My Suggested Names (PART 1)

Roman Mythology

Written by BHAVANA NAVULURI(Journalist, parenting expert, mother)

JULY 10, 2019

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1. Aeneas:

- is the Latin form of the Greek name Aineias. He is the protagonist of 'Aeneid', who travels to Italy and finds the Roman state.

2. Consus:

- was the Roman God of grain and harvest.

3. Aries:

- means 'ram' in Latin. According to Roman legends, the ram was the one who supplied the Golden Fleece sought by Jason in the constellation.

4. Romulus:

- According to legend, Romulus was one of the founders of the city of Rome. The name Romulus means 'Rome' in Latin.

5. Amulius:

- According to Roman mythology, Amulius overthrew his brother Numitor. Romulus and Remus eventually depose him.Definitely a unique roman baby boy name.

6. Saturn:

- was the father of Jupiter and Juno in Roman mythology. He was also the God of agriculture. Saturn is also the name of the sixth planet in the solar system.

7. Remus:

- was one of the founders of the city of Rome. Romulus later assassinated him.

8. Quirinus:

- was a Roman God. The name derives from the Sabine word quiris that means 'a spear'.

9. Pollux:

- In Roman mythology, Pollux was the twin brother of Castor and the son of Zeus. The name Pollux is the Greek form of Polydeukes, which means 'sweet'.

10. Pluto:

- is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ploutos, meaning 'wealth'. In Roman mythology, Pluto was an alternate name for Hades, the God of the underworld. It is also the name of the smallest planet in the solar system.

11. Numitor:

- In Roman Mythology, Numitor was the king of Alba Longa and the father of Rhea Silvia. He was overthrown by his brother Amulius. His grandsons Remus and Romulus reinstated him back to power.

12. Janus:

- was the Roman God of beginnings and gateways. He has two faces that look in opposite directions. Janus means 'archway' in Latin.

13. Vulcan:

- In the Roman mythology, Vulcan was the God of fire.

14. Tatius:

- As per Roman mythology, Titus Tatis was a king of the Sabines.

15. Summanus:

- is a Roman name that means 'before the morning'. Summanus was the Roman God of the night sky and lightning. He was a nocturnal counterpart of Jupiter.

16. Silvius:

- is the name of an early Roman saint martyred in Alexandria. It was the family name of the legendary kings of Alba Longa. Silvius means 'wood'.

17. Silvanus:

- was the Roman God of forests. It is also the name of Saint Paul's companion.

18. Neptune:

- was the God of the sea in Roman mythology, equal to the Greek God Poseidon. It is also the name of the eighth planet in the solar system.