Ottavio
Meaning of Ottavio
Ottavio is a traditional male name with Italian origins. It is pronounced as oh-TAH-vee-oh (/o ta vjɔ/) in Italian. The name has variations, with Octavio being the most common alternative spelling. In terms of popularity, Ottavio has had some presence in the United States over the years, although it hasn't been widely used. According to data for newborns in the USA, Ottavio ranked 5th in 1955 and 1936, and it reached its highest rank of 8th in 1930. While Ottavio may not be as popular today, it carries a sense of tradition and uniqueness that can make it an appealing choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as oh-TAH-vee-oh (/o ta vjɔ/)
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Notable People Named Ottavio
| Ottavio Bottecchia was an Italian cyclist and the first Italian winner of the Tour de France. |
| Ottavio Missoni - Ottavio "Tai" Missoni was a Dalmatian Italian businessman, founder of the Italian fashion label Missoni, an Olympic hurdler, and a key figure in the global success of Italian fashion. |
| Ottavio Amigoni, an Italian Baroque painter from Brescia, is known for his masterpieces, including a large fresco in the Carmelite church of Brescia. |
| Ottavio Farnese, Duke of Parma - Ottavio Farnese was a prominent Italian noble who served as Duke of Parma, Piacenza, and Castro during the 16th century. |
| Ottavio Bianchi is an Italian former football player and coach known for his career as a midfielder. |
| Ottavio Dantone is an Italian conductor and keyboardist known for his expertise in Baroque music and his role as the music director of the Accademia Bizantina in Ravenna since 1996. |
| Ottavio Acquaviva d'Aragona, seniore (1560–1612) was an Italian Roman Catholic cardinal and archbishop. |
| Ottavio Scotti (1904–1975) was an Italian art director known for his work on over a hundred films, including Orson Welles's Black Magic. |
| Ottavio Vannini was a prominent Italian Baroque artist known for his work in Florence. |
| Ottavio Bugatti, an Italian footballer from Lentate sul Seveso, was known for his role as a goalkeeper. |
| Ottavio Alessi was an Italian screenwriter, producer, and film director. |
| Ottavio Michelini was an Italian Roman Catholic priest and mystic known for his visions of Jesus and Mary, which he began publishing in 1975. |
