This resource describes the process used by the Romans in naming themselves and their children. It includes traditional naming patterns, the naming of women, and the naming of freed slaves. This page was created by Barbara F. McManus of The College of New Rochelle.

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roman names, vroma project: roman nomenclature, names in rome, family life in ancient rome

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Classroom Considerations

• This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information