Roman Goddess Names

Proserpine is the Roman equivalent of the goddess Persephone, the Queen of the Underworld in Greek myth.

Clementia, related to names like Clementine and Clemence, was the older and original feminine version of this name. It was used most frequently in the Middle Ages in continental Europe. Clementia was also a minor Roman goddess (or personification) of mercy.

Mythological Hersilia was the wife of Romulus, founder of Rome. She was later deified as Hora.

This name — also seen as Mellonia — belonged to the Roman goddess of bees and bee-keeping, said to encourage the supply of honey.

In Roman mythology, Libera was the female equivalent of the god Liber. She would eventually become assimilated into the goddess Prosperina.

In Roman mythology, Justitia was the goddess of justice, naturally. Her name was also rendered Iustitia.

Salacia was the goddess of the sea in ancient Roman mythology — the divine personification of the calm, sunlit saltwater. She was also a wife of Neptune. Her name derives from sal, Latin for "salt."

The Roman goddess of care and concern was said to have created humans out of clay.

Carna was a Roman goddess of the heart and flesh. She was eventually conflated with Cardea, goddess of hinges.

Latona is the Roman equivalent of Leto, the Greek goddess of light. These days Leto feels more modern for a baby girl, but Latona retains its appeal.

Another name for Cardea, the Roman goddess of hinges who was typically associated with doorways.

Providentia was an ancient Roman goddess that was important to religion and the Imperial cult of ancient Rome. She personified the ability to foresee and make provisions. As a baby name, Providentia is an elaborate and feminine alternative to Providence.

In Roman mythology. Felicitas was the deity of good luck.