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61 Latin Boy Names with Meanings

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Latin boy names starting with A

• AdeodatusAdeodatus or Adeodato are given names meaning "given by God". Notable people with these names include: Pope Adeodatus I (also known as Pope Deusdedit I), pope from 614 to 618 Pope Adeodatus II (sometimes referred to as Pope Adeodatus I), pope from 672 to 676…
• AdrianusAdrianus is a Latin form of the name Adrian. It is popular in the Low Countries, where Latinized christian names or baptismal name were common from the 15th century until recently, especially after the papacy in 1522–23 of homegrown Adrianus VI, [1] who had…
• AmadeusAmadeus is a theophoric given name derived from the Latin words ama – the imperative of the word amare ("to love") – and deus ("god").
• AndreasἈνδρέαςAndreas (Greek: Ἀνδρέας) is a name derived from the Greek noun ἀνήρ anēr, with genitive ἀνδρός andros, which means "man". See the article on Andrew for more information.
• AnicetusΑνίκητοςAnicetus is a Latin given name, from Greek Ανίκητος (Aníkētos, lit. 'invincible').
• AntoniusAntonius is a masculine given name, as well as a surname. Antonius is a Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Latin, Norwegian, and Swedish name used in Greenland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, part of the Republic of Karelia, Estonia, Belgium, Netherlands, Suriname,…
• AprusAprus (French: Apre, Epvre, Evre or Avre) is a Latin masculine given name that may refer to: Aprus of Reims, archbishop of Reims from 328 to 350 Aprus of Toul (died 507), bishop of Toul Aprus of Sens, 7th-century saint, priest and hermit Aprus, a deity or…
• AugustusAugustus is a masculine given name derived from Augustus, meaning "majestic," "the increaser," or "venerable". Many of its descended forms are August, Augusto, Auguste, Austin, Agustin and Augustine.

Latin boy names starting with B

• BartholomeusBartholomeus, Bartholomaeus or Barthelomaeus is a masculine Latin given name, the Latin equivalent of Bartholomew. The German cognate is Bartholomäus.
• BernardusBernardus is a Latinized form of the Germanic name Bernard. It has been a given name in the Netherlands since the 17th century, though bearers tend to use a short form in daily life, like Barend, Ben, Ber, Berend, Bernard, Bert, and Bertus.

Latin boy names starting with C

• CathrinusΑἰκατερίναCathrinus is a Latinized masculine version of the feminine name Katherine/Catherine. The name originated from the Greek feminine name Αἰκατερίνα or Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterina, Aikaterinē), which is of unknown etymology.
• ClaudiusClaudius (Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus; 10 BC – 54 AD) was the fourth Roman Emperor, reigning from AD 41 to his death. Claudius, a name of Latin origin meaning crippled, may also refer to:
• CorneliusCornelius is an originally Roman masculine name. Its derivation is uncertain but is suspected to be from the Latin cornu, "horn".
• CrispinCrispin is a masculine given name.

Latin boy names starting with D

• DionysiusΔιονύσιοςThe name Dionysius (; Greek: Διονύσιος Dionysios, "of Dionysus"; Latin: Dionysius) was common in classical and post-classical times.

Latin boy names starting with F

• FlavianusFlavianus – the adjectival form of the Latin name Flavius – may refer to: Marcus Pompeius Silvanus Staberius Flavianus, 1st-century Roman consul Lucius Septimius Flavianus Flavillianus, 3rd-century Roman athlete Marcus Cocceius Anicius Faustus Flavianus,…
• FranciscusFranciscus is a Latin masculine given name, originally an epithet meaning "the Franks". It is also used as a surname.
• FulgentiusFulgentius is a Latin male given name which means "bright, brilliant". It may refer to: Fabius Planciades Fulgentius (5th–6th century), Latin grammarian Saint Fulgentius of Ruspe (5th–6th century), bishop of Ruspe, North Africa, possibly related to the above;…

Latin boy names starting with G

• GaiusGaius, sometimes spelled Caius, was a common Latin praenomen; see Gaius (praenomen).
• GerardusGerardus is a Latinized version of the Germanic name Gerard. It has been in use as a birth name in the Low Countries.
• GustavusGustavus is the Latinised form of the male given name Gustav or Gustaf, of Old Swedish origin, used mainly in Scandinavian countries, German-speaking countries, and the Low Countries. The origin of the name is debated.

Latin boy names starting with H

• HenricusHenricus is a given name. It is a Latinized form of the Germanic masculine given name Haimriks ("Henry").
• HermolausἙρμόλαοςHermolaus is the Latinized Greek masculine given name Ermolaos (Greek: Ἑρμόλαος), meaning "the people of Hermes". The name was translated into other languages as well, e.g., Yermolay (Russian), and Ermolao (Italian).
• HilariusHilarius is the given name of: Hilarius of Aquileia (died c. 284), saint, bishop of Aquileia, Italy Hilarius or Hilary of Poitiers (c.
• HubertusHubertus (Hubert of Liège) was a Christian saint and the first Bishop of Liège. Hubertus may also refer to:

Latin boy names starting with I

• IsaiasIsaías is the Spanish and Portuguese language form of the biblical name Isaiah. Notable people with the name include: Isaias of Constantinople (died 1332), Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 1323 to 1332 Isaias Afwerki (born 1942), first and current…

Latin boy names starting with J

• JosephusJosephus (Titus Flavius Josephus; 37 – c. 100) was a Roman Jewish historian.
• JuliusιουλοςJulius is a masculine given name and a surname, derived from the nomen of a Roman family, most famously Julius Caesar. The name may be derived from Greek ιουλος (ioulos) lit.
• JustinJustin is a masculine given name of Latin origin. It is the anglicized form of the Latin given name Justinus, a derivative of Justus, meaning "just", "fair", or "righteous".
• JustusJustus is a given name, meaning "just", "fair", or "righteous". The name is related to the similar Latin name Justinian and the English name Justin.

Latin boy names starting with L

• LambertusLambertus is a Latinized version of the Germanic masculine given name Lambert. In the Low Countries and South Africa it has been in used as a birth name.
• LaurentiusLaurentius is a Latin given name and surname that means "From Laurentum" (a city near Rome). It is possible that the place name Laurentum is derived from the Latin laurus ("laurel").
• LeonardusLeonardus is a Latinized version of the Germanic masculine name Leonard. Leonardus has been a relatively common birth name in the Netherlands, though most people use(d) a short form in daily life, like Leen, Leendert, Lennaert, Lennard, Lennart, Lennert,…
• LotarioLotario is a Latin, Italian, and Spanish masculine given name, while Lotário is a Portuguese masculine given name. Both names are modern forms of the Germanic Chlothar (which is a blended form of Hlūdaz and Harjaz).
• LuciousLucious is a masculine given name, popular in the United States. Notable people with the name include:
• LuciusLucius is a masculine given name derived from Lucius (Latin [ˈluː.ki.us]; Etruscan: Luvcie), abbreviated L., one of the small group of common Latin forenames (praenomina) found in the culture of ancient Rome. Lucius probably derives from Latin word lux (gen.
• LudovicusLudovicus or Ludowicus is a Latinized form of the Germanic masculine given name Hludwig ("Louis").
• LukeΛουκᾶςLuke () is a masculine given name and, less commonly, a surname. The name Luke is the English form and the diminutive of the Latin name Lucas.

Latin boy names starting with M

• MagnusMagnus, meaning "great" in Latin, was used as cognomen in ancient Rome and a given name in the Middle Ages.
• MarianusMarianus is a male name, formerly an ancient Roman family name, derived from Marius. Marianus may refer to: Marianus of Auxerre (died 462 or 473), French monk and saint Marianus Scotus of Mainz (1028–1082 or 83), otherwise Máel Brigte (Devotee of St.
• MarinusΜαρῖνοςMarinus, and its Greek form Marinos (Ancient Greek: Μαρῖνος, Greek: Μαρίνος), is a male name, derived from Latin marinus meaning "marine; of or pertaining to the sea".
• MarkMark is a common male name and is related to the Latin word Mars. It means "consecrated to the god Mars", and also may mean "God of war" or "to be warlike".
• MartinMartin may either be a given name or surname. In Scotland, Martin or McMartin is a common surname of Scottish Gaelic origin.
• MatthaeusMatthaeus (also Matthæus) is a given name, the Latin form of Matthew. Notable people: Matthaeus Greuter (1564–1638), German etcher and engraver who worked in Rome Matthaeus Pipelare (c.
• MaximusMaximus (Hellenised as Maximos) is the Latin term for "greatest" or "largest". In this connection it may refer to: Circus Maximus (disambiguation) Pontifex maximus, the highest priest of the College of Pontiffs in ancient Rome

Latin boy names starting with P

• PetrusΠέτροςPetrus is the Latin form of the Greek name Πέτρος (pétros) meaning "rock", and is the common English prefix "petro-" used to describe rock-based substances, like petros-oleum or "rock oil." As the source of Peter, it is a common name for people from antiquity…
• PorcariusPorcarius (French: Porcaire or Porchaire) is the Latin word for "swineherd" and was occasionally used as a masculine given name in the early Middle Ages.

Latin boy names starting with Q

• QuadeQuade is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
• QuintusQuintus is a male given name derived from Quintus, a common Latin forename (praenomen) found in the culture of ancient Rome. Quintus derives from Latin word quintus, meaning "fifth".

Latin boy names starting with R

• RenatusRenatus is a first name of Latin origin which means "born again" ("natus" = "born"). The name has a spiritual meaning, i.e., to be born again with baptism, i.e., from water and the Holy Spirit.
• RexRex is a male given name, short for Rexford or Reginald, derived from the Latin word rex, meaning "king". This is the etymological root word for king in several languages.

Latin boy names starting with S

• SergiusSergius is a male given name of Ancient Roman origin after the name of the Latin gens Sergia or Sergii of regal and republican ages. It is a common Christian name, in honour of Saint Sergius, and has been the name of four popes.
• SiroSiro is a masculine given name and a surname. It originated from the Latin words Syrus and Syrius referring to the Aramaic people residing in Syria until the 16th century.
• SixtusΞυστοςSixtus is a Roman name, a corruption of the Greek name "Ξυστος", meaning "polished", and originally Latinized "Xystus". Its Spanish form is Sixto.
• SolinusSolinus may refer to: Gaius Julius Solinus, a 3rd century Latin author Solinus (horse), a British racehorse (1975–1979) Solinus, Duke of Ephesus, a character in William Shakespeare's play The Comedy of Errors
• SylvesterSylvester or Silvester is a name derived from the Latin adjective silvestris meaning "wooded" or "wild", which derives from the noun silva meaning "woodland". Classical Latin spells this with i.

Latin boy names starting with T

• ThaddeusΘαδδαῖοςThaddeus (Latin: Thaddaeus, Ancient Greek: Θαδδαῖος, romanized: Thaddaĩos, from Imperial Aramaic: תדי, romanized: Ṯaday) is a masculine given name.
• TitusTitus ( TY-təs, Latin pronunciation: [ˈtɪtʊs]), feminine Tita or Titia, is a Latin praenomen, or personal name, and was one of the most common names throughout Roman history.

Latin boy names starting with U

• UlyssesUlysses ( yoo-LISS-eez, UK also YOO-liss-eez; Latin: Ulyssēs, Ulixēs) is one Latinized version of Odysseus. The name was made more famous in modern times by the American Civil War hero and eighteenth president of the United States, Ulysses S.

Latin boy names starting with V

• VespasianVespasian (9–79) was the emperor of Rome from 69 to 79. Vespasian or Vespasien is also the name of: Vespasien Gribaldi, archbishop of Vienne (1569–1575) - see Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienne Vespasian Pella (1897–1960), Romanian legal expert and…
• VictorVictor or Viktor is a given name and a surname. It is Latin in origin, meaning winner or conqueror, and the word “victor” still means this in Modern English.

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