Camillo
kah-MEEL-oh
✦ Meaning
“Italian form of Camillus, a Latin name possibly meaning 'attendant' or 'young ceremonial officer'. Renaissance artists favored this name for its lyrical elegance.”
Popularity Over Time
Camillo is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Camillo Castiglione (Renaissance nobleman)
- Saint Camillus
- Camillo Golgi (scientist)
Similar Names
Cross-Cultural Notes
Italian; recognized in Spanish and Portuguese as well
People Also Ask
Italian form of Camillus, a Latin name possibly meaning 'attendant' or 'young ceremonial officer'. Renaissance artists favored this name for its lyrical elegance.
Camillo is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.
Popular nicknames for Camillo include Camil, Milo, Camilo.
Names that pair beautifully with Camillo include Lucia, Giulia.