 FACT: "Maximus Decimus Meridius" is not a name in line with Roman  naming conventions. For men a classical roman name would consist of  a first name (praenomen), family name (nomen gentile) and "nickname"  (cognomen). The list of possible praenomen is very short and  "Maximus" isnt one of them. "Decimus" is though, so maybe its just  the order of names that got jumbled.