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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.

Aurelia

Meaning: the golden one

Origin:Latin
3
Cecilia

Meaning: blind

Origin:Feminine form of Cecil, Latin
51
Valentina

Meaning: strength, health

Origin:Latin
203
Cassia

Meaning: cinnamon

Origin: Feminine form of Cassius or Greek
206
Livia

Meaning: blue, envious

Origin:Diminutive of Olivia or Latin
275
Octavia

Meaning: eighth

Origin:Latin
306
Camilla

Meaning: young ceremonial attendant

Origin:Latin
323
Priscilla

Meaning: ancient

Origin:Latin, diminutive of Prisca
349
Tatiana The name Tatiana derives its meaning from th...
Origin:Russian from Latin family name
422
Sabina

Meaning: Sabine

Origin:Latin
645
Antonia

Meaning: from Antium

Origin:Latin
697
Augusta

Meaning: great, magnificent

Origin:Feminine variation of Augustus
702
Drusilla

Meaning: fruitful

Origin:Latin
959
Vita

Meaning: life

Origin:Latin
1048
Junia

Meaning: born in June

Origin:Latin, Feminine variation of Junius
1109
Aeliana

Meaning: sun

Origin:Latin
1152
Laelia The name Laelia is primarily used as a baby ...
Origin:Latin family name and botanical name
1359
Flavia

Meaning: golden, blond

Origin:Latin
1382
Marilla

Meaning: shining sea

Origin:Latin
1397
Tanaquil

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Etruscan
1676