Those Romantic Roman Baby Names and Their Meanings

The beautiful language of the ancient world is reflected in the romantic Roman baby names and their meanings. And, as we will see today, these romantic names have come down to us over the centuries and thrill us with their majesty. Perhaps, you will find your own name here.
Many Roman baby boy names and baby girl names come from old family names. Some are spiritual such as "Alma," which means "soul," "Hilary," meaning "cheerful," and "Lucius," meaning "light."
Sometimes, a name signifies a physical trait of an ancestor. Good examples are "Caesar," which carries the meaning "hairy," "Valencia," meaning "strong," and "Claudius," with the meaning "lame."
Let us look more closely at a few of these names.
Anthony - (Latin) meaning "mighty." This Roman family name was made famous by Mark Anthony. His undying love for Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, is one of history's great romances. Among famous bearers of today are actors Anthony Quinn and Anthony Hopkins.
Cornelius - (Latin) meaning "horn." This is an old Roman family name. It was particularly popular in the late 19th and early 20th Century in the Netherlands. Famous bearers include industrialist Cornelius Vanderbilt.
Julian - (Latin) meaning "downy," or "bearded." This noble Roman family name was borne by the Emperor Julian. Later, a well-known saint was Saint Julian the Hospitaller. Famous Julians include actor Julian Sands.
Titus - (Latin) The meaning of this Roman family name is uncertain. The Roman Emperor Titus bore this noble name. It regained popularity through late 19th and early 20th Century literature. Famous bearers include musician Tito Puente.
Vergil - (Latin) This Roman family name has an uncertain meaning although it is sometimes associated with "pure." This name rose to great prominence through the poet Vergil, author of the "Aeneid." It became popular in the 20th Century. One famous bearer is actor Virgil Tibbs.
Adriana - (Latin) meaning "lady from the Adriatic." This noble name was borne by the Emperor Hadrian in the masculine form. Another well-known bearer is author Adriana Trigiani.
Claudia - (Latin) meaning "lame." This family name was beloved in the ancient world. It appears in the New Testament and reached great popularity in the late 19th and early 20th Century. Well-known bearers include actress Claudia Cardinale and model Claudia Schiffer.
Drusilla - (Latin) The meaning of this name is uncertain. It comes from the old Roman family name "Drausos." There were a number of Drusillas in the Family of Emperor Augustus and the name was beloved in ancient Rome. It appears in the New Testament. A well-known bearer is author Drusilla Beyfus.
Hortensia - (Latin) meaning "one who dwells in a garden." This old Roman family name became popular in the 19th Century through literature. Although rare today, one famous bearer is anthropologist Hortense Powdermaker.
Julia - (Latin) meaning "youthful." The masculine form of this noble name was the family name of Julius Caesar, first Roman Emperor. It was a beloved name in the 19th and 20th Centuries. Well-known bearers include actress Julia Roberts.
Many modern baby boy names and baby girl names such as Victor, Lucy, and Terry date back to ancient Rome. They are part of the history of those romantic Roman baby names and their meanings.
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