Ancient Roman Names

  1. Martia
    • Origin:

      Variation of Marcia, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "warlike"
    • Description:

      Martia, more distinctive than cousins Marta, Marcia and Marsha, also has a strong image and slightly unexpected feel.
  2. Argentia
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "silver"
    • Description:

      A shimmery ancient Roman name that could still shine today. VARIATION: ARGENTA
  3. Quintia
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "the fifth"
    • Description:

      Like Quentin, Quintin and Quintana, Quintia was once reserved for the fifth child in a family, but now would make an interesting choice for a child coming anywhere in the birth order.
  4. Tauria
    • Origin:

      Latin, place name
    • Description:

      The name of an area of Peru, this could be a possibilty for a springtime baby born under the sign of Taurus.
  5. Urbana
    • Origin:

      Latin, feminine form of Urban
    • Meaning:

      "of the city"
    • Description:

      If you live in the city, you might call your urban baby Urbana; if you live in the suburbs--don't even think of Surbana.