Horatius

Latin clan name

"timekeeper"

Horatius Origin and Meaning

The name Horatius is a boy's name of German origin.

Horatius is a venerable masculine name with ancient Roman origins, the Latin form of the more familiar Horace. The name carries significant historical weight, being associated with several notable Romans including the poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus (known as Horace) and the legendary hero Horatius Cocles who defended Rome against Etruscan invaders. The name likely derives from the Latin word "hora" meaning "hour" or "time," or possibly from an Etruscan origin. Horatius exemplifies classical Roman naming traditions with its distinctive "-us" ending. While uncommon in modern usage, it appeals to parents drawn to names with historical depth and classical roots. The name projects strength, education, and cultural refinement. Though formal-sounding to modern ears, it offers the friendly nickname options of Horace or possibly Ace.

Famous People Named Horatius

• Quintus Horatius Flaccus aka Horace Roman poet
• Horatius (plural: Horatii), three members of the Roman gens Horatia who fought to the death against the Curiatii
• Marcus Horatius Pulvillus Roman consul
• Horatius Cocles Roman hero who defended the Sublician Bridge
• Marcus Horatius Barbatus Roman consul
• Horatius Bonar Scottish churchman and poet
• Horatius Murray British WII general
• Horatius Paulijn Dutch painter
• Horatius Holypheal "H.H." Coleman American evangelist

The name Horatius in Pop Culture

• Horatius Faversham character in the radio series "The Penny Dreadfuls Present...."