Enrico
Meaning of Enrico
Enrico is a popular male name with Italian origins. It is pronounced as en-REE-koh (/ɛnˈriːkoʊ/) in Italian. The name Enrico has variations such as Henry and Enrique. In the United States, Enrico has been given to newborn boys consistently over the years, although its popularity has fluctuated. In recent years, it has ranked around 3600-4700 in terms of occurrences. Enrico holds a sense of strength and sophistication, making it an appealing choice for parents looking for a classic yet unique name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as en-REE-koh (/ɛnˈriːkoʊ/)
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Notable People Named Enrico
| Enrico Fermi was an Italian-American physicist known for creating the first nuclear reactor and being a key figure in the Manhattan Project, earning him the titles "architect of the nuclear age" and "architect of the atomic bomb." |
| Enrico Caruso was a renowned Italian operatic tenor who achieved great acclaim for his performances at major opera houses and became one of the first major singing talents to be commercially recorded. |
| Enrico Dandolo, the doge of Venice, was known for his piety, longevity, shrewdness, and his role in the Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople. |
| Enrico Gennari is an Italian marine biologist known for his expertise in studying the great white shark. |
| Enrico Giovannini is an Italian economist, statistician, and academic who has served as a government minister and held prominent positions in the Italian National Institute of Statistics. |
| Enrico Mario Santí is a Cuban-American writer, poet, and scholar known for his critical essays on Spanish American Literature and his contributions to Latin American classics. |
| Enrico Ferri was an Italian criminologist and socialist known for his work in criminal sociology and his support of Benito Mussolini's National Fascist Party. |
| Enrico Montesano is a renowned Italian actor and showman. |
| Enrico Tellini was an Italian General whose assassination led to the Corfu incident of 1923. |
| Enrico De Nicola was an Italian jurist, journalist, and politician who served as the provisional head of state of republican Italy from 1946 to 1948 and later became the first president of Italy on 1 January 1948. |
| Enrico Toti was an Italian cyclist, patriot, and World War I hero. |
| Enrico Giusti is an Italian mathematician known for his work in calculus of variations, partial differential equations, minimal surfaces, and the history of mathematics. |
| Enrico Forlanini, an Italian engineer and aeronautical pioneer born in Milan, is renowned for his contributions to helicopters, aeroplanes, hydrofoils, and dirigibles. |
| Enrico Battaglin, a retired professional road cyclist from Italy, is known for his successful career in the sport. |
| Enrico Fabris is a former Italian long track speed skater who achieved success in World Cup races and became the first European Allround Champion from Italy. |
