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Roman Mythology Names (With Meanings and Popularity)

By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026

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Remus
Latin, meaning unknown
Remus is one of the legendary twins who, with brother Romulus, founded Rome. An unusual yet classic name for the extremely adventurous who can put aside the stereotyped image of Uncle Remus. Though…
Roma
Italian place-name
Never as popular as Florence; today's parents might prefer Venezia, Verona, or Romy. It is also a Hindu name meaning "one with shiny hair" and is another name for the goddess Lakshmi. In Roman…
Romulus
Latin
"citizen of Rome"
He was the original Roman, Remus's twin and a founder of Rome. But parents attracted to this name are advised to read the legend first. Romulus does have some less than savory characteristics,…
Rumina
Latin
In Roman mythology, Rumina was the goddess of breastfeeding mothers and nursing infants of all species. Her name is possibly derived from the Latin rūmen , meaning "throat."
Salacia
Latin
"salt"
Salacia was the goddess of the sea in ancient Roman mythology — the divine personification of the calm, sunlit saltwater. She was also a wife of Neptune. Her name derives from sal , Latin for "salt."
Saturn
Roman mythology name
If you've rejected all the names on earth, you might move on to the sixth planet from the sun, also the Roman god of agriculture and plenty, and the origin of Saturday.
Silvanus
Latin
"wood; forest"
In Roman mythology, Silvanus was the god of the forests. He protected farmers and fields and was credited with developing a system for marking field boundaries. Silvanus is the name of a disciple in…
Sol
Spanish
"sun"
Although pinochle-playing partner Sam came out of retirement, we don't see it happening to Sol. Near soundalike Saul has more of a shot. Sol was also a Roman god/personification of the sun, and an…
Sylvanus
Latin
"wood; forest"
Sylvanus or Silvanus was the Roman god of the forest whose name is much more often found today in such variations as Sylvia, Sylvie and even Silas than in its original form. But if you're looking for…
Tiberinus
Latin
"of the Tiber river"
Tiberinus was the god of the Tiber in Roman mythology and appears as a character in Virgil's Aeneid . It's related to the name Tiberius, that of an Ancient Roman emperor. Tiberius may be the better…
Trivia
Latin
"place where three roads meet"
Trivia is considered the first epithet of Diana, the Roman goddess of hunting, fertility, and the moon. The name is derived from the Latin word trivium , meaning "triple way," which refers to the…
Venus
Latin
"love, desire"
The name of a heavenly planet and the Roman goddess of beauty and love was an intimidating no-no until tennis champ Venus Williams put an athletic, modern spin on it. Associated with the Greek…
Vesta
Latin
"pure"
The name of the Roman goddess of the household is not recommended for your little goddess. More on that deity: Vesta is primarily associated with the vestal virgins, her priestesses, who tended the…
Vulcan
Latin
"to flash"
Vulcan was the Roman god of fire (from which, volcano) and metalworking, but this name is now more familiar as the pointy-eared humanoids on "Star Trek," represented by Mr. Spock.
Saturnus
Latin form of Saturn, Roman
"Saturn"
A space and mythology related name, that is also a genus of butterflies. It could work as a distinctive middle name for those who find Saturn too blatant.
Italus
Roman mythology, Latin
"of Italy"
A sunny and intriguing sounding name, Italus was a figure in Roman mythology, notably the father of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. In the legends, Italy was named after him, however, it has…
Aeneas
Greek
"the praised one"
In Greek and Roman mythology, Aeneas was the legendary son of Venus (or Aphrodite) who was the hero of Troy and Rome. Appearing in the Aeneid by the poet Virgil, he goes on to found the Roman state…
Verticordia
Latin
"tuner of hearts"
If you're looking for something truly poetic, this epithet of the Roman goddess of love and desire might be for you. Derived from the Latin vertere and cor , it means "turner or changer of hearts",…
Anona
Latin
"corn, grain"
Name of the Roman goddess of harvest and grain, appropriate for a fall baby. And a palindrome too!
Aquilo
Latin
"eagle"
Common Roman name mentioned in the Bible that has a crisply attractive sound.

Roman Mythology Names (With Meanings and Popularity)

Remus

Roma

Romulus

Rumina

Salacia

Saturn

Silvanus

Sol

Sylvanus

Tiberinus

Trivia

Venus

Vesta

Vulcan

Saturnus

Italus

Aeneas

Verticordia

Anona

Aquilo