Pronunciation: [ m-ahk-ee-uhv-EHL-ee ]
Machiavelli is a boy name of Italian origin meaning "Italian surname historically linked to political cunning and realpolitik." Ranked #16,219 in the US, popular nicknames include Machi, Velli, and Mac.
A distinctive 5-syllable boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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"Italian surname historically linked to political cunning and realpolitik"
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Machiavelli first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 17 babies have been named Machiavelli in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Machiavelli is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #16,219 for boy names in the US .
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Political philosopher, historian, and writer
1469
Italian Renaissance political philosopher, author of The Prince; considered a founder of modern political science
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Classic pairing, smooth 5-1 syllable flow
Timeless choice, smooth 5-1 syllable flow
Classic pairing, smooth 5-1 syllable flow
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Machiavelli is a boy name with Italian origins . The name means "Italian surname historically linked to political cunning and realpolitik" in Italian .
Machiavelli is currently ranked #16,219 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Machiavelli has 5 syllables and is pronounced m-ahk-ee-uhv-EHL-ee, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Machiavelli include Machi, Velli, and Mac. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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