Gina

Lena

Greek · “Lena is a short form of Helena or Magdalena, ultimately deriving from the Greek "Helene", whose etymology is debated but often connected to "helios" (sun) or "selene" (moon), or to a root meaning "torch" or "bright". As a standalone name it gained popularity across Scandinavia, Germany, and Russia in the 19th and 20th centuries, and is now used independently throughout the world.”

Mariano

“From the Latin Marianus, a Roman family name derived from Marius, itself likely from Mars, the Roman god of war, or possibly from the Latin mas/maris meaning "male". The name was borne by several Roman generals and became common throughout the Christian world partly through association with the Virgin Mary.”

Patrick

“Patrick derives from the Latin "Patricius", meaning "nobleman" or "of patrician rank", from "pater" (father) and the suffix denoting social class. Saint Patrick, the 5th-century Romano-British missionary who became the patron saint of Ireland, was born Maewyn Succat but adopted the Latin name Patricius upon entering the church. Through his legacy, Patrick became the defining masculine name of Irish Catholic tradition.”

Marcella

“The Italian and Spanish feminine form of Marcellus, a Roman family name derived from Marcus — itself related to Mars, the Roman god of war, or possibly from the Etruscan. Marcella was the name of a wealthy fifth-century Roman widow who converted her household into a monastic community and was a disciple of Saint Jerome, making the name associated with learned female piety.”

Manfredi

“The Italian form of Manfred, from the Old High German Manfred composed of man meaning "man" and fred/frid meaning "peace" — thus "man of peace" or "peaceful strength". The name was borne by the thirteenth-century King Manfred of Sicily, the illegitimate son of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, whose tragic death at the Battle of Benevento (1266) was mourned by Dante in the Purgatorio.”

Titus

“A Latin praenomen of uncertain origin — possibly Etruscan — used throughout the Roman Republic and Empire. Some scholars connect it to the Latin titulus ("title of honour") or to the Sabine titus ("pigeon"), though neither derivation is certain. The name was borne by the Roman emperor Titus Flavius Vespasianus and by a companion of Saint Paul mentioned in the New Testament Epistle to Titus.”

Chester

“From the Old English Ceaster, the name given to Roman-walled cities and derived from the Latin castra, meaning "military camp" or "fortress." Chester in Cheshire, England, was the Roman fort city Deva Victrix. The surname Chester derives from someone who came from that city, and it entered use as a given name in 19th-century America, where it was borne by President Chester A. Arthur.”