Gaius Name Meaning
The name Gaius comes from Ancient Roman roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Gaius below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Gaius Name Meaning
Ancient Roman, Biblical Latin, BiblicalRoman praenomen, or given name, of uncertain meaning. It is possibly derived from Latin gaudere "to rejoice", though it may be of unknown Etruscan origin. This was a very common...
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