Virgilio

Latin

"staff bearer"

Virgilio Origin and Meaning

The name Virgilio is a boy's name of Spanish origin.

Virgilio is a masculine name with Latin origins, being the Italian and Spanish form of Virgil. The name references the renowned classical Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro (known as Virgil), who authored the epic poem 'The Aeneid.' The name derives from the Latin 'virga,' meaning 'staff' or 'wand,' possibly suggesting someone who flourishes or has authority. Virgilio has remained consistently popular in Italian and Hispanic communities, though it's less common in English-speaking countries. The name carries connotations of literary excellence, classical education, and cultural sophistication. Many bearers of this name might go by the nicknames 'Virgi' or 'Lio.'

Famous People Named Virgilio

• Virgilio Piñera Cuban novelist and playwright
• Virgilio Elizondo Mexican priest and theologian
• Virgilio Rodríguez Macal Guatemalan novelist
• Virgilio Dávila Puerto Rican poet
• Virgilio Martínez Véliz Peruvian celebrity chef
• Virgilio Norberto Cordero Puerto Rican general and memoirist
• Virgilio Tosi Italian documentary filmmaker