Gaius

Gaius [ gey-uhs ], sometimes spelled Caius, was a common given name in Latin. When written, it is often abbreviated C.; the abbreviation goes back to before the Roman alphabet distinguished between the letters C and G. The moniker Gaius originates from the Latin term "gaudere," which translates to "to rejoice." It was a highly favored name during ancient Rome and was adopted by numerous notable personalities, including Julius Caesar. The name Gaius was also utilized by several Roman emperors, such as Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, famously recognized as Caligula. This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021).

 People 
Caligula, the Roman emperorGaius Caesar, adopted son of emperor Augustus
Gaius (jurist),a lawyer of the 2nd century; one of the authories on Roman law
 Gaius the Platonist, a 2nd century philosopher
 Pope Caius, a bishop of Rome in the 3rd century
Gaius Cassius Longinus, senator
Gaius Cornelius Tacitus, historian
 Gaius Terentius Varro, senator; commander in the Battle of Cannae in the Second Punic War
Gaius Julius Caesar, the Roman dictator
Gaius Iulius Vindex
Pliny the Elder
Pliny the Younger
Galerius
Diocletian

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