Carlo
Meaning of Carlo
Carlo is a traditional and timeless name for boys. With Italian origins, Carlo carries an elegant and sophisticated air. It is pronounced as KAHR-loh (/ˈkɑr.lo/) in Italian. The name has also gained popularity in the United States, with its variations such as Carlos. Over the years, Carlo has maintained a consistent level of usage among parents. In recent years, it has been ranked around 1200 to 1300 in terms of popularity for newborn boys in the United States. Although not currently considered one of the most popular names, Carlo remains a classic choice that exudes charm and refinement.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as KAHR-loh (/ˈkɑr.lo/)
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Notable People Named Carlo
| Carlo Ancelotti is an Italian professional football manager and former player, known as "Don Carlo," who has achieved numerous accolades in his career, including winning the UEFA Champions League four times as a coach and managing teams in five Champions League finals. |
| Carlo Acutis was an English-born Italian Catholic youth and website designer known for documenting Eucharistic miracles and approved Marian apparitions, and was beatified by the Catholic Church in 2020. |
| Carlo Gesualdo da Venosa was a renowned composer known for his innovative use of chromatic language in music, as well as for the scandalous incident involving the murder of his first wife and her lover. |
| Carlo Maria Martini was an Italian Jesuit, cardinal of the Catholic Church, and a Biblical scholar who served as Archbishop of Milan and was a prominent figure in the 2005 papal conclave. |
| Carlo Osvaldo Goldoni was an influential Italian playwright and librettist known for his witty and honest plays that depicted the lives and values of the emerging middle classes in Italy. |
| Carlo Rubbia is an Italian particle physicist and inventor who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1984 for his work on the discovery of the W and Z particles at CERN. |
| Carlo Emilio Gadda, an Italian writer and poet, was known for his innovative use of language, incorporating dialects, technical jargon, and wordplay into his works. |
| Carlo Lorenzini, also known as Carlo Collodi, was an Italian author famous for writing the fairy tale novel The Adventures of Pinocchio. |
| Carlo I Malatesta, an Italian condottiero and lord of several cities, was a member of the influential House of Malatesta and had close family ties with the Gonzaga family through marriage. |
| Carlo Carrà was an influential Italian painter and prominent figure of the Futurist movement in early 20th century Italy, known for his paintings and writings on art, and for his years of teaching in Milan. |
| Carlo Carafa was an influential Italian cardinal and Cardinal Nephew of Pope Paul IV Carafa, known for directing policies and serving as a papal legate in various European cities. |
| Carlo Gregorio Verdone is a renowned Italian actor, screenwriter, and film director. |
| Carlo Porta was a renowned Italian poet known for his contributions to Milanese literature. |
| Carlo Donida Labati was an Italian composer and pianist known for his contributions to music. |
| Carlo Maria Abate, an Italian auto racing driver known for his expertise with the Ferrari 250 GTO, preferred to be called "Carlo Mario Abate." |
