ili?; Names of

he same gens were called gentiles, and those of the same family, agnati. But relations by the father'

lans and families, and distinguish the individuals

It was commonly written with one letter; as A. for Au

nd commonly ended in ius; as Cornelius, Fabius. The cogno

ious action, or remarkable event. Thus, Scipio was called Africanus, from the conqu

the sirname. But in speaking to any one, the pr?nomen was general

e habit of the body; as Calvus, Crassus, &c.: or from cultivating particular fruits; as Lentulus, Piso, &c. Quintus Cincinnatus w

urification, when certain religious ceremonies were performed. The eldest son of the family usual

r of Cicero; and retained the same after marriage. When there were two daughters, one was called major, and the o

e born of parents who had been always free, were called ingenui. Slaves made free were call