Italo
Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Italo
Italo derives from the Latin "Italus," which means "of Italy" or "Italian," stemming from the name of the Italian peninsula itself.
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Etymology
Italo derives from the Latin "Italus," which means "of Italy" or "Italian," stemming from the name of the Italian peninsula itself. The name is primarily used in Italian and Portuguese-speaking cultures, with historical significance in Italy where it has been borne by notable figures including the fascist-era Italian general Italo Balbo.
Italo currently ranks #7,368 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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