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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.

Gretchen

Meaning: pearl

Origin:German, diminutive of Margarethe
1046
Bluma

Meaning: flower

Origin:Yiddish
3284
Dustin

Meaning: brave warrior

Origin:German
8567
Isa

Meaning: strong-willed

Origin:German
1190
Elke

Meaning: noble

Origin:Dutch, German, and Frisian, diminutive of Adelheid
1270
Mette

Meaning: pearl

Origin:Norse, variation of Margaret
2769
Silke

Meaning: blind

Origin:German
2794
Annalise The name Annalise is of German origins and i...
Origin:Combination of Anna and Lise
501
Frederica

Meaning: peaceful ruler,

Origin:Feminine variation of Frederick
2013
Giselle

Meaning: pledge, hostage

Origin:German
556
Anneliese

Meaning: grace + oath

Origin:German, Dutch
687
Emmi Emmi is a name of Latin origin and diminutiv...
Origin:Diminutive of Emma and Emily
3010
Liesel The meaning of Liesel is ‘oath of God’. It i...
Origin:German
1686
Geraldine

Meaning: ruler with the spear

Origin:German and French, feminine variation of Gerald
1114
Karoline

Meaning: free man

Origin:German and Scandinavian variation of Caroline, French
8636
Marlene The meaning of Marlene is 'of Magdala', 'bea...
Origin:German variation of Madeline; combination of Mary and Magdalen
1580
Adolpha

Meaning: noble wolf

Origin:German
6401
Luise Luise is a feminine form of the masculine na...
Origin:German variation of Louise
10761
Luck Number: 9
14190
Trudy

Meaning: spear of strength

Origin:German
1349