Gaius

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
"Happy" or "Rejoice"
Pronunciation
GA-ee-oos(Latin)
GIE-əs(English)
GUY-us
Popularity
The name Gaius is not currently popular in many parts of the world, but is still used in some Latin American countries.

cartoon of the name Gaius
Cartoon of Gaius

Gaius Name meanings & History

"Happy" or "Rejoice". Roman praenomen, or given name, of uncertain meaning. It is possibly derived from Latin gaudere "to rejoice", though it may be of unknown Etruscan origin. This was a very common Roman praenomen, the most famous bearers being Gaius Julius Caesar, the great leader of the Roman Republic, and his adopted son Gaius Octavius (later known as Augustus), the first Roman emperor. This name also appears in the New Testament belonging to a bishop of Ephesus who is regarded as a saint. Gaius is most commonly used as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Gaius: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gaius:

G: Genuine,Gregarious,Goof-off,Go-getter

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

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

U: Unity,Utopia,Universality,Undermining,Understanding

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

Gaius is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

- Gaius Julius Caesar, Roman general and statesman - Saint Gaius, early Christian martyr - Gaius Plinius Secundus (Pliny the Elder), Roman author and naturalist

2.) Gaius (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) rejoicer. See also Cai.


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