Latin baby names

The most popular Latin names include Nerva, Benedictus, Donata, Helena, Caelus, Orlanda, Aelius, Primus. There are 152 Latin names in total, with 67 boy names and 85 girl names.

Popular Latin boy names include Nerva ("strong"), Donata ("given by God"), Caelus ("sky"), Aelius ("sun"), Primus ("first"), Titania ("great one"). These names are traditionally used in Italy, Spain & Portugal.

Popular Latin girl names include Benedictus ("blessed"), Helena ("bright shining one"), Orlanda ("fame of the land"), Eustace ("fruitful"), Ultima ("last"), Gratia ("grace").

Latin names originate from Italy, Spain & Portugal. Latin names spread through the Roman Empire and Catholic Church, making them common across Europe and the Americas.

Latin names often carry meanings related to: strong, blessed, given by God, bright shining one, sky. Each name's specific meaning is listed on its detail page.

Latin names spread globally through the Roman Empire and Catholic Church and are now common across Europe and the Americas.

For rare Latin names that stand out, consider: Acacia, Adriana, Amanda, Amy, Anastasia, Anthony, Aurora, Ava. Less common Latin names often carry the same deep cultural meaning while being more distinctive.

Latin names can have pronunciation patterns unfamiliar to English speakers. Examples: Emilia (eh-MIL-ee-ah); Diana (dy-AN-ah); Anastasia (an-ah-STAY-zhah); Lucia (LOO-see-ah); Olivia (oh-LIV-ee-ah). Each name's pronunciation guide is shown on its individual page.