Valentino: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Valentino | Boys

Valentino

Pronunciation: vah-lehn-TEE-noh (key)

Origin of the name Valentin:

Derived from the Latin Valentīnus, a derivative of valens (to be healthy, to be strong). The name was borne by fifty-one saints, including the 3rd century Roman saint and martyr whose feast day, February 14, coincides with that of a pagan festival marking the beginning of spring.

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Comments and insights on the name Valentino: | Edit

Named for St. Valentino, an Italian Saint from where Valentine's Day was derived.

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Nicknames for Valentino: | Edit

"Val". My son personally hates being called "Tino", but every kid is different.

Meanings and history of the name Valentino: | Edit

Italian form of Valentine.

Famous real-life people named Valentino: | Edit

Valentino Garavani, Italian fashion designer known simply as "Valentino."
Rudolph Valentino, Italian-American silent film actor and early sex-symbol.
Valentino Rossi, Italian motorcycle racer.

Valentino in song, story & screen: | Edit

Singer Diane Birch "Valentino"
Band Bangles "Manic Monday" says she was kissing Valentino by a crystal blue Italian stream

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Global Popularity of the Name Valentino

  • #906 in United States