Heres a list of some of the most influential and memorable ancient Roman women.

Strong roman female names. In the Kingdom and early Republic women used praenomena. Much of its culture is still alive today in some form as it has altered many parts of life including architecture government and law art literature warfare and language. This name generator will generate 10 random ancient Roman names.

Marcella- The French Latin and Teutonic derivations of this name all mean warring. After her death she was regarded as an example of the ideal Roman woman. Luijzika- This strong German name means renowned warrior.

Claimed rule against officials in 4th century. Myrina- This Greek name represents woman who are strong like an Amazon. Such names have histories that bolster their strength setting them apart from the dainty monikers often seen today.

In the 2nd century BC it was borne by Cornelia Scipionis Africana the daughter of the military hero Scipio Africanus the mother of the two reformers known as the Gracchi. The name was revived in the 18th century. However in the middle of the Republic recorded womens names start omitting any praenomen.

Along with Aurelia and Livia other Roman girl names in the US Top 1000 include Cecilia Octavia Valentina Camilla Priscilla and Tatiana. Roman women often took a backseat to their male counterparts but these trail-blazing women took life into their own hands. In mythology this is the name of a goddess of wisdom.

Aelia ay-lee-ah - Sun. Latin form of Greek Athene of unknown etymology fancifully rendered mind of God by Plato. Feminine diminutive form of Roman Latin Drusus possibly meaning oak.