Male Name
Caius
ˈɡaː.i.us
ˈkaɪ.əs
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
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Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
77/100
classic140%
mature100%
formal120%
upper class140%
strong160%
refined80%
strange140%
serious140%
Meaning & Etymology
Caius is a Roman variant of the Latin praenomen Gaius, which was commonly used in ancient Rome. The name is pronounced /ga:ius/ and is an archaic spelling that reflects early Latin orthography, where the letter 'C' was used for both /g/ and /k/ sounds. Over time, the name evolved, and 'C' was confined to the /k/ sound, while 'G' was introduced for the /g/ sound. The name Caius is also associated with the latinized spelling of the last name of John Keys, a notable figure connected to Gonville and...
Etymology
Original Form:
Gaius
Evolution:
The name Gaius was originally spelled as Caius in early Latin inscriptions. Over time, the spelling evolved to Gaius as the Latin alphabet developed and the letter 'G' was introduced.
Source:
Latin