Purity or woman of Rome
Lavina is a variant of Lavinia, a name of Latin origin. In Roman mythology, Lavinia was the daughter of King Latinus and the wife of Aeneas, considered the mother of the Roman people. It is often associated with the city of Lavinium and carries a sense of ancient dignity.
Less common today
Lavina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,958 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American stage and screen actress
American scholar and editor
Character in the novel 'The Coquette' · The Coquette
