The Romans used a three - name naming system, much like the first, middle, last name system used today. There was a strict system of naming, that was only loosened a small amount over the years. The first name was the only one that the parents had some control over. Even with this, there was a few names that were normaly used. The second name was tied to the gens that the person belonged to. The third was the specification of the branch of the gens of the individual. Over time this system fell apart, with the names allowed to be changed a small amount.
Subject: Roman Math and Life 