By David Paul Ohmer
Flavian
Flavian is a boys name.
It is said FLA-v-in.
This name comes from the surname Flavius.
“The Flavian dynasty was a Roman imperial dynasty, which ruled the Roman Empire between 69 and 96 AD, encompassing the reigns of Vespasian (69–79), and his two sons Titus (79–81) and Domitian (81–96)”. (Wikipedia)
Variants/Nicknames: Flavio, Flavius,
Sources:
The Best Baby Name Book by Sue Nicholson.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flavian_dynasty
http://www.behindthename.com/name/flavian
http://www.flickr.com/photos/the-o/2168046838/
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Coralie said,
June 13, 2010 @ 7:19 am
I like Flavian a lot! 🙂 I’ve never met one, but there was a teacher named Flavia back when I was in elementary school.
Flavio’s cool, too. Flavius might be a bit too much for me, personally, but he’s great in the middle! 🙂
babynamelover said,
June 13, 2010 @ 8:47 am
Flavia is pretty! Flavius for the middle I agree 🙂 like Claudius in the middle too and Octavius!