Names from Operas

Ercole

Ercole is the Italian form of Hercules, the legendary hero from Greco-Roman mythology known for his extraordinary strength and courage. The name derives from the Greek 'Herakles,' which means 'glory…

Oreste

Italian, from Greek

"from the mountain"

The handsome Italian form of Orestes, a fun way to get to the cute nickname Ori.

Silvano

Italian form of Silvanus

"wood, forest"

Silvanus was the Roman god of the forests and is also an alternate name in the New Testament for Silas. Relatives include Silvio, Silvius, and Sylvia.

Aeneas

Greek

"the praised one"

In Greek and Roman mythology, Aeneas was the legendary son of Venus (or Aphrodite) who was the hero of Troy and Rome. Appearing in the Aeneid by the poet Virgil, he goes on to found the Roman state…

Narciso

Narciso is a masculine name with Greek origins, derived from the mythological figure Narcissus, a hunter known for his beauty who fell in love with his own reflection. The name literally relates to…

Claudio

Italian, Spanish

"lame; enclosure"

Claudio, a most appealing Italian name, is featured in not one, but two Shakespearean plays, , Measure for Measure and Much Ado About Nothing . While "lame" is the most widely acknowledged meaning,…

Goffredo

Goffredo is a distinguished masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'god' (god) and 'fred' (peace), literally meaning 'God's peace.' This name represents the Italian variation of…

Rinaldo

Rinaldo is a masculine Italian name derived from the Germanic name Reginald, composed of elements meaning "advice" and "power" or "ruler." This romantic-sounding name gained prominence through…

Giulio

Italian variation of Julius

Giulio is a Top 50 name in Italy, and we think Giulio is a good candidate to follow, especially now that Giovanni and Gianni are in up in the US charts. It's an interesting alternative to popular…