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Vinicio
Pronounced vee-NEE-see-oh /viˈni.si.oʊ/Medium
Meaning: Italian/Spanish form of Vinicius — from a Roman family name, possibly from Latin vinum, 'wine; the vine'Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Vinicio is the Italian and Spanish form of Vinicius — from an ancient Roman family name (gens Vinicia), possibly from Latin vinum, 'wine; the vine' (the origin is debated, which we note; the poet Vinicius de Moraes; the footballer Vinícius Júnior). A lyrical, classic name across the Latin world (said 'vee-NEE-see-oh'; nickname Vini).
In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Italian families. Rare, of-the-vine at the (likely) root, and classic.
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What does the name Vinicio mean?
Vinicio ties to the Roman Vinicius, possibly Latin 'of wine; of the vine'; the origin is debated.
How do you pronounce Vinicio?
It's said vee-NEE-see-oh /viˈni.si.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.
Is Vinicio a boy or girl name?
Vinicio is a boy's name.
How popular is Vinicio?
Vinicio is a rare name in the U.S.