At a Glance
- Meaning
- Most likely linked to Latin 'līveō' (to be bluish/livid), though a non-Latin (possibly Etruscan) origin hasn't been ruled out
- Origin
- Latin (Roman gens name, Etruscan origin possible)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- LIV-ee-us
Livius is a Latin (Roman gens name, Etruscan origin possible) boy's name meaning “most likely linked to Latin 'līveō' (to be bluish/livid), though a non-Latin (possibly Etruscan) origin hasn't been ruled out”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Livius
Meaning: Most likely linked to Latin 'līveō' (to be bluish/livid), though a non-Latin (possibly Etruscan) origin hasn't been ruled out.
Origin: Latin (Roman gens name, Etruscan origin possible).
A common claim: Often said to mean 'blue' or 'envious' (via the related name Livia) Actually: That gloss assumes a clear-cut Latin root, but the name's origin is genuinely disputed — it may not be Latin at all.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Livius
LIV-ee-usIPA /ˈlɪviəs/
Popularity of Livius
Livius doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Livius
Similar Names
Longinus · Lepidus · Lucullus · Llew · Lulama · Longfei
