Sextus (abbreviated Sex., the feminine form is Sexta, not to be confused with Sixtus) is a common ancient Roman praenomen. It probably means "sixth" (cf. Latin sextus, "sixth"). Parallel praenomina are Secundus, Tertius, Quintus, Septimus, Octavius and Decimus. These names do not necessarily denote the order in which their bearers were born.
Among those named Sextus are:
- Sextus Roscius
- Sextus Pompeius (younger son of Pompey the Great)
- Sextus Pompeius (relatives of Pompey the Great)
- Sextus Propertius
- Sextus Empiricus
- Sextus Appuleius
- Sextus Pomponius
- Sextus Martinianus
- Sextus Tarquinius
- Sextus Julius Africanus
- Sextus Julius Frontinus
- Sextus Julius Caesar
- Sextus Attius Varus
- Sextus Aelius Paetus Catus
- Sextus Afranius Burrus
- Sextus Cornelius Repentinus
Famous quotes containing the word sextus:
“How often you, spurned, will run to my door, when your strong words shall have fallen into a sob, and a trembling horror will begin from your sad tears.”
—Propertius Sextus (c. 50–16 B.C.)
“If you see anything, always deny that you’ve seen; or if perchance something pains you, deny that you’re hurt.”
—Propertius Sextus (c. 50–16 B.C.)
“Henceforth may the neglected lover constantly read me, and may my troubles, once they are known, be of some benefit to him.”
—Propertius Sextus (c. 50–16 B.C.)