Roman Catholic Inspired Names

The fact that this Spanish classic, which honors the Virgin Mary, does not end in the conventional letter 'a' gives it a special sense of strength, elegance, and style, making it a worthy choice.

Though the variation Pius is too, well, popeish, Pio might work for an ordinary boy.

Pius is the very definition of a religious name, used appropriately enough for several popes. Only a handful of baby boys receive this name every year.

The rarer long form of Priscilla, which comes from the Roman name Priscus, meaning "ancient".

Despite her somewhat prissy, puritanical air, Priscilla has managed to stay widely used for well over a century -- it reached as high as Number 127 in 1940 -- appreciated for its delicacy and solid history.

Prudence, like Hope and Faith, is a Puritan virtue name with a quiet charm and sensitivity that is slowly returning to favor, though it hasn't yet registered on the charts.

Quentin, an offbeat name with lots of character, relates to the Latin for the number five and is by far the subtlest and most usable of the Latin birth-order names, masculine as well as stylish and distinctive. It was borne by a third-century saint and came to England with the Normans.

Quin is a concise, gender-neutral name with multiple origins. Most commonly, it's considered a shortened form of Quincy, Quinton, or Quintus, all deriving from the Latin 'quintus' meaning 'fifth.' It can also be an anglicized version of the Irish name Conn or Cuinn, meaning 'wisdom' or 'intelligence.' For boys, Quin presents a strong, straightforward option with a modern feel despite its ancient roots. The name has gained modest popularity in recent decades as parents gravitate toward brief, gender-flexible names. Quin's simplicity gives it cross-cultural appeal and easy pronunciation. The distinctive initial 'Q' adds character while the overall name remains unfussy and clean. It works well independently or as a nickname for longer Q-names, offering versatility that appeals to contemporary naming preferences.