This list includes 40 Roman names that start with V, from “Valens” to “Vulso”. These names include praenomina, nomina, and cognomina useful to writers, parents, genealogists, and students.
Roman names that start with V are personal and family names recorded in Latin literature and inscriptions. Many reflect qualities like strength or lineage, for example “Valens” means “strong” and “Vibius” marks a gens connection.
Below you’ll find the table with Gender, Pronunciation, Meaning, and Notes.
Gender: Indicates typical usage as masculine, feminine, or unisex, helping you choose names appropriate to character or child.
Pronunciation: Gives a simple phonetic guide so you can read names aloud accurately and test how they sound.
Meaning: Presents a concise translation or origin note, letting you understand cultural or literal connotations quickly.
Notes: Includes name type, historical usage, and brief source hints to help you assess suitability.
Roman names that start with V
| Name | Type | Gender | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valerius | nomen/gentilicium | Masculine | from valere ‘to be strong’ |
| Valeria | nomen/gentilicium | Feminine | from valere ‘to be strong’ |
| Valens | cognomen | Masculine | strong, powerful |
| Valerianus | cognomen | Masculine | belonging to Valerius |
| Varius | nomen/gentilicium | Masculine | varied, changeable |
| Varia | nomen/gentilicium | Feminine | varied, changeable |
| Vespasianus | cognomen | Masculine | of the Vespasia family |
| Vespasius | nomen/gentilicium | Masculine | of Vespasia family |
| Vettius | nomen/gentilicium | Masculine | uncertain |
| Vettia | nomen/gentilicium | Feminine | uncertain |
| Vergilius | nomen/gentilicium | Masculine | uncertain |
| Verginius | nomen/gentilicium | Masculine | uncertain |
| Virginia | nomen/gentilicium | Feminine | of the Verginii family |
| Vibia | nomen/gentilicium | Feminine | of the Vibius family |
| Vibius | nomen/gentilicium | Masculine | uncertain |
| Vipsanius | nomen/gentilicium | Masculine | uncertain |
| Vipsania | nomen/gentilicium | Feminine | feminine of Vipsanius |
| Vipstanus | nomen/gentilicium | Masculine | uncertain |
| Virius | nomen/gentilicium | Masculine | from vir ‘man’ (manly) |
| Varus | cognomen | Masculine | bent, knock-kneed |
| Varro | cognomen | Masculine | uncertain |
| Vatia | cognomen | Feminine | uncertain |
| Venustus | cognomen | Masculine | charming, graceful |
| Verus | cognomen | Masculine | true |
| Victor | cognomen | Masculine | conqueror |
| Vitalis | cognomen | Masculine | full of life |
| Vindex | cognomen | Masculine | protector, defender |
| Vinicius | nomen/gentilicium | Masculine | of wine or Vinicia family |
| Volesus | praenomen | Masculine | uncertain |
| Volcatius | nomen/gentilicium | Masculine | uncertain |
| Volumnius | nomen/gentilicium | Masculine | uncertain |
| Volusius | nomen/gentilicium | Masculine | uncertain |
| Voconius | nomen/gentilicium | Masculine | uncertain |
| Vopiscus | praenomen | Masculine | surviving twin |
| Vibullius | nomen/gentilicium | Masculine | uncertain |
| Villius | nomen/gentilicium | Masculine | uncertain |
| Vestricius | nomen/gentilicium | Masculine | uncertain |
| Veturius | nomen/gentilicium | Masculine | uncertain |
| Veturia | nomen/gentilicium | Feminine | of the Veturius family |
| Vulso | cognomen | Masculine | uncertain |