Italian · Latin

Valentino

Pronounced val-en-TEE-nohShare

Meaning: Italian form of Valentinus, associated with strength and health

  • Boy
  • Familiar
  • 4 syllables

The story

Valentino is the Italian form of a Roman name in the Valens family. Its older meaning concerns vigor or health, while romantic associations developed around the saint and holiday.

Nicknames

  • Val
  • Vale
  • Tino

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Familiar

In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Valentino comes from Italian and Latin.

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