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Ancient Roman Names for Girls

Ancient Roman names are white hot right now. Stars such as Octavia Spencer and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, have brought attention to this attractive group of names. Roman names for girls have history but feel fresh. They are feminine but connote strength, such as Aurelia and Livia.

Along with Aurelia and Livia, other Roman girl names in the US Top 1000 include Cecilia, Octavia, Valentina, Camilla, Priscilla, and Tatiana. Unique Roman girl names garnering attention include Flavia, Sabina, Vita, and Cassia.

These names were used centuries ago in Ancient Rome but feel appropriate for babies born in America today. Here, names from Ancient Rome that work for modern baby girls. If you’re naming a son, be sure to check out our list of Ancient Roman Names for Boys.

Tilly

Meaning: battle-mighty

Origin:Diminutive of Matilda
528
Ivara

Meaning: yew tree, archer

Origin:German
3258
Raffaela

Meaning: God heals

Origin:German variation of Hebrew Raphaela
4618
Alfonsine The meaning of the name Alfonsine is 'ready ...
Origin:German, feminine variation of Alphonse
12454
Bernadine

Meaning: brave as a bear

Origin:German
5146
Wilda

Meaning: to strive

Origin:Variation of the word wild or German
4772
Heidi

Meaning: noble, nobility

Origin:Diminutive of Adelheid; German
241
Wilma

Meaning: resolute protection

Origin:Diminutive of Wilhelmina
1425
Christa Christa is a name of English origin and it m...
Origin:Short form of Christina
4453
Clotilda

Meaning: famous in battle

Origin:German
6316
Harmon The meaning of Harmon is 'soldier' or 'army ...
Origin:Irish variation of Herman
3509
Fynn

Meaning: bright, fair

Origin:Variation of Finn
1315
Theobald

Meaning: courageous people

Origin:German
4657
Helmut

Meaning: brave protector

Origin:German
4709
Baldemar

Meaning: bold and renowned

Origin:German
5253
Luis

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:French and German variation of Louis
1233
Till Till roots in Old High German names like Die...
Origin:German diminutive of Dietrich or Theodoric
1830
Franz

Meaning: Frenchman or free man

Origin:German variation of Francis, Latin
1788
Drexel

Meaning: to turn

Origin:German
2412
Jarrell The meaning of Jarrell is 'spear-brave'. Thi...
Origin:German variation of Gerald
14612