Torquatus
Torquatus Name meanings & History
Torquatus means "adorned with a necklet or a torque" in Latin. The torque was a piece of jewelry worn by Celtic warriors and was later adopted by the Romans as a symbol of military valor. Derived from Latin torquere "to twist, to spin, to writhe". This name was borne by Titus Manlius Torquatus, who was a Roman consul, censor and dictator during his life in the 3rd century BC. Torquatus is a name that would be ideal for parents who are looking for a rare and unusual name with a strong historical and cultural significance. Due to its rarity, it could be a conversation starter and serve as a unique identifier.
Zodiac Sign of Torquatus: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces
Synonyms of Torquatus:
T: Doubting Thomas,Talkative,Truth,Tireless,Tacky,Touchy,Testy
O: Obstinate,Obsessive,Obsolete,Organized,Ostentatious
R: Resourceful,Rational,Restless,Reason
Q: Quaint,Quizzical,Quipster,Quiver,Quick,Quest
U: Universality,Unity,Understanding,Undermining,Utopia
A: Action,Ambitious,Angry,Assertive,Aggressive,Argumentative
S: Sensuality,Success,Security,Social Standing,Status,Sex,Solidity
Torquatus is:- a Informal name
- a Mature name
- a Strange name
Famous People
There aren't many famous people with the name Torquatus, but it was the middle name of British architect Edwin Lutyens, who designed many prominent buildings in India and Britain during the early 20th century.