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 5
Glora#5467 in the U.S.Glora is a shortened, streamlined spelling of Gloria. The root is the Latin gloria, simply 'glo▶Enora#5481 in the U.S.From the Breton Enora — possibly from Latin honora, 'honour', or a Breton element; the origin i▶Gioia#5484 in the U.S.From Italian gioia, 'joy; a jewel' (from Latin gaudium, 'joy')▶Normalee#5493 in the U.S.Normalee extends Norma, most likely from the Latin norma, 'rule, pattern' (or read as a feminin▶Palmina#5514 in the U.S.Palmina is an Italian feminine name built on palma, 'palm,' from the Latin palma; it is a devot▶Lorene#5521 in the U.S.An -ene elaboration of Lora/Lauren — from Latin laurus, 'the laurel' (victory, honour), or echo▶Lucila#5523 in the U.S.Spanish form of Lucilla/Lucille — a diminutive of Lucia, from Latin lux, 'light'▶Maryrose#5526 in the U.S.Compound of Mary ('bitter; beloved; of the sea', Hebrew) and Rose ('the rose flower', Latin)▶Marzia#5527 in the U.S.Italian form of Marcia/Martia — from Latin, 'dedicated to Mars (the god of war); warlike'▶Maybel#5528 in the U.S.May-spelling of Mabel — from Latin amabilis, 'lovable, dear, worthy of love'▶Mesa#5533 in the U.S.From Spanish mesa, 'a table' — a flat-topped, steep-sided hill (from Latin mensa, 'a table'); a▶Mielle#5535 in the U.S.From French miel, 'honey' (from Latin mel), with the -elle ending; a sweet modern coinage▶Novarae#5543 in the U.S.Compound of Nova ('new', Latin; a bright new star) and Rae ('ewe; grace', a Rachel/Ray pet form▶Perl#5549 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Pearl — from the gemstone, 'a pearl' (a treasure from the sea; Latin perla)▶Hortence#5560 in the U.S.Hortence is a variant spelling of Hortense, a French name from the Roman clan name Hortensius, ▶Vayla#5576 in the U.S.A modern name — echoing Vela (a southern constellation, 'the sails', Latin), a 'veil', and Layl▶Via#5577 in the U.S.From Latin via, 'a way, a road, a path'; also a pet form of Olivia or Sylvia; routes layered▶Vy#5578 in the U.S.A spelling of Vi — a pet form of Violet/Viola, from Latin viola, 'the violet flower' (a symbol ▶Zelia#5592 in the U.S.From Greek zelos, 'zeal, ardour' (via Zélie/Solange echoes), and/or a short form of Azelia/Ceci▶Abella#5598 in the U.S.A feminine of Abel ('breath; a sigh', Hebrew), and/or echoing Latin bella, 'beautiful'; routes ▶Amaura#5610 in the U.S.A modern blend echoing Amara ('eternal; grace'), Aurora ('dawn'), and amour ('love'); no single▶Ameliarose#5611 in the U.S.Compound of Amelia ('industrious; striving', Germanic) and Rose ('the rose flower', Latin)▶Lygia#5628 in the U.S.Lygia is best known as the Christian heroine of Henryk Sienkiewicz's novel Quo Vadis. In the st▶Chapel#5639 in the U.S.From the word chapel — 'a small place of worship' (from Latin cappella, 'a little cloak', after▶Francies#5648 in the U.S.Francies is a variant spelling of Frances, the feminine of Francis, from the Latin Franciscus, ▶Dezire#5649 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Desire/Desiree — from French désirée, 'desired, longed for, wished for' ▶Germani#5661 in the U.S.From Latin germanus, 'a brother; akin, of the same stock' (as in Germaine); also evokes Germany▶Gracy#5662 in the U.S.-y spelling of Gracie — a pet form of Grace, from Latin gratia, 'grace, favour, charm, blessing▶Juvia#5682 in the U.S.A coined name linked to Spanish lluvia, 'rain' (Latin pluvia); also the anime character Juvia (▶Karolyn#5685 in the U.S.K-spelling of Carolyn/Caroline — a feminine of Charles, from Germanic, 'free; a free man/woman'▶Clariece#5692 in the U.S.Clariece is a respelling of Clarice, itself from Clarissa, a name built on the Latin clarus, me▶Lelia#5698 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Laelia (origin uncertain), and/or echoing 'lily' and Greek 'well-spo▶Liviana#5702 in the U.S.An -ana elaboration of Livia — from the Roman Livius (possibly 'bluish; envious'); also echoes ▶Luxury#5703 in the U.S.From the word luxury — 'great comfort, elegance, and opulence' (from Latin luxuria, 'abundance,▶Lattie#5713 in the U.S.Lattie is an affectionate -ie pet form, most likely a spin on Lottie, itself short for Charlott▶Mea#5714 in the U.S.A spelling of Mia — Italian/Spanish 'mine', and a pet form of Maria ('beloved; of the sea'); ro▶Nataleigh#5720 in the U.S.-leigh spelling of Natalie — from Latin natalis (dies), '(the day) of birth; Christmas, the Lor▶Norie#5726 in the U.S.A pet form of Nora/Eleanor ('honour; light'); also a Japanese name (nori, 'a law, a principle, ▶Purpose#5731 in the U.S.From the word purpose — 'a reason, an intention, a goal, a sense of meaning' (from Latin propon▶Remmi#5738 in the U.S.-mmi spelling of Remy — from Latin Remigius, 'a rower; an oarsman', or 'from Rheims'; here for ▶Romelia#5739 in the U.S.A Spanish name — variously from the biblical Romelia ('the Lord's exalted one', Hebrew), or an ▶Roselia#5741 in the U.S.A form of Rosalia/Rosalie — from Latin rosa, 'the rose flower' (the festival of roses, rosalia)▶Valeska#5758 in the U.S.A Slavic name — a form of Valeria ('strong, healthy', Latin) and/or a feminine of Vladislav ('g▶Xaelia#5760 in the U.S.A modern coinage with an Xa- opening and -elia ending — echoing the -iel/heavenly names and Ael▶Yulia#5765 in the U.S.The Slavic (Russian/Ukrainian) form of Julia — from Latin Julia, 'youthful; downy-bearded; of t▶Aelia#5782 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Aelia/Aelius — possibly from Greek helios, 'the sun'; the origin is ▶Aime#5783 in the U.S.A spelling of Aimée — from French aimée, 'beloved, dearly loved' (from Latin amata); here for g▶Laurrie#5787 in the U.S.Laurrie is a doubled-r respelling of Laurie, the affectionate short form of Laura and Lauren. T▶Cari#5815 in the U.S.A pet form of Cara ('beloved', Latin/Italian), Caroline ('free'), or Carys ('beloved', Welsh); ▶Cayetana#5817 in the U.S.Spanish feminine of Cayetano/Gaetano — from Latin Caietanus, 'from Gaeta/Caieta' (a town in Ita▶Estellar#5817 in the U.S.Estellar is a rare early-twentieth-century elaboration of Estella, itself from the Latin 'stell▶Cecile#5818 in the U.S.The French form of Cecilia — from Latin Caecilia, 'blind' (caecus); St Cecilia, the patron sain▶Verdia#5818 in the U.S.Verdia is a rare American coinage, most plausibly built on the Latin viridis, 'green' or 'flour▶Chantelle#5819 in the U.S.An -elle elaboration of Chantal — from a French place-name, 'a stony place' (Occitan cantal), l▶Connee#5821 in the U.S.Connee is a decorative respelling of Connie, the familiar short form of Constance. Constance co▶Dahiana#5822 in the U.S.A Latina spelling of Diana/Dayana — from Latin, 'divine, heavenly' (the Roman goddess of the mo▶Francyne#5826 in the U.S.Francyne is a y-spelling of Francine, the French diminutive of Frances. The name goes back to t▶Marypat#5830 in the U.S.Marypat compounds Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam (traditionally read 'bitter' or 'beloved'), with▶Alverna#5831 in the U.S.Alverna is best read as an elaborated form of Verna, from Latin vernus, 'of spring, spring-like▶Eliane#5831 in the U.S.The French form of Eliana/Aeliana — variously 'my God has answered' (Hebrew) or 'the sun' (Lati▶Francia#5839 in the U.S.From Francia, 'France; the land of the Franks; a Frenchwoman'; also a form of Frances ('free; a▶Franki#5840 in the U.S.A spelling of Frankie — a pet form of Frances/Francis, from Latin Franciscus, 'a Frenchman; a f▶Greysi#5841 in the U.S.A Latina spelling of Gracie/Grace — from Latin gratia, 'grace, favour, charm, blessing'▶Florena#5845 in the U.S.Florena belongs to the broad Flora and Florence family, all rooted in the Latin flos, genitive ▶Historia#5846 in the U.S.From the word historia — 'history; an inquiry, a learning by inquiry; a story' (Greek/Latin); a▶Ivyrose#5850 in the U.S.A compound of Ivy ('the ivy plant; faithfulness', English) and Rose ('the rose flower', Latin)▶Gillie#5865 in the U.S.Gillie is a diminutive of Gillian, the medieval English feminine of Julian, from the Roman Juli▶Knova#5868 in the U.S.A K-spelling of Nova (silent K) — from Latin nova, 'new' (a 'nova', a star that suddenly bright▶Lareina#5875 in the U.S.From Spanish la reina, 'the queen' (from Latin regina, 'queen')▶Marvella#5884 in the U.S.An -ella elaboration of Marvel — from Latin mirabilis, 'a marvel, a wonder, a wondrous thing'▶Miles#5889 in the U.S.From Miles/Milo — variously 'merciful, mild' (Slavic mil), or 'a soldier' (Latin miles); predom▶Murl#5903 in the U.S.Murl is a phonetic variant of Merle, a unisex name from the French merle and Latin merula, 'bla▶Binnie#5907 in the U.S.Binnie is an affectionate girl's name, a pet form of Benita, from the Latin 'benedicta', blesse▶Romey#5908 in the U.S.A spelling of Romy — a German pet form of Rosemarie ('rose + Mary', or 'dew of the sea'), or Ro▶Jobina#5910 in the U.S.Jobina is a feminine form of Job, made with the Latinate -ina ending. Job is a Hebrew name trad▶September#5913 in the U.S.From the word September — the ninth month (from Latin septem, 'seven', as it was the seventh mo▶Sola#5917 in the U.S.A Yoruba short form (Adesola, 'honour/wealth produces this'); also Latin/Italian sola, 'alone, ▶Tatianna#5921 in the U.S.-nn- spelling of Tatiana — from the Roman family name Tatius (a legendary Sabine king); the mea▶Tory#5924 in the U.S.A pet form of Victoria ('victory', Latin) or Tor/Salvatore; also an English surname; here for g▶Vela#5925 in the U.S.From Latin vela, 'the sails' — a southern constellation; also Spanish vela, 'a candle, a sail, ▶Airess#5946 in the U.S.From the word heiress (Airess) — 'a female heir; one who inherits' (from Latin heres, 'an heir'▶Alta#5949 in the U.S.From Latin/Spanish alta, 'high, lofty, elevated; tall'▶Annarose#5953 in the U.S.A compound of Anna ('grace', Hebrew) and Rose ('the rose flower', Latin)▶Aurie#5956 in the U.S.A pet form of Aurora ('dawn') or Aurelia ('golden') — from Latin aurum, 'gold', and aurora, 'da▶Aviani#5957 in the U.S.A modern name with an Avi- opening (echoing 'avian/a bird', and Ava) and a -ani ending; no sing▶Avy#5958 in the U.S.A pet form of Ava ('life; a bird') or Avery ('ruler of the elves'); routes layered▶Camiya#5967 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Camila/Cami ('a young ceremonial attendant', Latin) with a -ya ending; no▶Macel#5969 in the U.S.Macel is a rare early-1900s girls' name, most plausibly a contracted variant of Marcella (femin▶Cireya#5971 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Cira/Sira ('a lady, a mistress', from Latin/Greek) with a -eya ending; no▶Clark#5972 in the U.S.From the English surname Clark — from Latin clericus, 'a cleric, a scholar, a scribe'; predomin▶Rosell#5972 in the U.S.Rosell reads as a short form or respelling of Rosella, a diminutive of Rose from Latin rosa, 'r▶Dorma#5992 in the U.S.Dorma is best read either as a short, elaborated form of Dora and Dorothea, from the Greek for ▶Clarene#5995 in the U.S.Clarene is an American girl's name built on the Clar- root, either as a feminine of Clarence or▶Estrellita#5995 in the U.S.From Spanish estrellita, 'a little star' (a diminutive of estrella, 'star', from Latin stella)▶Verle#5995 in the U.S.Verle is a spare vintage American name, usually read as a clipped form of Verla or a respelling▶Franchesca#5999 in the U.S.A -ch- spelling of Francesca — the Italian feminine of Francis, from Latin Franciscus, 'a Frenc▶Aurilla#6009 in the U.S.Aurilla is a nineteenth-century American folk form of Aurelia, the Roman family name from the L▶Vertis#6019 in the U.S.Vertis is an obscure early-twentieth-century American name whose origin is not documented. It m▶Virgia#6024 in the U.S.Virgia is a shortened, smoothed form of Virginia, the classical name from Latin virgo/virginis,▶Florice#6025 in the U.S.Florice is a decorative form built on the Flora and Florence family, all growing from the Latin▶Kanari#6025 in the U.S.A modern name echoing 'canary' (a bright songbird, from the Canary Islands; Latin canaria) and ▶Pluma#6027 in the U.S.Pluma comes straight from Latin pluma, 'feather' or 'soft down,' the source of English plume. A▶Legacii#6046 in the U.S.An -ii spelling of Legacy — from Latin legatia, 'something handed down; an inheritance, a lasti▶Lillyanne#6050 in the U.S.A compound of Lily ('the lily flower', from Latin lilium) and Anne ('grace', Hebrew)▶Lilymae#6051 in the U.S.A compound of Lily ('the lily flower', Latin) and Mae (a form of May/Margaret, 'a pearl', or th▶Lira#6052 in the U.S.From Latin lyra/lira, 'a lyre' (the ancient harp); also linked to the constellation Lyra and to▶Lucilia#6054 in the U.S.A form of Lucilla/Lucia — from Latin lux, 'light' — 'light, the shining one'▶Mariaclara#6061 in the U.S.A Spanish/Portuguese compound of Maria ('beloved; bitter; wished-for', Hebrew) and Clara ('brig▶Maxie#6065 in the U.S.A pet form of Maxine/Maximilian — from Latin maximus, 'the greatest'; used for both sexes; here▶Mirra#6069 in the U.S.A double-r spelling of Mira — variously 'wonderful, admirable' (Latin mirus), 'the sea' (Latin/▶Nataliya#6072 in the U.S.A Slavic spelling of Natalia — from Latin natalis, 'birthday', and dies natalis Domini, 'the bi▶Novie#6078 in the U.S.A pet form of Nova — from Latin novus, 'new'; 'a new star' (a star that suddenly brightens)▶Maebell#6081 in the U.S.Maebell respells Mabel, from the Latin 'amabilis', 'lovable', and reads it as a blend of Mae an▶Oliva#6082 in the U.S.From Latin oliva, 'the olive tree' — a symbol of peace (a Spanish/Italian form, and the name of▶Vinie#6082 in the U.S.Vinie is an affectionate short form drawn from longer names ending in -vina or -vinia, chiefly ▶Paz#6084 in the U.S.From Spanish paz, 'peace' (from Latin pax); also Hebrew paz, 'gold, fine gold'; routes layered▶Portia#6087 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Porcius (linked to porcus, 'a pig', or to an offering); the clever h▶Gloriajean#6088 in the U.S.Gloriajean runs together the double name Gloria Jean. Gloria is the Latin word for 'glory,' and▶Florentine#6093 in the U.S.Florentine comes from the Latin florens, 'flourishing' or 'blooming', the same root as Florence▶Rey#6093 in the U.S.From Spanish rey, 'a king, royal' (from Latin rex); also a Reina short form and a 'ray of light▶Romilly#6095 in the U.S.From the Norman place/surname Romilly — 'the estate of Romilius' (a Roman name) or 'of Rome'; r▶Roselina#6096 in the U.S.A diminutive blend of Rose ('the rose flower', Latin rosa) with the -lina ending; 'a little ros▶Dulcey#6102 in the U.S.Dulcey is a spelling of Dulcie/Dulce, from Latin dulcis, 'sweet'; the same root gives 'dulcet' ▶Sonnet#6106 in the U.S.From the word sonnet — from Italian sonetto, 'a little song' (a 14-line lyric poem); a poetic w▶Summit#6112 in the U.S.From the word summit — from Latin summum, 'the highest, the top'; 'the highest point, the peak,▶Valeri#6121 in the U.S.An -i spelling of Valerie — from the Roman Valerius, from Latin valere, 'to be strong, healthy,▶Vincenza#6122 in the U.S.The Italian feminine of Vincent — from Latin vincens, 'conquering, prevailing' (from vincere, '▶Viridiana#6123 in the U.S.From Latin viridis, 'green; fresh, youthful, flourishing, verdant'▶Donzella#6124 in the U.S.Donzella comes from the Italian donzella, 'damsel' or 'young lady,' a literary and old-fashione▶Viva#6124 in the U.S.From Latin/Italian viva, 'alive; long live!; life' (from vivere, 'to live')▶Vivia#6125 in the U.S.From Latin vivus, 'alive, living' — a feminine of Vivian (from the Roman Vibius/Vivianus)▶Flordia#6139 in the U.S.Flordia reads as a respelling of Florida, from Latin floridus meaning flowery; the shifted lett▶Adrina#6148 in the U.S.A short form of Adriana — from Latin Hadrianus, 'of Hadria/the Adriatic'; also a Sanskrit name,▶Tiney#6180 in the U.S.Tiney is best read as a nickname, either a spelling of the pet form of Tina, itself a short for▶Catalea#6192 in the U.S.A modern name from the cattleya orchid (named for the botanist William Cattley); also echoes Ca▶Cataleia#6193 in the U.S.An -eia spelling of Cataleya/Catalea — from the cattleya orchid (named for the botanist William▶Cece#6194 in the U.S.A pet form of Cecilia/Cecelia — from the Roman Caecilius, from Latin caecus, 'blind'▶Ileta#6196 in the U.S.Ileta reads as an I- elaboration of Leta, a name from the Latin laetus, 'glad' or 'joyful' (als▶Dezirae#6206 in the U.S.A spelling of Desiree — from French désirée, 'desired, longed-for' (from Latin desideratum)▶Julanne#6206 in the U.S.Julanne is a mid-century American blend, pairing the Ju- of Julia or June with the classic Anne▶Esmay#6217 in the U.S.A -may spelling of Esme — from French/Latin esmé, 'esteemed; beloved' (the past participle of e▶Louvinia#6218 in the U.S.Louvinia reshapes Lavinia, the name of the Latin bride of Aeneas in Roman legend, by opening it▶Gloriana#6222 in the U.S.An elaboration of Gloria — from Latin gloria, 'glory, fame, renown' — 'the glorious one'▶Griffin#6223 in the U.S.From the Welsh Gruffudd, 'a strong lord; a strong grip' (Latinized as Griffinus) — also linked ▶Jill#6246 in the U.S.A pet form of Gillian/Jillian — from the Latin Juliana, 'youthful' (and 'a child of Jove/Jupite▶Luceal#6251 in the U.S.Luceal is best read as an ornamental respelling of Lucille (or a Luce-/Lucy name), from the Lat▶Florie#6269 in the U.S.Florie is an affectionate short form of Florence or Flora, both from the Latin flos, floris, 'f▶Gazella#6272 in the U.S.Gazella is a vintage Latinate name drawn from the word gazelle, the swift, graceful antelope. T▶Leola#6272 in the U.S.A feminine elaboration of Leo — from Latin leo, 'a lion'; 'a lioness; little lion'▶Livvie#6275 in the U.S.A pet form of Olivia — from Latin oliva, 'the olive tree; an olive' (a symbol of peace)▶Lucilla#6277 in the U.S.A Latin diminutive of Lucia — from Latin lux, 'light'; 'light; little light'▶Oral#6303 in the U.S.Oral, as a girl's name, is most plausibly an elaboration of Ora - from Latin roots meaning 'pra▶Nebula#6308 in the U.S.From Latin nebula, 'a mist, a cloud, a vapor' — in astronomy, 'a nebula', a glowing cloud of ga▶Nelia#6309 in the U.S.A pet form of Cornelia — from Latin cornu, 'a horn' (the Roman family name Cornelius); also lin▶Perrie#6318 in the U.S.A spelling of Perry — variously 'by the pear tree' (Old English pyrige) and a pet of Peregrine ▶Julann#6319 in the U.S.Julann is a run-together double name joining a Jul- element (Julia or June, from the Roman Juli▶Poppie#6319 in the U.S.A spelling of Poppy — from the word poppy, the bright red flower (Old English popig, from Latin▶Renatta#6325 in the U.S.A spelling of Renata — from Latin renatus, 'reborn; born again' (a name of spiritual renewal)▶Rosaly#6329 in the U.S.A spelling of Rosalie — from Latin rosa, 'a rose' (and rosalia, the Roman festival of roses)▶Sebastian#6338 in the U.S.From the Latin Sebastianus, 'from Sebaste' (a city; Greek sebastos, 'venerable, revered, august▶Sicilia#6342 in the U.S.From Sicilia, the Italian/Latin name of the island of Sicily; also echoing Cecilia ('blind; the▶Venecia#6353 in the U.S.A Spanish spelling of Venetia/Venezia — 'from Venice; of the Veneti', the people of northeaster▶Verona#6354 in the U.S.From the Italian city Verona; also a short form of Veronica ('true image; she who brings victor▶Vessie#6359 in the U.S.Vessie is a homey diminutive, most plausibly a pet form of Vesta - the Roman goddess of the hea▶Yuli#6360 in the U.S.A pet form of Yuliana/Julia — from the Latin Julia, 'youthful' (and 'a child of Jove')▶Floree#6377 in the U.S.Floree is an elaborated spelling in the family of Flora and Florence, from the Latin flos and f▶Floris#6378 in the U.S.Floris is a floral vintage name read as a variant of Florence or Flora, both from the Latin flo▶Climmie#6379 in the U.S.Climmie reads as a homey pet form, most likely of Clementine or the short Clemmie, from the Lat▶Concha#6388 in the U.S.Concha is the traditional Spanish nickname for Concepcion, a devotional name honoring the Immac▶Patriciajo#6390 in the U.S.Patriciajo is a compound of Patricia and Jo run together as one name, in the mid-century Southe▶Apryl#6392 in the U.S.A spelling of April — from Latin Aprilis, the month of spring, likely 'to open' (aperire, as bu▶Augustina#6396 in the U.S.A feminine of Augustine/Augustus — from Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic; revered'▶Ave#6400 in the U.S.From Latin ave, 'hail; greetings' (as in Ave Maria); also an Estonian name and a short form of ▶Gloris#6427 in the U.S.Gloris is a variant of Gloria, which comes directly from the Latin gloria, meaning glory or pra▶Dea#6431 in the U.S.From Latin dea, 'a goddess'; also a short form of names like Andrea and Dorothea; routes layere▶Delfina#6433 in the U.S.The Italian/Spanish form of Delphine — from Greek delphis, 'the dolphin' (and linked to Delphi,▶Ellagrace#6438 in the U.S.A compound of Ella (variously 'a fairy maiden; all; other') and Grace ('grace, elegance, divine▶Emmagrace#6439 in the U.S.A compound of Emma ('whole, universal', Germanic) and Grace ('grace, elegance, divine favor', L▶Emmily#6440 in the U.S.A spelling of Emily — from the Roman Aemilia, variously 'a rival; eager; industrious' (from aem▶Envy#6443 in the U.S.From the word envy — 'a longing for another's qualities; that which is enviable, desirable' (vi▶Leoma#6450 in the U.S.Leoma is an early-American name with more than one possible source: a feminine elaboration of L▶Gemmalee#6451 in the U.S.A blend of Gemma ('a gem, a jewel', Latin/Italian) and Lee ('a meadow, a clearing', Old English▶Greeicy#6455 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Gracie/Greicy — from Latin gratia, 'grace, elegance, favor'; routes layered▶Ivoree#6465 in the U.S.A spelling of Ivory — from the word ivory, the creamy-white material (from Latin ebur, via Egyp▶Julian#6481 in the U.S.From the Latin Julianus, a derivative of Julius — 'youthful' (and 'a child of Jove/Jupiter'); m▶July#6482 in the U.S.From the month July — named for Julius Caesar, from the Roman Julius, 'youthful'; used for both▶Kambria#6489 in the U.S.A spelling of Cambria — the Latin name for Wales (from the Welsh Cymru, 'the land of compatriot▶Kristian#6507 in the U.S.A spelling of Christian — from Latin Christianus, 'a follower of Christ; anointed'; more often ▶Verneta#6512 in the U.S.Verneta builds on Verna, from the Latin vernus, 'of spring,' by adding a -neta ending, and it o▶Leliana#6516 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Liliana ('a lily', Latin) and Eliana; also a Dragon Age character name; n▶Leo#6518 in the U.S.From Latin leo, 'a lion' (and the zodiac sign Leo); more often a boy's name; here for girls▶Lilee#6519 in the U.S.A spelling of Lily — from the word lily, the flower (Old English lilie, from Latin lilium), a s▶Maebel#6525 in the U.S.A spelling of Mabel — from Latin amabilis, 'lovable, dear; worthy of love'▶Hermina#6526 in the U.S.Hermina is a variant of Hermine or Herminia, feminine forms built on the Germanic Herman, from ▶Markie#6532 in the U.S.A pet form of Marcus/Marquita — from Latin, 'warlike; of Mars' (the Roman god of war); used for▶Maryah#6533 in the U.S.A spelling of Mariah/Maria — variously 'beloved', 'of the sea (a drop of the sea)', and 'bitter▶Mica#6538 in the U.S.Variously a form of Micah ('who is like God?', Hebrew) and the mineral mica (from Latin mica, '▶Myrical#6543 in the U.S.A spelling of Miracle — from Latin miraculum, 'a wonder; a marvel; a miracle'▶Verdine#6543 in the U.S.Verdine is an early-twentieth-century coinage pairing a Ver- opening with the -dine ending of N▶Verdella#6546 in the U.S.Verdella dresses the older name Verda in the pretty -ella suffix. Verda traces to the Latin vir▶
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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.