At a Glance
- Origin
- Latin/Roman (family name Horatius, of obscure origin, possibly Etruscan)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- HOR-iss
Horace is a Latin/Roman (family name Horatius, of obscure origin, possibly Etruscan) boy's name. It appears in 6 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Horace
Origin: Latin/Roman (family name Horatius, of obscure origin, possibly Etruscan).
A common claim: 'Timekeeper,' a folk association with the Latin word 'hora' (hour). Actually: 'Timekeeper' is a folk association with the Latin word 'hora' (hour), but Horace's actual origin is obscure, possibly Etruscan, and unrelated to 'hora.'
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Horace
HOR-issIPA /ˈhɒrɪs/
Popularity of Horace
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