Latin Girl Names By ViVi

Auriel

Latin

"gold"

Auriel is a Roman name that was revived during the nineteenth-century craze for unique names . Could make an interesting substitution for the popular Aurora or Ariel.

Avis

Latin

"bird"

Avis is a bird name that's been in hibernation for awhile, possibly due to the car rental association, but it could make a return on the wings of Ava. Baldwin brother Daniel chose it for his…

Baptista

Latin

"the baptized one"

Probably too evangelical for mass importation.

Beatrix

Latin

"she who brings happiness; blessed"

Beatrix has a solid history of its own apart from Beatrice, with that final x adding a playful, animated note to the name's imposing history and stately vibe. In the earliest sources it is recorded…

Bellatrix

Latin

"female warrior"

J.K. Rowling is a modern master of naming who brought a whole constellation of ancient and celestial names to modern parents. Bellatrix, of one of the stars of Orion, combines fashionable names Bella…

Belva

Latin

"beautiful view"

Has a decidedly middle-aged image.

Benedetta

Italian variation of Benedicta, Latin

"blessed"

The saintly Italian form of the saintly Latin Benedicta.

Benedicta

Latin

"blessed"

Saintly, and a Mother Superior to boot.

Benita

Latin

"blessed"

In fashion limbo with Anita and Juanita.

Bibiana

Latin

"life"

Melodic and unusual, and she will outgrow any bib jokes.

Briony

Spelling variation of Bryony, Greek

"to sprout, to swell"

Briony may be the variation and Bryony the original, but many parents will see this as the more authentic-feeling version of this attractive botanical name. Melodic and bright, it was once a Top 400…

Britannia

Latin

"Britain"

Hail Britannia? We think not.

Bryony

Greek

"to sprout, to swell"

Bryony is an unusually strong plant name --the bryony is a wild climbing vine with green flowers --that caught on in the U.K. before sprouting here. The name of the young character in the Ian McEwan…

Caledonia

Latin place-name for Scotland

"hard or rocky land"

Caledonia is a rhythmic and alluring place name used by singer Shawn Colvin for her daughter. It would make an interesting and apt choice for a girl with Scottish ancestry.

Calpurnia

Latin "chalice; cup"

"chalice; cup"

Calpurnia is a name with a massive history. As the third and final wife of Julius Caesar, Calpurnia has been forever depicted in literature (Shakespeare) and film ( Cleopatra ; Rome ) as a modest and…

Calvina

Latin, feminine form of Calvin

There are several better Cal- names that don't simply echo a male form.