If you're on the hunt for a baby name, why not take inspiration from the timeless elegance of Latin names? Latin, the classical language of the ancient Romans, continues to influence the world and these names carry the weight of centuries, embodying rich meanings and cultural significance.
From the regal Maximus, meaning "greatest," to the graceful Aurelia, signifying "golden," each name paints a vivid picture of virtues, aspirations, and connections to mythology or historical figures.
Whether you're a name that resonates with strength, joy, or a deep sense of tradition, Latin names offer a tapestry of choices. Scroll down to discover our 50 favourite Latin baby names that stand the test of time.
Latin names
Lucius: Derived from the Latin word "lux," meaning "light" or "illumination." Lucius was a common Roman name.
Aurelia: Feminine form of "Aurelius," meaning "golden" or "gilded." It reflects beauty and brightness.
Felix: Latin for "happy" or "fortunate." It signifies a sense of joy and positive fortune.
Alma: Alma is a beautifully soft name, deriving from the Latin meaning 'caring, fostering.' It also means 'soul' in Spanish. Alma was the name of several goddesses and has a heavenly element to it!
Valentina: Feminine form of "Valentinus," meaning "strong," "vigorous," or "healthy." It's associated with strength and vitality.
Julius: Derived from the Roman family name "Julius," possibly related to the Greek god Apollo. It conveys a sense of youthfulness.
Clara: Latin for "clear," "bright," or "famous." It's a name associated with clarity and brightness.
Maximus: Latin for "greatest" or "largest." It implies greatness and strength.
Seraphina: The feminine form of "Seraphim," referring to the highest order of angels. It means "fiery" or "burning ones."
Caius: Variant of "Gaius," possibly meaning "rejoice" or "to rejoice." It has a cheerful and positive connotation.
Livia: Feminine form of "Livius," possibly derived from "olive" symbolising peace and wisdom.
Augustus: Derived from "augere," meaning "to increase" or "to prosper." Augustus was a title given to Roman emperors, and it signifies reverence and grandeur.
Amelia: Variant of "Amalia," meaning "work" or "industrious." It reflects diligence and hard work.
Alba: Alba means 'fair or white' in Latin, and is a feminine version of Albus. The name also has potential links with the Spanish word for sunrise. Baby Alba - we think it's very pretty.
Clement: Derived from the Latin word "clemens," meaning "mild" or "merciful." It suggests kindness and gentleness.
Diana: In Roman mythology, Diana is the goddess of the moon and hunting. The royal baby name means "divine" or "heavenly."
Dominic: Derived from the Latin word "Dominicus," meaning "belonging to the Lord" or "of the Master." It carries a religious significance.
Gemma: Latin for "gem" or "precious stone." It symbolizes something valuable and beautiful.
Hugo: Derived from the Old Germanic element "hug," meaning "mind," "intellect," or "spirit." It suggests intelligence and thoughtfulness.
Isabella: A variant of "Elizabeth," meaning "God is my oath." It reflects devotion and commitment to a higher power.
Marcus: Derived from the Roman god of war, Mars. It means "martial" or "warlike."
Arabella: Arabella is a gorgeous name, perhaps more unique than Isabella, meaning 'adorable' in Latin. It's got a floral feel to it, we think.
Natalia: Derived from "natalis," meaning "born on Christmas Day" or simply "birthday." It's associated with the joy of birth.
Quintus: Latin for "fifth" or "born fifth." It's a numerical name with historical significance.
Emilia: A cute alternative for the name "Amelia" its Latin origin comes from "eager".
Rosa: Latin for "rose" or "flower." It symbolises beauty and grace.
Lara: The Latin origin of this name means "protection" - and how protective of your sweet baby girl will you be! It's simple but beautiful.
Sebastian: Derived from the Latin word "sebastos," meaning "venerable" or "respected." It suggests a sense of dignity.
Victoria: Latin for "victory" or "conqueror." It signifies triumph and success.
Jovi: A variation of 'Jovan' meaning "majestic". This name is would be lovely for a little boy.
Corrina: This beautiful name is definitely unique but also sounds graceful. It's a variation of the "Cora" (Greek) and "Corin" (Latin).
Caesar: Comes from the Latin name Cesar, and means 'head of hair' or 'long hair'. So if your baby arrives with a tufty head of hair, he might be a little Caesar!
Adelyta: This name means "small winged one" and can be shortened to 'Adele' for a simple nickname.
Adrian: Adrian is perfect for little boys and girls! The name can be spelt slightly different for a girl, 'Adriane'.
Prince: Although the name might be a little out there, we love it! What could be more perfect for your little prince?
Alivia: An adorable alternate version of Olivia, Alivia originates in Latin langauge and means 'olive.' Very cute.
Jolyon: Meaning "youthful" this unique boys name is often changed to "Julian". But if you want your little boy to stand out, we definitely recommend Jolyon!
Seryna: This vintage name can also be spelt 'Serena' and means "calm".
Lucio: This bright name means "light". We love how different this name is for a little boy and is a bold escape from the usual names "Louis" and "Luke".
Lawrie: Lawrie is a cute variation from the name "Lawrence" and it suits baby girls and boys!
Dexter: Meaning "fortunate", this popular name sounds very cool for a little boy. It can be shortened to 'Dex' for either a name or nickname! Imagine your little baby Dex.
Torie: This little girls name is a gorgeous nickname for a 'Victoria' but we also think it stands bold on its own! Meaning "victory" we think you're onto a winner with this name...
Akoni: Akoni means 'worthy of admiration'. It is a variant of Anthony, which comes from the roman name Antonius, meaning praiseworthy. It's different, we love it!
Jeovanna: If you love unique girl names then Jeovana is perfect for your little girl. Meaning "God is gracious", we think any baby girl can make this name a classic.
Octavia: Feminine form of "Octavius," meaning "eighth" or "eighth born." It reflects order and harmony.
Cash: Who doesn't love cash? This Latin name is derived from "Caisse" and is a great name for a boy.
Blaze: Blaze is a fiery unisex name, literally meaning 'blaze'. Great for strong little girls or strong little boys!
Xavier: This unusual name will definitely let your little boy shine with the name literally meaning "bright". It can also be pronounced "ex-ZAY-vee-er" or "ZAY-vee-er."
Reine: The name "Renee" is popular for a girl but we love this gender-neutral name Reine!
Vin: This strong name means "conquering" which we think is brave for a little boy! It can be shortened from the name "Vince" or "Vinnie" but it's definitely bold on its own.
If you don't think you've found the "one" from this list, what about considering an unusual baby name? Alternatively, there's always our baby name generator to try too. Don't worry, you're bound to find the perfect choice for your upcoming arrival.
A journalist since 2015, Emily Gilbert is the Features & Reviews Editor for Mother&Baby and has written for the website and previously the magazine for seven years. Emily writes about everything from the top baby products to pregnancy, fertility and maternal mental health. Specialising in product reviews, Emily is the first to know about all the exciting new releases in the parenting industry.