Catullus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
This name is derived from the Roman poet Gaius Valerius Catullus. The name Catullus means 'young hound' in Latin from the word 'catulus'
Popularity
The name Catullus is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names in the US or any other country.

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Cartoon of Catullus

Catullus Name meanings & History

This name is derived from the Roman poet Gaius Valerius Catullus. The name Catullus means 'young hound' in Latin from the word 'catulus'. Derived from the Ancient Roman cognomen Catullus with uncertain meaning. Possibly it comes from the Gaulish catu meaning "battle" with the diminutive suffix -ullus. In alternative it comes from Latin catulus meaning "cub, whelp". Catullus can be seen as a literary or historical name, it is best suited for those who appreciate ancient Roman literature or who want to convey a sense of intelligence and history to their child's name.

Zodiac Sign of Catullus: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Catullus:

C: Candid,Copycat,Cute,Chatty,Curious,Choice,Clever

A: Angry,Argumentative,Assertive,Ambitious,Aggressive,Action

T: Doubting Thomas,Truth,Talkative,Testy,Tireless,Tacky,Touchy

U: Utopia,Universality,Unity,Understanding,Undermining

L: Languid,Legal,Lazy,Lovely,Liaison,Lover,Luscious

S: Sex,Status,Sensuality,Security,Solidity,Success,Social Standing

Catullus is:

  • a Common name
  • a Complex name
  • a Devious name
  • a Natural name
  • a Unintellectual name

Famous People

The name Catullus was made famous by the Roman poet Gaius Valerius Catullus. He is known for his love and erotic poetry, which has been read and admired for centuries.

Related Names to Catullus

Similar names to Catullus include Valerius, Gaius, Maximus, Aurelius, and Julius.