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Gladiator Baby Names

  1. Livius

    • Origin:

      Roman

    • Description:

      Ancient Roman surname from which European favorite Livia derives. The Roman historian Titus Livius is better known in English as Livy.
  2. 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.
  3. Silvius

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "wood, forest"

    • Description:

      With the rise of ancient Roman names, the now-obscure Silvius may be rediscovered. Sleek and silvery, Silvius was the name of several legendary kings and an early saint. It survives in the contemporary world in its Spanish and Italian form Silvio, used for the character played by Steven Van Zandt on The Sopranos, while its traditional form appears in the Shakespeare play, As You Like It.
  4. Tullius

    • Origin:

      Roman, meaning unknown

    • Description:

      An ancient Roman family name, best known from the orator and author Marcus Tullius Cicero.
  5. 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.
  6. Taurus

    • Origin:

      Sign of the Zodiac, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "bull"

    • Description:

      The Zodiac name hasn't caught on like Leo or Aries, though it did appear in the US Top 1000 for five consecutive years back in the '70s.
  7. 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.
  8. Fabius

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "bean"

    • Description:

      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, so this might be a good choice for a child who is born late!
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.

  12. Volumnius

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "scroll"

    • Description:

      Volumnius was the name of an important politician in Ancient Rome, but his name does not feel very usable in the modern day.
  13. 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.

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