"strong, healthy"
Origin: Latin
Language: Italian
Valentino
Pronunciation: [ v-al-uhnt-EEN-oh ]
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"valiant, brave"
Origin: Latin
Language: English
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The Story of Valentino
Valentino is the Italian and Spanish elaboration of Valentinus, from the Latin valens meaning strong, healthy, or vigorous. The root val- is shared with words like valor and valiant. Saint Valentine, the 3rd-century Christian martyr, popularized the name. Valentino became fashionable through Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani.
Valentino has been rising in US popularity since the 2010s, driven by Hispanic-American naming traditions and the trend of elaborate, romantic names for boys.
In Italy, Valentino carries both religious meaning (through Saint Valentine) and cultural glamour (through the fashion house). The name day is celebrated on February 14.
Historical Record
Valentino first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 10,137 babies have been named Valentino in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Valentino is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #453 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Fashion designer Valentino Garavani founded his legendary house in Rome in 1960
- Valentino is celebrated on Valentine's Day (February 14), the feast day of Saint Valentine
Valentino in Other Languages
Latin
Valentinus
French
Valentin
Italian
Valentino
Spanish
Valentino
Portuguese
Valentim
Popularity Over Time
#453
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Valentino
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Valentino Garavani
Artist
1932
Italian fashion designer who founded the Valentino fashion house
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Rudolph Valentino
Actor
1895
Italian-American silent film star known as The Latin Lover, one of early Hollywood's greatest icons
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #453
- Total SSA Count
- 690
- Cultural Origins
- Italian Spanish Latin American American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Common Nicknames
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Tino
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Frequently Asked Questions About Valentino
What does the name Valentino mean?
"strong, healthy" (from Latin). "valiant, brave" (from Latin). Valentino is the Italian and Spanish elaboration of Valentinus, from the Latin valens meaning strong, healthy, or vigorous. The root val- is shared with words like valor and valiant. Saint Valentine, the 3rd-century Christian martyr, popularized the name. Valentino became fashionable through Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani.
What is the origin of the name Valentino?
Valentino has Latin, Italian, Spanish, Latin American, and American origins. In Latin, it means "strong, healthy". In Latin, it means "valiant, brave".
Is Valentino a boy or girl name?
Valentino is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Valentino?
Valentino is pronounced v-al-uhnt-EEN-oh.
How popular is the name Valentino?
Valentino is currently ranked #453 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Valentino?
Common nicknames for Valentino include Val and Tino.
What are good middle names for Valentino?
Popular middle name pairings include Valentino James, Valentino Marco, Valentino Rey, Valentino Cruz, Valentino Rafael, Valentino Joseph, and Valentino Antonio.
What are good sibling names for Valentino?
Names that pair well with Valentino as siblings include Lorenzo, Leonardo, Mateo, Lucia, Valentina, Isabella, and Marco.
How many syllables does Valentino have?
Valentino has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Valentino a common or rare name?
Valentino is a popular name, ranked #453 for boys. It is well-known without being overused.
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About the Name Valentino
Valentino is a boy name with Italian, Spanish, Latin American, and American origins . The name means "strong, healthy" in Latin .
Valentino is currently ranked #453 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Valentino has 4 syllables and is pronounced v-al-uhnt-EEN-oh, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Valentino include Val and Tino. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Valentino include Valentin, Valen, Valentine, Valente, Valerio . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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