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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.

Mathis

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:French and German form of Matthias or Matthew
1184
Emery

Meaning: industrious

Origin:English from German
450
Emery

Meaning: industrious

Origin:English from German
1230
Lou

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:Diminutive of Louis or Lewis, French and German
2021
Hilda

Meaning: battle woman

Origin:German
1279
Mina The name Mina is of English origins and it i...
Origin:Scottish diminutive, also Hindu equivalent of Pisces
1280
Odetta

Meaning: wealthy

Origin:German
4370
Adele

Meaning: noble, nobility

Origin:French diminutive of Adelaide
496
Aloisa

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:German variation of Louisa
2307
Amory

Meaning: industrious

Origin:German
6179
Amory

Meaning: industrious

Origin:German
2507
Zelma

Meaning: God helmet

Origin:German, diminutive of Anselma
2949
Bettina

Meaning: God is my oath

Origin:Diminutive of Elizabeth
3032
Nixie

Meaning: water nymph

Origin:German
768
Rosamund

Meaning: horse protection

Origin:German
836
Ryker

Meaning: rich

Origin:German
543
Adelia

Meaning: noble, nobility

Origin:Variation of Adela, German
1145
Emeline

Meaning: work

Origin:French form of German Amelina
1529
Rebekah

Meaning: to tie, bind

Origin:Hebrew
1750
Gratia The meaning of Gratia is 'favor' or 'blessin...
Origin:Italian
6943