By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Latin
"dove"
Grandmas will remember the old TV detective show; playmates won't. This is a name that has many variations in different cultures, from Columbus to Columba to Colum to Colm.
Colombo is a masculine name of Italian origin, derived from the Latin 'columbus' meaning 'dove'. The dove symbolizes peace and purity in many cultures, giving the name positive connotations. Colombo…
Italian place-name
Singer Perry is long gone, but the beautiful northern Italian lake conjures up a clear and tranquil image.
Duno is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Italian or Germanic roots, potentially serving as a shortened form of names like Arduíno or functioning as a…
Conrao is a masculine name that appears to be a variant or alternate spelling of Conrad. The traditional name Conrad has Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning "brave counsel" or "bold…
Constanzo is a masculine Italian name derived from the Latin name Constantius, which means 'constant' or 'steadfast.' It shares roots with the more common Constantine, which was borne by several…
Corentino is a masculine name with Latin and Breton origins, representing an elaborate form of Corentin, a name honoring a 5th-century Breton saint. The name derives from elements meaning "hurricane"…
Spanish
"a fourth, a quarter"
A possibility for a fourth-born child.
Curcio is a distinctive Italian masculine name with ancient Roman roots. Derived from the Latin name Curtius, it was originally a Roman family name associated with nobility and heroism in classical…
Greek
"from Cyrene"
Don't let the long-nose connotations put you off. Cyrano feels so current with names like Theo, Leo, Cypriano and Cyrus finding fans again and even the fictional character has so many redeeming…
Cirillo is a masculine Italian name derived from the Greek name Kyrillos (Cyril in English), meaning 'lordly' or 'masterful.' This melodious Italian form carries the same dignified heritage as its…
Cyrillio is a masculine name derived from the Greek name Kyrillos, ultimately from 'kyrios' meaning 'lord' or 'master'. This elaborated form adds a romantic, possibly Italian or Spanish-influenced…
Welsh; diminutive of Dafydd
A cool and rare Welsh nickname, though it may put some people in mind of the Banana Boat Song.
"from Dalmatia"
Ancient Italian martyr's name that's a rarity here and now.
Dalmacio is a masculine name with Latin and Spanish roots, derived from the Roman clan name 'Dalmatius,' which refers to someone from Dalmatia (a region in modern Croatia). The name carries…
Damero is a rare masculine name with possible Spanish or Latin American origins. It may relate to the Spanish word "damero," referring to a checkered pattern or checkerboard design, which derives…
Damaro is a masculine name with West African origins, particularly common in countries like Guinea, Mali, and Sierra Leone. In several African languages, the name is associated with meanings like…
Dómaso is a masculine name of Spanish origin, derived from the Greek name 'Damasos,' which means 'to tame' or 'to subdue.' It's related to the ancient name Damasus, which was borne by a notable…
Damasiano is a rare masculine name with Spanish and Italian linguistic roots, likely derived from Damaso or Damasus, ultimately connected to the Greek word "damazein" meaning "to tame" or "to…
Dámazo is a masculine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the Greek name Damasios, which relates to 'damazo' meaning 'to tame' or 'to subdue.' The name carries historical significance…
