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Help[Opinions] Why Ancient Names Go So Hard (And Always Will)
Ancient names have always struck me as fierce, unforgettable, and downright badass — a guilty pleasure I proudly own.
With their sharp consonants, flowing syllables, and a blend of Latin and tribal roots, they carry the weight of empire, myth, and battlefield legend.
Names ending in -ix? They sound like they were born to lead warbands across stormy frontiers.
These names have gravitas. Drama. Power.
And centuries later, they still hit like a marching legion.
Which names live rent-free in your head?
Here are 20 of mine:
**Full Names**
1. Aurelgar Vindex (invented)
2. Cassian Thorne (semi-historical)
3. Domitius Magnus (historical-sounding)
4. Kelbrannus Dravion (invented)
5. Leonidas Constantine (historical mashup)
6. Lucan Severian (semi-historical)
7. Marcellus Varron (historical-sounding)
8. Rhexigar Malcetus (invented)
9. Tarnocles Veridan (invented)
10. Titus Valerian (historical)
**Single Names**
11. Alaric (historical)
12. Boiorix (historical)
13. Cernovarix (invented)
14. Decebalus (historical)
15. Druvaxian (invented)
16. Mazridian (invented)
17. Mithridates (historical)
18. Spartacus (historical)
19. Teutomatus (historical)
20. Vercingetorix (historical)
With their sharp consonants, flowing syllables, and a blend of Latin and tribal roots, they carry the weight of empire, myth, and battlefield legend.
Names ending in -ix? They sound like they were born to lead warbands across stormy frontiers.
These names have gravitas. Drama. Power.
And centuries later, they still hit like a marching legion.
Which names live rent-free in your head?
Here are 20 of mine:
**Full Names**
1. Aurelgar Vindex (invented)
2. Cassian Thorne (semi-historical)
3. Domitius Magnus (historical-sounding)
4. Kelbrannus Dravion (invented)
5. Leonidas Constantine (historical mashup)
6. Lucan Severian (semi-historical)
7. Marcellus Varron (historical-sounding)
8. Rhexigar Malcetus (invented)
9. Tarnocles Veridan (invented)
10. Titus Valerian (historical)
**Single Names**
11. Alaric (historical)
12. Boiorix (historical)
13. Cernovarix (invented)
14. Decebalus (historical)
15. Druvaxian (invented)
16. Mazridian (invented)
17. Mithridates (historical)
18. Spartacus (historical)
19. Teutomatus (historical)
20. Vercingetorix (historical)
This message was edited 6/3/2025, 3:39 PM
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Bluntly, I'm not sure I agree with any part of this post.
Some are cool, I suppose, and have gravitas. But a lot of them seem a bit ridiculous to me outside of their context or outside of hypothetical scenarios.
I could see them as a fun name for a goldfish or something.
Some are cool, I suppose, and have gravitas. But a lot of them seem a bit ridiculous to me outside of their context or outside of hypothetical scenarios.
I could see them as a fun name for a goldfish or something.
Did you use AI to make this post and the replies?
There are a lot of excellent names for demons and villains in this spread.
They’re not really Roman names if you made them up, are they?
Yes, I made them up as fantasy inventions, build to sound ancient or Romanesque.
This message was edited 6/3/2025, 3:48 PM
I was wondering the same thing. What does invented mean? Invented by who?
This post made me realize I don't know enough about Roman/Roman adjacent names. Titus Valerian and Domitius Magnus are very cool. Leonidas Constantine is a name I would actually use.
Yeah, right? Leonidas Constantine hits that perfect balance — it feels both classic and powerful without being over the top. It’s got that Roman gravitas but also a bit of that legendary flair. Definitely one of the few I’d actually consider using too.
Vercingetorix isn’t Roman if I recall?
Right, but we'd never have heard of the dude if it hadn't been for the Romans!
Yeah, if I recall again you're absolutely right. Definitely not Roman. In fact, the name belonged to one of Rome's most famous opponents.