Latin Names for Boys
- Aquilo
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"eagle"Description:
Common Roman name mentioned in the Bible that has a crisply attractive sound.
- Flavian
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"yellow hair"Description:
A Latin clan name that may rise again along with other things Roman.
- Fabiano
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"bean"Description:
One of the many rhythmically appealing Italian names newly up for consideration, with more substance than the modelly FABIO. Variations: FABIO, FABIAN, FABRIZIO
- Sereno
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"calm"Description:
Appealingly peaceful and placid.
- Adolfo
Origin:
Latin form of AdolphDescription:
One high-fashion brand that's actually a legitimate first name, though still linked to the tainted Adolph.
- Volante
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"to fly"Description:
Soaring, speedy choice.
- Tertius
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"third"Description:
Never as well known as that other Roman numeral name, Octavius, Tertius just might hold some appeal for the parent seeking a really obscure name with the patina of antiquity for her third son.
- Remo
Origin:
Italian variation of Remus, meaning unknownDescription:
Virtually unknown in the U.S., yet with its jaunty o ending and similarity to the stylish (yet unrelated) Remy, Remo may find some new followers.
- Siro
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"from Syria"Description:
This Italian saint's name is one of the most unusual of the o-ending names.
- Lucretius
Origin:
Latin clan nameMeaning:
"wealth"Description:
Lucretius is the name of the Roman philosopher who invented Epicureanism. But even in these days of old Roman name revival, Lucretius sounds a bit long-white-beardish, though it can be enlivened with the nickname Luc.
- Germaine
Origin:
French from LatinMeaning:
"from Germany"Description:
This French feminine version of Germain is a unisex choice in the U.S., also spelled Jermaine, Jemaine, and Germain. Rooted in the ancient Latin Germanus, which may mean sprout or brother, it's no longer a fashionable choice in any version.
- Nelius
Origin:
Latin, diminutive of CorneliusDescription:
A lot more substantial than Corny or Nellie.
- Scorpio
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"scorpion"Description:
Of all the astrological names —think Leo, Aries, Gemini— Scorpio probably has the most dramatically potent presence, which could prove something of a burden to a young boy.
- Gardener
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"keeper of the garden"Description:
Gardener is surely one of the most pleasant and evocative of the occupational options, calling up images of green grass and budding blooms. The name can also be spelled without the first 'e', as in Gardner (born George Cadogan Gardner) McCay, a hunky TV heartthrob of the 1950s and 60s. Gardner is a much more common surname spelling, associated with screen legend Ava, mystery writer Erle Stanley and art collector and patron Isabella Stewart, founder of Boston's Gardner Museum.
- Sergeant
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"to serve"Description:
Sargent, as in Kennedy brother-in-law Shriver, is the more familiar and usable form of this name.
- Argento
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"silvery"Description:
A more distinctive alternative to Angelo.
- Berin
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"fair-haired"Description:
Fresh choice, but with feminine lilt.
- Sarto
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"mender"Description:
Associated with both Renaissance painter Andrea del Sarto and a contemporary brand of shoes, this Italian surname name has a stylish, artistic air.
- Tullio
Origin:
Modern form of Roman Tullius, meaning unknownDescription:
Both Tullio and Tulio are modern forms of the ancient Roman family name Tullius. Though its meaning is unknown, Tullius has an illustrious history with many noble bearers, including a sixth century king and the philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero. Tullio can be shortened to Tully, more properly an Irish surname with a tangled history of its own, while Tulio can be a substitute for Julio.
- Nicasius
Description:
Nicasius is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the Greek word 'nike' meaning 'victory.' This distinguished and scholarly-sounding name has ancient roots and religious significance, as it was borne by several early Christian saints and martyrs, including a 5th-century bishop of Rheims. Though extremely rare in contemporary usage, Nicasius offers rich historical depth and a sophisticated, classical quality. The name has never achieved widespread popularity in English-speaking countries, remaining an exceptionally uncommon choice that might appeal to parents seeking a truly distinctive name with historical gravitas. Nicasius offers several appealing nickname options, including Nic or Cass. Its rarity combined with its classical roots makes it a name of quiet distinction for those drawn to names with ancient heritage.
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