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Latin
"from the city of Sparta"
Spartacus is the famous name of an ancient Roman slave -- and star of his own eponymous TV series! -- who led a slave revolt and became a renowned gladiator, only to die in the ring. Not considered…
"cat-like"
This Late Roman name is little-used in modern times, though the feminine forms Feline and Felina are popular in Europe. While some relate it to the happy-go-lucky Felix, it actually has a cat-like…
"lover of God"
Amadeaus is a variation of the name Amadeus, which has Latin and Italian origins meaning 'love of God' or 'beloved by God.' The additional 'a' in this spelling creates a unique twist on the classical…
"eagle"
Aquilla appears in the New Testament. The name carries powerful symbolism through its association with eagles, conveying qualities of strength, vision, and nobility. Despite its classical origins,…
Finnish form of Hilarius, Roman, Latin
"cheerful"
Light and cheerful as its meaning but with plenty of substance, Ilari is the Finnish form of Hilarius and Hillary. Used as a masculine name in Finland, it is used, albeit quietly, as a unisex option…
Romanian form of Laurence, Latin
"from Laurentium; bay laurel"
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.
French diminutive of Maurus, Latin
"dark-skinned"
Maurin comes from the ancient Roman Maurus, which literally means 'Moorish.' This name was traditionally given to people with darker complexions or those from North African descent. Throughout…
Dutch form of Maurice, English and French from Latin
Historically, the name gained significance in the Netherlands through Maurice of Nassau (Maurits van Nassau), a key military leader during the Dutch Revolt against Spain in the 16th-17th centuries.…
Hindi, Hebrew
"rim of a wheel; comforted by God"
Nemi is a short, sweet unisex name, with a whole range of origins, though for boys, it is most notably used as either a short form of Biblical Nehemiah, or as the birth name of King Dasharatha who…
Italian form of Urs, Latin
"bear"
Familiar in France where it ranked in the Top 400 in a recent year, Orso is related to the English Orson, Swiss Urs, and astronomy-inspired Ursa. Derived from the Latin ursus , it is the Italian word…
Latin, "wood, forest"
"wood, forest"
More commonly spelled as Sylvester in English speaking countries, Silvester is closer to its Latin origins silva . Sharing a root with Silas, Sylvia, and Sylvie, this form saw occasional use in the…
Diminutive of Martin, Latin
"warlike"
Fresher and snappier than Marty and Martin, could Mart be successful as an independent baby name? It certainly has in the Netherlands, where it featured in the Top 300 in a recent year, outranking…
Danish, Latin, Slavic
"soldier; gracious, dear"
Familiar in Denmark and the Netherlands, Milas blends the trendiness of Silas with the old-school bookishness of Miles, with a hint of mythical Midas too. The exact origins are unknown, but it could…
Variation of Alois or Aloysius, Latin
"famous warrior"
Aloys derives from Alois, a form of the Latin Aloysius which is a relative of the German and French Louis. Aloys has been particularly popular in German-speaking countries, especially Austria,…
Elaboration of Felix, Latin
"happy, good fortune, luck"
Likely adapted from Felician and Feliciano, this elaborate form of the cheerful, lucky name is predominantly (though only occasionally) used in Mexico and Indonesia.
"north star"
The astronomical Polaris is better known as the North Star, the brightest star in the Ursa Minor constellation. It's also the name of a character in the Marvel Universe, the daughter of Magneto.…
Italian variation of Livius, Latin
"envious"
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…
"holly; holm oak"
The Latin name for the holly (or the holm oak) tree would make an interesting nature-inspired alternative to Alex and Felix.
English, Latin
"from Caieta"
Cajetan is the English form of the Late Roman Caietanus meaning "from Caieta" — a small town in ancient Italy. The name is notably associated with the 16th century philosopher, theologian, and…
Dutch, Latin
"of the sea"
Marijn is a unisex Dutch name, though in recent years, it has been used most often for boys. Out of the charts for girls since the late 2000s, for boys, it remains in the Top 500. Derived from the…