Tacitus
t(a)-ci-tus
Origin:Roman
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Silent, mute
Tacitus is a name both historic and wise, most famously borne by the Roman historian Publius Cornelius Tacitus. This masculine appellation derives from the Latin tacitus, meaning “silent” or “mute.” This same root inspired the English word taciturn, which describes someone who has a quiet nature. Whether baby likes to watch everything unfold from a cozy perspective or will one day be the voice of their community, Tacitus will always make their presence known.
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World History Encyclopedia, Tacitus, June 2020
Behind the Name, Tacitus, November 2020
Online Etymology Dictionary, taciturnity (n.), December 2023
Online Etymology Dictionary, tacit (adj.), May 2024
WordSense, Tacitus
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