Latin Girl Names
3250 latin girl names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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There is a reason so many parents circle back to Latin after wandering through every trend list on the internet: these names already survived two thousand years of being said out loud, and it shows. They wear beautifully on a newborn and even better on a woman in her forties. If you want the ones with real gravity behind them, start with Olivia, the name that has held the American number-one spot longer than most parents expect, then look at Amelia, Isabella and the impossibly compact Ava. These are the Latin girl names that feel finished the moment you say them — no nickname required, no explanation needed, nothing to grow into.
But the softer end of this list is where the surprises live. Aurora carries the Roman goddess of the dawn and somehow still sounds like a lullaby, while Luna (moon) went from unusual to beloved in barely a decade. If you lean botanical, Violet and Lily give you vintage warmth without the fuss, and Nova is the modern outlier — short, bright and unmistakably forward-looking. Then there are the names that simply feel kind: Grace, Nora, Lucy. Different moods, one shared root system.
Every name below opens to its full page — a sourced meaning, its Roman or Late Latin roots, its U.S. popularity, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it before you fall for it.
Latin Girl Names
Olivia#1 in the U.S.Olive tree; a symbol of peace▶Amelia#4 in the U.S.Work; industrious; striving▶Isabella#7 in the U.S.Devoted to God; pledged to God; my God is an oath▶Ava#11 in the U.S.Life; living one; possibly from Latin avis (bird)▶Violet#13 in the U.S.The violet flower; purple-colored; from Latin viola▶Aurora#15 in the U.S.Dawn; the dawn goddess; morning light▶Lily#18 in the U.S.Lily flower; symbol of purity and innocence▶Camila#19 in the U.S.From the Latin Camilla, a name for a young attendant in religious ceremonies; popularized in th▶Nora#20 in the U.S.Honor; woman of honor; from Latin honora via Honoria▶Lucy#25 in the U.S.Light; born at dawn or by daylight▶Luna#27 in the U.S.Moon; the moon goddess▶Emily#34 in the U.S.Rival; one who strives; from the Roman family name Aemilius▶Valentina#35 in the U.S.Strong, healthy, vigorous — feminine of Valentinus, from Latin valens (strong, healthy)▶Grace#38 in the U.S.Grace, elegance; divine favor▶Emilia#45 in the U.S.Rival; eager, industrious — from the Roman family name Aemilius▶Nova#46 in the U.S.New; a nova — a star that suddenly flares in brightness▶Stella#52 in the U.S.Star; from Latin stella▶Victoria#54 in the U.S.Victory; from Latin victoria▶Lillian#57 in the U.S.Lily flower; purity — from Latin lilium (lily), via the name Lily▶Clara#63 in the U.S.Bright; clear; famous — from Latin clarus (clear, bright, famous)▶Ruby#64 in the U.S.Deep red precious gemstone; from Latin rubeus, meaning red▶Claire#68 in the U.S.Bright; clear; illustrious▶Vivian#72 in the U.S.Alive; lively — from Latin vivianus, from vivus (alive, living)▶Millie#73 in the U.S.Gentle strength; loving labor — short form of Millicent (from Old High German amal + swind) or ▶Liliana#78 in the U.S.Lily flower; pure — extended Italian/Spanish form of Lily, from Latin lilium▶Lucia#83 in the U.S.Light — from Latin lux/lucis (light), via Lucia, feminine of Lucius▶Maria#87 in the U.S.Sea of bitterness; or beloved; wished-for child — Latin and Greek form of Hebrew Miryam (Mary)▶Autumn#88 in the U.S.The fall season; harvest time — from Latin autumnus▶Natalie#89 in the U.S.Birthday of the Lord; born on Christmas Day — from Latin Natalia (natalis: of birth, natal)▶Lydia#92 in the U.S.Woman from Lydia; the ancient region of western Asia Minor, known for beauty and wealth▶Caroline#96 in the U.S.Free woman; strong and free — feminine form of Carolus/Charles, from Old High German Karl (free▶Amara#98 in the U.S.Grace; eternal; unfading — from Igbo amara (grace) or Arabic amara (eternal beauty) or Latin am▶Georgia#99 in the U.S.Farmer; worker of the earth, from Greek georgos▶Juniper#100 in the U.S.The juniper tree; from Latin juniperus (juniper shrub or tree)▶Anna#107 in the U.S.Grace; favor — Latin form of the Hebrew name Hannah (Channah)▶Cecilia#108 in the U.S.Feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, derived from Latin caecus meaning 'blind'▶Juliette#110 in the U.S.Youthful, downy-bearded — French diminutive of Julie/Julia, from Latin Iulius, the Roman clan n▶Margaret#112 in the U.S.Pearl — from Greek margaritēs, meaning a pearl▶Rose#114 in the U.S.The rose flower; from Latin rosa, but also related to Old High German hros (horse) or hroth (fa▶Valerie#127 in the U.S.Strong; vigorous; healthy — from the Roman family name Valerius, from Latin valere (to be stron▶Ariana#128 in the U.S.Very holy; most holy — from Latin Ariana, feminine of Arianus, related to Greek ari- (most, ver▶Serenity#129 in the U.S.Calm, untroubled, peaceful — from Latin serenitas (clearness, tranquility), from serenus (clear▶Julia#131 in the U.S.Youthful; downy-bearded; of the Julian family — feminine of Julius, from Latin Iulius (the Roma▶Eva#134 in the U.S.Life; living — Latin and Greek form of the Hebrew Chava (Eve), from chaya (to live)▶Bella#136 in the U.S.Beautiful; lovely — from Italian bella, feminine of bello, from Latin bellus (beautiful, fair)▶Natalia#144 in the U.S.Birthday of the Lord; Christmas Day — from Latin natale domini (birth of the Lord)▶Remi#145 in the U.S.Oarsman; from the Latin remus (oar)▶Evangeline#147 in the U.S.Bearer of good news; from Greek euangelion (good news, gospel): eu (good) + angelos (messenger)▶June#150 in the U.S.Sacred to Juno — from Latin Junius, the month of June, named after the Roman goddess Juno (godd▶Sage#160 in the U.S.Wise, knowing; also the fragrant herb Salvia▶Valeria#162 in the U.S.Strong, healthy, vigorous — feminine form of the Roman family name Valerius, from Latin valere ▶Gemma#170 in the U.S.Gem, precious stone — from Italian/Latin gemma (gem, precious stone, bud)▶Rosalie#171 in the U.S.Little rose — French diminutive of Rose, from Latin rosa (rose flower)▶Vivienne#172 in the U.S.Alive; full of life; French feminine form of Vivian, from Latin vivus (alive, living)▶Katherine#186 in the U.S.Pure — from Greek Aikaterinē, later associated with Greek katharos (pure, clean)▶Celeste#188 in the U.S.Heavenly, of the sky▶Olive#197 in the U.S.Olive tree — from Latin oliva (olive tree, olive fruit), the ancient symbol of peace, wisdom, a▶Mabel#201 in the U.S.Lovable, dear▶Noelle#202 in the U.S.Christmas; born on Christmas Day; from French Noël, from Latin natalis (birth)▶Vera#205 in the U.S.Faith; truth; from Latin vera (true) and Russian/Slavic vera (faith)▶Celine#207 in the U.S.Heavenly; of the sky or moon▶Arabella#213 in the U.S.Possibly from Latin orabilis (yielding to prayer) or Orabella; also interpreted as 'beautiful a▶River#220 in the U.S.A flowing body of water; from the Old French riviere, ultimately from Latin riparia (riverbank)▶Gracie#227 in the U.S.Grace; favor; diminutive of Grace, from Latin gratia (grace, favor, thanks)▶Lucille#239 in the U.S.Light▶Camille#240 in the U.S.Attendant at religious ceremonies; helper of the priest▶Diana#244 in the U.S.Divine; heavenly; luminous; from Latin Diviana (of the divine), related to deus (god) and dies ▶Amora#247 in the U.S.Love▶Rosemary#251 in the U.S.Dew of the sea; from the Latin ros marinus▶Lilly#252 in the U.S.Lily flower; symbol of purity and innocence▶Faith#254 in the U.S.Faith; trust; belief; from Latin fides (faith, trust) via Old French feid/feit▶Juliana#256 in the U.S.Youthful; descended from Julus (Julius); feminine form of Julian, from Latin Iulianus▶Amy#257 in the U.S.Beloved; from Old French Amée, past participle of aimer (to love), from Latin amare▶Journee#258 in the U.S.Journey; a day's travel; from Old French journée, from Latin diurnum (of the day)▶Mariana#261 in the U.S.Combination of Mary (bitter, beloved) and Ana (grace); grace of Mary; sea of grace▶Luciana#273 in the U.S.Light; radiant▶Juliet#274 in the U.S.Youthful; dedicated to Jupiter — through the Roman family name Julius▶Lola#275 in the U.S.Sorrows — from Dolores; also associated with strength of character▶Harmony#276 in the U.S.Harmony; musical and emotional concord; from Greek harmonia (joint, agreement, music)▶Sylvie#282 in the U.S.From the forest; spirit of the woods▶Rosie#283 in the U.S.Little rose; the rose flower, symbol of love and beauty▶Antonella#284 in the U.S.Beyond price; priceless; from the Roman family name Antonius▶Julieta#285 in the U.S.Youthful; from the Roman family name Julius, dedicated to Jupiter▶Aurelia#290 in the U.S.Golden; the golden one▶Poppy#292 in the U.S.The poppy flower; from Latin papaver▶Sylvia#300 in the U.S.From the forest; spirit of the woods▶Francesca#307 in the U.S.Free; free person — Italian feminine of Franciscus▶Octavia#308 in the U.S.Eighth; born as the eighth child▶Catherine#314 in the U.S.From the Greek name Aikaterine, later associated with the Greek word 'katharos', meaning pure o▶Colette#316 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Nicolas, itself from the Greek Nikolaos, composed of 'nike' (vict▶Frances#318 in the U.S.Feminine form of Francis, from the Latin Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one', ultimat▶Sabrina#321 in the U.S.Latinized form of the Celtic name of the River Severn in Britain. The precise Celtic meaning is▶Serena#325 in the U.S.From the Latin 'serenus', meaning calm, clear, or serene — used of weather (a clear sky) and by▶Navy#327 in the U.S.From Old French 'navie' (fleet of ships), itself from Latin 'navis' (ship). Used as a color nam▶Viviana#331 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish feminine form of Vivianus, from the Latin 'vivus', meaning alive, living, o▶Mira#335 in the U.S.From Latin 'mirus' (wonderful, amazing), Sanskrit 'mira' (ocean, sea), or Slavic 'mir' (peace, ▶Annabelle#343 in the U.S.Combination of Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favor) and Belle (from Latin/French b▶Paige#346 in the U.S.From Old French 'page', meaning a young male servant or attendant to a knight, ultimately from ▶Angelina#347 in the U.S.Diminutive of Angela, from the Latin angelus and Greek angelos (messenger, angel), meaning 'lit▶Kamila#357 in the U.S.A form of Camilla, from the Latin Camilla (a noble young girl who served in a religious role) o▶Camilla#361 in the U.S.From the Latin Camilla, a title for a noble girl serving in religious ceremonies in ancient Rom▶Adriana#366 in the U.S.Feminine form of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' — an ancient city in n▶Ivory#378 in the U.S.From Old French ivoire and Latin ebur, referring to the creamy white material derived from elep▶Laura#379 in the U.S.From Latin laurus, the laurel tree, a symbol of victory, honor, and poetry in classical antiqui▶Liana#386 in the U.S.From Italian and French liane, meaning a climbing tropical vine; also functions as a short form▶Carmen#389 in the U.S.From Latin carmen meaning song or poem; also influenced by Spanish place name Carmel from Hebre▶Florence#391 in the U.S.From Latin Florentia, meaning flourishing or prosperous, derived from florens (blooming); also ▶Regina#395 in the U.S.Directly from Latin regina meaning queen; the feminine form of rex (king)▶Julianna#398 in the U.S.Extended form of Juliana, feminine of Julian, from Latin Julianus meaning belonging to the Juli▶Lauren#401 in the U.S.Feminine form of Laurent, from Latin Laurentius meaning man from Laurentum or laurel-crowned; a▶Carolina#405 in the U.S.Latinate feminine form of Carolus (Charles), from Germanic Karl meaning free man; Carolina mean▶Lana#406 in the U.S.Multiple independent origins: in Hawaiian it means floating or light; in Slavic languages it is▶Angela#408 in the U.S.Feminine form of Angelus, from Latin angelus and Greek angelos meaning messenger; in Christian ▶Joy#419 in the U.S.From Old French joie and Latin gaudia meaning joy, happiness, or delight; used as a word name e▶Opal#423 in the U.S.From Sanskrit upala meaning precious stone or gem, via Latin opalus; the opal gemstone is known▶Marceline#424 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Marcellus, ultimately from Latin Marcus connected to Mars the Rom▶Veronica#427 in the U.S.From Latin Veronica, possibly a Latinization of Greek Berenice meaning she who brings victory; ▶Trinity#428 in the U.S.From Latin trinitas meaning the state of being three; specifically the Christian Holy Trinity o▶Leona#429 in the U.S.Feminine form of Leo or Leon, from Latin leo meaning lion; Leona means lioness or a lion-hearte▶Vienna#434 in the U.S.From the Roman city name Vindobona, of Celtic origin; possibly from Celtic vindo meaning white ▶Lyra#435 in the U.S.From Greek lyra meaning lyre, the stringed instrument of Apollo and Orpheus; also the name of a▶Gracelynn#442 in the U.S.Modern compound of Grace (from Latin 'gratia' meaning favor, elegance, or divine grace) and the▶Mya#444 in the U.S.Variant of Mia and Maya; may derive from Latin 'maior' (great), from the Roman goddess Maia, or▶Emmy#445 in the U.S.Pet form of Emma or Emily; Emma derives from Germanic 'ermen' meaning whole or universal; Emily▶Lilliana#446 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Lily or Lillian, from Latin 'lilium' meaning the lily flower, a symbol of pu▶Mariah#448 in the U.S.Variant of Maria, the Latin form of the Hebrew Miriam; possible meanings include 'drop of the s▶Alma#449 in the U.S.From Latin 'alma' meaning nourishing or kind (as in 'alma mater'), or from Hebrew 'almah' meani▶Reign#452 in the U.S.From the English word 'reign,' meaning to rule or exercise sovereign power, derived from Old Fr▶Clementine#456 in the U.S.French feminine form of Clement, from Latin 'clemens' meaning mild, gentle, or merciful; used a▶Kataleya#459 in the U.S.Variant of Cattleya, a genus of orchid flowers named after English botanist William Cattley; al▶Alicia#460 in the U.S.Latinized form of Alice, from the Old High German name Adalheidis composed of 'adal' (noble) an▶Gracelyn#466 in the U.S.Modern compound of Grace (Latin 'gratia,' favor or elegance) and the suffix -lyn (Welsh 'llyn,'▶Maren#472 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of Marina or Mary, from Latin 'marinus' (of the sea) or from Hebrew Miriam (b▶Felicity#473 in the U.S.From Latin 'felicitas' meaning happiness, good fortune, or bliss; derived from 'felix' (happy, ▶Saige#480 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Sage, meaning a wise person and the aromatic herb; both derive from Latin '▶Renata#481 in the U.S.Feminine form of Renatus, from Latin 'renatus' meaning 'reborn' or 'born again,' from 're-' (ag▶Alivia#484 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Olivia, from Latin 'oliva' meaning olive tree or olive branch, a symbol of ▶Miracle#492 in the U.S.From the Latin 'miraculum' meaning wonder, marvel, or miracle, derived from 'mirari' (to wonder▶Amanda#493 in the U.S.From Latin 'amanda,' the gerundive of 'amare' (to love), meaning 'she who must be loved,' 'wort▶Solana#495 in the U.S.From Spanish 'solana' meaning a sunny spot, a place full of sun, or a sun terrace; derived from▶Maxine#497 in the U.S.Feminine form of Maximus, from Latin 'maximus' meaning greatest or largest; a superlative adjec▶Bianca#500 in the U.S.Italian form of Blanche, from Old French 'blanc' and ultimately Latin/Germanic root meaning whi▶Mae#501 in the U.S.Spelling variant of May, the fifth month; also a pet form of Mary (meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter▶Emely#503 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Emily, from the Latin family name Aemilius, derived from the root aemulus m▶Beatrice#508 in the U.S.From the Latin Beatrix, derived from beatus (blessed, happy) + the agentive suffix -trix, meani▶Estella#509 in the U.S.From the Latin stella meaning 'star,' via the Provençal/Spanish form Estela or directly from th▶Jovie#521 in the U.S.Modern feminine name derived from or inspired by the Latin Jovius (of or belonging to Jove/Jupi▶Kate#522 in the U.S.Short form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine; the meaning is uncertain but was popularly ▶Virginia#526 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Verginius or Virginius, likely derived from Latin virgo meaning 'mai▶Cecelia#529 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cecilia, from the Latin family name Caecilius, derived from caecus meaning ▶April#542 in the U.S.From Latin Aprilis, the name of the fourth month, possibly derived from aperire ('to open,' ref▶Priscilla#544 in the U.S.Diminutive of the Roman family name Prisca, derived from Latin priscus meaning 'ancient,' 'old-▶Angel#546 in the U.S.Messenger; from Greek angelos, 'one who brings a message,' applied in Christian tradition to di▶Capri#547 in the U.S.From the Italian island Capri, whose name derives from Latin capreae meaning 'wild goats' (from▶Lilian#560 in the U.S.Derived from Latin lilium ('lily') or a variant of Lily; the lily has long symbolized purity an▶Izabella#564 in the U.S.Pledged to God; a Latinate elaboration of Isabel, itself from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my G▶Estelle#573 in the U.S.Star; a French and Occitan name derived from the Latin stella, meaning star▶Marigold#590 in the U.S.From the flower name, itself combining Mary (the Virgin Mary) and gold, referring to the golden▶Avianna#595 in the U.S.Modern creative name combining Latin avis ('bird') with the feminine suffix -anna, or alternati▶Tiana#598 in the U.S.Short form of Tatiana (from the Roman family Tatius, origin uncertain) or of Christiana (from L▶Emelia#601 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Emilia, from Latin Aemilia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Aemi▶Marina#602 in the U.S.Feminine form of the Latin Marinus, derived from mare meaning 'sea,' giving the name the meanin▶Loretta#606 in the U.S.Diminutive of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'bay laurel' — the plant used to crown Roman vic▶Flora#607 in the U.S.From Latin flora meaning 'flower' or 'flowering,' derived from flos/floris ('flower'); the name▶Rosalia#609 in the U.S.From Latin rosalia, the name of an ancient Roman festival of roses (dies rosae), derived from r▶Siena#610 in the U.S.From the Italian city of Siena in Tuscany, whose name may derive from the Roman Senones tribe o▶Estrella#612 in the U.S.From Spanish estrella meaning 'star,' derived from Latin stella ('star'); the Spanish word for ▶Destiny#635 in the U.S.From the English word destiny, derived via Old French destinée from Latin destinare ('to determ▶Violeta#641 in the U.S.Spanish and Romanian form of Violet, from Latin viola meaning the violet flower; the flower nam▶Galilea#647 in the U.S.Spanish feminine form of Galilee, from the Hebrew Galil meaning circle or district; the region ▶Rosa#653 in the U.S.From Latin rosa meaning the rose flower; used across Romance languages as the feminine given na▶Gloria#655 in the U.S.Directly from the Latin word gloria meaning glory, fame, or renown; used as a Christian name du▶Miranda#656 in the U.S.From Latin mirandus, gerundive of mirari meaning to wonder at or to admire; literally meaning s▶Melina#660 in the U.S.From Greek meli meaning honey, or from the Latin Melinus meaning quince-yellow; also connected ▶Legacy#662 in the U.S.From the English word legacy, from Medieval Latin legacia meaning bequest or what is bequeathed▶Myra#663 in the U.S.Invented or popularized by the poet Fulke Greville in the 16th century, possibly as an anagram ▶Marisol#667 in the U.S.Spanish compound of mar (sea) and sol (sun), or a contraction of María de la Soledad (Mary of t▶Lillie#676 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Lily, from the Latin lilium meaning the lily flower; a symbol of purity and▶Rosalina#681 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian elaboration of Rosa, from Latin rosa meaning rose, with the diminutive -lin▶Coraline#683 in the U.S.A blend or elaboration combining Cora (from Greek kore meaning maiden or heart) with the -line ▶Georgina#689 in the U.S.Farmer; earth-worker; feminine form of George, from Greek georgos (farmer)▶Lara#693 in the U.S.Protection; from the Roman Lares (protective household gods), or as a Russian diminutive of Lar▶Louisa#697 in the U.S.Renowned warrior; Latinate feminine form of Louis, from Old High German Hlutwig combining hlut ▶Romy#698 in the U.S.Citizen of Rome; short form of Rosemarie or Romilda, combining the Roman place name Roma and Ge▶Angie#705 in the U.S.Short form of Angela, from Latin angela, from Greek angelos (ἄγγελος), meaning 'messenger' or '▶Angelica#708 in the U.S.From the Latin angelicus meaning 'angelic,' derived from Greek angelos (ἄγγελος) meaning 'messe▶Dayana#716 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Diana, from the Latin divus/diviana meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'; Diana w▶Remy#721 in the U.S.French form of the Latin Remigius, from remigis meaning 'oarsman' or 'rower'; associated with S▶Sol#722 in the U.S.From the Latin sol meaning 'sun'; in Spanish-speaking cultures Sol is a common given name and n▶Iliana#730 in the U.S.Variant of Elena or Ileana, from the Greek Helene meaning 'bright' or 'torch'; also interpreted▶Laurel#734 in the U.S.From the Latin laurus, meaning 'laurel tree'; the laurel was sacred to Apollo in Greek and Roma▶Monica#737 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin; possibly from the Latin moneo (to advise, to warn) or from a North African▶Emerald#741 in the U.S.From the Old French esmeralde, from the Latin smaragdus, from Greek smaragdos (σμάραγδος), the ▶Kiana#743 in the U.S.Multiple possible origins: a Hawaiian form meaning 'divine' or from the Persian Kiana meaning '▶Valery#744 in the U.S.Variant of Valerie, from the Latin Valeria, from valere meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be health▶Araceli#746 in the U.S.From the Spanish and Latin Ara Caeli meaning 'altar of the sky' or 'altar of heaven' (ara = alt▶Karina#750 in the U.S.Scandinavian and Eastern European form of Karen or Carina; from the Greek Katharine (pure) thro▶Lettie#757 in the U.S.Joy or happiness; a diminutive of Letitia, from the Latin laetitia meaning joy, gladness, or ha▶Christina#770 in the U.S.Follower of Christ or Christian woman; the Latin feminine form of Christianus, meaning anointed▶Dulce#771 in the U.S.Sweet or sweetness; from the Spanish dulce and Latin dulcis meaning sweet, used as a given name▶
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What are popular Latin girl names?
The most popular Latin girl names in the U.S. right now include Olivia, Amelia, Isabella, Ava and Luna. Several of them sit in the national top ten, which tells you how comfortably these names fit modern ears.
What is a pretty Latin name for a girl?
If you want something lyrical rather than commanding, Aurora, Violet and Emilia are the ones parents fall for fastest. They are melodic without being fragile, and each one has a genuinely lovely story behind it.
Are Latin names still popular for girls?
Enormously so. We list more than 2,100 Latin-rooted girl names, and the language quietly supplies a large share of the American top 100 — often without parents realising the origin at all.