Latin names
The 90 most-given names of Latin origin in the US today.
- Oliverboy · From Old French Olivier, of disputed origin: either Latin oliva (olive tree) or a Germanic name like Alfihar (elf-army) reshaped by association with olive#3 · 14,939
- Oliviagirl · Olive tree #2 · 13,544
- Ameliagirl · From Germanic 'amal', meaning 'work, labour'#6 · 12,699
- Lucasboy · Latin form of Greek Loukas, probably meaning 'man from Lucania' (a region of southern Italy) but possibly derived from Latin Lucius ('light')#11 · 10,219
- Sebastianboy · From Latin Sebastianus meaning 'from Sebaste,' a city in Asia Minor whose Greek name sebastos meant 'venerable'#19 · 8,605
- Leoboy · From Latin 'leo' meaning 'lion'#27 · 8,173
- Avagirl · Likely from Latin 'avis' (bird) or a short form of Hebrew Chava (life)#16 · 7,732
- Julianboy · From the Roman family name Julianus, derived from Julius, possibly meaning 'youthful'#31 · 7,603
- Violetgirl · From the flower name#18 · 7,546
- Owenboy · Young warrior or well-born#37 · 7,190
- Auroragirl · From Latin aurora meaning 'dawn'#22 · 7,065
- Lilygirl · From the lily flower (Latin 'lilium'), a symbol of purity, innocence, and beauty#15 · 6,673
- Camilagirl · From Latin/Etruscan 'camillus', a young ceremonial attendant at religious rites#14 · 6,591
- Noragirl · Short form of Honora or Eleanor#20 · 6,380
- Bennettboy · English surname derived from Benedict, from Latin 'benedictus' meaning 'blessed'#48 · 6,268
- Lucygirl · From Latin Lucia, derived from lux (light)#30 · 6,176
- Romanboy · From Latin 'Romanus', meaning 'citizen of Rome' or 'from Rome'#52 · 6,162
- Lunagirl · From Latin 'luna' meaning moon#36 · 6,076
- Milesboy · From Latin miles meaning 'soldier', or possibly Germanic mild (gentle)#16 · 6,072
- Anthonyboy · Priceless, of inestimable worth #55 · 5,967
- Emilygirl · Rival#34 · 5,451
- Valentinagirl · Feminine form of Valentine, from Latin 'valens' meaning 'strong, healthy, vigorous'#44 · 5,354
- Angelunisex · From Latin 'angelus', from Greek 'angelos', meaning 'messenger'#528 · 5,308
- Gracegirl · From Latin 'gratia', meaning 'grace', 'favor', or 'thankfulness'#49 · 5,127
- Emiliagirl · Feminine form of Roman family name Aemilius, from Latin 'aemulus' meaning 'rival' or 'striving to excel'#46 · 4,677
- Novagirl · From Latin 'novus' meaning new#54 · 4,657
- Silasboy · From Latin 'Silvanus' meaning 'wood, forest'#68 · 4,639
- Adrianboy · From the city of Hadria#85 · 4,464
- Stellagirl · From Latin stella meaning 'star'#68 · 4,136
- Victoriagirl · From Latin 'victoria', meaning 'victory'#71 · 4,027
- Lilliangirl · Probably a diminutive of Elizabeth, also taken as an elaborated form of Lily from Latin 'lilium', the lily flower, a symbol of purity#67 · 3,966
- Augustboy · From Latin 'augustus' meaning venerable or magnificent#94 · 3,958
- Arthurboy · Possibly from Celtic 'artos' (bear) + 'viros' (man), or from Latin 'Artorius'#101 · 3,847
- Emilianoboy · Italian and Spanish form of Aemilianus, from the Roman family name Aemilius meaning 'rival' or 'striving'#106 · 3,701
- Christianboy · Follower of Christ #75 · 3,641
- Claragirl · From Latin 'clarus' meaning 'clear, bright, famous'#78 · 3,601
- Rubygirl · From the gemstone name, from Latin 'rubeus' meaning 'red', in use as a given name since the 16th century#79 · 3,554
- Mylesboy · Variant of Miles, from the Germanic name Milo, early associated with Latin 'miles' meaning 'soldier'#16 · 3,511
- Clairegirl · From French, derived from Latin 'clarus' meaning 'bright', 'clear', or 'famous'#77 · 3,487
- Viviangirl · From Latin Vivianus, derived from vivus meaning alive or living#43 · 3,362
- Milliegirl · Diminutive of Millicent (Old German: 'strong in work') or Camilla (Latin: 'attendant at a shrine')#83 · 3,353
- Dominicboy · From Latin 'Dominicus', meaning 'belonging to the Lord' or 'of the Lord'#93 · 3,277
- Vincentboy · From Latin 'Vincentius', derived from 'vincere' meaning 'to conquer'#118 · 3,267
- Lilianagirl · Extended form of Lily/Lilian#57 · 3,118
- Austinboy · Medieval English contracted form of Augustine, from Latin 'Augustinus', meaning 'great' or 'venerable'#123 · 3,103
- Lorenzoboy · Italian form of Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum', a city associated with the laurel tree symbolizing victory#127 · 3,065
- Luciagirl · Light#108 · 3,012
- Callumboy · Scottish Gaelic form of Columba, from Latin 'columba' meaning 'dove'#113 · 2,995
- Miloboy · From Germanic Milo, possibly from miles meaning 'soldier' or Slavic mil meaning 'gracious, dear'#116 · 2,974
- Mariagirl · Latinate form of Mary/Miriam#107 · 2,887
- Deanboy · From Old English denu meaning 'valley'#130 · 2,876
- Autumngirl · From Latin 'autumnus', the season of autumn/fall#116 · 2,805
- Nataliegirl · From Latin 'Natalia', derived from 'natalis' (birth/birthday), traditionally referring to Christmas Day (Christ's birth)#94 · 2,736
- Calvinboy · From French 'Cauvin', derived from Latin 'calvus' meaning 'bald'#138 · 2,710
- Junipergirl · From Latin 'juniperus', the evergreen shrub/tree#123 · 2,618
- Leonboy · From Greek 'leon' and Latin 'leo' meaning 'lion'#154 · 2,583
- Sageunisex · From Latin 'salvia' (the healing herb), also means 'wise one'#132 · 2,537
- Annagirl · Latin form of Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'#128 · 2,521
- Ceciliagirl · From Latin 'Caecilia', derived from 'caecus' meaning 'blind'#106 · 2,506
- Juliettegirl · French diminutive of Julie, from Latin Julius#135 · 2,460
- Emilioboy · Spanish and Italian form of Emil, from Latin 'Aemilius', a Roman family name possibly meaning 'rival' or 'eager'#169 · 2,397
- Rosegirl · From Latin 'rosa' (the flower)#142 · 2,386
- Aceboy · From Latin 'as', a unit#176 · 2,239
- Magnoliagirl · From the genus of flowering trees named after French botanist Pierre Magnol#154 · 2,233
- Valeriegirl · From the Latin family name 'Valerius', derived from 'valere' meaning 'to be strong, healthy'#122 · 2,221
- Serenitygirl · From Latin serenitas, meaning calm, peaceful, clear#152 · 2,209
- Juliagirl · Feminine of Latin Julius#158 · 2,172
- Evagirl · Latinate form of Eve, from Hebrew 'Chava' meaning 'life' or 'living'#159 · 2,154
- Bellagirl · From Italian and Latin 'bella' meaning 'beautiful'#160 · 2,129
- Felixboy · Happy, fortunate#189 · 2,064
- Antonioboy · Italian and Spanish form of Antonius, an old Roman family name of uncertain origin, possibly Etruscan#191 · 2,058
- Nataliagirl · From Latin 'natalis' meaning 'birthday of the Lord' (Christmas)#151 · 2,028
- Maxboy · Short form of Maximilian or Maximus, from Latin 'maximus' meaning 'greatest'#185 · 2,025
- Remigirl · French form of Remigius, from Latin meaning 'oarsman'#136 · 2,023
- Junegirl · From Latin 'Junius', the month name derived from the goddess Juno#180 · 1,978
- Valeriagirl · Feminine form of Valerius, from Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong, healthy'#198 · 1,835
- Gemmagirl · From Latin 'gemma' meaning 'gem' or 'precious stone'#190 · 1,805
- Rosaliegirl · From Latin 'rosa' (rose)#168 · 1,797
- Viviennegirl · French feminine form of Vivian, from Latin 'vivianus' meaning 'alive' or 'lively'#43 · 1,786
- Victorboy · From Latin 'Victor', meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner'#220 · 1,664
- Celestegirl · From Latin 'caelestis' meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the sky'#216 · 1,662
- Olivegirl · From Latin 'oliva', the olive tree#223 · 1,597
- Mabelgirl · From Latin 'amabilis' meaning 'lovable'#224 · 1,522
- Justinboy · Just, righteous #252 · 1,512
- Noellegirl · Born at Christmas#215 · 1,507
- Patrickboy · Of noble or patrician birth#255 · 1,495
- Veragirl · From Slavic meaning 'faith'#229 · 1,482
- Celinegirl · French form from Latin 'Caelina', related to 'caelum' meaning 'heaven' or 'sky'#241 · 1,466
- Arabellagirl · Possibly from Latin orabilis meaning 'easily entreated'#235 · 1,423
- Markboy · Of Mars#242 · 1,416
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