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Leo is a strong-yet-friendly name that was common among the Romans, used for fourteen popes, and is now at its highest point ever in the US. Brave but …

Laurentine is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from the ancient Roman name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel.' This elegant name carries associations with victory and …

Laurens is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the ancient Roman name 'Laurentius,' meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel.' The laurel wreath was a symbol of victory …

Upside: it has an interesting ancient look and feel, related to the Roman family name Laelius of uncertain meaning. There is also a type of orchid called the Laelia. Downside …

Korneliusz is the Polish form of Cornelius, a masculine name of ancient Roman origin derived from the Latin 'cornu' meaning 'horn.' As a Roman family name, it carried significant prestige …

Created by the Polish playwright Juliusz Słowacki in 1833 for his eponymous romantic hero, Kordian has been in rare use in Poland since. Słowacki based the name on the Latin …

Klaudia is a variant spelling of Claudia, a feminine name with ancient Roman origins. The name comes from the Latin word "claudus" meaning "lame" or "limping," and was originally a …

Justicia is a feminine name with Latin origins, directly derived from the Roman goddess of justice who was depicted holding scales and a sword. The name literally means "justice" or …

Juliusz is the Polish variant of Julius, a masculine name with ancient Roman origins. Derived from the Roman family name Julius (as in Julius Caesar), it's ultimately connected to …

Ignatiy is the Russian form of Ignatius, a masculine name with ancient Roman origins. Derived from the Latin name Ignatius, it comes from the word "ignis" meaning "fire," suggesting qualities …

Ignatios is the Greek form of Ignatius, a masculine name with ancient Roman origins derived from the Latin word 'ignis' meaning 'fire.' This powerful association gives the name connotations of …

Ianis is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. It's primarily a Romanian variant of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' The name is …

Gnaeus was one of the most common forenames used by the ancient Romans (there were only 40 or so to choose from). It is thought to have originated as a …

Gallieno is a masculine name of Italian origin, derived from the ancient Roman name Gallienus. It has historical significance as it was the name of a Roman Emperor who ruled …

Stately Gaius (pronounced GUY-us) was in the name of many ancient Romans, including Julius Caesar. Little-used before the year 2000, it now feels like a fresh possibility in …

A Latin clan name that may rise again along with other things Roman.

Faustena is a rare feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the Roman family name Faustus, meaning 'lucky' or 'fortunate.' This elaborate feminine form adds melodic syllables to the more …

Fabyan is a masculine name with Latin roots, likely derived from the Roman family name Fabius, which meant "bean grower" or "bean farmer." This uncommon name carries an air of …

Fabianne is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the ancient Roman clan name Fabius, which means "bean grower" or "of the Fabii family." It represents the feminine form …

Evelena is a feminine name that elaborates on the classic Eve with romantic suffixes. It combines the simplicity of Eve (meaning 'life' in Hebrew) with melodic ending elements found in …

Ercole is the Italian form of Hercules, the legendary hero from Greco-Roman mythology known for his extraordinary strength and courage. The name derives from the Greek 'Herakles,' which means …

Emelina is a delicate feminine name with Latin roots, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, meaning 'rival' or 'emulating.' It's a more elaborate variant of Emeline or Emmeline …

Dominic comes from the Latin name Dominicus and is common in the Roman-Catholic community. In the past it has been given to boys born on Sunday—the word "Sunday …

This elaborate form of the already striking Cornelius comes from a Late Roman family name, and was born by rhetorician Sulpicius Cornelianus in the 2nd Century.

Cornalia is a feminine name with Latin origins, likely derived from the Roman family name Cornelius, which may have meant 'horn' or referred to the cornel cherry tree. It represents …

Corisande is a very unusual, haunting choice, with the aura of medieval romance--it is found in early Spanish romantic tales, arriving in the English-speaking world in the nineteenth …

… which meant 'stammerer' or 'stutterer' in Latin. It was an ancient cognomen (additional name) in Roman society, associated with several notable historical figures including a consul in the Roman Republic …

A glowing and sophisticated choice, Aurélien is the French form of the Roman Aurelius, ultimately from aureus meaning "gold, gilded". This form ranked in the French Top 30 back in …

Along with Aureliusz, Aureli is a Polish form of Aurelius, a Ancient Roman name meaning golden, and made most familiar in the form of emperor Marcus Aurelius.

The name of a woman who played a dramatic role in ancient Roman legend, it seems quite slight for modern use. Variation: ARIA

Antonya is a feminine variation of Antonia, which derives from the ancient Roman family name Antonius, meaning 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth.' The 'y' spelling gives this classical name a …

Variation of Anthony, and more true to the original Latin spelling. The Roman statesman Marcus Antonius is usually known as Mark Antony in English.

Antonie is a feminine variation of the name Anthony, derived from the Roman family name Antonius, which has roots in Ancient Greece. The name means 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth …

Names given to the legitimate children of Habsburg Holy Roman and Austrian emperors, as well as those of their heirs.

A classic name belonging to a British princess and a Roman goddess, Diana hovers comfortably in the 200s. Here are some alternatives!

Handsome boy names are just that — handsome! These are attractive, often romantic names that conjure up images of handsome guys. Some of them are literally names that mean handsome, such …

Virgile is a masculine name of Latin origin, the French form of the Roman name Virgil or Vergilius. It is most notably associated with the classical Roman poet Virgil, author …

A lovely, botanical and V starting name for boys, derived from viorea, the Romanian word for the sweet violet flower. The name is predominantly used in Romania, but also in …

More distinct than Violet, Viola, or Violeta — Violina has an indisputably beautiful and romantic sound.

Vincentius is the original Latin form of the name Vincent, derived from the Roman name 'Vincentius' which stems from 'vincens' meaning 'conquering' or 'victorious.' This masculine name carries a sense …

Modern and ancient at the same time, Varion is a variation of the Roman family name, Varius, via it elongated form, Varianus, and its shortening, Varian. Meaning "versatile", Varion is …

Suhaib was the name of an enslaved Byzantine man, known as Suhaib the Roman, who became one of the first non-Arab companions of the Prophet Mohammad. Other notable bearers …

The common name for the invasive weed scientists call Lespedeza cuneata has a Roman feel that's become sought after among certain parents. But soundalikes Circe and Servilia have much …

Saturni is an unusual masculine name that appears to derive from Saturn, the Roman god of agriculture and wealth, also associated with the planet Saturn. The name carries classical overtones …

Salcia is a feminine name with Eastern European origins, particularly connected to Polish, Romanian, and Jewish naming traditions. It likely derives from the Latin 'salix,' meaning 'willow tree,' a symbol …

Rufo is a masculine name with Latin and Spanish origins, derived from the Roman name Rufus, meaning "red-haired" or "red-headed." This ancient name was relatively common in the …

… of Roman or as a unique name with Arabic or Eastern European influences. The name Roman itself derives from Latin, referring to a citizen of Rome or the Roman Empire …

Well used in Russia, this is a distinctive and undiscovered choice here. Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov is the fictional protagonist of Crime and Punishment by Feodor Dostoyevsky.

Smoking jacket-wearing British surname, with artistic ties to Sir Henry Raeburn, Scottish romantic painter.

Petronila is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from Petronius, an ancient Roman family name related to 'petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. It's essentially a variant of Petronilla …