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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.

Decker

Meaning: roofer

Origin:German occupational name
1301
Rainier

Meaning: wise army

Origin:German
1322
Rudy

Meaning: famous wolf

Origin:German, diminutive of Rudolph
449
Rudy

Meaning: famous wolf

Origin:German, short form of Rudolph
3166
Richie A name of English origins, the meaning of Ri...
Origin:Short form of Richard
2902
Derek

Meaning: the people's ruler

Origin:English from German form of Theodoric
459
Johannes

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:German, Dutch, Scandinavian, and Estonian variation of John
1074
Albert

Meaning: noble, bright

Origin:German
218
Walter

Meaning: army ruler

Origin:German
332
Bertram

Meaning: bright raven

Origin:German
1602
Origin:English variation of Gervase, meaning unknown
1144
Oskar The meaning of name Oskar is 'One with the s...
Origin:German variation of Oscar
1252
Carl

Meaning: free man

Origin:German variation of Charles
757
Charles

Meaning: man, free man

Origin:French from German
290
Bing

Meaning: kettle-shaped hollow

Origin:German
3214
Howard

Meaning: high guardian or brave heart

Origin:German or English
715
Hans The name Hans is of Scandinavian origin. The...
Origin:German, Dutch, and Scandinavian, diminutive of Johannes
1465
Kurt

Meaning: courteous, polite

Origin:German, diminutive of Kurtis
1497
Barrett

Meaning: bear strength

Origin:German
5402
Barrett

Meaning: bear strength

Origin:German
900