Horace: Name Meaning, Origin, Nicknames and Popularity

The name Horace is of Latin origin and is derived from the Roman family name Horatius, which itself is believed to be derived from the Latin word "hora" meaning "hour" or "time." The name Horace was popularized by the Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus, also known as Horace, who lived during the 1st century BC. The name Horace is often associated with qualities such as wisdom, intellect, and refinement.

The name Horace is of Latin origin. It is derived from the Roman cognomen Horatius, which is believed to have originated from the Latin word "hora," meaning "hour" or "time."

According to data from the United States Social Security Administration, the popularity of the name Horace has significantly declined over the past century. In 2020, Horace ranked as the 4,334th most popular name for baby boys in the United States.

Some possible variations of the name Horace include:
1. Horatio
2. Horacio
3. Horatius
4. Horatianus
5. Horatiusz
6. Horacio
7. Horácio
8. Horacios
9. Horácios
10. Horacek
11. Horst
12. Horstaw
13. Horstmann
14. Horner
15. Horaz
16. Oroz
17. Horac
18. Hoorz
19. Horacé
20. Horys

1) Hoss
2) Hor
3) Ace
4) Racer
5) Horsey
6) Horo
7) Hor-Dawg
8) Horzy
9) Hor-Man
10) Horray

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