Latin Names

  1. 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.
  2. Marine
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  3. Gazella
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "gazelle"
  4. Lalia
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "speaking well"
    • Description:

      Completely undiscovered double-l name with an abundance of rhythmic charm.
  5. Lawrence
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "from Laurentium or bay laurel"
    • Description:

      We approve of this name for a girl, but prefer the au, Laura-Laurenish, spelling.
  6. Titiana
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  7. Digna
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "worthy"
    • Description:

      Seems to cry out for another syllable.
  8. Florida
    • Origin:

      Place name and Spanish from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "flowery"
    • Description:

      Lacks the cachet of some newer place-names.
  9. Palmira
    • Origin:

      Latin, from Palmyra, ancient Syrian city
    • Meaning:

      "palm tree; pilgrim"
    • Description:

      A place name relating to the tropical palm tree, or a feminine form of Palmiro, meaning "pilgrim".
  10. Ormanda
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "mariner"
    • Description:

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

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  12. Ultima
    • Origin:

      Latin, Italian
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  13. Tarragon
    • Origin:

      Latin herb name
    • Description:

      Aromatic but also problematic.
  14. 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.
  15. Sebastiane
    • Origin:

      French female form of Sebastian, Latin from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "man of Sebastia"
    • Description:

      Sebastiane is not a common feminization but may become more so as Sebastian achieves international popularity.
  16. Corin
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "spear"
    • Description:

      Corin is a Shakespearean male name that could easily be adapted for a girl, making a strong update for Corinne or Karen.
  17. Albinia
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "white, fair"
    • Description:

      The original male name Alban is a lot sleeker and more usable.
  18. Roanna
    • Origin:

      Variation of Rosanna or Latin
    • Meaning:

      "sweet"
    • Description:

      Most modern parents would probably prefer the cooler Rowan.
  19. Baptista
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "the baptized one"
    • Description:

      Probably too evangelical for mass importation.

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