Baby Names 100 Latin Baby Names and Meanings By Amy Morin, LCSW facebook twitter instagram Amy Morin, LCSW, is the Editor-in-Chief of Verywell Mind. She's also a psychotherapist, international bestselling author and host of the Mentally Strong People podcast. Learn about our editorial process Amy Morin, LCSW Updated on August 23, 2020 Print Chris Ryan / OJO Images / Getty Images The Latin language was originally spoken in the area around Rome by an ancient Italic tribe called Latium. Centuries later, through the power and influence of Rome, it spread to become the dominant language in Italy and western Europe. Even after the fall of the Roman Empire, Latin language and culture began to spread throughout all of Europe. In modern times, many European countries consist of people of Latin descent, particularly Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and Romania. The language and culture also spread to the Western hemisphere, particularly in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, in what is largely deemed Latin America. And Latin words are plentiful throughout English-speaking countries as well, since Latin is one of the root languages for English. With so many languages and cultures being rooted in Latin origin, it is no wonder that many beautiful Latin baby names are being given all over the world. Here is a fun list of some beautiful Latin names and some of their famous namesakes. Some of the names are more common in modern times, and others are more unique ones taken from ancient Roman times. Pay attention to the meanings as well, and maybe you can find inspiration for your baby’s name. Popular Latin Names for Babies Adamaris Origin: LatinMeaning: Noble of the SeaAlternative Spellings & Variations: AdamariFamous Namesakes: Adamari Lopez (Puerto Rican actress)Peak Popularity: 2006 Adrianna Origin: LatinMeaning: Person From Hadria (Northern Italy)Alternative Spellings & Variations: Adrianne, Adriana, Adrian (masculine)Famous Namesakes: Adrienne Rich (poet), Adriana Lima (Brazlian model), Peak Popularity: 1983 Allegra Origin: LatinMeaning: JoyAlternative Spellings & Variations:Famous Namesakes: Allegra Versace (Italian socialite)Peak Popularity: rare Amadeus Origin: LatinMeaning: Love of GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: AmadisFamous Namesakes: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (composer)Peak Popularity: rare Fun Fact: The motion picture drama, Amadeus, won the Academy Award for Best Picture (as well as 7 other Academy Awards) in 1985. The film is a fictionalized biographical drama about the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Amanda Origin: LatinMeaning: Worthy of LoveFamous Namesakes: Amanda Bynes and Amanda Plummer (actresses)Peak Popularity: 1980 Amy Origin: LatinMeaning: BelovedAlternative Spellings & Variations: AmeeFamous Namesakes: Amy Grant and Amy Winehouse (singers), Amy Irving and Amy Smart (actresses)Peak Popularity: 1976 Fun Fact: The musical documentary, Amy, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2016. The film is centered around the life and career of the late British singer/songwriter, Amy Winehouse. Angelica Origin: LatinMeaning: Messenger of GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Anjelica, Anglesea, Angela, Angel (masculine)Famous Namesakes: Angelica Pickles (animated character in Rugrats)Peak Popularity: 1996 Anthony Origin: LatinMeaning: unknownAlternative Spellings & Variations: Antony, Antonio, Antonia (feminine)Famous Namesakes: Anthony Hopkins, Anthony LaPaglia, and Anthony Michael Hall (actors), Marc Anthony (singer)Peak Popularity: 2008 April Origin: LatinMeaning: Opening, 4th MonthAlternative Spellings & Variations: AprilisFamous Namesakes: April Bowlby, April Lee Hernandez, and April Rose Pengilly (actresses)Peak Popularity: 1979 Arian Origin: LatinMeaning: Very HolyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ariana and Arianna (feminine)Famous Namesakes: Ariana Grande (singer)Peak Popularity: 2013 Atticus Origin: LatinMeaning: Of AtticaFamous Namesakes: Atticus Finch (fictional hero in To Kill a Mockingbird)Peak Popularity: 2018 Augustine Origin: LatinMeaning: GreatAlternative Spellings & Variations: August, AugustaFamous Namesakes: Saint Augustine of Hippo (philosopher, early father of the Christian church)Peak Popularity: 1906 Fun Fact: The city of St. Augustine, Florida, is widely considered to be the oldest European-established city in the continental United States. Aurelius Origin: LatinMeaning: GoldenAlternative Spellings & Variations: Aurelia (feminine)Famous Namesakes: Marcus Aurelius (Roman emperor)Peak Popularity: rare Autumn Origin: LatinMeaning: Fall SeasonAlternative Spellings & Variations: AutumFamous Namesakes: Autumn Reeser (actress), Autumn Phillips (British royal family)Peak Popularity: 2016 Ava Origin: LatinMeaning: Like a BirdAlternative Spellings & Variations: Avis, Aiva, AvahFamous Namesakes: Ava Gardner (actress), Ava DuVernay (director), Ava Helen Pauling (civil rights activist), Saint Ava (Roman Catholic nun)Peak Popularity: 2010 Beatriz Origin: LatinMeaning: Bringer of JoyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Beatrice, BeatrixFamous Namesakes: Beatriz (fictional lead character in Beatriz), Princess Beatrice of York (British royal family)Peak Popularity: rare Fun Fact: The critically acclaimed independent film, Beatriz at Dinner, starred Mexican actress Salma Hayek as the lead character. Belvedere Origin: LatinMeaning: A Beautiful SightFamous Namesakes: Belvedere (animated Looney Tunes character), Mr. Belvedere (fictional TV character)Peak Popularity: rare Bennett Origin: LatinMeaning: Little Blessed OneFamous Namesakes: Tony Bennett (singer), Joan Bennett (actress)Peak Popularity: 2018 Cadence Origin: LatinMeaning: RhythmAlternative Spellings & Variations: Kadence, Kaidence, Caydence, Cadance, Caydance, KaidancePeak Popularity: 2007 Caesar Origin: LatinMeaning: Thick Head of HairFamous Namesakes: Gaius Julius Caesar (Roman political leader)Peak Popularity: rare Fun Fact: Julius Caesar was the first historical Roman to be officially deified. Carmen Origin: LatinMeaning: PoemAlternative Spellings & Variations: Karmyn, CarminFamous Namesakes: Carmen (lead role in Carmen), Carmen Miranda (singer/actress)Peak Popularity: 1968 Fun Fact: The composer of Carmen, Georges Bizet of France, sadly died before his work achieved international acclaim. Carmen has since become one of the most popular and frequently performed operas throughout history. Caroline Origin: LatinMeaning: Beautiful WomanAlternative Spellings & Variations: Charles (masculine form)Famous Namesakes: Caroline Kennedy (daughter of U.S. President John F. Kennedy)Peak Popularity: 2018 Cassius Origin: LatinMeaning: VainFamous Namesakes: Cassius Clay (champion boxer, aka Muhammad Ali)Peak Popularity: 2017 Fun Fact: Champion boxer Cassius Clay (who later took the name Muhammad Ali, following his conversion to Islam) was nicknamed “The Greatest” and was one of the most significant sports figures of all time. Cecilia Origin: LatinMeaning: Blind to One’s Own BeautyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cecily, Cecil (masculine form)Famous Namesakes: Cecily Neville (Duchess of York), Cecilia Bowes-Lyon (Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne)Peak Popularity: 2018 Celeste Origin: LatinMeaning: HeavenlyAlternative Spellings & Variations: CelinaFamous Namesakes: Celeste Holm (actress), Celeste (animated character in Babar)Peak Popularity: 2004 Clara Origin: LatinMeaning: IllustriousAlternative Spellings & Variations: Claire, Clare, ClarissaFamous Namesakes: Clara Bow (actress), Clara Burton (nurse), Clara Luper (civil rights activist), Clara Schumann (pianist)Peak Popularity: 1901 Constantine Origin: LatinMeaning: Constant, LoyalAlternative Spellings & Variations: ConstanceFamous Namesakes: Constantine the Great (Roman Emperor), Constantine Maroulis (singer), Michael Constantine (actor)Peak Popularity: 1919 Fun Fact: Constantine the Great was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity. Cornelius Origin: LatinMeaning: HornAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cornelia (feminine)Famous Namesakes: Cornelius the Centurion (Roman centurion)Peak Popularity: 1904 Crystal Origin: LatinMeaning: Mineral or Brilliant GlassAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cristal, KrystleFamous Namesakes: Billy Crystal (actor), Crystal Gayle (singer)Peak Popularity: 1982 Curtis Origin: LatinMeaning: Courteous, Courtly Alternative Spellings & Variations: Kurtis, Curt and Kurt (Diminutive)Famous Namesakes: Curtis Stone (chef), Curtis Conway (American football player), Curtis Sliwa (radio host), Curtis Mayfield and Kurt Cobain (singers)Peak Popularity: 1963 Daniella Origin: LatinMeaning: God is My JudgeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Danielle, Daniela, Daniel (masculine)Famous Namesakes: Daniella Monet (actress), Danielle Steele (author), Daniel (prophet of the Bible)Peak Popularity: 2011 Dante Origin: LatinMeaning: EverlastingAlternative Spellings & Variations: DonteFamous Namesakes: Dante (Italian Poet)Peak Popularity: 1997 Deanna Origin: LatinMeaning: DivineAlternative Spellings & Variations: DianaFamous Namesakes: Deanna Durbin (actress), Diana, Princess of Wales (British royal family)Peak Popularity: 1969 Dominic Origin: LatinMeaning: Of the LordAlternative Spellings & Variations: Dominik, Dominick, Dom (diminutive), Dominica (feminine)Famous Namesakes: Dom DeLuise and Dominic Chianese (actors) Peak Popularity: 2015 Donna Origin: LatinMeaning: Lady, WomanFamous Namesakes: Donna Karan (fashion designer), Donna Mills (actress), Donna Summer (singer)Peak Popularity: 1960 Eleanora Origin: LatinMeaning: UnknownAlternative Spellings & Variations: EleanorFamous Namesakes: Eleanor of Aquitane (queen consort of France and England)Peak Popularity: 1916 Elysia Origin: LatinMeaning: HeavenAlternative Spellings & Variations: Elise, Elisia, ElyseFamous Namesakes: Elyse Knox (actress)Peak Popularity: rare Emma Origin: LatinMeaning: UniversalAlternative Spellings & Variations: Emmy (diminutive)Famous Namesakes: Emma Stone, Emma Roberts, Emma Thompson, and Emma Watson (actresses)Peak Popularity: 1900 Emilia Origin: LatinMeaning: To Strive or Excel or RivalAlternative Spellings & Variations: Aemilia, Amelia, Emelia, Emily, Amilya, Emiliana, AmiliaFamous Namesakes: Emilia Clarke (actress), Amelia Earhart (aviator), Emily Ratajkowski (model)Peak Popularity: 2018 Estelle Origin: LatinMeaning: StarAlternative Spellings & Variations: Stella, EstrellaFamous Namesakes: Estelle (singer), Stella Kowalski (fictional character in A Streetcar Named Desire)Peak Popularity: 1911 Felicity Origin: LatinMeaning: HappinessAlternative Spellings & Variations: Felicia, Felice, Felix (masculine)Famous Namesakes: Felicity Huffman (actress), Felicity (fictional lead character in TV series “Felicity”)Peak Popularity: 2017 Florence Origin: LatinMeaning: Prosperous, FloweringAlternative Spellings & Variations: Flora, Floria, Floriane, Florian (masculine)Famous Namesakes: Florence Nightingale (nurse), Florence Henderson (singer/actress), Florence Welch (singer in Florence + the Machine)Peak Popularity: 1902 Francesca Origin: LatinMeaning: FreeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Fransheska, Francheska, Francessca, Fransisca, Frances, FrancisFamous Namesakes: Francesca Annis and Frances Farmer (actresses), Pope Francis (head of the Catholic Church) Peak Popularity: 1996 Galileo Origin: LatinMeaning: Person from GalileeAlternative Spellings & Variations:Famous Namesakes: Galileo Galilei (Italian astronomer)Peak Popularity: rare Fun Fact: Galileo Galilei has been given many nicknames, including "father of observational astronomy," "father of modern physics," "father of the scientific method," and "father of modern science.” Gloria Origin: LatinMeaning: Glory to GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: GloraFamous Namesakes: Gloria Steinem (feminist activist), Gloria Gaynor (singer), Gloria Estefan (singer), Gloria Vanderbilt (fashion designer)Peak Popularity: 1926 Hercules Origin: LatinMeaning: Glory to Hera (associated with strength, power)Alternative Spellings & Variations: HeraklesFamous Namesakes: Hercules (Roman god)Peak Popularity: rare Fun Fact: There have been over 30 motion pictures based on the legend of the mythological Hercules. He has been depicted by actors such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, as well as an animated Disney character. Horatio Origin: LatinMeaning: Man of TimeAlternative Spellings & Variations: HoraceFamous Namesakes: Lord Horatio Nelson (admiral), Horatio (fictional character in Hamlet)Peak Popularity: rare Imogene Origin: LatinMeaning: Maiden, InnocentAlternative Spellings & Variations: ImogenFamous Namesakes: Imogen Heap (singer)Peak Popularity: 1927 Fun Fact: It is widely believed that the name Imogene (or Imogen) was invented by playwright William Shakespeare. Jerome Origin: LatinMeaning: Holy NameAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jeremiah, JeremyFamous Namesakes: Saint Jerome (Latin priest), Jerome Kern (composer), Jerome Robbins (choreographer)Peak Popularity: 1939 Fun Fact: The 2019 song, “Jerome,” by Lizzo won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance. Josephus Origin: LatinMeaning: God Will IncreaseAlternative Spellings & Variations: Joseph (Hebrew), Jose (Spanish)Famous Namesakes: Flavius Josephus (historian), Joseph (figure in Genesis of the Bible), Saint Joseph (husband of Mary, Mother of Christ)Peak Popularity: rare Joy Origin: LatinMeaning: HappinessAlternative Spellings & Variations: JoiFamous Namesakes: Joy Behar (co-host of "The View")Peak Popularity: 1974 Julia Origin: LatinMeaning: YouthfulAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jewelia, Julian, Julius (masculine), Julio (masculine)Famous Namesakes: Julia Roberts (actress), Julia Stiles (actress)Peak Popularity: 2001 Fun Fact: The popular 1968 song, “Julia,” by the Beatles was written by John Lennon in honor of his mother Julia Lennon. Juno Origin: LatinMeaning: Goddess of Marriage & ChildbirthAlternative Spellings & Variations: June, Junia, Junius (masculine)Famous Namesakes: Juno (fictional lead character in the movie Juno)Peak Popularity: rare Fun Fact: The motion picture, Juno, won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 2008. Justus Origin: LatinMeaning: Just, FairFamous Namesakes: Justus von Liebig (scientist)Peak Popularity: rare Kato Origin: LatinMeaning: Good JudgmentAlternative Spellings & Variations: CatoFamous Namesakes: Kato (fictional character in TV series The Green Hornet)Peak Popularity: rare Fun Fact: The fictional character, Kato, was portrayed by a number of actors, most notably the late actor/martial artist, Bruce Lee. Laura Origin: LatinMeaning: LaurelAlternative Spellings & Variations: LaurenFamous Namesakes: Laura Ingalls Wilder (author), Laura Nyro (singer), Laura Bush (U.S. First Lady), Laura Linney (actress)Peak Popularity: 1969 Letitia Origin: LatinMeaning: JoyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Leticia (Spanish), Letty (diminutive)Famous Namesakes: Letitia Wright (actress), Letty (fictional character in The Fast and the Furious)Peak Popularity: 1964 Leviticus Origin: LatinMeaning: referring to the Descendants of LeviAlternative Spellings & Variations: Levi (diminutive)Famous Namesakes: Book of the Bible, Levi Strauss (businessman)Peak Popularity: rare Lilac Origin: LatinMeaning: Bluish Purple Color, FlowerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Lily (English), Lila and Lilah (Persian)Famous Namesakes: Lily Allen (singer), Lila Diane Sawyer (news anchor) Peak Popularity: rare Livia Origin: LatinMeaning: EnviousAlternative Spellings & Variations: Olivia (full form)Famous Namesakes: Livia Drusilla (wife of Roman emperor Augustus), Olivia Newton-John (singer)Peak Popularity: 2014 Lucius Origin: LatinMeaning: LightAlternative Spellings & Variations: Lucious, Lucilius, Lucian, Lucien,Famous Namesakes: Lucian of Samosata (satirist), Lucian Grainge (CEO of Universal Music Group), Lucious Lyon (fictional lead character in Empire)Peak Popularity: 1902 Madelaine Origin: LatinMeaning: Woman of MagdalaAlternative Spellings & Variations: Madeleine, MadelineFamous Namesakes: Madelaine Petsch and Madeleine Stowe (actresses)Peak Popularity: rare Madonna Origin: LatinMeaning: My LadyFamous Namesakes: Madonna (Mother of Christ), Madonna (singer)Peak Popularity: 1933 Fun Fact: Singer-songwriter, Madonna, is the best-selling female recording artist of all time. Magdalene Origin: LatinMeaning: Woman of MagdalaAlternative Spellings & Variations: Magdalena (Spanish)Famous Namesakes: Mary Magdalene (follower of Christ)Peak Popularity: 1904 Marcella Origin: LatinMeaning: Young WarriorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Marcello and Marcellus (masculine)Famous Namesakes: Saint Marcella (Roman Catholic saint), Marcella Albani (Italian actress)Peak Popularity: 1922 Marina Origin: LatinMeaning: Of the SeaAlternative Spellings & Variations: Marin, Marianne, Marinel, Marion (Hebrew), Mariana (Spanish)Famous Namesakes: Marina (singer/songwriter), Marion Cotillard (French actress)Peak Popularity: 1994 Marcus Origin: LatinMeaning: WarlikeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Markus, MarkFamous Namesakes: Marcus Aurelius (Roman emperor, philosopher), Mark Wahlberg (actor), Mark Twain (author)Peak Popularity: 1964 Martin Origin: LatinMeaning: Servant of Mars (God of War)Alternative Spellings & Variations: Martina (feminine)Famous Namesakes: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (civil rights activist), Martin Sheen (actor), Martin Lawrence (comedian/actor)Peak Popularity: 1963 Maximilian Origin: LatinMeaning: GreatestAlternative Spellings & Variations: Maximus, Max (diminutive), Maxima (feminine)Famous Namesakes: Maximilian Schell (actor), Max Rockatansky (fictional lead character in Mad Max)Peak Popularity: 2013 Miles Origin: LatinMeaning: SoldierAlternative Spellings & Variations: Myles, Michael (long form)Famous Namesakes: Miles Davis (jazz composer/musician), Miles Standish (pilgrim/settler)Peak Popularity: 2018 Fun Fact: Jazz trumpeter/bandleader/composer, Miles Davis, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and was described by Rolling Stone as "the most revered jazz trumpeter of all time, not to mention one of the most important musicians of the 20th century.” Miranda Origin: LatinMeaning: AdmirableAlternative Spellings & Variations: Maranda, Myranda, Meranda, Mirabella, Mira, MirindaFamous Namesakes: Miranda Richardson and Miranda Cosgrove (actresses), Miranda Lambert (singer), Carmen Miranda (singer/actress), Lin-Manuel Miranda (actor/playwright/composer)Peak Popularity: 1995 Monica Origin: LatinMeaning: Advisor, TruthAlternative Spellings & Variations: MonikaFamous Namesakes: Monica (singer), Monica (fictional character in the TV series Friends)Peak Popularity: 1977 Montana Origin: LatinMeaning: MountainFamous Namesakes: Joe Montana (American football champion player), Tony Montana (fictional lead character in Scarface)Peak Popularity: 1977 Nero Origin: LatinMeaning: PowerfulFamous Namesakes: Nero (ancient Roman emperor)Peak Popularity: rare Nova Origin: LatinMeaning: NewAlternative Spellings & Variations: NovahPeak Popularity: 2018 Octavian Origin: LatinMeaning: EighthAlternative Spellings & Variations: Octavio, Octavius, Octavious, Octavia (feminine)Famous Namesakes: Octavian “Augustus” (ancient ruler of Rome), Octavia Spencer (actress)Peak Popularity: rare Paul Origin: LatinMeaning: Humble, SmallAlternative Spellings & Variations: Paolo, Pablo, Paula (feminine), Paola (feminine)Famous Namesakes: Paul McCartney (singer in The Beatles), Paul Anka (singer), Paul Revere (folk hero), Paul Newman and Paul Walker (actors)Peak Popularity: 1931 Pluto Origin: LatinMeaning: Roman God of the UnderworldFamous Namesakes: Pluto (dwarf planet), Pluto (animated Disney character)Peak Popularity: rare Portia Origin: LatinMeaning: Roman Clan NameFamous Namesakes: Portia (fictional character in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice), Portia di Rossi (actress)Peak Popularity: 1949 Prince Origin: LatinMeaning: Royal SonFamous Namesakes: Prince (singer/musician/composer), Prince Jackson (son of Michael Jackson)Peak Popularity: 2018 Fun Fact: Singer/Songwriter/Producer, Prince, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and is considered by Rolling Stone to be one of the greatest musical artists of all time. Priscilla Origin: LatinMeaning: AncientAlternative Spellings & Variations: Pricilla, PriscaFamous Namesakes: Priscilla Presley (actress)Peak Popularity: 1940 Fun Fact: Priscilla Presley was married to Elvis Presley, who is referred to by many as “The King of Rock and Roll.” Quentin Origin: LatinMeaning: FifthAlternative Spellings & Variations: Quintin, Quintessa (feminine)Famous Namesakes: Quentin Tarantino (filmmaker)Peak Popularity: 1919 Regina Origin: LatinMeaning: QueenAlternative Spellings & Variations: Regis (masculine), Rex (masculine)Famous Namesakes: Regina Spektor (singer), Regina Hall and Regina King (actresses)Peak Popularity: 1967 Remus Origin: LatinMeaning: UnknownFamous Namesakes: Remus (mythical founder of Rome)Peak Popularity: rare Romulus Origin: LatinMeaning: UnknownFamous Namesakes: Romulus (mythical founder of Rome)Peak Popularity: rare Fun Fact: In Roman mythology, the story of twin brothers Romulus and Remus tells the events that led to the founding of Rome. Rosalia Origin: LatinMeaning: RoseAlternative Spellings & Variations: Rosalie, Rosalyn, Rosa, RosalbaFamous Namesakes: Rosalia (Spanish singer), Peak Popularity: 1906 Rufus Origin: LatinMeaning: Red HairedFamous Namesakes: Rufus Sewell (actor), Rufus Wainwright (singer)Peak Popularity: 1902 Fun Fact: Rufus is one of the most influential funk bands of all time and also helped launch the musical career of lead singer Chaka Khan. Sabrina Origin: LatinMeaning: From the River SevernFamous Namesakes: Sabrina the Teenage Witch (fictional TV character)Peak Popularity: 1997 Serena Origin: LatinMeaning: Serene, CalmAlternative Spellings & Variations: SerenayFamous Namesakes: Serena Williams (champion tennis player)Peak Popularity: 2000 Sylvia Origin: LatinMeaning: ForestAlternative Spellings & Variations: Silvia, SylvanaFamous Namesakes: Sylvia Plath (writer)Peak Popularity: 1937 Thiago Origin: LatinMeaning: SupplanterAlternative Spellings & Variations: TiagoPeak Popularity: 2018 Tiberius Origin: LatinMeaning: Of or Near the Tiber RiverFamous Namesakes: Tiberius (second Roman emperor)Peak Popularity: rare Tricia Origin: LatinMeaning: NobleAlternative Spellings & Variations: Trisia, Trisha, Patricia (long form)Famous Namesakes: Tricia Helfer and Trisha Krishnan (actresses), Trisha Yearwood (singer)Peak Popularity: 1971 Valentina Origin: LatinMeaning: Strength, HealthAlternative Spellings & Variations: Valentin, Valentine, Valentino, Valentini (all masculine forms), Val (diminutive)Famous Namesakes: Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshskova (cosmonaut), Valentina de Angelis and Valentina Cervi (actresses)Peak Popularity: 2018 Fun Fact: Russian cosmonaut, Valentina Tershkskova, was the first woman in space in 1963. Victoria Origin: LatinMeaning: Winner, ConquerorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Viktoria, Viktorya, Victor (masculine)Famous Namesakes: Queen Victoria (Queen of the United Kingdom), Victoria Principal (actress), Victoria Beckham (singer in Spice Girls)Peak Popularity: 1999 Fun Fact: Queen Victoria’s reign of 63 years was the longest of any of her predecessors until it was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015. Vincent Origin: LatinMeaning: VictoriousAlternative Spellings & Variations: Vince, Vin, Vinny (all diminutive forms)Famous Namesakes: Vincent Van Gogh (artist), Vincent D'Onofrio, Vince Vaughn, Vincent Kartheiser (actors)Peak Popularity: 1966 Virgil Origin: LatinMeaning: unknownAlternative Spellings & Variations:Famous Namesakes: Virgil (Roman poet), Virgil Tibbs (fictional character in In the Heat of the Night)Peak Popularity: 1907 Virginia Origin: LatinMeaning: Virginal, PureAlternative Spellings & Variations: VirjinieFamous Namesakes: Virginia Madsen (actress), Virginia Woolf (author, critic), Virginia Apgar (scientist)Peak Popularity: 1921 Fun Fact: The Colony of Virginia was the first permanent English colony in the New World. Vivian Origin: LatinMeaning: AliveAlternative Spellings & Variations: Vivien, Vievienne, Vivianne, Vivaan, Vivi and Viva (both diminutive)Famous Namesakes: Vivienne Jolie-Pitt (daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt), Vivian Vance, Vivian Dandridge, Vivien Leigh (all three actresses), Vivienne Westwood and Vivienne Tam (both fashion designers)Peak Popularity: 1920 Xavier Origin: LatinMeaning: The New HouseAlternative Spellings & Variations: XzavierFamous Namesakes: Saint Francis Xavier (Catholic missionary)Peak Popularity: 2009 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get diet and wellness tips to help your kids stay healthy and happy. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources Verywell Family uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. 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