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Girl Names

Latin-origin girl names

40 names

This list describes where each name comes from, the language of the word behind it, not the background of anyone who bears it.

Names
40
Top of list
Olivia
Meaning themes
10
In JPN tables
2

Top meaning themes

  1. Light 19
  2. Blessing 3
  3. Nature 2
  4. Life 2
  5. Kindness 2
  6. Flowers 2
  7. Peace 2
  8. Royalty 2
Names on this list in each meaning theme (a name can sit in several).

By category

Malay Names: 27 (68%)Western Names: 13 (33%)
Names on this list by browsing category. Categories describe a name and its spelling, not the bearer.

Names

About this list

40 names recorded for girl babies or for both genders whose origin traces to Latin, according to the sources on each name page.

Near the top: Olivia, Vivian, Diana, Maria. See also all Latin-origin names.

See also

Other origins (girl)

Frequently asked questions

How many Latin-origin girl names are there?

40 names whose meaning and origin are backed by a source, including unisex names recorded for girls. By category: Malay Names 27, Western Names 13.

What do they most often mean?

The most common meaning themes are light (19), blessing (3), nature (2).

Does a Latin-origin name show the bearer’s background?

No. The origin describes the word behind a name, not the ethnicity, religion or background of anyone who bears it.

Names are shared across communities. The categories on this site are for browsing only: they describe a name and its spelling, not anyone’s ethnicity, religion or background.