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Fortuna

The Roman goddess Fortuna personified luck and ruled over fortune and fate. She is often depicted as blindfolded, and remains an important figure in Italian culture today, where a common …

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Felicitas

In Roman mythology. Felicitas was the deity of good luck.

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Dragos

The Romanian variation of the Slavic name Drago balances a badass sound with a sweet and endearing meaning.

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Cura

The Roman goddess of care and concern was said to have created humans out of clay.

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Cornelian

A Roman familial name more familiar in the forms Cornelius and Cornelia, but striking nonetheless in any form.

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Constantine

This Roman Emperor's name may once have been considered too grand for a baby but in an era of children called Atticus, Augustine, Valentine, Caspian, Thaddeus, and Maximus, Constantine …

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Clotilde

A romantic rarity, derived from the Old German name Chlotichilda, meaning "famous in battle." Saint Clotilde was a Frankish queen, wife of Clovis I, who played a role in the …

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Casanova

Sweeping, romantic overtones.

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Carmenta

The Roman goddess of childbirth, prophecy, and technological innovation, said to be the inventor of the Roman alphabet. This name, which comes from the word for "song", is unused in …

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Cardea

The Roman goddess of hinges. She is one of three deities that ruled over doorways, along with Forculus, god of the door, and Limentinus, god of the threshold.

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Caelus

In Roman mythology, Caelus was the god of the sky prior to Jupiter. It's one of the few names that's virtually one-of-a-kind yet fits in …

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Caecilius

The Roman family name that gave rise to Cecil. It is unused on modern boys, although it would be a very offbeat way to get Kai as a nickname. For …

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Aula

A Roman name that's unused by English speakers today, but might appeal as a shorter, lighter alternative to Aurelia. The Latin vocabulary word aula also meant "hall".

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Artorius

This Roman clan name was the origin of the more familiar Arthur.

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Artemisa

A romantic form of Artemis used in Spain and Albania.

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Aquilo

Common Roman name mentioned in the Bible that has a crisply attractive sound.

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Antonello

A romantic and elaborate form of the popular Antonio, popular in Italy back in the 90s — and during the Renaissance period too. With playful shortform Nello and grounded Anton too …

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Annonaria

In Roman mythology, Annonaria was an aspect of the goddess Fortuna. Her name is derived from the Latin annona, meaning "corn" or "grain".

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Annona

The Roman goddess Annona personified Rome's grain supply. Her name is derived from the Latin word annōna, meaning "corn" or "grain," which ultimately originated from annus, "year."

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Amulius

In Roman mythology, Amulius was a king of Alba Longa who ordered the death of his infant, twin grandnephews Romulus — eventual founder of Rome — and Remus.

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Amado

A romantic choice, this appealing Spanish name for boys is both accessible and distinctive.

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Agrippa

A Roman forename, and later family name, used for both sexes in ancient times (but more commonly men).

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Aemilius

A Roman family name, the origin of Emil.

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Aelius

This Roman family — whose most famous bearer was Emperor Hadrian, of wall fame — possibly derives from Greek helios, meaning sun.

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Wyntreaux

The ultimate romantic elaboration of Winter, Wyntreaux feels like it's straight out of a fantasy novel.

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Vinicius

An Ancient Roman clan name, deriving from Latin vinum ("wine"), it was notably borne by Marcus Vinicius, a Roman consul, general, and friend of the emperor Augustus. More recently, it …

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Vincenza

Vincenza makes romance of Vincent. Vincenza Gerosa was one of the founders of the Sisters of Charity of Lovere and was later made a saint.

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Vieroslava

Dark and romantic, Vieroslava is a Slovak elaboration on Vera that combines the word viera, meaning "faith", with slava, meaning "glory". Its meaning can be understood as "celebrating faith", among …

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Varinia

An ancient Roman name rarely heard in modern times, though the related VARINA appears in Slavic families.

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Valens

A common Roman cognomen, borne by a 4th-century Roman emperor among others. From the same root as vale, the Roman word of parting, which means "be well". Note: the …

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Turia

An ancient Roman name, lost to time.

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Tullius

An ancient Roman family name, best known from the orator and author Marcus Tullius Cicero.

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Tarquinius

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.

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Solveiga

Mystical and romantic with a charmingly Old Norse feel, Solveiga is the variant of Solveig that is found in Latvia and Lithuania.

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Severo

An old Roman family name that could easily be mispronounced to make it supersevere.

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Secundus

An ancient Roman number name that is rarely if ever used in modern times.

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Secunda

This ancient Roman name was sometimes used to show a woman's birth order in her family. It has been used very rarely in modern times, but if you love …

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Raluca

A popular Romanian name, diminutive of the Greek name Rallou. It was popularized in Romania by the actress Rallou Karatza (1778-1870), a daughter of a Wallachian prince who was …

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Publius

An ancient Roman forename that has never been on the modern American charts. Famous bearers include Publius Vergilius Maro (the poet Virgil), Publius Ovidius Naso (the poet Ovid), and Publius …

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Publia

An ancient Roman name that hasn't found favor in the modern world.

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Paulla

An ancient Roman spelling of Paula, used more often than the male equivalent Paullus. Because of the meaning, this name was commonly given to younger daughters.

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Otilia

Spanish and Romanian form of Ottilia or Odilia

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Numerius

An ancient Roman forename never (yet) used in the modern world.

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Mihai

The cute Romanian form of Michael, Mihai is a popular name with a lot of historical significance in Romania — the most famous figure being Mihai the Brave, one of Romania …

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Metella

An ancient Roman name with a heavy metal vibe, Metella has never featured on the US charts. But there's nothing wrong with it — it could be an interesting alternative …

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Marcellus

This ancient Roman family name, first borne by the distinguished Marcus Claudius Marcellus and later by two popes, is a possibilty in the hot new category of names from antiquity.

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Mania

A pretty Roman name, but unfortunately also the English vocabulary word mania. Spelling it Manya would avoid the issue.

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Lyrisia

A frilly, Romantasy-esque name, Lyrisia feels ready to appear in a novel — though it might equally appeal to parents looking for something rare and fanciful with a touch of …

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Luminița

A luminous Romanian girl's name that combines lumina (light) with a cutesy diminutive ending.

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Kerensa

Kerensa, forever romantic, is a rare Cornish name spelled with an 's' or 'z', the most modern of the Karen family. Kerensa (or Kerenza) has ties to the Welsh Cerys …