Latin Names

A variation of the Irish surname Mac Aodh (also McKee), meaning "son of Aodh, son of fire" or an alternative to Kay, ultimately from the Latin Gaius, meaning "rejoice", Key could equally be a word name, referring to something that unlocks or forms an essential element. Influencer Kenedy Brown Cradic chose this name for one of her sons in 2024.

A variation of Latin Clelia (from Cloelia) or a form of Hawaiian Kalea, possibly inspired by names like Klay, Kaleah, and Kaylee. It is notably borne by YouTuber and influencer, Klailea (Bennett) Steele. 

Klailea

Typically spelled as Laurențiu, this is the Romanian form of the classic Laurence, popular in its native Romania and in Moldova. A notable bearer is footballer manager Laurențiu Reghecampf.

Laurentiu

Lauttie is an alternative spelling to the sweet and stylish nickname Lottie, but it could also work as a short form of Lauretta, or for anyone wanting to honor a Laura, Laurence, Laurel, or Lauren in a more subtle way. 
 
It may additionally relate to Lauti, a short form of the Mapuche name Lautaro, meaning "swift hawk", or perhaps to Laut, a Dutch name that may have derived from Laurentius (meaning "from Laurentum"), or from the Germanic element hlud (meaning "famous").

Lauttie

Charmaine is an ancient name connected to Charmion, the name of one of Cleopatra's servants, and Charmian, a Shakespearean name. Its meaning is related to the word charm, though some sources tie it to the Charles family, which means "free man".

Charmaine

Leiomi made its debut in the US stats in 2025, when it was given to 5 girls, and featured alongside Leonie, Kyomi, Lorelei, Leia, and Naomi. As a contemporary creation, it could have a number of different sources.
 
You could consider it a variation of Layomi, a Yoruba name meaning "God is my joy", or it could be a contracted form of Leimomi, a Hawaiian choice with the lovely meaning "pearl child". Alternatively, there's the Latin Leiomyo meaning "smooth muscle" (used in a medical sense to refer to some types of tumours. 
 
There's even the possibility of it being a compound name, mixing Leia with Naomi, giving it the meaning of "my weariness and pleasantness".
 
Model, dancer, and activist Leoimy Maldonado is a notable bearer albeit her name is spelled differently.

Leiomi

Carita may feel like an endearing nickname but it's a name in its own right, used throughout Scandinavia in this form and as Karita, Caritas, and Karitas as a variation on Charity.

Carita

An powerful feeling name with flair and familiarity, Leontina is notably used Brazil, Czechia, Romania, Latvia, Lithuania, Italy, Chile, and Angola. Derived from the Latin Leontius, it means "lion", making it a relation to Leonie and Leona, Leontine and Leola. 
 
Notable bearers include opera singer Leontina Văduva and singer Leontina Vukomanović.

Leontina

This Italian version of the ancient Roman Livius, with an unenviable meaning, is popular in France and make a fresh spin on Oliver or Levi. In the US, this is a very rare name -- it was given to only five baby boys in 2024 -- with big potential thanks to its similarily to Livia and Olivia.

Livio

Attractive ancient name borne by several saints but sullied by association with yeast infection. 

Candida

A name with a double meaning, Lorica most literally refers to a type of armor or breastplate, worn over the torso, though in a more spiritual context, it relates to a type of prayer used in early Irish churches, recited to "arm" the soul with divine protection. The most famous Lorica is the Lorica of St. Patrick, said to be written by the saint after miraculous intervention saved him and his followers from an ambush.

Lorica

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

Calvina

A rare member of the Luc- family, Lucence ultimately comes from the Latin lucens meaning "shining". A French form of Lucentia, via the Roman Lucentius, in English it may bring to mind the term lucent, used to describe something that's either luminous or clear enough to let light through. Additionally, the related lucency is used in medicine, when reading X-rays.

Lucence

Caledonia is a rhythmic and alluring place name used by singer Shawn Colvin for her daughter.  It would make an interesting and apt choice for a girl with Scottish ancestry.

Caledonia

A rare choice that feels perfectly familiar, Lumine combines the Lu- of Lucy, Louise, and Lucia, with the -ine ending of Josephine and Evangeline. Derived from the Latin lumina "lights" or the English lumine "to illuminate", it notably appeared as one of the main characters in the 2020 game Genshin Impact.
 
It has since made its debut to the US stats when it was given to five girls in 2024. LOO-meen is the most common pronunciation, though LOO-min-ay has also been used.

Lumine

Britannia

An offbeat musical name, that also means "simple, ingenuous" from its Spanish origins. More familiar as a surname, it appears in the Disney film, Encanto and the novel Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree. 

A unisex choice, nicknames Maggie, Maddie, or Mallie may make it lean more feminine. Madrigal was given to zero babies of either gender last year.

Madrigal

A sweet elaboration of Marcella, Marcia, and family, that may appeal if you like the style and frills of Marceline, Juliette, and Nicolette. Relating back to the Roman god of war, Mars, its meaning may be interpreted as "warlike", "little warrior", or "dedicated to Mars". 


Marcelette

Likely used as a rare elaboration of Marcelle or Marcella — or as a variant of the French Marcelette —Marcetta may appeal to those who enjoy both Marcy and Etta as nicknames. 
While it is probably derived from Marcellus and Marcus, names that relate to the Roman God of War, another source could be the surname Marcet. Again, this might be a Catalan form of Marcus, however, it may also come from the Latin marceo meaning "wilt" or "languid", or from the Old English merchet, a term used in the Middles Ages to refer to a fine paid by a woman's father to a local lord, if her marriage meant she moved away and was considered a lost laborer. In this case, it ultimately comes from merchedd, an Old Welsh word for "daughter". 
 
Marcietta is an even rarer variation of the name.

Marcetta

Benedicta

Latin names are plentiful throughout English-speaking countries, as Latin is one of the root languages for English. Latin names include many of the most popular baby names in the Western world, including Lucy and Oliver, Julia, and Miles.

Latin names in the US Top 100 for girls include Ava, Clara, Lillian, Olivia, and Stella. For boys, Latin names in the US Top 100 include Dominic, Lucas, Julian, Roman, and Sebastian. In Rome, popular names include Cecilia, Viola, Christian, and Santiago.

Of course, many unique baby names have Latin origins too, such as Sidra, Domino, and Vesper. Latin was the language of ancient Rome, another source for fashionable modern names, such as Augustus, Cassius, and Octavia.

Browse all of our Latin baby names here, ordered by popularity on Nameberry. 

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