Latin Names
- Quirina
Origin:
Feminine variation of Quirinus, Roman mythology nameDescription:
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.
- Gabin
Origin:
French form of the Latin GabinusMeaning:
"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!"
- Taurus
Origin:
Sign of the Zodiac, LatinMeaning:
"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.
- Crispina
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"curly-haired"Description:
Unfortunately, everyone will hear Crispina, the feminine form of Crispin, as Christina.
- Digna
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"worthy"Description:
Seems to cry out for another syllable.
- Semiramide
Origin:
Latinised version of SemiramisDescription:
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.
- Galla
Origin:
Spelling variation of GalaDescription:
Gala makes the name more festive.
- Campana
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"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.
- 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.
- Ormanda
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"mariner"Description:
Has a medieval, slightly fusty but romantic feel.
- Quartilla
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"fourth"Description:
Octavia has the numerical meaning doubled (eighth) and is much more user-friendly.
- Marcellina
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"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.
- Nunzia
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"messenger"Description:
A vivacious Italian name; also a diminutive of Annunziata.
- Eroica
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"heroic"Description:
The name of Beethoven's third symphony, and too close to the word erotica.
- Marciana
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"warlike"Description:
Marciana is a cooler (much cooler) elaboration of Marcia.
- Donata
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"given"Description:
Evokes a sympathetic feeling of generosity and charity.
- Julitte
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"praised"Description:
Delicate and obscure version of this many-faceted name.
- Colombia
Origin:
Place-name and LatinMeaning:
"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).
- Dacia
Origin:
Latin place-nameDescription:
Dacia is an ancient place-name -- it was in Eastern Europe -- as lacy as Dacey, but more substantial.
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