Meaning: January, through Januarius
The story
The Italian form of Januarius, a Roman name referring to January. Its strong connection with Naples comes through the city’s patron saint, known in Italian as San Gennaro.
Nicknames
- Rino
- Genny
Spellings & variants
- Januarius
- Genaro
- Janvier
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Gennaro comes from Italian.
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