Celtic Names of Roman Britain
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This is a list of Celtic names, recorded in Britain anytime from 100 BC until 400 AD, and could possibly be used for a modern baby.
These names are taken from the CPNRB database (Celtic Personal Names of Roman Britain) which was compiled by Paul Russel (University of Cambridge) and Alex Mullen (University of Nottingham).
- Aledus
- Dias
- Lucius
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"light"Description:
Lucius is an old Roman clan name that has lots of religious and literary resonance, yet is still vital today. It was the name of three popes, appears in several Shakespeare plays, and, like all the names beginning with 'luc' relates to the Latin word for light.It was one of a limited number of forenames used in ancient Rome, and because of its meaning was often given to boys born at dawn.
- Lucianus
- Lucilia
- Narina
Origin:
nature nameDescription:
The Narina is a type of butterfly, but the name also makes a good contribution to the rising popularity of "ina" names like Marina, Adelina, and Perlina.
- Senna
Origin:
Botanical name; ArabicMeaning:
"brightness"Description:
Senna is a flowering bush common in the tropics, with bright yellow flowers. In herbal medicine, Senna has gained some notice as the active ingredient in so-called "dieter's teas," which works mainly as a laxative. While that is a less-than-savory association, Senna has a pretty sound and is a fresh entry in the flourishing botanical names genus.
- Senica