Meaning: Roman legendary name; original meaning unknown
The story
In Roman legend Lavinia is the daughter of Latinus and wife of Aeneas. Her name is probably Etruscan; the legendary town of Lavinium is associated with her, but the original meaning remains unknown.
Nicknames
- Vinnie
- Livvy
- Vina
Spellings & variants
- Lavina
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
Lavinia comes from Latin.
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