Latin Names

An uncommon Latin and Italian name which would make a fitting choice for a final baby – but be aware that many would associate it with the cosmetics brand or the Ultimo brand of lingerie.

Widely used in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, has an air of generosity and could easily be adopted here.

This Latin word for love is not traditionally used as a name, but why not? It's got a pretty sound and some distinctive flair. Variants Amori or Amorie can also be thought of as different spellings of Amory, which has a very different meaning and roots. Only downside: Sounds almost exactly like "amorous," meaning in the mood for love, which could provoke some adolescent teasing.

Pryor is for those in search of an unusual occupational name...or in memory of comedian Richard.

One of the most attractive and unusual spins on the "Fran" franchise.

Grandparents are sure to link this to disgraced Nixon vice president Spiro Agnew.

Neo, indeed--though it was a male character in "The Matrix."

Variant of Hortensia, an unusual floral name and the name of a secondary character in Roald Dahl's Matilda.

Constantina is a pretty, feminissima, if lengthy, variation on the Constance theme. The fourth century Constantina, also known as Constantia and Constantiana, was the eldest daughter of Roman Emperor Constantine the Great and his second wife Fausta, daughter of Emperor Maximian. Constantina received the title of Augusta by her father, and is venerated as a saint; in English she is also known as Saint Constance.

Will assure your daughter she's numero uno.

Carita may feel like an endearing nickname but it's a name in its own right, used throughout Scandinavia in this form and as Karita, Caritas, and Karitas as a variation on Charity.

Cyrille is a unisex French name, and its association with the suddenly suave Cyril has turned from a liability into an advantage.

Aromatic but also problematic.

One high-fashion brand that's actually a legitimate first name, though still linked to the tainted Adolph.

There are several better Cal- names that don't simply echo a male form.

Seems to cry out for another syllable.

Tertia—which is occasionally used in the UK, but rarely in the US, would make an unconventional but interesting possibility for the third child in a family. Terza and Terzo are lively Italian female and male variations.

Name that's virtually unknown here but has a lovely meaning and a simple sound and spelling.

A feminine form of Rufus, which has potential in the current trend for ancient Roman names.

Rising boys' name could cross the gender line.