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BoyPronounced English /ˈhɔɹ.əs/; French /ɔ.ʁas/English language family

Horace

A name meaning "Horace".

Quick answer

Horace is a boy name meaning "Horace".

Pronunciation: English /ˈhɔɹ.əs/; French /ɔ.ʁas/.

GenderBoy
MeaningHorace
PronunciationEnglish /ˈhɔɹ.əs/; French /ɔ.ʁas/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

English and French form of Horatius, and the name by which the Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus is commonly known those languages. In the modern era it has been used as a given name since the Renaissance, in honour of the poet.

Notes and context

Usage: english, french