Gladiator Baby Names
- 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!
- Taurus
Origin:
Sign of the Zodiac, LatinMeaning:
"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.
- Flavius
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"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.
- Quintus
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"fifth"Description:
A literary name figuring in the story of Ben Hur and the novels of Anthony Trollope that has the feel of Roman antiquity that is beginning to appeal to many parents. Quintus was one of only about twenty male first names in ancient Rome, and was often (though not exclusively) used for fifth sons.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Silvanus
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"wood; forest"Description:
In Roman mythology, Silvanus was the god of the forests. He protected farmers and fields and was credited with developing a system for marking field boundaries.
- Livius
Origin:
RomanDescription:
Ancient Roman surname from which European favorite Livia derives. The Roman historian Titus Livius is better known in English as Livy.
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