Virgilio
Meaning of Virgilio
Virgilio is a male name with Italian origin. It is pronounced as veer-JEE-lee-oh (/vɪərˈdʒiːliə/). A variation of this name is Virgil. Virgilio has been given to newborns in the United States since at least 1916, and its popularity has fluctuated over the years. In recent times, it has been a moderately popular choice for parents, ranking around the top 10,000 most popular names for boys. The name Virgilio carries a sense of classical elegance and literary associations, as it is derived from the Latin name Vergilius. One of the most famous bearers of this name is the ancient Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro, commonly known as Virgil, who authored works such as "The Aeneid" and is considered one of the greatest poets in Western literature.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as veer-JEE-lee-oh (/vɪərˈdʒiːliə/)
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Notable People Named Virgilio
| Virgilio Malvezzi, Marchese di Castel Guelfo, was an influential Italian historian, essayist, soldier, and diplomat, known for his work as court historian to Philip IV of Spain. |
| Virgilio Noè was an Italian Roman Catholic prelate and cardinal who was elevated to the cardinalate in 1991. |
| Virgilio Delgado Teixeira was a renowned Portuguese actor known for his roles in Portuguese, Spanish, and American films, and was considered a leading actor and heartthrob during the mid-20th century. |
| Virgilio Caballero Pedraza - Virgilio Dante Caballero Pedraza was a Mexican journalist, media researcher, and politician who served as a federal deputy and had a long career in media. |
| Virgilio Rodríguez Macal was a renowned Guatemalan writer, journalist, and diplomat known for his novels that intricately weave Mesoamerican and Guatemalan history and geography into vibrant jungle settings. |
| Virgilio Maroso was an Italian football player who tragically died in the Superga air disaster along with most of the Grande Torino team. |
| Virgilio Fenoglio was an Argentine chess master who won 37 tournaments. |
| Virgilio Marchi, an Italian architect and art director known for his work in designing sets for over fifty films, was stylistically associated with the Futurist movement. |
