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Derived from the Latin term abundus, which translates to "abundant" or "plentiful". It has been used as the name of various early saints, such as a...
The Latin meaning is "given by God". It was borne by a son of Saint Augustine, and also by two popes, who are sometimes referred to by the related...
The original Latin version of Giles.
The Romans initially employed this term as a nickname for a female hailing from Africa. It is also the name of two saints.
The origin of this name is unclear and may be a variation of Alphaeus. Alternatively, it could stem from an Umbrian term signifying "white". It belong...
Derived from the feminine version of Amabilis.
The Late Latin name translates to "lovable". A saint named Amabilis lived in Riom, central France, during the 5th century and served as a priest.
Denotes "love of God", originating from the Latin words amo meaning "to love" and Deus meaning "God". A notable individual associated with this name...
This name is partly a feminine variation of Amandus. Nevertheless, it did not exist during the medieval period. In the 17th century, writers and...
The name is derived from the Latin word amanda, which means "lovable, worthy of love". It was the name of Saint Amandus, a 5th-century bishop of...
Derived from the Latin word meaning "loving". It was borne by a number of early saints. Occasionally, it has been mistaken for the name Amandus.
Derived from the feminine version of Amatus.
The Late Latin name signifies "lover (of God)". A saint named Amator served as a bishop in Auxerre during the 5th century.
A Late Latin name signifying "beloved". In the 7th century, the Saint Amatus served as the inaugural abbot of Remiremont Abbey.
The Latin word for "love" "amor". It was also an alternative name for the Roman deity Cupid. In Spanish and Portuguese, the term has the same...
The origin of this name is uncertain. It belonged to a saint who suffered martyrdom in southern Gaul, specifically in a town that is now called...
The feminine version of Angelus (see Angel). It began to be used in England during the 18th century. A well-known bearer of this name is the former...
The Latin version of Angel.
This name is derived from the Greek term ἀνθηρός, which means "flowery". It was notably used by a pope in the 3rd century.
A name originating from Late Latin and linked to the word aureus meaning "golden". It belonged to a 3rd-century saint from Ostia, near Rome, and an...
Latin version of Baptiste.
Derived from the Greek term βάρβαρος (barbaros), which translates to "foreign, non-Greek". Legend has it that Saint Barbara, a young woman, was slain...
The origin of this name is the Latin word beatus, which translates to "blessed". It was also used for several lesser-known saints.
The name Viatrix likely originated from the Late Latin Viator, which means "voyager, traveller". This feminine form was widely used among early...
The masculine version of Beata. Legend has it that Saint Beatus was consecrated as a priest by Saint Peter and worked as an evangelist in...
Derived from the feminine version of Benedictus, similar to the name Benedict.
Latin original of Benedict. It is also the formal Dutch version, appearing on birth certificates though less commonly in everyday usage.
The feminine version of Benigno.
Derived from Late Latin Benigno.
This name might be a precursor to Viviana. Alternatively, it could be derived from the Roman cognomen Vibianus.
The Latin version of Boniface.
Derived from a diminutive of the Latin bonus, signifying "good". This was the name of a 7th-century saint who served as a bishop of Auvergne.
A Late Latin name, a derivative of Caelestis. This name was borne by five popes (usually spelled Celestine in English).
A Late Latin name signifying "of the sky, heavenly", a derivative of the Latin caelum "heaven, sky".
The Latin form of Gaetano.
A variant of Callistus, the spelling perhaps influenced by the Latin calix "wine cup". This was the name of three popes (also known as Callistus).
A Late Latin name derived from the Greek Κάλλιστος (Kallistos) signifying "most beautiful". This was the name of three popes (also known as...
A variant of Callistus, the spelling perhaps influenced by the Latin calix "wine cup". This was the name of three popes (also known as Callistus).
The Latin form of Calogero.
A Late Latin name derived from candidus signifying "white". This was the name of several early saints, including a woman supposedly healed by Saint Pe...
A Late Latin name derived from cara signifying "dear, beloved". This was the name of a 4th-century saint and martyr. It is also the name of a...
Probably from the Latin catulus signifying "young dog, puppy". Saint Catellus was a 9th-century bishop of Castellammare, Italy.
The Latin feminine form of Christian.
The Latin form of Christian. This is also the official Dutch form, used on birth certificates but typically rendered Christiaan in daily life.
The Latin form of Christopher.
The feminine form of the Late Latin name Clarus, which signified "clear, bright, famous". The name Clarus was borne by several early saints. The femin...
Possibly a derivative of Clara.
The original Latin version of Clement, along with its German, Dutch, and Scandinavian variants.
The feminine form of Clemens or Clementius (see Clement). In Roman mythology, this was the name of the personification of mercy and clemency.
A derivative of Clemens (see Clement).
The Latin form of Clímaco.
A Late Latin name signifying "dove". The dove serves as a symbol of the Holy Spirit in Christianity. This was borne by several early saints both mascu...
This name can be understood as a derivative of Columba or a Latinized form of Columbán, both derivations being approximately equivalent. This is the...
A Late Latin name signifying "constant, steadfast". This was borne by a 4th-century Roman emperor, a son of Constantine the Great.
The feminine form of the Late Latin name Constantius, which was itself derived from Constans.
The feminine form of Constantinus (see Constantine 1).