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Origin: Latin

Meaning: With grain

Ceres is a girl’s name of Latin origin. In Roman mythology, Ceres was the goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility, and motherly relationships. Her name came from the Proto-Italic word kerēs, meaning “with grain,” which ultimately derives from the Proto-Indo-European root ḱerh, meaning “to feed.” She was celebrated during the seven-day festival of Cerealia, which took place in April. If you’re hoping baby will have a knack for making things grow, why not choose this rare, Roman-inspired name for them?