By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Ambrosius is a masculine name of Greek and Latin origin, derived from the Greek word "ambrosios," meaning "immortal" or "divine." It is the original Latin form of the more common Ambrose. The name…
Latin
"green"
Viridius was a pagan god of ancient Roman Britain. An alternative spelling is Viridios.
"scroll"
Volumnius was the name of an important politician in Ancient Rome, but his name does not feel very usable in the modern day.
Roman
Ancient Roman surname from which European favorite Livia derives. The Roman historian Titus Livius is better known in English as Livy.
Horatius is a venerable masculine name with ancient Roman origins, the Latin form of the more familiar Horace. The name carries significant historical weight, being associated with several notable…
Latin clan name
"wealth"
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…
"born in the morning"
Manius is one of the lesser-used Roman forenames, far less popular than Lucius, Marcus et al, both in ancient times and today. Its meaning is actually uncertain: another possible origin is from manes…
"yellow, blond"
Flavius is an ancient Roman family name associated with a dynasty of emperors. It has an appealingly flavorful first syllable, and is the name of a stylist in the Hunger Games series. Earlier…
"fortunate one"
Faustus is a masculine name with ancient Roman origins, derived from the Latin word 'faustus' meaning 'lucky' or 'favorable.' It shares roots with the word 'auspicious' and was used during the…
"bean"
Though the Fabian or Fabio versions are more often heard today, Fabius is the Roman family name they originated from. The general Quintus Fabius Maximum was famous for his strategic delaying tactics,…
"fifth"
This Roman name is featured in the New Testament as that of the governor of Judea.
"first"
The revival of long-dormant Roman names would put this back in the lexicon if it wasn't so connected to a telecommunications network.
"Sabine"
At one time, the name Sabellius was given to someone with Sabine origins — i.e., from the Apennine Mountain region of ancient Italy.
