Domitilla
d(o)-mi-tilla,
domit(il)-la
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Having been tamed
If you’re looking for a name that traces its roots all the way back to Ancient Rome, meet your new favorite pick, Domitilla. This striking feminine title was once carried by Flavia Domitilla, the wife of the Roman emperor Vespasian and mother of Titus and Domitian. Domitilla stems from the Roman family name Domitius, which ultimately comes from the Latin domitus. Meaning “having been tamed,” Domitilla could remind your little one to always let their heart run free.
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Behind the Name, Domitilla, November 2020
Behind the Name, Domitius, June 2023
The British Museum, Domitilla
Name Doctor, Domitilla
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