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Terentia

Gender  Male
Type  Single Name
Species  Dog

Meaning

Guardian; from the Latin name Terentius - smooth, soft.

Related Names

Terence, Terens, Terentius.

Famous Usage

Terentia - first wife of famous Roman statesman Cicero who lived from 98 BC to 4 BC.

Screen Details

While Terentia rarely appears directly in modern media, she is referenced in historical dramas about Ancient Rome, including HBO's 'Rome' series. She is also mentioned in various historical novels about Cicero's life, such as Robert Harris's 'Imperium' trilogy.

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