Names from Operas

Tonio

Diminutive of Antonio

This short form of Antonio has long been used as an independent name, and would make a strong international choice.

Zaccaria

Zaccaria is a masculine name of Italian and Hebrew origin, representing the Italian form of Zechariah or Zachary. It derives from the Hebrew name 'Zekharyah,' meaning 'God has remembered.' The name…

Ruslan

Slavic from Turkic

"lion"

A fairly common name in many Slavic countries, especially Russia – perhaps in part because it sounds close to the name of the country, although the two words are unrelated etymologically. The name…

Pasquale

Pasquale is a traditional Italian masculine name with rich historical and religious significance. Derived from the Latin 'paschalis' meaning 'relating to Easter,' it was historically given to boys…

Carlino

Carlino is a masculine Italian name functioning as a diminutive of Carlo (the Italian form of Charles). The suffix "-ino" in Italian indicates smallness or endearment, essentially meaning "little…

Wolfram

German

"wolf raven"

This powerful old name can actually be traced back to two distinct sources. As an Old German name, Wolfram (borne by the medieval poet Wolfram von Eschenbach) derives from a combination of wolf +…