Flavius

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Flavius was the name of a gens in ancient Rome, meaning "blonde". The feminine form was Flavia.

After the end of the popular Flavian dynasty of emperors, Flavius/Flavia became a praenomen, common especially among royalty: the adoption of this preanomen by Constantine I set a precedent for some imperial dynasties, such as Justinianian dynasty and in the official names of high-ranking officials (Aëtius, Belisarius).

Famous people from the gens Flavia are:

Flavius was also used as a praenomen:

Also some Roman legions were called Flavia, since they had been levied by Flavian emperors:

Others bearing similar names:

See also:

Flavius Bentley is the emcee/vocalist behind the Brooklyn based rap group, Soulforce.

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