Horace

#42 in Maine

Meaning of Horace

Horace glides into the modern nursery like a lantern illuminating ages past, carrying the rich hum of Latin poetry and the proud heartbeat of ancient Rome. Originating from the Roman family name Horatius, it evokes Quintus Horatius Flaccus—whose odes still shimmer like sunlit ripples—and the daring hero who held the bridge at the Tiber. Smooth and sturdy in its two-syllable rhythm (HOR-iss), this moniker strikes the perfect balance between poetic gravitas and everyday charm—no togas or scrolls required. With just 18 little Horaces celebrated in 2024, Horace offers parents a fast-track ticket to timeless strength, lyrical vision, and a sprinkle of noble whimsy, making every baby boy feel like a story worth telling.

Pronunciation

British English

  • Pronunced as HOR-iss (/ˈhɒr.ɪs/)

American English

  • Pronunced as HOR-iss (/ˈhɔr.ɪs/)

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Notable People Named Horace

Horace Greeley -
Horace Mann -
Horace Walpole -
Horace Silver -
Horace Pippin -
Horace Bénédict de Saussure -
Horace King -
Horace Wilson -
Horace Wells -
Horace Porter -
Horace Field -
Horace Parnell Tuttle -
Horace Harmon Lurton -
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