Latin Names for Girls

  1. Julianne
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "youthful or sky father"
    • Description:

      This variation on the Julia theme has stayed in play due to the popularity of Julianne Moore, though it now sits at the bottom of the US Top 1000.
  2. Pax
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      A cool name, representing the Roman goddess of peace and offering a positive message to bestow upon a child. Pax is one of the most stylish new names that mean peace.
  3. Mars
    • Origin:

      Roman
    • Meaning:

      "god of war; male; red planet"
    • Description:

      Men may be from Mars as the saying goes, and the name may derive from the Latin maris meaning male, but soul singer Erykah Badu and Workaholics star Blake Anderson have given it potential as a unisex name after they both used it for their daughters.
  4. Perpetua
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "perpetual"
    • Description:

      A 3rd century saint's name sometimes used in Catholic communities, and in Western European countries like Portugal and Italy.
  5. Dayana
    • Origin:

      Spanish, Kazakh
    • Meaning:

      "heavenly, faith"
    • Description:

      Dayana is an Hispanic variant of Diana, notably belonging to Venezuelan actress, model and producer Dayana Mendoza. It also belongs to a South American orchid whose name derives from the surname of English botanist John Day. Its use can be partly attributed to the popularity of Diana, the Princess of Wales.
  6. Decima
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "tenth"
    • Description:

      In the days of huge families, this name of the Roman goddess of prophecy and childbirth, and one of the Fates, would be saved for bambina number ten. Now it might be used for a girl born in October, the tenth month.
  7. Valora
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "courageous"
  8. 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.
  9. Dulce
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "sweet"
    • Description:

      Popular Portuguese and Spanish name that refers to "dulce nombre de Maria" -- the sweet name of the Virgin Mary. English variant Dulcie has a different pronunciation.
  10. Lillia
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "lilies"
    • Description:

      More than Lily yet less than Lillian, Lillia is a fresh and undeniably pretty member of the stylish genus of double (or in this case triple) l names. You can also spell it Lilia.
  11. Anona
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "corn, grain"
    • Description:

      Name of the Roman goddess of harvest and grain, appropriate for a fall baby. And a palindrome too!
  12. Nixi
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "goddess of childbirth"
    • Description:

      The Nixi were a tribe of childbirth goddesses in ancient Rome. The similar Nixie is a girls' name associated with German water nymphs. Whichever variation you choose, this is a unique name with a modern feel and evocative ancient roots.
  13. July
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "month name"
    • Description:

      Most things Jul-related – from the month of July to popular modern names Julia and Julian – originate with Roman emperor Julius Caesar, and the month name July is no exception. Fifteen girls and seven boys were named July in 2013, putting this month name into the class of gender neutral names.
  14. Cilla
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Priscilla
    • Meaning:

      "ancient"
    • Description:

      Takes the priss out of Priscilla.
  15. 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.
  16. Verna
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "springtime"
    • Description:

      Verna may mean "springtime," but May or Spring is fresher.
  17. Bibiana
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "life"
    • Description:

      Melodic and unusual, and she will outgrow any bib jokes.
  18. Varinia
    • Origin:

      Latin, meaning obscure
    • Description:

      An ancient Roman name rarely heard in modern times, though the related VARINA appears in Slavic families.
  19. Quintessa
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "essence"
    • Description:

      Sounds like a fictional rank of royalty.
  20. Mimosa
    • Origin:

      Latin plant name
    • Description:

      Adventurous parents are venturing deeper into the garden in search of fresh names, but remember that this also makes for an alcoholic brunch.