Lotario

German

"army people"

Lotario Origin and Meaning

The name Lotario is a boy's name.

Lotario is a masculine name with romantic, medieval resonances that derives from the Germanic name Lothair or Chlothar, composed of elements meaning 'famous' and 'army' or 'warrior.' This name carries considerable historical weight, having been borne by several European nobles and rulers, including Holy Roman Emperors. Lotario gained literary fame through characters in works like Goethe's 'Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship' and operas such as Handel's 'Lotario.' In Spanish and Italian cultures, where the name is most commonly found, Lotario evokes an aristocratic, somewhat dramatic character. While never extremely common in English-speaking countries, the name offers parents a distinctive option with historical depth and a romantic, almost operatic quality.

Famous People Named Lotario

• Lotario dei Conti di Segni birth name of Pope Innocent III

The name Lotario in Pop Culture

• "Lotario " opera seria in three acts by George Frideric Handel, and its main character