Tullii

Tullii is the plural form used in Latin to refer to the members of the gens Tullia, an ancient Roman family. In Roman naming practice, the masculine nomen Tullius indicated membership in this gens, while the feminine form is Tullia; collectively, individuals belonging to the family were referred to as Tullii. The name appears in classical texts and inscriptions from the Republic into the early Imperial era.

The most famous bearer of the nomen is Marcus Tullius Cicero (106–43 BCE), the renowned orator, statesman, and lawyer who served as consul in 63 BCE. Beyond Cicero, there are references to other individuals bearing the Tullius/Tullii name in Roman literary and documentary sources, though detailed biographical information is often limited for lesser-known members.

Historical records indicate that the gens Tullia appeared at various points in Roman public life and that its members occupied different social ranks over time. Like many gentes, the Tullii likely included individuals from multiple social strata, and the prominence of different branches fluctuated through the Republic and into the Empire.

In modern scholarship, the Tullii are studied primarily as part of discussions of Roman naming conventions, family networks, and social structure. The name provides insight into how Roman citizens were identified genealogically and how notable figures such as Cicero were linked to broader kinship lines within the ancient Roman world.