This list includes 45 Roman names that start with F, from “Fabia” to “Fuscus”. Many entries are nomina and cognomina reflecting occupations, physical traits, or ancestral ties common in Roman naming. Use this list for character naming, baby names, genealogical research, or classical studies.
Roman names that start with F are personal and family names from ancient Rome beginning with the letter F. Some well-known examples, like “Fabius” and “Faustus,” show links to occupations or good fortune in Roman culture.
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Roman names that start with F
| Name | Gender | Name type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabius | Masculine | Nomen | from faba (bean) |
| Fabia | Feminine | Nomen | female of Fabius |
| Fabricius | Masculine | Nomen | craftsman, smith |
| Fabricia | Feminine | Nomen | female of Fabricius |
| Faenius | Masculine | Nomen | gentile name; uncertain origin |
| Faenia | Feminine | Nomen | female of Faenius |
| Fannius | Masculine | Nomen | gentile name; uncertain origin |
| Fannia | Feminine | Nomen | female of Fannius |
| Favonius | Masculine | Nomen | west wind |
| Favonia | Feminine | Nomen | female of Favonius |
| Flavius | Masculine | Nomen | blond, golden-haired |
| Flavia | Feminine | Nomen | female of Flavius |
| Fulvius | Masculine | Nomen | tawny, yellow-haired |
| Fulvia | Feminine | Nomen | female of Fulvius |
| Furius | Masculine | Nomen | gentile name; uncertain root |
| Furia | Feminine | Nomen | female of Furius |
| Furnius | Masculine | Nomen | gentile name; uncertain origin |
| Furnia | Feminine | Nomen | female of Furnius |
| Fonteius | Masculine | Nomen | of a spring (fons) |
| Fonteia | Feminine | Nomen | female of Fonteius |
| Fadius | Masculine | Nomen | gentile name; uncertain origin |
| Fadia | Feminine | Nomen | female of Fadius |
| Fufius | Masculine | Nomen | gentile name; uncertain origin |
| Fufia | Feminine | Nomen | female of Fufius |
| Fundanius | Masculine | Nomen | gentile name; uncertain origin |
| Fundania | Feminine | Nomen | female of Fundanius |
| Fabianus | Masculine | Cognomen | of the Fabia family |
| Falco | Masculine | Cognomen | falcon |
| Faustus | Masculine | Cognomen | fortunate, lucky |
| Faustina | Feminine | Cognomen | female of Faustus |
| Faustinus | Masculine | Cognomen | of Faustus; little fortunate |
| Faustulus | Masculine | Cognomen | little fortunate |
| Felix | Masculine | Cognomen | happy, fortunate |
| Flaccus | Masculine | Cognomen | flabby, floppy |
| Flacca | Feminine | Cognomen | female of Flaccus |
| Fronto | Masculine | Cognomen | browed (from frons) |
| Florus | Masculine | Cognomen | flower, flourishing |
| Florentius | Masculine | Cognomen | blooming, prosperous |
| Fortunatus | Masculine | Cognomen | fortunate, blessed |
| Fortunata | Feminine | Cognomen | fortunate |
| Fortis | Masculine | Cognomen | brave, strong |
| Firmus | Masculine | Cognomen | firm, steadfast |
| Flavianus | Masculine | Cognomen | of the Flavius family |
| Fulvus | Masculine | Cognomen | tawny, reddish-yellow |
| Fuscus | Masculine | Cognomen | dark, swarthy |
Descriptions
Fabius
Gens Fabia, famous Republican family (Q. Fabius Maximus “Cunctator”). Well-attested in Livy and inscriptions. Pronounce FAH-bee-us.
Fabia
Female form of Fabius; women of the Fabia gens appear in inscriptions and literature. Common in Republican and Imperial eras. Pronounce FAH-bee-ah.
Fabricius
Gens Fabricia; e.g., Gaius Fabricius Luscinus in Livy. Well-attested in Republican sources and inscriptions. Pronounce fa-BRIK-ee-us.
Fabricia
Female form of Fabricius, attested on inscriptions; used by women of the Fabricia gens. Pronounce fa-BRIK-ee-ah.
Faenius
Gens Faenia appears in inscriptions and Tacitus (Faenius Rufus). Less common but documented. Pronounce FAY-eh-nee-us.
Faenia
Female nomen of gens Faenia, known from inscriptions and imperial mentions. Pronounce FAY-eh-nee-ah.
Fannius
Gens Fannia appears in Republican sources (e.g., Gaius Fannius) and inscriptions. Pronounce FAN-nee-us.
Fannia
Women of gens Fannia occur in inscriptions and literature. Pronounce FAN-nee-ah.
Favonius
Marcus Favonius appears in Cicero and Plutarch; name from the west-wind deity Favonius. Attested in Republican sources. Pronounce fa-VOH-nee-us.
Favonia
Female form of Favonius; attested on inscriptions though rarer. Pronounce fa-VOH-nee-ah.
Flavius
Gens Flavia; name of the Flavian emperors (Vespasian, Titus, Domitian). Extremely common in imperial inscriptions and literature. Pronounce FLAH-vi-us.
Flavia
Female form borne by imperial women (e.g., Flavia Domitilla). Very common in imperial-era inscriptions. Pronounce FLAH-vee-ah.
Fulvius
Gens Fulvia attested in Republican sources (e.g., Q. Fulvius Flaccus). Found in Livy and inscriptions. Pronounce FUL-vee-us.
Fulvia
Notable Fulvia, wife of Mark Antony; attested widely in sources and inscriptions. Pronounce FUL-vee-ah.
Furius
Gens Furia includes M. Furius Camillus; attested in Livy and inscriptions. Pronounce FUH-ree-us.
Furia
Female nomen of gens Furia; appears in Republican and imperial inscriptions. Pronounce FUH-ree-ah.
Furnius
Gens Furnia recorded in Cicero’s letters and inscriptions. Less common but documented. Pronounce FUR-nee-us.
Furnia
Female form of Furnius, attested on inscriptions and in Cicero. Pronounce FUR-nee-ah.
Fonteius
Gens Fonteia occurs in Republican and imperial inscriptions (e.g., Fonteius Capito). Pronounce fon-TAY-ee-us.
Fonteia
Female form found on inscriptions; members of gens Fonteia recorded in Roman sources. Pronounce fon-TAY-ee-ah.
Fadius
Gens Fadia attested in inscriptions and occasional literary mentions. Lesser-known but documented. Pronounce FAH-dee-us.
Fadia
Women of the Fadia gens occur in epigraphy and occasional literature. Pronounce FAH-dee-ah.
Fufius
Gens Fufia; notable Quintus Fufius Calenus appears in Cicero. Attested in Republican sources and inscriptions. Pronounce FOO-fee-us.
Fufia
Female nomen of gens Fufia, attested in inscriptions and literature. Pronounce FOO-fee-ah.
Fundanius
Gens Fundania appears in Republican-era inscriptions and Cicero’s correspondence. Rare but attested. Pronounce fun-DAH-nee-us.
Fundania
Female form appears in inscriptions and occasional literary references. Pronounce fun-DAH-nee-ah.
Fabianus
Cognomen derived from Fabius, attested in inscriptions and later literature (e.g., Pope Fabianus). Pronounce fa-BEE-ah-nus.
Falco
Common cognomen in Republican and Imperial inscriptions; used across families as a nickname. Pronounce FAL-ko.
Faustus
Frequent cognomen and occasionally a praenomen in imperial inscriptions; used from Republic into Empire. Pronounce FOW-stus.
Faustina
Imperial women Faustina Major and Minor (Antonine dynasty). Well-attested in histories and inscriptions. Pronounce fow-STEE-na.
Faustinus
Derived cognomen found in inscriptions and later writers; attested in imperial records. Pronounce fow-STEE-nus.
Faustulus
Legendary shepherd who raised Romulus and Remus; attested in Livy and early Roman tradition. Archaic personal name. Pronounce fow-STOO-lus.
Felix
Very common cognomen/agnomen (e.g., Sulla Felix). Widely attested in literature and inscriptions across periods. Pronounce FEE-liks.
Flaccus
Common cognomen in several gentes (e.g., M. Valerius Flaccus). Attested in Republican sources and inscriptions. Pronounce FLAK-kus.
Flacca
Female cognomen form seen in inscriptions; women of Flaccus families. Pronounce FLAK-kah.
Fronto
Well-known from M. Cornelius Fronto, 2nd-century rhetorician; attested in literary works and inscriptions. Pronounce FRON-to.
Florus
Used as cognomen by writers (e.g., Annaeus Florus). Attested in classical literature and inscriptions. Pronounce FLO-rus.
Florentius
Cognomen seen from late Republic into Empire; attested in inscriptions and papyri. Pronounce flo-ren-TEE-us.
Fortunatus
Frequent cognomen in imperial inscriptions; used by soldiers, freedmen, and officials. Pronounce for-tu-NAH-tus.
Fortunata
Common female cognomen in inscriptions, especially imperial epitaphs. Derived from Fortuna. Pronounce for-tu-NAH-ta.
Fortis
Attested as a cognomen in inscriptions and occasional literary references; descriptive epithet. Pronounce FOR-tis.
Firmus
Widespread cognomen attested in inscriptions and literature, especially in imperial times. Pronounce FEER-mus.
Flavianus
Derivative cognomen tied to the Flavian gens; used in inscriptions, literature, and by imperial relatives. Pronounce flah-VEE-ah-nus.
Fulvus
Common cognomen describing hair or complexion; attested across inscriptions and classical texts. Pronounce FUL-vus.
Fuscus
Very common descriptive cognomen in inscriptions and literature; used from Republic to Empire. Pronounce FUS-kus.