The word 'gladiator comes from the Latin word for sword, gladius, so it literally means a swordsman. The best way to get a man to fight to the death is to use a man who has nothing to lose, which is why slaves, criminals, and prisoners-of-war were ideal for the job.

What is a gladiator name?

The vast majority of names in gladiator times ended in -ius. Along with Marcus, other gladiator baby names in the US Top 1000 include Augustus, Cassius, Julius, Maximus, and Titus. Other Ancient Roman names due for revival include Aurelius, Caius, Marius, and Silvanus.

What is gladiators name in the movie gladiator?

Cast. Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius: A Hispano-Roman legatus forced into becoming a slave who seeks revenge against Commodus.