Latin Names that Start With R

  1. Romola
    • Origin:

      Latin, Italian variation of Romulus, one of he founders of Rome
    • Description:

      Romola is a literary name most notably used by George Eliot for her eponymous 1862 novel set in fifteenth-century Florence. It just may appeal to the parent looking for a name that embodies the ideal blend of the feminine, unusual, and strong. A current bearer is British actress Romola Garai.
  2. Rufina
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "red-haired"
    • Description:

      A feminine form of Rufus, which has potential in the current trend for ancient Roman names.
  3. Romanus
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "from Rome"
    • Description:

      Most parents looking for an ancient Roman name would probably prefer something less generic, like, say, MAGNUS or CLAUDIUS.
  4. Reseda
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "the fragrant mignonette blossom"
    • Description:

      A town in the San Fernando Valley: slightly better than Encino or Tarzana.