If you are looking for a different sort of inspiration for your new baby's name, look no further than Latin names. These names from antiquity are unique and original, and picking one for your baby ensures that he or she will have a lovely name with a classical feel to it!

Latin, the historic language of an area in modern-day Italy called Latium and Ancient Rome, is no longer spoken as a first language today, but is still in use in certain populations (such as science, law, academics and within the Roman Catholic Church). It cannot be considered a "dead" language as it is the ancestor of a number of modern languages that are widespread around the world today, such as Spanish, French and Italian. The vocabulary for a number of other languages (including English) also owes debt in a large part to Latin.

The names we've gathered here for you are distinctly Latin in origin or are otherwise directly influenced by the language. Many names that are popular today have a Latin root, but we've chosen names that are a little more unique for you to look over. Many of these names are pleasing to the ear and easy to spell so they make an excellent choice. Have fun browsing our collection of Latin names -- and their meanings!

Latin Names for Baby Boys

Alaire: This name means "cheerful."

Alban: Meaning "from Alba," this name might remind you of the name Albus, from the Harry Potter series.

Atticus: This name means "from Athens" and was the name of an important writer from the Roman empire.

Boone: This name is of both French and Latin origin, and means "good."

Cato: This name means "all knowing" and was the name of a Roman statesman during the Julius Caesar era.

Corin: This name means "spear."

Durbin: This name means "city dweller."

Edrian: This name means "from Hadria" and is considered a variation of the name Adrian.

Favian: This name means "man of wisdom."

Griffin: This name means "hooked nose."

Ivo: This is the Latin form of the name Yves and means "yew."

Jovan: This name means "the supreme God" and refers to Jupiter, also known as Jove.

Lucian: This name means "light."

Nevin: This name means "sacred, holy."

Pio: This name means "pious."

Pryor: This name means "monastic leader."

Silas: This name means "forest, woods."

Viator: This name means "life voyager."

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Latin Names for Baby Girls

Alena: This name is from Latin and Greek origins, and means "tower."

Alvita: This name means "lively."

Amica: This name means "loved friend."

Avena: This name means "field of oats."

Brie: This name means "marshland."

Cambria: This is the Latin name for Wales.

Carina: This name means "beloved."

Dea: This name means "goddess."

Dextra: This name means "right handed."

Elita: This name means "elite."

Gemma: This name means "jewel, gem."

Jovita: This name means "to be made glad."

Juno: This name, coming from Roman mythology, means "queen of Heaven."

Landra: This name means "counselor."

Laveda: This name means "cleansed."

Meliora: This name means "better."

Orinda: This name means "gold" or "pretty."

Paxton: This name means "peace town."

Portia: This name is the feminine version of a Roman clan name.

Sabina: This name means "Sabine," which is the name of a tribe living in Italy around the time of the establishment of Rome.

Sidra: This name means "from the stars."

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