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The name of minor characters in Shakespeare's two of Roman plays – Julius Caesar and Timon of Athens – and a noble Spanish surname. Though probably etymologically unrelated to the Latin …

The unusual and intriguing Tullia has been used since Roman times and may appeal to parents who like Tallulah, Julia, and Lillia but want something that's very rarely heard …

Trivia is considered the first epithet of Diana, the Roman goddess of hunting, fertility, and the moon. The name is derived from the Latin word trivium, meaning "triple way," which …

Tressella is an extremely rare feminine name with likely Romance language influences. It may be a decorative elaboration of names like Tessa or Teresa, or possibly derived from the French …

Tiziano is an Italian masculine name derived from the Roman clan name Titius. It gained notable recognition through the famous Venetian Renaissance painter Tiziano Vecelli, better known as Titian in …

Tiziana is a feminine Italian name derived from the Roman family name Titius. It's the female form of Tiziano (Titian in English), famously borne by the renowned Renaissance painter …

Servilia is best known as the name of a Roman patrician woman intimately involved with some of the most famed figures in ancient history: she was Caesar's mistress, Brutus …

Salacia was the goddess of the sea in ancient Roman mythology — the divine personification of the calm, sunlit saltwater. She was also a wife of Neptune. Her name derives from …

The name of a Galician saint, this is a romantic Rose name that feels handsome and not at all feminine.

This energetically-spelled name may come from Crizantema, the Romani form of Chrysanthemum... or straight from the name Chrysanthe.

Paul is an ancient name for boys -- popular in Roman and medieval times -- that's not very fashionable now, which can work in its favor, scarcity balancing simplicity. To the …

Ovidia is the unusual feminine form of the ancient Roman Ovidius, most famous as the name of the exiled 1st century Roman poet Ovid. Modern male form Ovidio is known …

Used as a masculine form of Otilia, itself the Romanian variant of Odilia, this name is a relative of Otto and Odette. It holds the appeal of Emilian, Bastian, and …

The name given to a short novel, often light, romantic and sentimental, a novelette is longer than a short story but shorter than a novella or novel, while still having …

Nerone is a masculine name derived from the ancient Roman name Nero. It originates from the Sabine word meaning 'strong' or 'vigorous.' While historically associated with the infamous Roman Emperor …

Moneta was the name of two separate goddesses in Roman mythology. The first was the goddess of memory, equivalent to the Greek Mnemosyne, and the second was as an epithet …

Minervia is a feminine name derived from Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, arts, and trade. The additional 'i' creates a slight variation from the classical name. Minerva …

This name — also seen as Mellona — belonged to the Roman goddess of bees and bee-keeping, said to encourage the supply of honey.

This name — also seen as Mellonia — belonged to the Roman goddess of bees and bee-keeping, said to encourage the supply of honey.

Martimana is a feminine name with likely Latin or Romance language origins. It appears to be a derivative of the masculine name Martin, which comes from Mars, the Roman god …

Marcina is a feminine name with roots in ancient Roman culture, derived from Marcus, which means 'dedicated to Mars' (the Roman god of war). This feminine variation maintains the strength …

Lucrezia is an elegant Italian feminine name with ancient Roman roots. Derived from the Latin family name Lucretius, it's associated with wealth and prosperity. The name gained prominence during …

Lashunda combines the popular prefix 'La-' (meaning 'the' in Romance languages but used primarily for its pleasant sound in modern naming) with 'shunda,' which may derive from the name Shonda …

This is an alternative to Laura or Lauren made romantic by Dr Zhivago, and badass by video-game heroine Lara Croft. In mythology, Lara was a nymph in Ovid's …

Juppiter is an uncommon masculine name derived from the Roman king of gods and sky deity Jupiter, with an alternative spelling using a double 'p' that reflects older Latin forms …

This elaboration of the name Junius originated as a Roman cognomen — a name that was passed down over generations.

Hermus is a masculine name with ancient Greek and Roman connections, possibly derived from the Hermus River (modern Gediz River in Turkey) which was significant in classical antiquity. It may …

Fábio is the Portuguese and Italian form of the Roman family name Fabius, which derives from the Latin 'faba' meaning 'bean' or 'bean grower.' This classical name carries a sense …

Since this was the name chosen by the late Roman Catholic pope in 2013, Francis has come into the spotlight. The name, which was in the Top 10 at the …

A Latin verb which is the origin of the Roman name Emerentius and its variants, which could make a handsome name in its own right.

While this boy's name used in Slavic countries like Romania, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia may sound like the English word "dragon", the name has a much more gentle meaning.

Domitilla is the name of the wife of the Roman emperor Vespasianus and the mother of the emperors Titus and Domitianus. There is a Santa Domitilla with catacombs in Rome …

Digory is the name of a character in a romantic poem from the Middle Ages as well as from The Chronicles of Narnia, also known as The Professor. There's …

Damisio is a masculine name that appears to have Romance language origins, possibly derived from Spanish or Portuguese influences. It may be related to the name Damaso, which comes from …

Curcio is a distinctive Italian masculine name with ancient Roman roots. Derived from the Latin name Curtius, it was originally a Roman family name associated with nobility and heroism in …

A virtue-adjacent name, Costanzo comes from the Late Roman name, Constans, making it a relation of Constance and Constantine. Currently more popular in its feminine form (Costanza), it appears …

This elaborate form of Cornelia derives from the Late Roman family name Cornelianus, borne by a 2nd century rhetorician, Sulpicius Cornelianus. It might appeal to those who don't want …

… Corinna or Corisande. The name has a literary quality and may have connections to medieval romantic traditions. Corisande appeared in literary works including the 16th-century pastoral romance 'L'Astrée …

Claudiana is an elaborate feminine name derived from the Roman family name Claudius, which means 'lame' or 'limping' in Latin. This ornate extension of the more common Claudia adds a …

Calistaro is a rare masculine name with a melodious, romantic quality. It appears to blend elements of names like Calisto (derived from Greek mythology, referring to a nymph loved by …

Armando takes the flat-footed Herman and makes it romantic. This is another of the Latin names we expect to be seeing more of.

The Italian form of the ancient Hamilcar has a romantic, elaborate sound, and it could be a handsome choice if you're looking for a rare Italian name that no …

Amarande is an elegant feminine name with a dreamy, romantic quality. It likely derives from the botanical amaranth flower, whose name comes from Greek 'amarantos' meaning 'unfading' or 'everlasting.' This …

Alard looks and sounds like the name of a romantic, medieval knight. It's dashing and unusual; but still easy to pronounce and spell. Cognate Adelard might also appeal if …

Masculine names from Greek and Roman mythology. Perfect for fantasy characters or an ancient name for your baby.

Baby names from the new fantasy mystery/romance visual novel game, The Arcana. They are very exotic and unique names, I like the writer's choice.

This name of an architecturally glorious Italian city makes a romantic and evocative possibility.

Venusita is an exotic feminine name derived from Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty. This Spanish diminutive form adds the affectionate suffix "-ita" to create a name meaning …

A rare, melodic name that's not at all vanilla. In Roman myth, Venilia — also spelled Venelia — was a nymph associated with the winds and sea.

A rare, melodic name that's not at all vanilla. In Roman myth, Venelia — also spelled Venilia — was a nymph associated with the winds and sea.