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 — Page 10
Evarose#11384 in the U.S.A written-together compound of Eva (Hebrew, 'life') and Rose (Latin, the flower and a symbol of▶Mabell#11389 in the U.S.Mabell is an added-consonant spelling of Mabel, a name that grew out of the medieval Amabel, fr▶Libra#11394 in the U.S.Libra is the name of the seventh sign of the zodiac and its constellation, from the Latin word ▶Oralee#11399 in the U.S.Oralee is a made compound, joining Ora - a short name variously tied to Latin 'ora', prayer, or▶Gena#11402 in the U.S.A short form of Regina ('queen') or Eugenia ('well-born; noble'), used on its own. Warm and vin▶Georgiagrace#11404 in the U.S.A modern joined name pairing Georgia (feminine of George, from Greek 'farmer; earthworker') wit▶Graceleigh#11409 in the U.S.A modern joined name pairing Grace ('grace; favor; goodwill') with Leigh ('meadow; clearing'), ▶Vanilla#11412 in the U.S.Vanilla is the everyday flavor word used, rarely, as a girl's given name. It comes from the Spa▶Lorey#11414 in the U.S.Lorey is a spelling variant of Lori and Laurie, the affectionate short forms of Laura. Laura co▶Verneda#11418 in the U.S.Verneda is a home-grown American name, most plausibly an elaboration of Verna with an added -ed▶Yolandra#11452 in the U.S.Yolandra adds an extra -r- to Yolanda, a name descended from the medieval Violante and ultimate▶Araseli#11462 in the U.S.Araseli is a phonetic Spanish spelling of Araceli, a Marian name from the Latin ara caeli, 'alt▶Dominiqua#11473 in the U.S.Dominiqua is a respelling of Dominique, the French feminine of Dominic, from the Latin dominicu▶Ronnette#11503 in the U.S.Ronnette is a mid-century feminine coinage joining the 'Ron' syllable — from Veronica, or from ▶Evamaria#11510 in the U.S.A compound of Eva, the Latin form of Hebrew Chavah ('life, living one'), and Maria, the Latin f▶Fabianna#11518 in the U.S.Fabianna is a doubled-N spelling of Fabiana, the feminine of Fabian, from the Roman clan name F▶Baleria#11522 in the U.S.Baleria is a B-for-V spelling of Valeria, a classical Latin name from valere, 'to be strong or ▶Sebrena#11530 in the U.S.Sebrena is a phonetic respelling of Sabrina, the Latin name of the river Severn in Britain and,▶Francelia#11532 in the U.S.Francelia is an ornate elaboration of Frances or the root France, from the Latin Franciscus, me▶Jilliana#11532 in the U.S.An elaboration of Jillian/Gillian, feminine forms of Julian from the Roman Julius, often glosse▶Jestina#11537 in the U.S.Jestina is a respelled form of Justina, the feminine of Justin, from the Latin justus, 'just, f▶Gracianna#11539 in the U.S.Gracianna joins Grace or Gracie with Anna, and also echoes the Italian Graziana. Grace comes fr▶Jovita#11548 in the U.S.From the Latin Jovita, feminine of Jovitus, 'joyful' and related to Jove (Jupiter), 'the sky fa▶Judaea#11549 in the U.S.From Judaea, the Latin/Greek name of the region of Judah in ancient Israel — 'of Judah; praised▶Gabriana#11553 in the U.S.Gabriana is a blended name joining Gabriela and Ana, both meaningful in their own right; Gabrie▶Caedence#11558 in the U.S.Caedence is a modern respelled form of Cadence, the musical word for a rhythmic flow or the res▶Rexanne#11577 in the U.S.Rexanne joins Rex, the Latin word for 'king,' with Anne, from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace.' It al▶Hillery#11582 in the U.S.Hillery is a respelling of Hilary that borrows the look of an English surname, doubling the l a▶Patrina#11592 in the U.S.Patrina is a mid-century blend, joining the Pat- of Patricia — Latin for 'noble, patrician' — w▶Desere#11593 in the U.S.Desere is a spelling variant tied to Desire and Desiree, from the French 'desire,' 'desired' or▶Juliyah#11595 in the U.S.Juliyah is a contemporary respelling of Julia, the feminine of the Roman family name Julius, tr▶Kaydance#11595 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Cadence, from the Latin cadentia (via cadere, 'to fall'), meaning 'rhyth▶Ronata#11595 in the U.S.Ronata is best explained as an elaboration of Rona (a short form of Rhona or Veronica) or a res▶Rozetta#11612 in the U.S.Rozetta is a spelling variant of Rosetta, the Italian diminutive of Rosa, so it means 'little r▶Adrena#11644 in the U.S.Adrena is a feminine form built on Adrian/Adrienne, from the Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria,' a ▶Jovia#11651 in the U.S.A modern name whose sound points to the Latin Jovis (Jupiter) and jovialis, the root of the Eng▶Julianni#11653 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Juliana or Julianny, feminine forms built on the Roman family name Juliu▶Laury#11663 in the U.S.A pet form of Laura or Lauren, from the Latin laurus, 'laurel' (a symbol of victory and honor).▶Letetia#11667 in the U.S.Letetia is a variant spelling of Letitia, a name taken straight from the Latin laetitia, meanin▶Mozella#11673 in the U.S.Mozella is a decorative early-twentieth-century American form built on Mozelle and Rosella; the▶Liahna#11675 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Liana/Lianna, from the French/Latin liane, 'a climbing vine; to twine,' a▶Aliveah#11676 in the U.S.Aliveah is a modern -eah respelling of Alivia, itself a variant of Olivia. Olivia comes from th▶Cressie#11676 in the U.S.Cressie is an affectionate short form drawn from Cressida, a name from the medieval Troilus sto▶Lianah#11676 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Liana, from the French/Latin liane, 'a climbing vine; to twine,' and also▶Cresta#11677 in the U.S.Cresta is a word-name from the Latin crista, a 'crest', 'plume' or 'ridge' — the source of Engl▶Lilias#11677 in the U.S.A traditional Scottish form of Lillian, ultimately from the lily (Latin lilium), a flower long ▶Julyssa#11678 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining Julia - the feminine of the Roman family name Julius - to the -yssa en▶Karalina#11678 in the U.S.Karalina is a spelling of Carolina or Karolina, the Latinate feminine of Charles, from the Germ▶Linnaea#11681 in the U.S.A botanical name from Linnaea, the twinflower — a small woodland bloom named for the great bota▶Liviya#11682 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Livia, from the Roman family name Livius (traditionally linked to 'blue' ▶Teresia#11683 in the U.S.Teresia is an elaborated Latin-Greek form of Theresa or Teresa, names usually traced to Greek t▶Lu#11688 in the U.S.A pet form of names like Louise ('famous warrior'), Lucia/Lucy ('light'), or Lulu, standing alo▶Lucas#11689 in the U.S.From the Latin Lucas, 'man from Lucania,' long associated with 'light' (via Greek loukas/lux). ▶Lunamae#11690 in the U.S.A modern joined name pairing Luna ('moon,' Latin) with Mae (a short Mary/Margaret, 'pearl,' or ▶Lylian#11695 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Lillian, from the lily (Latin lilium), a flower long tied to purity and i▶Natausha#11713 in the U.S.Natausha is a spelling variant of Natasha, the Russian pet form of Natalia, from the Latin nata▶Moranda#11714 in the U.S.Moranda is a variant spelling of Miranda, the name the playwright Shakespeare coined from the L▶Rosemond#11716 in the U.S.Rosemond is a variant of Rosamond, from the Germanic hros 'horse' and mund 'protection'. Becaus▶Natoshia#11717 in the U.S.Natoshia is an ornate spelling of Natosha, itself a respelling of Natasha, the Russian pet form▶Lutricia#11722 in the U.S.Lutricia reads as a blend of Lucretia — a Roman family name linked to lucrum, 'gain' or 'wealth▶Marcelline#11724 in the U.S.A French feminine form of Marcellinus/Marcella, ultimately from Marcus, 'of Mars (the Roman god▶Marciella#11725 in the U.S.An Italian-flavored form of Marcella, from Marcus, 'of Mars (the Roman god of war); little warr▶Valisa#11734 in the U.S.Valisa joins the Val- of Valerie to Lisa. Valerie comes from Latin 'valere,' to be strong or he▶Khamille#11735 in the U.S.Khamille is a K-forward respelling of Camille, from the Latin camilla/camillus, a title for a y▶Sheilia#11748 in the U.S.Sheilia reads as Sheila with an extra i, most likely a clerical variant; Sheila is the Irish fo▶Leonila#11753 in the U.S.Leonila is a Spanish feminine name built on the Leon/Leonilda family, ultimately from Latin 'le▶Candance#11777 in the U.S.Candance is a spelling of Candace, which comes from Kandake, the dynastic title of the queens o▶Margareta#11790 in the U.S.Margareta is the Latin and Scandinavian form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, a pearl, w▶Mylo#11793 in the U.S.A respelling of Milo, tied to the Latin/Germanic root for 'soldier' or 'merciful; gracious.' Tr▶Mariaemilia#11805 in the U.S.A written-together compound of Maria (from Miriam) and Emilia (from Aemilius, 'rival; eager'). ▶Lory#11818 in the U.S.Lory is a spelling of Lori, the pet form of Laura, from the Latin for the laurel tree, an emble▶Damonica#11820 in the U.S.Damonica is a coined blend joining a Da- prefix to Monica, a name of debated root often tied to▶Celines#11825 in the U.S.Celines is a Spanish girl's name, best read as an elaboration of Celia or Celina with an -es en▶Koni#11836 in the U.S.Koni is a K-spelling of Connie, the familiar pet form of Constance, from the Latin 'constantia'▶Nuvia#11840 in the U.S.Nuvia is read a few ways — sometimes linked to Latin novus ('new') and sometimes as a modern co▶Nydia#11841 in the U.S.From the Latin nidus, 'nest; refuge,' popularized as a literary name via the blind flower-girl ▶Oliviarose#11849 in the U.S.A modern combination name joining Olivia (from Latin oliva, 'olive tree') with Rose (the flower▶Oliwia#11850 in the U.S.Oliwia is the Polish form of Olivia, from Latin oliva ('olive tree'), a symbol of peace. A huge▶Caidance#11851 in the U.S.Caidance is a respelling of Cadence, the musical term from Latin cadentia, 'a falling' or rhyth▶Oriane#11855 in the U.S.Oriane is a French name from the Latin aurum ('gold') or oriens ('dawn; rising sun'), linked to▶Florine#11859 in the U.S.An -ine elaboration of Flora or Florence, from Latin flos, 'flower,' and florens, 'flourishing.▶Ardelia#11861 in the U.S.Ardelia is a graceful Latinate girl's name generally linked to Latin ardere, 'to burn' or 'be w▶Petronila#11862 in the U.S.Petronila is the Spanish form of Petronilla, a Latin diminutive linked to the Roman family name▶Claryssa#11888 in the U.S.Claryssa is a modern respelling of Clarissa, itself an ornate form of Clara. The root is the La▶Antoinetta#11893 in the U.S.Antoinetta is an Italian feminine diminutive of Antonio (Anthony), from the old Roman family na▶Noriana#11896 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Nora (from Honora, 'honor,' or Eleanor, 'light') with the flowing -iana▶Renatha#11897 in the U.S.Renatha is a form of Renata, from the Latin renatus ('reborn; born again'), a name with early C▶Shiela#11897 in the U.S.Shiela is a metathesized spelling of Sheila, the anglicized form of Irish Síle, itself from the▶Sinda#11897 in the U.S.Sinda is usually a clipped form of Lucinda, the Latinate name built on 'lux,' 'light'; some fam▶Reni#11898 in the U.S.Reni is read as a short form of names like Renata, Irene, or Renee, and is a familiar Bulgarian▶Montanna#11899 in the U.S.Montanna is a doubled-n feminine take on Montana, the U.S. state name, itself from Spanish mont▶Patrizia#11911 in the U.S.Patrizia is the Italian form of Patricia, the feminine of the Latin patricius, meaning 'noble' ▶Rosmeri#11916 in the U.S.A Spanish-flavored spelling of Rosemary, from Latin ros marinus ('dew of the sea'), the herb, l▶Rubee#11919 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Ruby, the red gemstone, from Latin rubeus ('red'). A cheerful vintage je▶Natally#11920 in the U.S.Natally is a modern respelling of Natalie, which comes from Latin natalis, 'of birth', and spec▶Donata#11922 in the U.S.Donata is the feminine of the Latin Donatus, 'given,' understood in Christian use as 'given by ▶Pace#11924 in the U.S.An English surname, from a medieval given name tied to Pascha ('Easter'; ultimately linked to '▶Pola#11935 in the U.S.Pola is a Polish and Yiddish name, made internationally visible by the Polish-born silent film ▶Assunta#11942 in the U.S.Assunta is an Italian religious name honoring the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven, fr▶Staria#11942 in the U.S.Staria appears to be an invented name built from the English word star plus the -ia ending seen▶Selia#11945 in the U.S.A form of Celia/Cecilia — Cecilia from Latin ('blind; of the Caecilius family'), and Celia some▶Lil#11970 in the U.S.Lil is a clipped pet form of Lillian or Lily. Lily is the flower name, from the Latin lilium, l▶Solace#11976 in the U.S.An English word name, 'comfort; consolation; ease after grief,' from Latin solari ('to console'▶Solina#11978 in the U.S.Solina reads as a sun-adjacent name built on Latin 'sol' (sun) with a soft -ina ending, or as a▶Rubye#11979 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Ruby, the jewel name from the gemstone, whose name traces to the Latin 'r▶Candiss#11986 in the U.S.Candiss is a phonetic spelling of Candace, sometimes seen as Candice. The name comes from Kanda▶Stellah#11988 in the U.S.Stellah is a variant spelling of Stella, from Latin 'stella' meaning 'star'. The added -h gives▶Stellina#11989 in the U.S.Stellina is an Italian diminutive of Stella, from Latin 'stella' ('star'), meaning 'little star▶Florita#11994 in the U.S.Florita is the Spanish diminutive of Flora, adding the affectionate -ita to the Latin flos, 'fl▶Sabryna#11995 in the U.S.A y-spelled form of Sabrina, the name of a legendary British river-goddess associated with the ▶Sylvee#11998 in the U.S.Sylvee is a modern spelling of Sylvie, a short form of Sylvia, from Latin 'silva' meaning 'wood▶Luvinia#12002 in the U.S.Luvinia is a folk respelling of Lavinia, softening the first vowel toward 'luv.' Lavinia is a n▶Tavia#12010 in the U.S.Tavia is a short form of Octavia, from Latin 'octavus' meaning 'eighth'. Traditionally given to▶Tera#12016 in the U.S.Tera reads as a spelling of Terra (Latin 'earth') or of Tara (Sanskrit 'star'; also an Irish pl▶Vernee#12018 in the U.S.Vernee is a dressed-up feminine built on Verna/Vern, from Latin 'vernus', 'of spring' or 'verda▶Angeleena#12025 in the U.S.An elaborated respelling of Angelina, the Italian diminutive of Angela, from Late Latin 'angelu▶Carmencita#12026 in the U.S.Carmencita is the Spanish diminutive of Carmen, an affectionate 'little Carmen'. Carmen itself ▶Torri#12026 in the U.S.Torri is a spelling of Tori, a short form of Victoria, from Latin 'victoria' meaning 'victory'.▶Lavenia#12029 in the U.S.Lavenia is a folk-respelling of Lavinia, the name of the legendary Latin princess who married A▶Vicki#12036 in the U.S.Vicki is a short form of Victoria, from Latin 'victoria' meaning 'victory'. A bright, friendly ▶Vinnie#12037 in the U.S.Vinnie is a short form of names like Lavinia, Vincentia, or Davina; via Vincentia it ties to La▶Violeth#12038 in the U.S.Violeth is a spelling of Violet, from Latin 'viola' meaning 'violet' (the purple flower). The a▶Stellarose#12044 in the U.S.A modern double name joining Stella (Latin, 'star') with Rose (the flower, from the Latin rosa)▶Sylviana#12057 in the U.S.An elaboration of Sylvia, from the Latin silva, 'forest; wood' — 'of the forest; woodland' — ex▶Ramanda#12083 in the U.S.Ramanda reads as a blend of Ramona and Amanda; Amanda comes from the Latin amanda meaning worth▶Torie#12084 in the U.S.A spelling of Tori, a short form of Victoria, from the Latin victoria, 'victory.' A bright, fri▶Torrie#12086 in the U.S.Torrie is a pet form of Victoria, from the Latin victoria ('victory'), or of Tory. The bright -▶Chermaine#12090 in the U.S.Chermaine is a spelling of Charmaine, a name whose roots are debated. It is often tied to the L▶Valentyna#12095 in the U.S.A respelling of Valentina, from the Latin valens, 'strong; healthy; vigorous; brave.' A gracefu▶Tianah#12097 in the U.S.Tianah adds a decorative -h to Tiana, itself a short form of Tatiana (a Roman family name) or C▶Valeda#12109 in the U.S.Valeda most plausibly draws on the Latin valere, 'to be strong, to be well,' the same root shar▶Valeta#12113 in the U.S.Valeta is an early-1900s name of uncertain origin. It may draw on the Latin valens, strong, ech▶Julaine#12120 in the U.S.Julaine is a coined elaboration that pairs the Ju- of Julie or Julia with the French-flavored e▶Adiana#12143 in the U.S.A modern name read as a blend of Adriana ('from Hadria') and Diana ('divine; heavenly'), or as ▶Adriane#12148 in the U.S.A form of Adrienne/Adriana, from the Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' (a town in northern Italy) ▶Adriann#12149 in the U.S.A spelling of Adrian/Adrianne, from the Latin Hadrianus, 'from Hadria' (sometimes 'dark; from t▶Adry#12151 in the U.S.A short pet form of Adriana/Adriela (from the Latin 'from Hadria'), common in Spanish-speaking ▶Sanita#12152 in the U.S.Sanita is a rare girl's name with more than one plausible thread. It most likely arose in Ameri▶Aemilia#12153 in the U.S.Aemilia is the original Latin form of Emilia, the feminine of the Roman family name Aemilius, u▶Sylvania#12181 in the U.S.Sylvania is an elaborated form of Silvia/Sylvia, from the Latin silva, 'forest, woodland,' exte▶Alivya#12193 in the U.S.Alivya is a modern respelling of Alivia/Olivia, from the Latin oliva ('olive'), tied to peace a▶Aelianna#12202 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Eliana ('my God has answered') and the Roman Aeliana (from the gens Ae▶Renita#12213 in the U.S.A feminine name of Latin flavor, generally read as an elaboration of Rena or a relative of Rena▶Merita#12219 in the U.S.Merita rests on the Latin meritus ('deserving, earned, worthy'), giving 'of merit'; it also wor▶Merrisa#12221 in the U.S.Merrisa is a variant spelling of Marisa or Merissa, from the Latin maris, 'of the sea,' the sam▶Sherena#12227 in the U.S.Sherena joins a fashionable Sher- prefix to the -ena of Serena (Latin 'serene, calm'); it reads▶Annalina#12233 in the U.S.Annalina joins Anna ('grace', from Hebrew Hannah) with Lina (a short form of names like Carolin▶Annapaula#12235 in the U.S.Annapaula (often Ana Paula) combines Anna ('grace', from Hebrew Hannah) with Paula ('small; hum▶Mandee#12235 in the U.S.Mandee is a stylized spelling of Mandy, a short form of Amanda, from the Latin amanda, 'worthy ▶Aquila#12246 in the U.S.Aquila is Latin for 'eagle', and the name of a constellation. It appears in the New Testament a▶Arasely#12251 in the U.S.Arasely is a phonetic respelling of Araceli or Aracely, from Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven'▶Aricella#12253 in the U.S.Aricella reads as a respelling of Aracely or Aricela, from Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven'. ▶Adryana#12265 in the U.S.Adryana is a stylized spelling of Adriana, the feminine of the Latin Adrianus, 'from Hadria' — ▶Arthur#12265 in the U.S.Arthur is a classic name usually tied to Celtic artos ('bear'), possibly with a 'king' sense, o▶Allicia#12269 in the U.S.Allicia is a double-l respelling of Alicia, the Latinized form of Alice, which descends from th▶Verdell#12270 in the U.S.Verdell extends the vintage names Verda and Verdie with the popular early-century suffix -ell. ▶Astari#12279 in the U.S.Astari reads as a star name, tied to the astra root ('star', Latin/Sanskrit); it is also an est▶Atticus#12287 in the U.S.Atticus is a Latin name from Greek Attikos, 'of Attica' (the region around Athens), so 'man of ▶Avena#12295 in the U.S.Avena is the Latin word for 'oats' (the plant genus Avena), used as a gentle botanical name; it▶Avian#12297 in the U.S.Avian is the English word 'avian' ('of birds; bird-like'), from Latin avis ('bird'), used as a ▶Ayrabella#12306 in the U.S.Ayrabella is a modern blend, joining an Ayra-/Aira- opening (a name meaning 'noble; respectable▶Chassie#12314 in the U.S.Chassie is a nickname-style name, most likely a short form of Chastity, from Latin castus, 'pur▶Amilianna#12329 in the U.S.A modern elaboration built on the Amelia/Emiliana sound, extended with the -anna ending. Emilia▶Brida#12351 in the U.S.A short form of Brigida/Bridget, from the Irish Brighid, 'exalted one; strength; the high one' ▶Gini#12352 in the U.S.Gini is a slimmed spelling of Ginny, the pet form of Virginia. Virginia comes from the Roman fa▶Regene#12364 in the U.S.Regene reads as a short variant of Regina, or a blend of a Re- opening with a -gene ending, and▶Laticha#12369 in the U.S.Laticha is a phonetic spelling of Latisha, itself an American form of Leticia, from the Latin l▶Latona#12372 in the U.S.Latona is the Roman name for Leto, the Greek titaness who, in classical myth, is the mother of ▶Adraine#12374 in the U.S.Adraine is a respelling of Adrienne, the feminine of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning ▶Cadee#12379 in the U.S.Cadee is a respelling of Cady (an English surname, itself a form of Cade) and a short form of C▶Charlottegrace#12385 in the U.S.A modern combo of Charlotte (a feminine of Charles, 'free man') and Grace (from Latin gratia, '▶Vianette#12385 in the U.S.A diminutive of Vivienne or Vianne, with the French -ette ending ('little'); by the Vivienne ro▶Autumnn#12396 in the U.S.Autumnn is the season-name Autumn written with an extra 'n.' Autumn comes, through Old French, ▶Caydance#12396 in the U.S.Caydance is a respelling of Cadence, an English word-name from the Latin cadentia, 'a falling',▶Cicely#12396 in the U.S.An English form of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius (from caecus, 'blind'). Also t▶Clarita#12399 in the U.S.A Spanish diminutive of Clara, from the Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; famous.' A warm, sunny na▶Columbia#12402 in the U.S.From the Latin columba, 'dove,' via Columbus - a poetic personification of America (Columbia) a▶Coralina#12404 in the U.S.An elaboration of Coral (from Latin corallium, 'coral'), with the Spanish/Italian diminutive -i▶Cissy#12407 in the U.S.Cissy is a pet form, most often of Cecilia, from the Latin 'caecus', 'blind', or of Frances and▶Lorann#12415 in the U.S.Lorann is a blended name joining Lora, a form of Laura from the Latin laurus, 'laurel', with An▶Cyrena#12419 in the U.S.Cyrena reads two ways that meet in sound. It works as a spelling of Serena, from the Latin 'ser▶Crescent#12427 in the U.S.From Latin crescens, 'growing, increasing' - the same root as English increase and crescendo. I▶Olinda#12450 in the U.S.Olinda belongs to the -linda family alongside Melinda and Belinda, whose -linda ending derives ▶Carine#12454 in the U.S.Carine is a French and Scandinavian form of Carina or Karin; Carina comes from the Latin/Italia▶Dezarae#12464 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Desiree, from the French Desiree (Latin desideratus), 'desired; longed f▶Marchelle#12466 in the U.S.Marchelle reads as a blend of Marcella and Michelle. Marcella is the feminine of the Roman Marc▶Diani#12467 in the U.S.A modern name read near Diana (Roman goddess of the moon and hunt, 'divine; heavenly'), with an▶Laurette#12467 in the U.S.Laurette is a French diminutive of Laure (Laura), from Latin laurus, 'laurel' — the victor's wr▶Patriciaann#12469 in the U.S.Patriciaann is the double name Patricia Ann written as one word. Patricia is the feminine of th▶Dominic#12471 in the U.S.From the Latin Dominicus, 'of the Lord; belonging to God' (from dominus, 'lord'), historically ▶Drusilla#12475 in the U.S.A feminine diminutive of the Roman family name Drusus (a Latin cognomen sometimes tied to 'stro▶Dulcinea#12476 in the U.S.A literary name coined by Cervantes for the idealized lady of Don Quixote, from the Spanish dul▶Cecilie#12506 in the U.S.A Danish and Norwegian form of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius (traditionally rea▶Cerina#12508 in the U.S.A c-spelling of Serena, from Latin serenus, 'clear, calm, untroubled' - the root of English ser▶Elysium#12511 in the U.S.A word name from Elysium (the Elysian Fields), the blissful afterlife of Greek and Roman myth r▶Cerissa#12514 in the U.S.Cerissa is a soft-C respelling in the Carissa and Clarissa family. Carissa is usually linked to▶Emalie#12514 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Emily/Emilie, from the Roman family name Aemilius ('rival, emulating' or '▶Emeliana#12516 in the U.S.A form of Emiliana, the feminine of Emiliano/Aemilianus (from Roman Aemilius, 'rival, industrio▶Almeda#12518 in the U.S.An early-American girl's name, most often traced to the Spanish 'alameda,' a tree-lined walk or▶Emmalia#12520 in the U.S.A modern blend of Emma (Germanic 'whole, universal') with Amalia or Emilia (tied to 'work, indu▶
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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.