Latin Girl Names

Latin girls' names often carry graceful meanings drawn from nature, light and virtue. Lucy comes from the Latin word for light, Claire from the word for clear or bright, and Grace from the word for favor or kindness. Violet and Lily are flower names with Latin roots, and Olivia is linked to the olive tree. Victoria means victory and was the name of a Roman goddess, while Natalie comes from a Latin phrase for the birthday of the Lord, traditionally used for girls born around Christmas.

Many names on this list come from the family names of ancient Rome. Julia and Emily grew from Roman family names, and Amelia is sometimes linked to Emily but has separate Germanic roots as well. Camila comes from an old Roman name associated with a young attendant in religious ceremonies, and Nora is a short form of an older Latin name meaning honor. Anna and Lillian have also passed through Latin on their way into English.

Latin names often feel timeless and elegant, and they tend to have familiar forms in many European languages. If you like a classic name with a clear meaning, Latin girls' names offer many options. Consider how the name sounds with your surname, and whether you prefer a traditional form or a modern variation.