Latin Names that Start With R
- Romola
Origin:
Latin, Italian variation of Romulus, one of he founders of RomeDescription:
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.
- Rufina
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"red-haired"Description:
A feminine form of Rufus, which has potential in the current trend for ancient Roman names.
- Romanus
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"from Rome"Description:
Most parents looking for an ancient Roman name would probably prefer something less generic, like, say, MAGNUS or CLAUDIUS.
- Reseda
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"the fragrant mignonette blossom"Description:
A town in the San Fernando Valley: slightly better than Encino or Tarzana.