About the name Tiberius

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If you like the name Tiberius, find out the meaning, origin, nicknames, variations and other information to help you decide if you want to use this first name for your baby.

Name meaning, variations & etymology

Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus (42 BC – 37 AD) was the second Emperor of the Roman Empire
This name was used throughout ancient Roman history
Also the name of two different Byzantine emperors
The ancient city in Israel, Tiberias, was named for the Roman Emperor
Known for being the middle name of Captain Kirk (James Tiberius Kirk) in the TV show Star Trek
The feminine form of this name is Tiberia
Nicknames include Ti, Tib, Tibs

origin/Nationality

Latin

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baby Name length

8 letters (long name length)

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