Pliny
The name Pliny is pronounced as "PLIH-nee".
Pliny Name meanings & History
Derived from the Roman family name Plinius meaning "from Pliny". Pliny is also the name of an ancient Roman author, philosopher, and naturalist. From the Roman family name Plinius, which is of unknown meaning. Two 1st-century Romans are known by this name: Gaius Plinius Secundus (called Pliny the Elder), a scientist and historian who died during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius; and Caius Plinius Caecilius Secundus (called Pliny the Younger), an author and statesman. Pliny is primarily used as a masculine name and is not commonly used as a name for girls. It is a great name for parents who are looking for a unique and meaningful name that has a strong connection to ancient history.
Zodiac Sign of Pliny: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra
Synonyms of Pliny:
P: Pensive,Partnership,Particular,Passive,Political
L: Languid,Lover,Legal,Luscious,Lazy,Lovely,Liaison
I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence
N: Neat,Nervous,Neurosis,Nice,Nagging,Nitpicking,Nutrition
Y: Youth-giving,Yin/Yang,Yen/money
Pliny is:- a Classic name
- a Simple name
- a Strange name
Famous People
The most famous person with the name Pliny is the ancient Roman author, philosopher, and naturalist Pliny the Elder.
Related Names to Pliny
Plinius, Plinio, Plinia
