Choosing a praenomen

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−	This form of "first" name was relatively unimportant, and was rarely used on its own. Only a few praenomina were commonly in use in the Republican era of Rome.	+	#REDIRECT [[Choosing a Roman name#Praenomen]]
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−	Please note that this list includes all the most common praenomina. They are accepted as standards by most scholars and will also be accepted by the censores without discussion. There are however a few other far less common praenomina available on request. The full list can be obtained on request and censorial approval of these unusual praenomina is necessary before any application is processed.	+
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−	Please note that '''no''' Praenomen that does not appear on this list will be accepted by the Censorial office without a special application.	+
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−	'''Nota Bene:''' Historically, certain praenomina were used only in certain gentes. Although we do not restrict their use we warmly recommend that established practice should be followed if and where possible.	+
−	The praenomina in question are:	+
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−	* Kaeso used by the gens Fabia	+
−	* Numerius used by gens Fabia	+
−	* Appius used by gens Claudia	+
−	* Mamercus used by gens Aemilia	+
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−	===Male Praenomina===	+
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−	{{FourUp|content=Appius}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Aulus}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Decimus}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Gaius}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Gnaeus}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Kaeso}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Lucius}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Mamercus}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Manius}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Marcus}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Numerius}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Oppius}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Publius}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Quintus}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Servius}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Sextus}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Tiberius}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Titus}}	+
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−	<br style="clear:both"/>	+
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−	===Female Praenomina===	+
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−	{{FourUp|content=Appia}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Aula}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Fausta}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Gaia}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Gnaea}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Iulla}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Lucia}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Mania}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Marca}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Numeria}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Oppia}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Paula/Polla}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Postuma}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Publia}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Quinta}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Salvia}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Servia}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Spuria}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Tiberia}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Titia}}	+
−	{{FourUp|content=Vibia}}	+
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−	<br style="clear:both"/>	+
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−	==Vide==	+
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−	*[[Choosing a Roman name]]	+
−	*[[Choosing a nomen]]	+
−	*[[Choosing a cognomen]]	+

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Latest revision as of 22:39, 13 August 2007

1. REDIRECT Choosing a Roman name#Praenomen