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Onoria is a feminine name with Latin and Italian origins, derived from the Roman name Honoria, meaning 'woman of honor' or 'honorable.' The name carries an air of nobility and …

Feminization of Namor, a name created for a Marvel Comics character by spelling Roman in reverse. Namora is also a comic book superhero, and cousins with her namesake Namor.

Mietta is either a diminutive of Mia (which in the tradition of many Romance language diminutives is longer than the original) or a "smoosh" name combining Mia and Etta. As …

Martim is the Portuguese form of Martin, a name derived from Mars, the Roman god of war. This classic name has been used throughout the Portuguese-speaking world for centuries …

Marq is a streamlined, modern variation of Mark or Marcus, names with ancient Roman origins meaning 'dedicated to Mars' (the Roman god of war) or 'warlike.' This simplified spelling emerged …

Manerva is a feminine name that likely represents a variation of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, arts, and trade. The name carries rich historical and mythological significance …

Lorenz is a masculine name of Germanic and Latin origin, derived from the Roman name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel,' symbolizing victory and honor in ancient Rome …

Livinia appears to be a variant of Lavinia, a feminine name with ancient Roman roots. In Roman mythology, Lavinia was the daughter of King Latinus and the wife of Aeneas …

… variation of an ancient Roman family name. It came to Britain in the mid-nineteenth century, following the publication of George Sand's popular romantic novel titled Lelia in 1833.

Julien is the handsome French form of Julian, which derives from Julius, a Roman family name. Its origin is shrouded in history, but possible roots include Latin iuvenis, meaning "youthfu …

Jovanna is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from Jupiter (Jove), the Roman king of gods. It's a variant of Giovanna (Italian) or Joanna (English), ultimately stemming from …

Cheerful and contemporary in feel, Ilari is a unisex choice, ultimately from the Roman name, Hilarius, via its English and Italian forms, Hilary and Ilaria. While Ilari is exclusively masculine …

Ignacy is the Polish form of the Latin name Ignatius, deriving from the Roman family name Egnatius, possibly meaning 'fiery' or 'ardent.' The name gained popularity among Christians through St …

A contemporary sounding word name with an ancient history, widely used in the Roman Empire, and based on the mythic goddess of good luck and fertility.

Florien is a masculine name with Latin and French influences, derived from the Roman family name Florius, which comes from 'florus' meaning 'flowering' or 'in bloom.' It's a variant …

A feminine form of the Latin name Flaminius, which derives from flamen: a Roman priest devoted to a particular "official" deity. The name entered the Italian Top 200 in 2021 …

Emilion is a masculine name with Latin and French roots, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, meaning 'rival' or 'emulating'. The name gained recognition through Saint-Émilion, a famous …

Emileigh is a contemporary feminine spelling variation of Emily, which derives from the Roman family name Aemilius, meaning 'industrious' or 'striving.' This creative spelling incorporates the popular '-leigh' ending that …

Emelio is a variation of Emilio, the Spanish and Italian form of the Roman family name Aemilius, which likely derives from Latin 'aemulus' meaning 'rival' or 'emulating'. This spelling variant …

Eemil is a Finnish and Estonian variation of Emil, which derives from the Roman family name Aemilius, meaning 'rival' or 'emulating.' This Nordic spelling gives the classic name a distinctive …

A feminization of Dušan — a well-used Slavic boy name — with the same romantic meaning. Dušana is most often observed in Slovakia.

Dionysius derives from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, revelry and fertility. This Romanized spelling has been used for poets, soldiers, and saints throughout the centuries, but is hardly ever …

Dalmacio is a masculine name with Latin and Spanish roots, derived from the Roman clan name 'Dalmatius,' which refers to someone from Dalmatia (a region in modern Croatia). The name …

Cornelious is an elaborated spelling variant of Cornelius, a masculine name with ancient Roman roots. The name derives from the Roman clan name Cornelius, possibly stemming from the Latin word …

Coriolan is a name sometimes used in modern France, derived from the ancient Roman Coriolanus, taken from a now-vanished city. Gaius Marcius Coriolanus was a Roman general whose life …

Clelie or Clélie is the French form of the interesting and little-used Roman name Clelia.

Claudicio is a rare masculine name with Latin roots, likely derived from the Roman name Claudius, which means 'lame' or 'limping' but became associated with the prestigious Roman Claudian family …

Cierre is an uncommon feminine name with a melodic quality. It likely has romance language origins, possibly deriving from Spanish or French linguistic roots. The name may be related to …

Cesareo is a masculine name with Latin and Spanish origins, derived from the Roman family name Caesar, which may have originally meant 'hairy' or possibly 'cut from the womb.' In …

First century queen who led her Brittonic Iceni tribe in revolution against the Romans occupying England. Also found as Boudica, Boadicea (as in bodacious) and in Welsh as Buddug, the …

… Elian, and Augustine. Aurelian is typically used in English to refer to the 3rd century Roman emperor (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus), known for reuniting the Roman Empire through his successful military …

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish variation of Arthur that makes the original feel more romantic and dashing.

A simplified spelling of the quirky European diminutive Anouk, used by the tiny Romansh-speaking population of Switzerland. In Nunavik Inuit, it means "sled dog harness", and there are other …

Antonyo is a variation of the classic name Anthony, which derives from the Roman family name Antonius, meaning 'priceless' or 'highly praiseworthy.' This particular spelling with the 'y' gives the …

Antonietta is the Italian feminine diminutive form of Antonio, ultimately derived from the Roman family name Antonius, whose meaning is uncertain. The name gained popularity through Saint Anthony of Padua …

Sometimes written as Antinoos, this name was borne by a lover of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd Century. After his early death, the emperor had him venerated and …

Anthoni is a variation of the classic name Anthony, which derives from the Roman family name Antonius. This spelling variation adds a distinctive touch while maintaining the name's historical …

Alfredo, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese variation of Alfred, is most familiar as the romantic lead in Verdi's evergreen opera La Traviata. On a less romantic note, Alfredo is also …

Gothic baby names relate to the culture that combines horror with romanticism. Gothic can refer to the medieval or the modern; Gothic style encompasses music and architecture, literature and fashion …

Names of the empresses and princesses of the Eastern Roman empire. Some of these names were adopted by some individuals after they were commited in a nunnery such as Xene …

Eastern European names originate from Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, and many other surrounding countries. Eastern European girl names include Zsazsa, Danika, Amalia, and Edvina. Eastern …

Apparently my naming taste for boys is 95% Greco-Roman. There's a little bit of literary choice, and some sci-fi thrown in for good measure.

Ynyr is still quietly used in Wales, though the alternative modern form of ancient Roman Honorius is the simple Honor. The name is used in the 1983 sci-fi movie …

Vianna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, primarily connected to Latin and Romance languages. It may derive from the ancient Roman name 'Viviana,' meaning 'alive' or 'full of …

Valerien is a distinguished masculine name with Latin and French origins, derived from the Roman family name Valerius, meaning 'strong' or 'healthy.' It shares roots with the more common Valerian …

Valeriano is a distinguished masculine name with Latin and Italian roots, derived from the Roman family name Valerius, meaning 'strong' or 'healthy.' This extended form of Valerian adds a distinctly …

Doesn't everything sound better with a French accent? Sylvain, the French variation of the Roman wood god's name, sounds somehow cooler and more sophisticated than Sylvan.

A feminine form of Stephen, with a touch more flair than Stephanie. Popular in Romania, Poland, and Moldova, familiar in Italy, England and Wales, and Czechia, diminutives include the Greek …

This steely surname has a macho image that might feel more appropriate for a romance novel than a baby. But on the upside, it's also sleek and modern, familiar …

The original but less common spelling of Sybil, this name comes from Greek and Roman mythology, in which the sibyls were female prophets. A name that has dipped in and …