- Albinia
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"white, fair"Description:
The original male name Alban is a lot sleeker and more usable.
- Roanna
Origin:
Variation of Rosanna or LatinMeaning:
"sweet"Description:
Most modern parents would probably prefer the cooler Rowan.
- Baptista
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"the baptized one"Description:
Probably too evangelical for mass importation.
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