The name Horatio is a boy's name of German, Latin origin meaning "hour, time". Horatio and is often added to lists like Cool Boy Names From Ancient Cultures and discussed in our forums with posts like "Baby a Day".
From the experts:
Like Horace, Horatio is a variation on the Latin Horatius, but its Shakespearean and optimistic Horatio Alger pedigree makes it an attractive up-and-comer, especially with its cool final o. A modern reference is the charismatic TV character Horatio Caine played by David Caruso in CSI: Miami.
Horatio was the given name of Lord Nelson, one of the most dashing of British heroes, the naval commander who led the British fleet to destroy the French at Trafalgar, and it also belonged to Hamlet's loyal friend. Another literary namesake is Captain Horatio Hornblower, the protagonist of a long-running series of naval novels penned by C. S. Forester, played on screen by Gregory Peck.
Lists containing Horatio:
- Geek Chic Names for Boys
- The O Names
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- Cool Boy Names From Ancient Cultures
- Colonial Names for Boys
- Offbeat Baby Names
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