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 The Verywell Mind 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: Latin Meaning: Noble of the Sea Alternative Spellings & Variations: Adamari Famous Namesakes: Adamari Lopez (Puerto Rican actress) Peak Popularity: 2006 Adrianna Origin: Latin Meaning: 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: Latin Meaning: Joy Alternative Spellings & Variations: Famous Namesakes: Allegra Versace (Italian socialite) Peak Popularity: rare Amadeus Origin: Latin Meaning: Love of God Alternative Spellings & Variations: Amadis Famous 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: Latin Meaning: Worthy of Love Famous Namesakes: Amanda Bynes and Amanda Plummer (actresses) Peak Popularity: 1980 Amy Origin: Latin Meaning: Beloved Alternative Spellings & Variations: Amee Famous 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: Latin Meaning: Messenger of God Alternative Spellings & Variations: Anjelica, Anglesea, Angela, Angel (masculine) Famous Namesakes: Angelica Pickles (animated character in Rugrats) Peak Popularity: 1996 Anthony Origin: Latin Meaning: unknown Alternative 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: Latin Meaning: Opening, 4th Month Alternative Spellings & Variations: Aprilis Famous Namesakes: April Bowlby, April Lee Hernandez, and April Rose Pengilly (actresses) Peak Popularity: 1979 Arian Origin: Latin Meaning: Very Holy Alternative Spellings & Variations: Ariana and Arianna (feminine) Famous Namesakes: Ariana Grande (singer) Peak Popularity: 2013 Atticus Origin: Latin Meaning: Of Attica Famous Namesakes: Atticus Finch (fictional hero in To Kill a Mockingbird) Peak Popularity: 2018 Augustine Origin: Latin Meaning: Great Alternative Spellings & Variations: August, Augusta Famous 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: Latin Meaning: Golden Alternative Spellings & Variations: Aurelia (feminine) Famous Namesakes: Marcus Aurelius (Roman emperor) Peak Popularity: rare Autumn Origin: Latin Meaning: Fall Season Alternative Spellings & Variations: Autum Famous Namesakes: Autumn Reeser (actress), Autumn Phillips (British royal family) Peak Popularity: 2016 Ava Origin: Latin Meaning: Like a Bird Alternative Spellings & Variations: Avis, Aiva, Avah Famous Namesakes: Ava Gardner (actress), Ava DuVernay (director), Ava Helen Pauling (civil rights activist), Saint Ava (Roman Catholic nun) Peak Popularity: 2010 Beatriz Origin: Latin Meaning: Bringer of Joy Alternative Spellings & Variations: Beatrice, Beatrix Famous 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: Latin Meaning: A Beautiful Sight Famous Namesakes: Belvedere (animated Looney Tunes character), Mr. Belvedere (fictional TV character) Peak Popularity: rare Bennett Origin: Latin Meaning: Little Blessed One Famous Namesakes: Tony Bennett (singer), Joan Bennett (actress) Peak Popularity: 2018 Cadence Origin: Latin Meaning: Rhythm Alternative Spellings & Variations: Kadence, Kaidence, Caydence, Cadance, Caydance, Kaidance Peak Popularity: 2007 Caesar Origin: Latin Meaning: Thick Head of Hair Famous 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: Latin Meaning: Poem Alternative Spellings & Variations: Karmyn, Carmin Famous 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: Latin Meaning: Beautiful Woman Alternative Spellings & Variations: Charles (masculine form) Famous Namesakes: Caroline Kennedy (daughter of U.S. President John F. Kennedy) Peak Popularity: 2018 Cassius Origin: Latin Meaning: Vain Famous 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: Latin Meaning: Blind to One’s Own Beauty Alternative 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: Latin Meaning: Heavenly Alternative Spellings & Variations: Celina Famous Namesakes: Celeste Holm (actress), Celeste (animated character in Babar) Peak Popularity: 2004 Clara Origin: Latin Meaning: Illustrious Alternative Spellings & Variations: Claire, Clare, Clarissa Famous Namesakes: Clara Bow (actress), Clara Burton (nurse), Clara Luper (civil rights activist), Clara Schumann (pianist) Peak Popularity: 1901 Constantine Origin: Latin Meaning: Constant, Loyal Alternative Spellings & Variations: Constance Famous 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: Latin Meaning: Horn Alternative Spellings & Variations: Cornelia (feminine) Famous Namesakes: Cornelius the Centurion (Roman centurion) Peak Popularity: 1904 Crystal Origin: Latin Meaning: Mineral or Brilliant Glass Alternative Spellings & Variations: Cristal, Krystle Famous Namesakes: Billy Crystal (actor), Crystal Gayle (singer) Peak Popularity: 1982 Curtis Origin: Latin Meaning: 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: Latin Meaning: God is My Judge Alternative Spellings & Variations: Danielle, Daniela, Daniel (masculine) Famous Namesakes: Daniella Monet (actress), Danielle Steele (author), Daniel (prophet of the Bible) Peak Popularity: 2011 Dante Origin: Latin Meaning: Everlasting Alternative Spellings & Variations: Donte Famous Namesakes: Dante (Italian Poet) Peak Popularity: 1997 Deanna Origin: Latin Meaning: Divine Alternative Spellings & Variations: Diana Famous Namesakes: Deanna Durbin (actress), Diana, Princess of Wales (British royal family) Peak Popularity: 1969 Dominic Origin: Latin Meaning: Of the Lord Alternative Spellings & Variations: Dominik, Dominick, Dom (diminutive), Dominica (feminine) Famous Namesakes: Dom DeLuise and Dominic Chianese (actors) Peak Popularity: 2015 Donna Origin: Latin Meaning: Lady, Woman Famous Namesakes: Donna Karan (fashion designer), Donna Mills (actress), Donna Summer (singer) Peak Popularity: 1960 Eleanora Origin: Latin Meaning: Unknown Alternative Spellings & Variations: Eleanor Famous Namesakes: Eleanor of Aquitane (queen consort of France and England) Peak Popularity: 1916 Elysia Origin: Latin Meaning: Heaven Alternative Spellings & Variations: Elise, Elisia, Elyse Famous Namesakes: Elyse Knox (actress) Peak Popularity: rare Emma Origin: Latin Meaning: Universal Alternative Spellings & Variations: Emmy (diminutive) Famous Namesakes: Emma Stone, Emma Roberts, Emma Thompson, and Emma Watson (actresses) Peak Popularity: 1900 Emilia Origin: Latin Meaning: To Strive or Excel or Rival Alternative Spellings & Variations: Aemilia, Amelia, Emelia, Emily, Amilya, Emiliana, Amilia Famous Namesakes: Emilia Clarke (actress), Amelia Earhart (aviator), Emily Ratajkowski (model) Peak Popularity: 2018 Estelle Origin: Latin Meaning: Star Alternative Spellings & Variations: Stella, Estrella Famous Namesakes: Estelle (singer), Stella Kowalski (fictional character in A Streetcar Named Desire) Peak Popularity: 1911 Felicity Origin: Latin Meaning: Happiness Alternative Spellings & Variations: Felicia, Felice, Felix (masculine) Famous Namesakes: Felicity Huffman (actress), Felicity (fictional lead character in TV series “Felicity”) Peak Popularity: 2017 Florence Origin: Latin Meaning: Prosperous, Flowering Alternative 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: Latin Meaning: Free Alternative Spellings & Variations: Fransheska, Francheska, Francessca, Fransisca, Frances, Francis Famous Namesakes: Francesca Annis and Frances Farmer (actresses), Pope Francis (head of the Catholic Church) Peak Popularity: 1996 Galileo Origin: Latin Meaning: Person from Galilee Alternative 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: Latin Meaning: Glory to God Alternative Spellings & Variations: Glora Famous Namesakes: Gloria Steinem (feminist activist), Gloria Gaynor (singer), Gloria Estefan (singer), Gloria Vanderbilt (fashion designer) Peak Popularity: 1926 Hercules Origin: Latin Meaning: Glory to Hera (associated with strength, power) Alternative Spellings & Variations: Herakles Famous 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: Latin Meaning: Man of Time Alternative Spellings & Variations: Horace Famous Namesakes: Lord Horatio Nelson (admiral), Horatio (fictional character in Hamlet) Peak Popularity: rare Imogene Origin: Latin Meaning: Maiden, Innocent Alternative Spellings & Variations: Imogen Famous 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: Latin Meaning: Holy Name Alternative Spellings & Variations: Jeremiah, Jeremy Famous 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: Latin Meaning: God Will Increase Alternative 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: Latin Meaning: Happiness Alternative Spellings & Variations: Joi Famous Namesakes: Joy Behar (co-host of "The View") Peak Popularity: 1974 Julia Origin: Latin Meaning: Youthful Alternative 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: Latin Meaning: Goddess of Marriage & Childbirth Alternative 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: Latin Meaning: Just, Fair Famous Namesakes: Justus von Liebig (scientist) Peak Popularity: rare Kato Origin: Latin Meaning: Good Judgment Alternative Spellings & Variations: Cato Famous 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: Latin Meaning: Laurel Alternative Spellings & Variations: Lauren Famous Namesakes: Laura Ingalls Wilder (author), Laura Nyro (singer), Laura Bush (U.S. First Lady), Laura Linney (actress) Peak Popularity: 1969 Letitia Origin: Latin Meaning: Joy Alternative 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: Latin Meaning: referring to the Descendants of Levi Alternative Spellings & Variations: Levi (diminutive) Famous Namesakes: Book of the Bible, Levi Strauss (businessman) Peak Popularity: rare Lilac Origin: Latin Meaning: Bluish Purple Color, Flower Alternative Spellings & Variations: Lily (English), Lila and Lilah (Persian) Famous Namesakes: Lily Allen (singer), Lila Diane Sawyer (news anchor) Peak Popularity: rare Livia Origin: Latin Meaning: Envious Alternative Spellings & Variations: Olivia (full form) Famous Namesakes: Livia Drusilla (wife of Roman emperor Augustus), Olivia Newton-John (singer) Peak Popularity: 2014 Lucius Origin: Latin Meaning: Light Alternative 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: Latin Meaning: Woman of Magdala Alternative Spellings & Variations: Madeleine, Madeline Famous Namesakes: Madelaine Petsch and Madeleine Stowe (actresses) Peak Popularity: rare Madonna Origin: Latin Meaning: My Lady Famous 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: Latin Meaning: Woman of Magdala Alternative Spellings & Variations: Magdalena (Spanish) Famous Namesakes: Mary Magdalene (follower of Christ) Peak Popularity: 1904 Marcella Origin: Latin Meaning: Young Warrior Alternative Spellings & Variations: Marcello and Marcellus (masculine) Famous Namesakes: Saint Marcella (Roman Catholic saint), Marcella Albani (Italian actress) Peak Popularity: 1922 Marina Origin: Latin Meaning: Of the Sea Alternative Spellings & Variations: Marin, Marianne, Marinel, Marion (Hebrew), Mariana (Spanish) Famous Namesakes: Marina (singer/songwriter), Marion Cotillard (French actress) Peak Popularity: 1994 Marcus Origin: Latin Meaning: Warlike Alternative Spellings & Variations: Markus, Mark Famous Namesakes: Marcus Aurelius (Roman emperor, philosopher), Mark Wahlberg (actor), Mark Twain (author) Peak Popularity: 1964 Martin Origin: Latin Meaning: 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: Latin Meaning: Greatest Alternative 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: Latin Meaning: Soldier Alternative 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: Latin Meaning: Admirable Alternative Spellings & Variations: Maranda, Myranda, Meranda, Mirabella, Mira, Mirinda Famous 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: Latin Meaning: Advisor, Truth Alternative Spellings & Variations: Monika Famous Namesakes: Monica (singer), Monica (fictional character in the TV series Friends) Peak Popularity: 1977 Montana Origin: Latin Meaning: Mountain Famous Namesakes: Joe Montana (American football champion player), Tony Montana (fictional lead character in Scarface) Peak Popularity: 1977 Nero Origin: Latin Meaning: Powerful Famous Namesakes: Nero (ancient Roman emperor) Peak Popularity: rare Nova Origin: Latin Meaning: New Alternative Spellings & Variations: Novah Peak Popularity: 2018 Octavian Origin: Latin Meaning: Eighth Alternative Spellings & Variations: Octavio, Octavius, Octavious, Octavia (feminine) Famous Namesakes: Octavian “Augustus” (ancient ruler of Rome), Octavia Spencer (actress) Peak Popularity: rare Paul Origin: Latin Meaning: Humble, Small Alternative 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: Latin Meaning: Roman God of the Underworld Famous Namesakes: Pluto (dwarf planet), Pluto (animated Disney character) Peak Popularity: rare Portia Origin: Latin Meaning: Roman Clan Name Famous Namesakes: Portia (fictional character in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice), Portia di Rossi (actress) Peak Popularity: 1949 Prince Origin: Latin Meaning: Royal Son Famous 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: Latin Meaning: Ancient Alternative Spellings & Variations: Pricilla, Prisca Famous 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: Latin Meaning: Fifth Alternative Spellings & Variations: Quintin, Quintessa (feminine) Famous Namesakes: Quentin Tarantino (filmmaker) Peak Popularity: 1919 Regina Origin: Latin Meaning: Queen Alternative Spellings & Variations: Regis (masculine), Rex (masculine) Famous Namesakes: Regina Spektor (singer), Regina Hall and Regina King (actresses) Peak Popularity: 1967 Remus Origin: Latin Meaning: Unknown Famous Namesakes: Remus (mythical founder of Rome) Peak Popularity: rare Romulus Origin: Latin Meaning: Unknown Famous 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: Latin Meaning: Rose Alternative Spellings & Variations: Rosalie, Rosalyn, Rosa, Rosalba Famous Namesakes: Rosalia (Spanish singer), Peak Popularity: 1906 Rufus Origin: Latin Meaning: Red Haired Famous 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: Latin Meaning: From the River Severn Famous Namesakes: Sabrina the Teenage Witch (fictional TV character) Peak Popularity: 1997 Serena Origin: Latin Meaning: Serene, Calm Alternative Spellings & Variations: Serenay Famous Namesakes: Serena Williams (champion tennis player) Peak Popularity: 2000 Sylvia Origin: Latin Meaning: Forest Alternative Spellings & Variations: Silvia, Sylvana Famous Namesakes: Sylvia Plath (writer) Peak Popularity: 1937 Thiago Origin: Latin Meaning: Supplanter Alternative Spellings & Variations: Tiago Peak Popularity: 2018 Tiberius Origin: Latin Meaning: Of or Near the Tiber River Famous Namesakes: Tiberius (second Roman emperor) Peak Popularity: rare Tricia Origin: Latin Meaning: Noble Alternative Spellings & Variations: Trisia, Trisha, Patricia (long form) Famous Namesakes: Tricia Helfer and Trisha Krishnan (actresses), Trisha Yearwood (singer) Peak Popularity: 1971 Valentina Origin: Latin Meaning: Strength, Health Alternative 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: Latin Meaning: Winner, Conqueror Alternative 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: Latin Meaning: Victorious Alternative 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: Latin Meaning: unknown Alternative Spellings & Variations: Famous Namesakes: Virgil (Roman poet), Virgil Tibbs (fictional character in In the Heat of the Night) Peak Popularity: 1907 Virginia Origin: Latin Meaning: Virginal, Pure Alternative Spellings & Variations: Virjinie Famous 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: Latin Meaning: Alive Alternative 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: Latin Meaning: The New House Alternative Spellings & Variations: Xzavier Famous 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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