Gladiator Baby Names
- Livius
Origin:
RomanDescription:
Ancient Roman surname from which European favorite Livia derives. The Roman historian Titus Livius is better known in English as Livy.
- Fabius
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"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!
- Sabellius
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"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.
- Tullius
Origin:
Roman, meaning unknownDescription:
An ancient Roman family name, best known from the orator and author Marcus Tullius Cicero.
- Viridius
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"green"Description:
Viridius was a pagan god of ancient Roman Britain. An alternative spelling is Viridios.
- Lucretius
Origin:
Latin clan nameMeaning:
"wealth"Description:
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 the nickname Luc.
- Tarquinius
Origin:
Latin, Roman clan nameDescription:
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.
- 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.
- Arrius
Origin:
Roman family nameDescription:
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.
- Faustus
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"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.
- Manius
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"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.
- Volumnius
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"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.
- Sergius
Origin:
Latin, a Roman clan nameDescription:
Rarely heard in modern times, it was used by Norman Mailer for the hero of his book The Deer Park.
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