Top 100 Latin baby names

Get inspired and pick the perfect Latin baby name with our selection of the best cool, unique, powerful and old Latin names for boys and girls

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Published: July 4, 2024 at 4:40 PM

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Although Latin has been considered a dead language for over 1000 years, its influence is unmistakable and a vast array of words and names with Latin origins are still around today. This means that there are a wealth of beautiful baby names with Latin roots available to choose from — some that you may recognise and others that are more uncommon amongst today's baby name picks.

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Our list of the top 100 Latin names brings together the very best baby names with Latin origins — from strong and powerful Latin names that evoke thoughts of ancient Rome and Roman Emperors, to old Latin names that derive from Roman family names or from Roman Gods that instil a sense of wisdom and tradition.

Whether you're looking for a well-known name that has roots in the Latin language and ancient Rome, or a completely unique and rare option that will make your son or daughter stand out — our list of the best Latin baby names offers plenty of inspiration so you can find the perfect name.

For more baby name inspiration, we have 100 baby names from Greek mythology you can browse, plus fantasy baby names that include popular names from imaginary lands, works of fiction and myths. Also discover our cute baby names for boys and girls that have a sweet or adorable feel to them and cool baby names for boys and girls for trendy, modern and fashionable names.

Here's our pick of the best Latin names for boys and girls to help inspire you...

Latin boy names | Latin girl names | Cool Latin names | Unique Latin names for girls | Unique Latin names for boys | Powerful Latin boy names | Old Latin names

Latin boy names

Some boy names that are quite popular today prove to have quite surprising Latin origins — Paul for example derives from a Roman family name and Marcus is a lovely name with roots in ancient Rome. Here, we've pulled together our favourite Latin boy names that include both well-known options as well as some unique names that are increasingly rare today.

1. Anthony

2. Augustus

3. Caius

4. Cassius

5. Cornelius

6. Dexter

7. Hadrian

8. Horace

9. Julian

10. Lucius

11. Marcus

12. Paul

13. Roman

14. Silas

15. Terrence

Latin girl names

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Girl names with Latin origins prove to be incredibly cute and charming — mainly due to the lovely 'a' that a lot of them end with. Many have gorgeous meanings to match too, Celia for example means heavenly and Felicity means happiness. We've selected a variety of beautiful Latin girl names to inspire you — including some with surprising Latin roots that you might recognise.

16. Amanda

17. Aurora

18. Adriana

19. Celia

20. Clara

21. Diana

22. Emily

23. Felicity

24. Gloria

25. Grace

26. Julia

27. Livia

28. Marina

29. Norma

30. Renata

Cool Latin names

Although rooted in history, so many Latin baby names have a really cool energy — particularly as a lot of them are derived from the names of powerful Roman Gods. A lot of Latin names offer the perfect mix of a traditional and modern feeling and ultimately sound like really cool names to give to your baby. Here, we've listed our favourite cool Latin boy and girl names so you can pick the perfect cool name for your baby.

31. Alta

32. Amica

33. Corin

34. Felix

35. Flavia

36. Juno

37. Loren

38. Nova

39. Ora

40. Pax

41. Priscilla

42. Regina

43. Sylvia

44. Terra

Unique Latin names for girls

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Although some names with Latin roots have persisted over the years and remain popular today, some, particularly those with more ancient roots, have become increasingly uncommon and make the perfect choice if you're looking for a beautiful Latin name that will help your baby stand out from the crowd. We've delved into the history books to pick out our favourite rare Latin names for girls and presented them below to help inspire you.

45. Avis

46. Candida

47. Carita

48. Dacia

49. Delicia

50. Digna

51. Drusilla

52. Floy

53. Fulvia

54. Honoria

55. Hortense

56. Lucretia

57. Petronella

58. Quirina

59. Season

60. Venetia

Unique Latin names for boys

If you're looking for a beautiful baby name that will be as special and unique as your baby boy, but still has some Latin flair, our pick of the best rare Latin boy names will really help to inspire you. From Latin variations of more common names, like Aloysius which is the Latin form of Louis, to gorgeous names that are derived from Latin words, like Tulio, which is derived from the Latin word Tullius, find the perfect unique Latin name for your little boy from our list below.

61. Albin

62. Aloysius

63. Benigno

64. Celestino

65. Clementius

66. Festus

67. Fidelis

68. Junius

69. Peregrine

70. Pompey

71. Renatus

72. Scipio

73. Tulio

74. Urban

75. Valerius

Powerful Latin boy names

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Many Latin names are imbued with powerful meanings and sound incredibly dynamic and mighty. Here, we've picked out our absolute favourite Latin boy names that convey a sense of power and potential. We've included some names of Roman emperors, like Claudius and Magnus, as well as other awesome names with Latin origins, such as Ignatius and Victor that have powerful and strong meanings.

76. Augustine

77. Claudius

78. Fabian

79. Ignatius

80. Leo

81. Magnus

82. Maximus

83. Octavius

84. Rex

85. Titus

86. Ulysees

87. Victor

Old Latin names

Latin names with more ancient roots offer a wonderful selection of names that are both old-fashioned and charming. Many derive from old Latin and Roman family names and although most are quite rare today, some more common names such as Benedict and Valentine, might just surprise you with their ancient origins.

88. Aurelia

89. Benedict

90. Celestia

91. Clelia

92. Clement

93. Constantine

94. Florian

95. Gaius

96. Minerva

97. Quintus

98. Rufus

99. Tertius

100. Valentine

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