Meaning: Good, through the Benizi surname
The story
A Spanish given name drawn from the surname of Saint Philip Benizi. The surname traces to medieval Bonizzone, built on good; actor Benicio del Toro provides a contemporary association.
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Climbing in the latest US data
Style
- Modern
- Works everywhere
- Soft
Origins
Benicio comes from Spanish.
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