Vittorio

The masculine name Vittorio is a commonly given Italian form of the name Viktor, which was previously used as a late Roman surname Victorinus/Victorianus of the family name Victorius and originally goes back to Victor. Translated from Latin, the name means 'the victor' and 'the victorious'.

What does the name Vittorio mean?

The masculine name Vittorio is a commonly given Italian form of the name Viktor, which was previously used as a late Roman surname Victorinus/Victorianus of the family name Victorius and originally goes back to Victor. Translated from Latin, the name means 'the victor' and 'the victorious'. Its roots lie in the Latin word victor for 'the victor'. The name was formerly used as an honorary name for numerous Christian martyrs. Other variants include Vittore, Vittorino, Vittoriano, Torian, Toriano, Viktorius, Viktorianus, Viktoras, Viktorian, Viktorin, Victorin, Victorien, Victoriano, and Victorino. The name was adopted from Italian into German naming in the 20th century.

Where does the name Vittorio come from?

Etymology Vittorio is a masculine name of Latin origin meaning 'the victor'. Latin

How do you pronounce Vittorio?

Sound & pronunciation of Vittorio: The name Vittorio is four to five syllables and rhythmically expansive. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Vit-to-rio' [vitˈtoːʁi̯o], with the double consonant '-tt-' providing a clear emphasis in the middle. The open vowels give the name warmth and fullness of sound. The ending '-rio' sounds bright and resonant. This makes Vittorio appear elegant and spirited - sonorous, present, and tradition-conscious.

When is the name day of Vittorio?

The name day of Vittorio is May 28, September 30, and October 10.

Popularity

Vittorio is a very popular name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,881st in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 1940 at 165th place. In the last ten years, Vittorio has been given as a first name about 150 times, placing it 1,919th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,136th.

Nicknames & pet names

Vito / Vitt / Vitti / Vitto / Vitty

Similar first names

Famous people

• Augusto Vittorio Vecchi (Italian writer)
• Gian Vittorio Rossi (writer from Italy)
• Pier Vittorio Tondelli (Italian writer)
• Vittorio Adorni (Italian cyclist)
• Vittorio Alfieri (German theater actor)
• Vittorio Belmondo (racing driver from Italy)
• Vittorio Brambilla (racing driver from Italy)
• Vittorio Casaretti (Italian football player)
• Vittorio Gassman (actor from Italy)
• Vittorio Giannini (German composer)
• Vittorio Grünwald (Italian mathematician)
• Vittorio Imbriani (Italian writer)
• Vittorio Maggi (singer of Banaroo)
• Vittorio Magni (Italian cyclist)
• Vittorio Meano (architect from Italy)
• Vittorio Mero (Italian football player)
• Vittorio Mezzogiorno (Italian actor)
• Vittorio Micolucci (Italian football player)
• Vittorio Mussolini (film producer from Italy)
• Vittorio Rossi Pianelli (film director from Italy)