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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.

Stefan The meaning of Stefan is 'crown' or 'victori...
Origin:German, Scandinavian, Polish, and Russian variation of Stephen
1119
Amaury

Meaning: work power

Origin:French form of Amalric
1522
Friedrich Friedrich is primarily a masculine name of G...
Origin:German variation of Frederick
3454
Ernst The meaning of Ernst is explained as a 'seri...
Origin:German variation of Ernest
5281
Bernhard A gender-specific name traditionally for boy...
Origin:German
8137
Luther

Meaning: army people

Origin:German
604
Origin:Spelling variation of Emery
1157
Johan

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:German variation of John
1304
Justus

Meaning: just

Origin:Latin
1081
Bobby

Meaning: bright fame

Origin:Diminutive of Robert
737
Kellan

Meaning: swamp; slender

Origin:Spelling variation of Kellen
696
Bauer

Meaning: farmer, tiller of the soil

Origin:German
2354
Kaiser

Meaning: Emperor

Origin:German
941
Ritter

Meaning: knight, mounted warrior

Origin:German
4891
Rune

Meaning: secret

Origin:German and Swedish
717
Alexandrine

Meaning: defending men

Origin:French and German variation of Alexandra
3582
Ilsa

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:German variation of Elizabeth
1297
Hannelore

Meaning: grace + god is my light

Origin:German
2139
Lilo

Meaning: generous one

Origin:German, diminutive of Liselotte; Hawaiian
1181
Freda

Meaning: peaceful,

Origin:German
2312