Horacio
Meaning of Horacio
Horacio is a distinguished male name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Horatius. The name is pronounced oh-RAH-cho in Italian and oh-RAH-syo in Spanish, reflecting its rich cultural heritage. It shares a close connection with the English name Horace. Historically, the name Horacio has been associated with notable figures such as the Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus, commonly known as Horace, whose works have influenced Western literature for centuries. In recent years, the popularity of Horacio in the United States has seen a gradual decline, with occurrences ranging from 26 to 91 newborns annually since 1974. Despite its relatively modest usage today, Horacio remains a timeless choice that carries an air of classical elegance and intellectual legacy.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as oh-RAH-cho (/oʊˈrɑtʃoʊ/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as oh-RAH-syo (/oʊˈrɑːsioʊ/)
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Notable People Named Horacio
| Horacio Silvestre Quiroga Forteza was a renowned Uruguayan playwright, poet, and short story writer. |
| Horacio Llamas Grey is a former professional basketball player who made history as the first Mexican-born player in the NBA and now serves as an assistant coach for Astros de Jalisco. |
| Horacio de la Costa - Horacio Villamayor de la Costa was a prominent Filipino Jesuit priest, historian, and academic, known for his expertise in Philippine and Asian culture and history. |
| Horacio "El Negro" Hernández is a renowned Cuban drummer and percussionist who has collaborated with prominent Latin jazz musicians. |
| Horacio Angel Carbonari, an Argentine former professional footballer known as "Bazooka" for his powerful free-kicks, played as a defender during his career. |
| Horacio Franco is a renowned Mexican flautist and recorder player known for his diverse musical repertoire and international studies. |
| Horacio Bocaranda, also known as Steve Bocaranda or Steve Horacio Bocaranda, is a Venezuelan–American television and film director. |
| Horacio Carochi was a Jesuit priest and grammarian known for his work on the Classical Nahuatl language. |
| Felipe Horacio Vásquez Lajara was a prominent Dominican Republic general and political figure who served as president of the Provisional Government Junta and ran for a full term in 1914. |
| Horacio Calcaterra - Horacio Martín Calcaterra is an Argentine-born footballer who plays as a midfielder for Peruvian Liga 1 club Universitario de Deportes and the Peru national team. |
| Horacio Garza Garza is a Mexican politician from Tamaulipas affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) who has served as municipal president of Nuevo Laredo and as federal deputy. |
| Horacio Peña is a professor, writer, and poet. |
| Horacio García was a Uruguayan sailor who achieved success in sailing, including winning the ICSA Coed Dinghy National Championship and competing in the 1960 Summer Olympics. |
| Horacio San Martín is an Argentine rugby union footballer known for his position as a centre and his test debut against Wales in November 2009. |
| Horacio Barrionuevo is a retired Argentine football defender. |
