Latin Names
- Consuelo
Origin:
Spanish from LatinMeaning:
"she who brings consolation"Description:
Consuelo is a chic, highly sophisticated Spanish name that works well with Anglo surnames. It was regularly on the U.S. popularity list through 1983, reaching as high as Number 339 in 1930.
- Tullia
Origin:
Feminine from of Tullius, RomanMeaning:
"meaning unknown"Description:
The unusual and intriguing Tullia has been used since Roman times and may appeal to parents who like Tallulah, Julia, and Lillia but want something that's very rarely heard.
- Maxima
Origin:
Latin, feminine variation of MaximusDescription:
Max names were one of the hottest trends for boys in the mid-2010s, and are still very popular. The girl versions haven't seen so much love, unfortunately. (Or fortunately, if you love them and want them to stay rare!) Maxima got some attention in 2015 when Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan used it for their daughter, but few parents have copied them.
- Blaise
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"one who stutters"Description:
Despite its modern sound, Blaise has plenty of history as a given name (for boys), from a Christian martyr to Arthurian legends. Today Blaise feels like the cool and edgy Blaze with a French accent.
- Quintessa
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"essence"Description:
Sounds like a fictional rank of royalty.
- Valerius
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"strength, health"Description:
Valerius is an ancient Roman family name turned first name. While Valerius is more familiar as its derivatives Valerie and Valerian, the rise of Roman names ending in S for boys may inspire a revival of this strong choice.
- Rheya
Origin:
Greek mythology nameMeaning:
"flowing stream"Description:
It's a futuristic name in Solaris, but it is also related to Rhea, the name of Zeus's mother and wife of Cronus.
- Silvain
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"wood, forest"Description:
Woodsy name referring to the Roman tree god Silvanus.
- July
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"month name"Description:
Most things Jul-related – from the month of July to popular modern names Julia and Julian – originate with Roman emperor Julius Caesar, and the month name July is no exception. Fifteen girls and seven boys were named July in 2013, putting this month name into the class of gender neutral names.
- Caledonia
Origin:
Latin place-name for ScotlandMeaning:
"hard or rocky land"Description:
Caledonia is a rhythmic and alluring place name used by singer Shawn Colvin for her daughter. It would make an interesting and apt choice for a girl with Scottish ancestry.
- Sylvana
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"from the forest"Description:
Sleek, woodsy European choice.
- Sixtus
Origin:
Latin from GreekMeaning:
"sixth born"Description:
The name of several popes and saints, Sixtus is certainly unusual but would have trouble making it in the modern world outside the Vatican. Even worse is its brother Sextus. Try making it through seventh grade with that name.
- Cupid
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"desire"Description:
The name of the Roman god of love, the son of Venus, considered so romantic as to be unfit for mere mortals. Yet now that Romeo and Venus herself are fair game for modern babies, why not Cupid?
- Florentina
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"blooming"Description:
The Latin names for girls Florentina may be the most feminissima and flowery of the 'Flor" names. Another option would be Fiorentina, though you can also downshift to Flora or Florence.
- Leandra
Origin:
Feminine variation of Leander, GreekMeaning:
"lion-man"Description:
With the rise of many once-dated leonine names, from Leona to Lionel to Leonora, Leandra is an unusual choice that might be looking at a comeback..
- Nebula
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"mist"Description:
Could be the next Nova, now that celestial baby names are in the ascendent.
- Quillon
Origin:
Latin or GreekMeaning:
"crossing swords; strong"Description:
Pronounced KILL-on, might lead a young boy astray--though that doesn't seem to have halted the progress of the popular Killian.
- Ilario
Origin:
Latin from GreekMeaning:
"cheerful, happy"Description:
Ilario's merry, jovial sound reflects a shared root with the word hilarious.
- Sabino
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"wise"Description:
This name of a famous ancient Roman jurist is sometimes heard in the Hispanic community.
- Celestino
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"belonging to heaven"Description:
Classic Italian name with celestial vibes.