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.
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Celia#774 in the U.S.Heaven or sky; a feminine form derived from the Roman family name Caelius, from the Latin caelu▶Pearl#777 in the U.S.Pearl; from the Old French perle and Medieval Latin perla meaning the lustrous gem formed in oy▶Evelina#778 in the U.S.Life or wished-for child; a Latinate elaboration of Eveline, blending Eva (from Hebrew Chavah m▶Luella#780 in the U.S.Famous warrior; a combination of Lou (from Louise, meaning famous warrior) and Ella (from Germa▶Royalty#782 in the U.S.Royal status or kingly quality; from Old French roialte and Medieval Latin regalitas, meaning t▶Paulina#784 in the U.S.Small or humble; the Latinate feminine form of Paul, from Latin Paulus meaning small or humble,▶Ocean#787 in the U.S.The great sea or vast expanse of water; from the Latin oceanus and Greek okeanos, the mythologi▶Emiliana#789 in the U.S.Rival or industrious; an extended Latinate feminine form of Emilianus, from the Roman family na▶Klarity#791 in the U.S.Clarity or clearness; a modern K-spelling variant of Clarity, from the Latin claritas meaning b▶Paloma#793 in the U.S.Dove; from the Spanish paloma meaning dove or pigeon, from Latin palumba meaning wood pigeon, t▶Cielo#795 in the U.S.Sky or heaven; the Spanish word cielo meaning sky or heaven, from Latin caelum meaning sky or h▶Treasure#809 in the U.S.Precious object or something greatly valued; from Old French tresor and Latin thesaurus meaning▶Aura#817 in the U.S.From the Greek aura meaning 'breeze' or 'breath of air', and the Latin aura meaning 'gleam of l▶Romi#818 in the U.S.Used as a short form of the Hebrew name Romi or Roma meaning 'my height is exalted', and as a p▶Julietta#819 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish elaboration of Juliet, itself a diminutive of Julia, from the Roman family ▶Livia#820 in the U.S.Feminine form of the Roman family name Livius, possibly derived from a pre-Latin Oscan root mea▶Nola#822 in the U.S.Most commonly a short form of the Irish Gaelic name Finola or Fionnuala, meaning 'fair-shoulder▶Promise#826 in the U.S.From the English word promise, derived from Latin promissum (a pledge, vow), the past participl▶Celina#829 in the U.S.Variant of Selena or Celine, ultimately from the Greek Selene, goddess of the moon, whose name ▶Luz#839 in the U.S.Spanish name from the Latin lux (light), used as a Marian name in honor of Our Lady of Light (N▶Lea#848 in the U.S.Variant of Leah, from the Hebrew le'ah meaning 'weary' or 'delicate cow'; also related to the O▶Indigo#854 in the U.S.From the Greek indikon (Indian dye), via Latin indicum and Spanish indigo, referring to the dee▶Paula#855 in the U.S.Feminine form of the Roman family name Paulus, from the Latin paulus meaning 'small' or 'humble▶Lilia#859 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Lily, from the Latin Lilium and Greek leirion, the white lily flower — a sym▶Mercy#867 in the U.S.From the Old French merci and Latin merces (reward, wages, pity), the English word mercy meanin▶Johanna#871 in the U.S.Feminine form of Johannes (Latin form of John), from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracio▶Adrianna#872 in the U.S.Feminine form of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' — an ancient city near▶Julie#873 in the U.S.French feminine form of Julius, from the Roman family name Iulius, possibly from the Greek ioul▶Marianna#874 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning bitter sea or beloved) and Anna (from Hebrew Ha▶Lyanna#877 in the U.S.Modern literary name, likely derived from Liana or Lianna (from Latin liana, a climbing vine) o▶Tiffany#880 in the U.S.From Greek Theophania meaning manifestation of God; the name given to children born on or aroun▶Aviana#887 in the U.S.Feminine elaboration derived from Latin avis meaning bird, with the suffix -ana; meaning bird-l▶Leanna#890 in the U.S.A blended or independently coined name, combining elements of Leah (Hebrew: weary, or wild cow)▶Lilianna#891 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Lily or Lilia, from Latin lilium (lily flower), combined with the -anna suff▶Novah#891 in the U.S.New; creative variant of Nova, from Latin nova (new, feminine of novus)▶Violette#894 in the U.S.French diminutive of Violette, from Latin viola (violet flower); the violet symbolized modesty,▶Nataly#907 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Natalie, from Latin natalis meaning of birth, of the birthday; specifically▶Bennett#912 in the U.S.Blessed; medieval English form of Benedict, from Latin Benedictus (blessed, from bene well + di▶Giuliana#915 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Giuliano (Julian), from Latin Julianus, derived from Julius — the grea▶Clare#924 in the U.S.From Latin Clara/Clarus meaning bright, clear, famous, or illustrious; Clare is the medieval En▶Brittany#928 in the U.S.From Brittania or Armorica, the historical region of northwestern France settled by Celtic Brit▶Natasha#933 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; Russian diminutive of Natalia, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, sp▶Alianna#938 in the U.S.A blended form combining elements of Aliana or Aliana, itself a variant of Aliana, drawing on L▶Marcella#948 in the U.S.Feminine diminutive of Marcellus, itself a diminutive of Marcus, from Latin Mars, the Roman god▶Rosalee#954 in the U.S.Variant of Rosalie or Rosalie, from Latin rosa meaning rose, combined with the diminutive suffi▶August#962 in the U.S.From Latin augustus meaning great, venerable, or majestic, from augere meaning to increase or t▶Novalee#977 in the U.S.A blended name combining Nova from Latin nova meaning new or star with the suffix -lee from Old▶Roselyn#979 in the U.S.Variant of Rosalind or Roseline, combining Latin rosa meaning rose and the suffix -lind from Ge▶Cordelia#981 in the U.S.Possibly from Celtic or Latin roots meaning heart; also possibly from Welsh Creiddylad meaning ▶Liberty#982 in the U.S.Freedom; from Latin libertas (freedom, liberty), the root of liberal and liberate▶Lavender#998 in the U.S.The aromatic plant Lavandula; from Latin lavare (to wash), because lavender was used in Roman b▶Belle#1005 in the U.S.Beautiful; from French belle (beautiful, lovely), from Latin bella (beautiful), feminine of bel▶Esperanza#1017 in the U.S.Hope; from Spanish esperanza (hope), from Latin sperare (to hope)▶Vida#1023 in the U.S.Life; from Spanish vida (life), from Latin vita (life)▶Julissa#1033 in the U.S.Youthful; a Spanish-American blend of Julia (from Latin Iulius, of the Julian family, possibly ▶Cadence#1035 in the U.S.Rhythm, flow, a falling sequence of notes or beats; from Latin cadentia (falling), from cadere ▶Renee#1048 in the U.S.Reborn; French feminine form of René, from Latin renatus (born again)▶Antonia#1052 in the U.S.Beyond price, priceless; feminine of Antonius (Antonio/Anthony), from the Roman family name Ant▶Montana#1058 in the U.S.Mountainous; from Spanish montana (mountain, mountainous region), from Latin montanus (of the m▶Jovi#1061 in the U.S.Of Jove (Jupiter); from Latin Jovius (of Jupiter, of the sky father); also used as a short form▶Agnes#1063 in the U.S.Pure or chaste; from Greek hagnos (pure, holy, chaste), via Latin Agnes▶Tatiana#1079 in the U.S.Of the Tatius family; Latin Tatiana, feminine of Tatianus, from the Roman family name Tatius (p▶Paola#1081 in the U.S.Small; Italian feminine form of Paolo (Paul), from Latin Paulus (small, humble)▶Essence#1085 in the U.S.The fundamental nature or being of a thing; from Latin essentia (being, existence), from esse (▶Claudia#1090 in the U.S.Of the Claudian clan; from Latin Claudius, the Roman family name, possibly from claudus (lame)▶Rubi#1096 in the U.S.Ruby (the red gemstone); Spanish spelling variant of Ruby, from Latin rubinus (red)▶Jubilee#1103 in the U.S.A year of celebration and remission; from Hebrew yobel (ram's horn, jubilee year) via Latin jub▶Lauryn#1110 in the U.S.Laurel; victory; a spelling variant of Lauren, from Latin Laurentius (from Laurentum, the city ▶Chiara#1113 in the U.S.Bright, clear, famous; Italian form of Clara, from Latin clarus (clear, bright, famous)▶Imogen#1126 in the U.S.Maiden; possibly from Celtic innogen (maiden, girl) or from Latin imago (image, likeness); the ▶Dariana#1129 in the U.S.Upholder of the good; from Persian Darius (Darayavaush: upholding the good) feminized with the ▶Desiree#1130 in the U.S.Desired, longed for; from French désirée (desired, wished for), from Latin desiderare (to desir▶Jillian#1132 in the U.S.Youthful; an English variant of Gillian, which is a feminine form of Julian, from Latin Julianu▶Nathaly#1144 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; a spelling variant of Natalie, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, sp▶Princess#1145 in the U.S.Daughter of a prince; royal; from Old French princesse (princess), from Latin princeps (first, ▶Clarissa#1159 in the U.S.Bright, clear, famous; Latinate form of Clara or Clarice, from Latin clarus (clear, bright, fam▶Grecia#1160 in the U.S.Grace; possibly from Spanish Grecia (Greece) used as a given name, or influenced by the Spanish▶Abril#1162 in the U.S.April; the Spanish/Portuguese word for the month April, from Latin aprilis (possibly from Etrus▶Carolyn#1163 in the U.S.Free woman; English form of Caroline, feminine of Carolus (Charles), from Germanic karl (free m▶Justice#1164 in the U.S.Just, righteous; from Latin justitia (justice, righteousness), from justus (just, lawful)▶Martina#1165 in the U.S.Of Mars, the Roman god of war; warrior; feminine of Martin, from Latin Martinus (of the god Mar▶Silvia#1166 in the U.S.Forest or woodland; from Latin silva (forest, woodland)▶Alba#1171 in the U.S.White; dawn; from Latin alba (white, dawn), or from Celtic Alba (Scotland; literally 'white lan▶Vivianna#1182 in the U.S.Alive, full of life; a double-n spelling of Viviana, from Latin vivus (alive, living)▶Viola#1190 in the U.S.Violet; from Latin viola (the violet flower)▶Christine#1197 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; from Latin Christianus (Christian), from Greek Christos (the anointed one, ▶Kaydence#1200 in the U.S.Rhythm, flow; a K-spelling variant of Cadence, from Latin cadentia (falling, rhythmic flow)▶Nathalia#1219 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; Spanish/Portuguese form of Natalia, from Latin natalis (relating to birt▶Royal#1225 in the U.S.Of the king; regal; from Old French roial (kingly, royal), from Latin regalis (of the king, fro▶Nathalie#1244 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; French form of Natalie, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, specifica▶Austyn#1259 in the U.S.Majestic dignity; venerable; Y-spelling variant of Austin, from Latin Augustinus (diminutive of▶Evangelina#1260 in the U.S.Good news; bearer of good news; from Greek evangelion (eu: good + angelos: message, messenger) ▶Giulia#1262 in the U.S.Youthful; of the Julian family; Italian feminine form of Giulio (Julius), from Latin Julius (of▶Eimy#1266 in the U.S.Beloved, cherished one▶Milagros#1267 in the U.S.Miracles▶Valencia#1271 in the U.S.Strength, bravery, valor▶Kristen#1278 in the U.S.Follower of Christ, Christian▶Lorena#1279 in the U.S.Crowned with laurel, the laurel tree▶Cara#1294 in the U.S.Dear, beloved, friend▶Lucie#1295 in the U.S.Light, illumination▶Monserrat#1300 in the U.S.Jagged mountain, saw-toothed mountain▶Patricia#1302 in the U.S.Noble, patrician, of noble birth▶Adalina#1303 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind▶Kamilla#1308 in the U.S.Young attendant at a religious ceremony; helper to the priest▶Perla#1309 in the U.S.Pearl; precious gem from the sea▶Selina#1311 in the U.S.Moon, the moon goddess▶Annabella#1313 in the U.S.Gracious and beautiful; grace plus beauty▶Aracely#1315 in the U.S.Altar of heaven, sky altar▶Ellery#1329 in the U.S.Cheerful, joyful; possibly from elder tree or from Hilary▶Patience#1330 in the U.S.Patient endurance, steadfast calm in adversity▶Zinnia#1349 in the U.S.The zinnia flower, named for botanist Johann Zinn▶India#1354 in the U.S.Land of the Indus River; from Sanskrit sindhu meaning river▶May#1357 in the U.S.The month of May; also pearl or beloved as a pet form▶Beatrix#1379 in the U.S.She who brings happiness, bringer of joy▶Cattaleya#1380 in the U.S.The cattleya orchid, queen of orchids▶Cristina#1381 in the U.S.Follower of Christ, Christian▶Juno#1382 in the U.S.Queen of heaven, youthful goddess▶Emilie#1387 in the U.S.Rival, eager, industrious▶Paulette#1410 in the U.S.Small, humble; little Paul▶Pia#1411 in the U.S.Pious, devout, dutiful▶Tori#1412 in the U.S.Bird; also victory as a Victoria short form▶Amilia#1421 in the U.S.Industrious, hardworking, striving to excel▶Amor#1434 in the U.S.Love; derived from the Latin word amor meaning love or affection, cognate with the Roman god of▶Mercedes#1451 in the U.S.Mercies, graces, divine kindness▶Adrienne#1455 in the U.S.From Hadria, the Adriatic Sea town▶Violetta#1462 in the U.S.Little violet flower; small purple flower▶Montserrat#1465 in the U.S.Jagged or saw-toothed mountain▶Noelia#1466 in the U.S.Christmas, birth of the Lord▶Aimee#1467 in the U.S.Beloved, beloved one, one who is loved▶Marcela#1472 in the U.S.Feminine form of Marcellus/Marcus, derived from the name of the Roman god Mars; often interpret▶Carina#1479 in the U.S.from the Italian word 'cara' and Latin 'carus' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'▶Marissa#1495 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Marisa/Maris, from Latin 'maris' (of the sea), linked to the epithet 'stella▶Rosalynn#1497 in the U.S.A variant of Rosalind/Rosaline, combining the Latin 'rosa' (rose) with a second element; popula▶Yuliana#1500 in the U.S.A feminine form derived from the Roman family name Julius (Juliana), traditionally interpreted ▶Julieth#1517 in the U.S.A Latin American variant spelling of Juliet/Julieta, ultimately from the Roman family name Juli▶Lori#1524 in the U.S.Diminutive of Laura, from Latin laurus 'laurel'▶Alyvia#1537 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Olivia, ultimately from the Latin 'oliva' (olive tree), symboli▶Camellia#1539 in the U.S.from the camellia flower, which was named after the Moravian Jesuit botanist Georg Joseph Kamel▶Lillianna#1550 in the U.S.An elaborated spelling of Liliana/Lillian, derived from the flower name 'lily' (Latin 'lilium',▶Vivianne#1552 in the U.S.From Latin Vivianus, from 'vivus' ('alive, living'); the '-anne' ending is a French/modern elab▶Cecily#1595 in the U.S.English form of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius, from Latin 'caecus' (blind).▶Letty#1607 in the U.S.A diminutive of Letitia/Lettice, from Latin 'laetitia' meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'.▶Melania#1609 in the U.S.from the Greek word 'melas' (genitive 'melanos') meaning 'black' or 'dark'; borne by two early ▶Amia#1623 in the U.S.A modern feminine given name echoing Latin amare "to love" (as in Amy, Amabel); used in contemp▶Constance#1645 in the U.S.Constancy, steadfastness (from Latin Constantia)▶Cambria#1691 in the U.S.the Latinized name for Wales, derived from the Welsh 'Cymru', meaning 'the land of the compatri▶Emilee#1694 in the U.S.Respelling of Emily, from the Latin family name Aemilius, often interpreted as 'rival' or 'eage▶Serene#1708 in the U.S.from the English word "serene" (calm, peaceful), from Latin serenus; also used as a variant of ▶Evalina#1714 in the U.S.Elaboration of Eva/Evelina, from Hebrew Chawwah ('life'); the '-lina' ending is a Latinate dimi▶Lucinda#1717 in the U.S.Literary elaboration of Lucia, from Latin 'lux' (light); first used by Cervantes in 'Don Quixot▶Vivien#1721 in the U.S.Alive, lively, living▶Austin#1725 in the U.S.Medieval English contracted form of Augustine, ultimately from Latin Augustus meaning 'great', ▶Italy#1730 in the U.S.Given name taken from the country Italy (Latin Italia), often connected to an old term meaning ▶Solene#1744 in the U.S.Solemn, religious, ceremonious▶Elysia#1772 in the U.S.From the Greek/Latin Elysium (the Elysian Fields, the paradise of the blessed in classical myth▶Lucianna#1790 in the U.S.Variant of Luciana, feminine of Lucius/Lucian, from Latin lux 'light'.▶Maura#1810 in the U.S.Irish form of Mary (from Máire); also Latin Maura 'dark-skinned, Moorish'.▶Livvy#1828 in the U.S.Pet form of Olivia/Livia, from Latin oliva 'olive', symbol of peace.▶Noella#1886 in the U.S.Christmas; born at Christmas (feminine form of Noel)▶Noreda#1975 in the U.S.Noreda is an early-twentieth-century coinage, most plausibly an extended form of Nora, the shor▶Toni#2184 in the U.S.Short form of Antonia, from the Roman family name Antonius (origin uncertain, popularly 'pricel▶Cassia#2234 in the U.S.a fragrant spice plant related to cinnamon▶Italia#2237 in the U.S.ancient name of Italy, possibly from Oscan viteliu (bull-calf land)▶Diane#2247 in the U.S.divine, belonging to the divine▶Indiana#2249 in the U.S.land of the Indians▶Natalee#2255 in the U.S.born on Christmas Day, birthday of the Lord▶Ollie#2256 in the U.S.olive tree, symbol of peace▶Rosanna#2259 in the U.S.rose combined with grace, gracious rose▶Aribella#2262 in the U.S.beautiful altar▶Anabella#2276 in the U.S.grace and beauty combined▶Jules#2286 in the U.S.belonging to the Julian gens, youthful▶Maryn#2289 in the U.S.of the sea, star of the sea▶Remedy#2316 in the U.S.cure, relief, a healing solution▶Deanna#2323 in the U.S.divine, belonging to the divine, goddess of the hunt▶Hillary#2326 in the U.S.cheerful, merry, joyful▶Rosella#2335 in the U.S.little rose, diminutive of rose▶Milagro#2355 in the U.S.miracle, wonder▶Lincoln#2368 in the U.S.lake colony, settlement by the pool▶Mirabel#2370 in the U.S.wonderful, admirable▶Mirabelle#2371 in the U.S.wonderful beauty▶Honesti#2387 in the U.S.honesty, truthfulness, integrity▶Adora#2426 in the U.S.adored, worshipped, glorious▶Junia#2442 in the U.S.belonging to June or Juno, youth▶Leonie#2443 in the U.S.lion, lioness▶Minerva#2446 in the U.S.goddess of wisdom, arts, and warfare▶Valarie#2454 in the U.S.strength, valor▶Dianna#2458 in the U.S.divine, goddess of the hunt▶Imogene#2464 in the U.S.maiden, innocent▶Mable#2468 in the U.S.lovable, my beautiful▶Loren#2487 in the U.S.from Laurentum; laurel▶Sabina#2518 in the U.S.Sabine woman (member of the ancient Sabine people of Italy)▶Terra#2549 in the U.S.earth, land▶Angeli#2554 in the U.S.angel, messenger▶Mar#2994 in the U.S.From the Latin mare and Spanish/Catalan mar, meaning sea or ocean. Used independently or as a s▶Rosaline#3000 in the U.S.From Latin rosa (rose) combined with Germanic lind (gentle, soft, tender), or simply 'pretty ro▶Una#3005 in the U.S.From Latin una, meaning 'one' or 'unity'; also used as an Anglicization of the Irish name Úna, ▶Vianna#3006 in the U.S.Modern blended name combining a Vi- prefix (from Violet, Vivian: life) with Anna (Hebrew: grace▶Annia#3013 in the U.S.Derived from the Latin gens name Annia (a Roman clan name) or as a variant of Anna, from Hebrew▶Auriella#3014 in the U.S.Modern created name from Latin aurum (gold) + -ella (diminutive suffix); 'little golden one' or▶Ginny#3021 in the U.S.Diminutive of Virginia (from the Roman family name Verginius, meaning 'pure' or 'maiden') or Gi▶
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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.