Latin Names for Boys

  1. Pastor
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "spiritual leader"
    • Description:

      Pastor might be a brother for Parson and Deacon.
  2. Benigno
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "kind, wellborn"
    • Description:

      From the root that gives us "benign," Benigno is not as accessible in English-speaking cultures as such names as Bruno and Benicio. Filipino Senator Benigno Aquino, Jr., went by his nickname Ninoy.
  3. Fidelis
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "faithful"
    • Description:

      Fidelis has significant historical connections to Christianity, as Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen was a 17th-century Capuchin friar who was martyred. The name has been used across various European countries, particularly in Catholic families who value its religious significance.
  4. Pompey
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "five"
    • Description:

      Roman statesman and Caesar rival whose name, like other classical choices, was occasionally used for enslaved people. The Pompeo version could rise again.
  5. Merc
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Mercury, Roman mythological name
    • Description:

      Merc has been introduced to the American public by the network executive character on Showtime's Episodes, and is a contemporary-sounding short form of the Roman god and planet name Mercury. Mercury, from the Latin for trade or wages, was the god of tradesmen and travelers and is the fast-moving first planet in our solar system.
  6. 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.
  7. Fabiano
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "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
  8. Romanus
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "from Rome"
    • Description:

      Most parents looking for an ancient Roman name would probably prefer something less generic, like, say, MAGNUS or CLAUDIUS.
  9. Tullio
    • Origin:

      Modern form of Roman Tullius, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      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.
  10. Dalmazio
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "from Dalmatia"
    • Description:

      Ancient Italian martyr's name that's a rarity here and now.
  11. Scipio
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "staff or walking stick"
    • Description:

      This surname of an ancient Roman invader of Africa is an intriguing, undiscovered option. Derived from a Latin word meaning "staff" or "walking stick", it can be pronounced as SKEE-pee-o in Latin and as SKIP-ee-o or SIP-ee-o in English.
  12. Volante
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "to fly"
    • Description:

      Soaring, speedy choice.
  13. Alben
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "white, or, man from Alba"
    • Description:

      More often spelled ALBAN, Alben is an ancient and highly unusual name. Alben Barkley was Harry Truman's vice president.
  14. Nollie
    • Origin:

      Latin and Scandinavian variation of Oliver
    • Description:

      Unconventional nickname option that's best kept as a nickname.
  15. Vin
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Vincent, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "conquering"
    • Description:

      Minimalist nickname via XXX star Diesel (born Mark Vincent).
  16. Dalmatius
    • Origin:

      Latin Place-name
    • Description:

      Dalmatius is a masculine name with ancient Roman origins, derived from the geographical region of Dalmatia along the Adriatic coast of present-day Croatia.
  17. Donato
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "given by God"
    • Description:

      Widely used in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, has an air of generosity and could easily be adopted here.
  18. Nelius
    • Origin:

      Latin, diminutive of Cornelius
    • Description:

      A lot more substantial than Corny or Nellie.
  19. Pacificus
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "tranquil"
    • Description:

      The name Pacificus has historical roots in Christian tradition, where it was adopted by several saints and religious figures for its peaceful meaning. Pacificus emerged during the early Christian era when virtue names in Latin were popular among the devout.

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