US Popularity Rank: 11683

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Shepherd, owner of sheep; Wool;

Classical Ovid lends a charming Latin title for the natural-born leader with a gentle but firm soul. Made famous by a certain Roman poet who wrote Metamorphoses, masculine Ovid carries a scholarly, mythological air ideal for a creative and inquisitive tot. Meaning “shepherd,” “owner of sheep,” and “wool,” Ovid’s literary vibe is met with wonderfully rustic undertones and the importance of trust and leadership. Whether baby’s path leads to an academic, pastoral, or artistic way of life, little Ovid will know they are capable of guiding the way.