Gladiator Baby Names

Flavius
- Origin:
  Latin
- Meaning:
  "yellow, blond"
- Description:
  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.
Sergius
- Origin:
  Latin, a Roman clan name
- Description:
  Rarely heard in modern times, it was used by Norman Mailer for the hero of his book The Deer Park.
Viridius
- Origin:
  Latin
- Meaning:
  "green"
- Description:
  Viridius was a pagan god of ancient Roman Britain. An alternative spelling is Viridios.

Tarquinius
- Origin:
  Latin, Roman clan name
- Description:
  An ancient Roman names of unknown origin, generally (albeit rarely) encountered these days in its more streamlined Tarquin form. It was borne by two early kings of Rome.
Antonius
- Origin:
  Latin
- Meaning:
  "from Antium; priceless"
- Description:
  This is the original Roman form of Anthony, and it might just be ready for revival, now that Latin names like Maximus and Atticus have hit the big time. Antonius is also a form used in the Netherlands. The Roman general Mark Antony (as in Antony and Cleopatra) was born Marcus Antonius.
Tullius
- Origin:
  Roman, meaning unknown
- Description:
  An ancient Roman family name, best known from the orator and author Marcus Tullius Cicero.

Sabellius
- Origin:
  Latin
- Meaning:
  "Sabine"
- Description:
  At one time, the name Sabellius was given to someone with Sabine origins — i.e., from the Apennine Mountain region of ancient Italy.
Horatius
- Description:
  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 Romans including the poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus (known as Horace) and the legendary hero Horatius Cocles who defended Rome against Etruscan invaders. The name likely derives from the Latin word "hora" meaning "hour" or "time," or possibly from an Etruscan origin. Horatius exemplifies classical Roman naming traditions with its distinctive "-us" ending. While uncommon in modern usage, it appeals to parents drawn to names with historical depth and classical roots. The name projects strength, education, and cultural refinement. Though formal-sounding to modern ears, it offers the friendly nickname options of Horace or possibly Ace.
Faustus
- Origin:
  Latin
- Meaning:
  "fortunate one"
- Description:
  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 Classical period to denote good fortune.

Arrius
- Origin:
  Roman family name
- Description:
  Arrius appears in the fourteenth century writings of Geoffrey Chaucer, but this name is even older. Arrius was a Roman general, and he appears briefly in Starz original series Spartacus. With names like Maximus and Julius in favor, Arrius fits right in.
Manius
- Origin:
  Latin
- Meaning:
  "born in the morning"
- Description:
  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, deities of the underworld.