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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.

Roth

Meaning: redhead

Origin:German
4048
Heinrich

Meaning: estate ruler

Origin:German
1587
Filbert

Meaning: very brilliant

Origin:German
3505
Hedwig

Meaning: war

Origin:German
1745
Norbert

Meaning: bright or renowned north

Origin:German
1694
Reta

Meaning: shaken

Origin:Greek
7466
Rheta

Meaning: eloquent speaker

Origin:Greek
8025
Odilio

Meaning: possessor of enormous wealth

Origin:German
6987
Donar

Meaning: ancient thunder god

Origin:German
8466
Arnelle

Meaning: eagle power

Origin:English
7351
Gannet

Meaning: goose

Origin:German
9645
Gannet

Meaning: goose

Origin:German
15556
Mozart Mozart is a Boy's name. The name originated ...
Origin:German musical name
4344
Haldis

Meaning: purposeful

Origin:German
11091
Strom

Meaning: stream

Origin:German
7290
Gina This name was popularized by Gina Lollobrigi...
Origin:Diminutive of Regina, Angelina, etc
2493
Heinz The name Heinz is of German origins and it i...
Origin:German diminutive of Heinrich
6720
Gerhard The name Gerhard is of German origins and it...
Origin:German variation of Gerard
9259
Maritza

Meaning: drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved

Origin:Spanish diminutive of Maria
2168
Bach

Meaning: dweller near the brook

Origin:German
5252